Hydro Methodist Church

06/02/2026

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05/31/2026

Glad you're joining us this beautiful morning! Our scripture today is Ephesians 4:1-16

05/30/2026

FAITH THAT DOESN'T ASK
"An evil and adulterous generation demands a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah." Then He left them and went away.
MATTHEW 16:4
Asking God for a miracle may indicate a lack of faith. Some Arel that they demonstrate great faith by continually asking God for miracles. They assume that in every situation God wants to do the spectacular. They presume, for example, that God wants to heal anyone who is sick or provide a miraculous escape from every difficulty they face. Jesus condemned those who insisted that He perform miracles, because He knew their hearts. He recognized that they could not believe Him without constantly undergirding their faith with signs. Their faith was not strong enough to survive without a regular supply of the miraculous. Jesus condemned this lack of faith and left them.
There are times when we prefer the miracle over the miracle worker. God calls this idolatry, and He discouraged it by refusing to provide miracles on demand (Jer. 2:11-13). Sometimes the greatest act of faith is not to ask for a miracle. One of the most amazing statements of faith in the Old Testament came from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego as they faced the fiery furnace because of their obedience to God. They expressed true faith when they assured king Nebuchadnezzar: "If the God we serve exists, then He can rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire, and He can rescue us from the power of you, the king. But even if He does not rescue us, we want you as king to know that we will not serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up" (Dan. 3:17-18). They were confident in God's ability to deliver them, but they trusted Him so completely that they did not ask to be spared.
Does your faith need miracles to sustain it? Or do you trust God so totally that you can say, "But if not, I will still trust the Lord"?

05/29/2026

EVERY CARELESS WORD
"I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak."
MATTHEW 12:36
Jesus spoke plainly about our idle words, yet His warning often goes unheeded. Jesus said that for every idle word there will be a time of accounting in the day of judgment. We would expect Jesus to condemn profane and vile uses of the tongue, but idle words? Idle words are things we say care-lessly, without concern for their impact on others. We too quickly assume that the sins of our tongue are minor sins, sins that God will overlook. Yet Jesus was fully aware of the devastating nature of our words, for the idle words that come from our mouths give a lucid picture of the condition of our heart (Matt. 15:17-20).
The book of Proverbs encourages us to speak less rather than risk saying something offensive (17:28). Often when we have nothing significant to say we are tempted to speak injurious, idle words. The more time we spend in idle chatter, the greater the likelihood that we will say things that are harmful. James cautioned believers to be "swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath" (James 1:19). We are in much less danger of saying something offensive when we are listening than when we are speaking!
Think carefully about the words that come from your mouth. Christians should speak only words that uplift and bring grace to others (Eph. 4:29). Do you need to speak less?
Do you need to be more careful about the kind of humor you use? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you evaluate whether your words build up others or whether they destroy and hurt others.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

GOD'S WAYS
He revealed His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel.
PSALM 103:7

Are you satisfied with merely knowing the acts of God, or A do you also want to know His ways? There is a difference.

This difference is illustrated in the lives of the children of Israel as compared to Moses. The Israelites witnessed the miracles God performed; they walked across the dry Red Sea just as Moses did. They ate the manna and quail from heaven even as Moses did. They were content to receive God's provision without ever knowing God Himself. Yet Moses saw beyond the provision of God to the person of God. Others, such as the Egyptian magicians, might perform miraculous acts, but no one else did things the way God did (Exod. 7:11-12). The way God acted provided a window into His nature. If Moses had been content with only God's power, he could have accepted the presence of an angel and been victorious in his efforts (Exod. 33:15). But Moses wanted to experience more. He wanted to experience God Himself, not just God's activity.

Some today, like the Israelites, are content to experience God's activity without ever coming to know God. They are the recipients of answered prayer, yet they never come to know the Provider. They are blessed by God's providential care over their families, their homes, and their jobs, yet they are satisfied not knowing the One from whom the blessings come. They benefit from God's protection, yet they never become acquainted with the Protector.

Have you come to know God more personally as a result of your experiences with Him? As you observe the acts of God, look beyond them to the revelation of His character (Gen. 22:14; John 6:35).

05/27/2026

Wednesday Musings from the Pastor’s Desk

Memorial Day has come and gone, but the meaning behind it lingers long after the flags are folded, the cookouts are cleaned up, and the long weekend ends. On Monday I had the honor to speak at the Memorial Day Service at the Hydro Masonic Cemetery. It was a blessing to speak but even more so to meet many people on this special day.

This week I’ve found myself reflecting on remembrance on the importance of pausing long enough to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country and the families who continue to carry both pride and grief.

Scripture often calls God’s people to remember. We remember because gratitude shapes our hearts. We remember because sacrifice matters. We remember because freedom is never free.
As Christians, Memorial Day also reminds us of the greatest sacrifice ever made. Jesus told His disciples, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” In a world that often celebrates self-promotion and personal gain, sacrifice still speaks loudly. It points us toward courage, service, and love.

Living in a small community, we understand the value of people showing up for one another. We wave at neighbors, support our schools, pray for one another in hard times, and gather together in moments of celebration and sorrow. That kind of community spirit doesn’t happen by accident, it is built by generations who believed in serving something greater than themselves.

So, this week, may we continue to live thankfully. May we honor the memory of those who served not only with words, but by being people of kindness, faith, humility, and hope. And may we never forget that God continues to call ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference in the lives around them.

Grace and Peace,
Pastor Adam

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05/26/2026

How can we pray for you on this beautiful Tuesday after a long weekend? Feel free to message us or post it here in the comments your request. Here is this weeks prayer list! The power of prayer is miraculous and the Living God is still working through and in each one of us!

05/24/2026

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