Hampton United Methodist Church

Jesus observers Martha as worried and distracted, while Mary has chosen the better part...but, what does this mean for us? How does this story relate to our story? In this message, we consider the influence of our words on social media and how our daily affairs have become a source of worry and distraction from the one thing that really matters.

After six weeks of considering the influence of our words, we conclude the "Words of Grace" series...but what will our final word be? Take a few minutes to listen to this final message and consider how the teaching of Jesus "to love our enemy" provides the final word to this extended conversation!

Jesus encounters Matthew sitting at a tax booth in Capernaum. He calls out to Matthew, "Follow me!" How does this invitation to discipleship differ from the invitation Jesus extends to the earliest disciples? And, how might this invitation encourage us to speak words of grace to our neighbor expressing their inclusion in the community of faith? Have a listen to Words of Grace, Part Five and consider how influential are the words we speak to our neighbors!

Music by Discover Worship Sung by Jack Hutto Piano Accompaniment by Vicki Jacobi For Hampton United Methodist Church's Worship Service July 3, 2016

Our words are powerfully influential. The words we speak to our children are especially influential. Our children hear the words we speak - to them, to our spouses, and to others. Let's be very selective with our words. Let's speak words of grace to our children - words that will bless them and bring them up in the Lord. Check out "Words of Grace, Part Four" and consider how Jesus' blessing of the little children influences the words we speak to our children!

How we speak to our spouses matters! We should speak lovingly and respectfully to our spouses to that we may convey the grace of God. In this message, we explore a controversial section of Scripture to determine the influence of the words we speak to our spouses. Have a listen to Words of Grace, Part Three.

All of speak (or think) words no one will hear. Do these words matter? In part two of our series, we consider the influence of these words spoken in secret. We examine Jesus' sermon on the mount (Mt 6:5-15) and discover Jesus teaches us to place our attention upon God and to pray with purpose. And, we ask how our prayer life functions as the foundation of our speech? Take a moment to listen, and consider how the words we speak in private might influence the words we speak in public!

Words are powerful influencers. Words can be useful for building others up; or, words can be useful for breaking others down. The real power of words is their ability to express the purity of the heart. For this reason, our words can be useful for revealing the grace of God!

The grace of God has been revealed in Jesus Christ. According to your faith, this grace is alive in you. Your heart beats by its power. Why be anything else? Be. You.

Discover what a locked window has to teach us about the grace of God!

The Holy Spirit empowers our proclamation; but also, the Holy Spirit inspires us to overcome our fears and our uncertainties so we can make known the love of God reveal in Jesus Christ. Listen to this message for Pentecost Sunday on Acts 2:1-21.

Acts 16:16-19

Gospel: Mark 5:1-20

John 13:31-35

Gospel: Mark 11:12-25

Do you hide behind your doubt? Do you use doubt to protect yourself from believing in a false sense of hope? Take a moment to listen to this week's message and consider if you are finding Behind Locked Doors!

Do you ever get frustrated with the people at your work? Discover why a resurrected Jesus would encourage you to pause and take a deep breath. John 20:19-23

Discover from our reading of Luke 24:1-12 how an empty tomb promises hope of a double blessing of life!!

Luke 19:28-40