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  • October 5, 2025 | Hard Truths, Deeper Grace: "Love Your Enemies"

    October 5, 2025 | Hard Truths, Deeper Grace: "Love Your Enemies"
    Oct 6 2025
    Welcome to the sermon podcast of Johnston Chapel United Methodist Church in Summit, Mississippi! We're glad you're joining us digitally for worship.

    Learn more about JCUMC here.

    This week, we begin a new series called "Hard Truths, Deeper Grace: Following Jesus Even When it's Hard." In the first sermon on Jesus' teaching to love our enemies, we explore one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus. Bro. Jonathan discusses the transformation required to follow the call for Christians to stand out through acts of love rather than hatred or division. With references to a popular nineties movie, the culture of modern-day animosity, and the biblical context of these teachings (and even a quote from a 90s rapper), this sermon encourages personal reflection and active steps towards embodying the grace and love of Christ in everyday life.
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    27 m
  • August 24, 2025 | "Bent No More"

    August 24, 2025 | "Bent No More"
    Aug 24 2025
    Welcome to this week's sermon from Johnston Chapel United. Methodist Church in Summit, Mississippi!

    In this sermon, we explore Luke 13:10-17, where Jesus heals a woman crippled for 18 years by an evil spirit despite objections from a synagogue leader fixated on Sabbath rules. Through this story and the transformation of John Newton, author of 'Amazing Grace,' we learn that God's grace transcends legalism and human-imposed barriers. This powerful message reminds us that true freedom in Christ isn't earned by rule-keeping but given by God's unfathomable mercy. Don't let self-condemnation or religious rituals keep you from experiencing and sharing God's liberating grace.

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    25 m
  • August 17, 2025 | "We Are Never Alone"

    August 17, 2025 | "We Are Never Alone"
    Aug 17 2025
    Are we truly alone in our faith journey? This powerful message reminds us that we're surrounded by a 'great cloud of witnesses' - those who have gone before us in faith. Drawing from Hebrews 11:29-12:2, we're encouraged to see how biblical heroes like Moses, Joshua, and Rahab took incredible risks for God. Their stories aren't just ancient history; they're testaments to God's faithfulness and our potential when we step out in faith. This isn't about reckless action, but about spirit-led risks that push us beyond our comfort zones. Just as Jesus endured the cross for us, we're called to face our fears and uncertainties, trusting that God is with us. It's a stirring call to examine our lives: What weights are holding us back? Where is God nudging us to take a risk? By keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, we can run our race with endurance, knowing we're never truly alone.

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    28 m
  • August 10, 2025 | "Better Than This World"

    August 10, 2025 | "Better Than This World"
    Aug 11 2025
    Today, we're diving into the powerful story of Abraham and exploring what true faith looks like. Hebrews 11 paints a vivid picture of Abraham's journey, reminding us that faith often calls us to step out of our comfort zones and into the unknown. Abraham left behind everything familiar, trusting God's promise of something greater. This challenges us to examine our own lives - are we holding onto temporary comforts, or are we willing to follow God's call, even when the destination isn't clear? The message encourages us to see faith not as blind obedience, but as trust in God's eternal promises. It prompts us to consider: what 'lesser things' might we need to let go of to fully embrace God's greater plan for our lives?

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    25 m
  • July 27, 2025 | "Dare to Pray"

    July 27, 2025 | "Dare to Pray"
    Jul 28 2025
    Welcome this week's sermon from Johnston Chapel United Methodist Church near Summit, Mississippi.

    Title: "Dare to Pray"
    Scripture: Luke 11:1-13
    Preacher: Rev. Jonathan Tullos

    In this this week's message, we're challenged to reconsider the depth of our prayer life. Focusing on Luke 11:1-13, we explore Jesus' teachings on prayer, including the Lord's Prayer. The central theme revolves around what might happen if we truly meant the words 'Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.' This isn't just about reciting words, but about surrendering our lives and opening ourselves to be used by God. We're reminded that prayer isn't just asking for things, but listening and being prepared to be the answer to others' prayers. The story of John Wesley's Aldersgate experience beautifully illustrates how a genuine encounter with God can transform our hearts, leading us to pray even for those who have wronged us. This message invites us to examine our own prayer life and consider how we might become more passionate about bringing God's kingdom to earth.

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    25 m