Kearney First UMC Podcasts

Who Is Jesus? The Bread of Life

Welcome! In this Sunday Sermon, Pastor Matt reminds us that our salvation comes from God's grace, not our hard work and to follow Jesus is to let Jesus priorities our heart's desires.  Pastor Matt also asks, "What satisfies your heart?"

Who Is Jesus: Traveling in Your Boat

Welcome to our mid-week devotional podcast!  In this episode, Pastor Jo Ellen looks at the story of Jesus walking on water in John 6.  She asks, "Do you want Jesus traveling in your boat?" and talks about putting on grace to be our best.

Who Is Jesus: Gatherer

Welcome! In this Sunday Sermon, Pastor Matt points out similarities of Jesus feeding the 5000 to God providing manna in the wilderness in Exodus and Elisha overseeing the multiplying of bread in 2 Kings 4.  He goes on to state that Jesus is a sign of what is coming for all his followers.  Jesus is a template for us to pour ourselves into to become fully what humanity was meant to be.  When we give our lives to Jesus, He transforms us and we find God who supplies for all our needs.

Who Is Jesus: The Lord of Sabbath and Life

Welcome!  In this sermon, Pastor Matt looks at the religious leaders' responses to Jesus healing a man on the Sabbath in John 5 and poses many questions to the congregation.  Some of these questions include: Where might we be prioritizing religious routine over truly experiencing Christ? In what ways have we been reactive because someone did or said something that doesn't fit how we think life should be? Have we driven away someone with our reacting or has it ever transformed someone's life for the better?  How have we been reactive when someone says or does something followed by the justification "I'm only doing what God would do."

Who Is Jesus: What Good Is The Church?

Welcome!  In this mid-week devotional, Pastor Matt looks at the beginning of John 5 asks, "What good is church or being an active part of a specific church?"

Who Is Jesus: Living Water

Welcome!  In this sermon, Pastor Jo Ellen looks at John 4 and asks, "What's filling your cup?"  When we try to fill our cups on our own, we find ourselves empty in time.  When God fills our cups, we stay full.  The living water Jesus provides is for all people.  What kind of water do you want?

Who Is Jesus: When Christian Walks Look Different

Welcome!  In this episode, Pastor Matt looks at the story of John the Baptist's disciples questioning John when Jesus begins to baptise people as well.  When you hear or read this passage in John 3, how do you think John the Baptist's disciples asked?  Was their tone questioning, accusatory, self-righteous or something else? Have you ever had a conversation with Christian who believes differently than you do?  How did you respond to them?

Who Is Jesus: Midwife of New Birth

Welcome!  In this sermon, Pastor Jo Ellen reflects on Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus in John 3.  She shares that God's love was in action before we ever came to be.  God didn't "need" us but God "wanted" us.  We are called to be like Jesus and be born anew in water and spirit.  We need to do and put into practice what we are taught and called to do.

Who Is Jesus: Empty or Full?

Welcome! In this episode, Pastor Jo Ellen expands on Pastor Matt's sermon from Sunday and continues to build on a John Mark Comer book.  As you listen ask yourself, "Am I filled up and close to God or do I feel empty and further from God?  As I look at my life and my years to come, who or what am I changing into or being shaped to be like?"

Who Is Jesus? The Life of the Party

Welcome!  In this sermon, Pastor Matt shares the story of the wedding in Cana and of a friend who is on a sober journey.  Looking at the ceremonial water jars that were filled for Jesus to turn water to wine, we see Jesus transforming hearts and lives through showing the abundance of God.  Like the jars being filled, we begin anew in God's abundance.  Will you let God transform your life with a vision of abundance?