2026 Winter Series

GOD'S VISION

This sermon examines how the magi’s gifts in Matthew 2:1–12 challenge us to offer our first gifts of the year in faithful stewardship, dedicating our finances and lives to God’s vision. A vision that calls us to Love Boldly, extending Christ’s compassion beyond comfort. We are invited to Serve Joyfully, giving with gratitude and delight. And we are challenged to Lead Courageously, guiding others toward the light of Christ.

LOVE BOLDLY  

This sermon centers on the radical love of Jesus, a love that crosses boundaries and embraces all people. We reflect on how loving boldly means passionately loving God and extending that love to every person, regardless of age, race, gender, or background. It challenges the church to be a sanctuary of inclusion and compassion, modeling Christ’s love in tangible ways.

SERVE JOYFULLY  

This sermon explores joyful service as a mark of discipleship. With Christ as our example, we are called to journey alongside the vulnerable, offering care with gladness and compassion. Service is not a burden but a joyful response to God’s grace. The congregation is invited to discover the strength and delight found in serving others with open hearts.

LEAD COURAGEOUSLY  

This sermon calls disciples to courageous leadership in the face of injustice and oppression. Drawing from biblical examples, we reflect on how following Jesus means resisting evil and striving for peace and reconciliation. The church is challenged to be prophetic and bold, leading with integrity and hope in a world that desperately needs healing.

DISCIPLES IN ACTION: LOVE, SERVE, LEAD  

This sermon integrates the previous themes into daily discipleship. Love, service, and lead are not abstract ideals but lived realities. Micah’s prophetic call reminds us that discipleship is grounded in justice, kindness, and humility. The congregation is invited to reflect on how these values shape their everyday decisions, relationships, and witness.

CONNECTED IN CHRIST: A WORLD MOVEMENT OF GRACE

The final sermon celebrates the global connection of The United Methodist Church. Grounded in 1 Corinthians 12, we rejoice that many parts form one body in Christ. Through the new vision—Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously—we live united in purpose and mission. Together we are called to keep building bridges of grace and justice across cultures and continents.