White House First United Methodist Church: Loving, Growing, Serving

Join with Zechariah in praise this season   Luke 1:67-79 Zechariah goes from priest to prophet Luke 1:78b,79 Zechariah, John the Baptist, and Jesus fulfilled their task, but what about us? Psalm 34:3 We don’t know what the future holds, but praise God we know who holds the future! Let the praises roll!

The Days Are Coming Jeremiah 33:14-16 This “righteous Branch” is Jesus! Christian righteousness is not self-righteousness. Righteousness is all about right relationship Matthew 23:23 The days are surely coming!

The Question Jesus Doesn't Answer  John 18:33-38a  "What is truth?"John 18:37John 18:37bProverbs 21:2: "A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart." (NIV)Where in our culture these days do we see examples of belonging to the truth?Examples of not listening to the voice of Jesus:We do not show love for one another (see John 13:34-35)We do not repent of sin (see Matthew 4:17)We do not pray for our enemies (see Matthew 5:44-45)We do not "take up our cross" (see Matthew 16:24-25)We are not involved in making disciples (see Matthew 28:18-20)We do not pray (see Luke 21:36)We do not forgive (see Matthew 18:22)We are consumed with being materially and financially successful (see Matthew 6:19-21)We express anger and verbal abuse (see Matthew 5:21-22)We seek revenge on those who have wronged us (see Matthew 5:38-42)We seek the favor and applause of the public (see Matthew 6:1-4)We are consumed with worry and anxiety (see Matthew 6:25-34)We judge others (see Matthew 7:1-5)Christ is the truth!

Enough Really Is Enough Mark 12:41-44Jesus, too, gives everything — His very life!Mark 14:36Revelation 21:18-21Revelation 21:22-23What do we need to learn from the widow’s offering?Enough Really Is Enough