Nineveh United Methodist Church

08/21/2024

Jesus stated in John 10:14, 'I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.' Being a good sheep is challenging as we tend to desire control over our lives and prefer to make our own decisions. However, this often leads us down a destructive path. A story from a pastor who visited the Holy Land illustrates this point. Several shepherds were tending to a large flock of sheep, and when it was time for lunch, they left the flock in a fenced area. Tragically, one sheep climbed over the fence and fell to its death, and soon after, 400 additional sheep followed, resulting in a significant financial loss. Similarly, we often choose things that feel good in the moment but ultimately lead to negative consequences. Without a shepherd, our lives can become consumed by worry, anger, and dissatisfaction. However, we can choose to return to a simple relationship with a loving shepherd. We all have a shepherd in our lives.

08/20/2024

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08/07/2024

Dear Heavenly Father, As we wake up this Wednesday morning, we thank You for Your love and grace. Amid our struggles, we seek Your divine presence, which fills us with infinite joy. Help us to see, O Lord, through the fog of our challenges, the radiant light of Your love and the enduring joy it brings.

06/26/2024

On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. Luke 14:10-14

Imagine for a moment what it was like to be this woman. She was living on the outskirts of the community, often overlooked by others. It's important to note that Luke points out that Jesus sees her. This woman had been in this condition for 18 long years. Imagine her difficulty in getting around. What did she see as she shuffled on the way to the synagogue? She saw what she always saw...dirty feet, dirt streets, dirt floors. Dirt and more dirt. After 18 long years, she understands this is her life. There is no cure for her or others in the same situation. There is only hopelessness. But, then she encounters Jesus and encounters with Jesus have the power to transform lives. Her life will never be the same! Jesus has given her hope. Hope of a new life, a life she has probably given up on. Did you notice the first thing that she does? She straightens up and praises God!

Jesus offers hope, healing, transformation and redemption. We are called to offer hope to the hopeless, love to those who feel unlovable. Before we can reach out to offer Jesus to others, we, like Jesus, need to truly SEE them.

06/16/2024

It's hard to believe, but this is my last sermon with you all.

To wrap it all up, I've got 10 (or 11?) final stories that capture my 10 years here.

I cannot thank you enough for letting me be your pastor.

It's hard to believe, but this is my last sermon with you all.To wrap it all up, I've got 10 (or 11?) final stories that capture my 10 years here.I cannot th...

06/15/2024

IMPORTANT: There will be no worship tomorrow at the Nineveh Church. Instead we will be having one big combined service at 10:00am at Fairmount United Methodist Church. The address is 120 Fairmount Church Road, West Finley, Pa.

This will be my last Sunday leading worship. A meal will follow.

I will also be at the park today hosting a kickball game with our youth.

Hope to see you at some point this weekend!

06/09/2024

Sometimes the last place you want to go is the exact place you need to go.

This message is 10 years in the making. It's one of the most important lessons I can pass on to you.

Sometimes the last place you want to go is the exact place you need to go.This message is 10 years in the making. It's one of the most important lessons I c...

06/02/2024

If I could pick ONE THING to leave you with before I head out at the end of the month, it would be this.👇

If I could pick ONE THING to leave you with before I head out at the end of the month, it would be this.Here's today's message, "And Then The Power Went Out."

05/26/2024

The Pastor Scott Farewell Tour has begun!

These next four sermons are the best I got.

Today's message is especially near and dear to my heart. This is my own journey pursuing one of the most life-changing decisions I've ever made in regards to my own personal health.

Hint: It's not running, eating spinach, or doing weird breathing exercises. It was something much more difficult than all that.

The Pastor Scott Farewell Tour has begun.These next four sermons are the best I got.Today's message is especially near and dear to my heart. This is my own ...

05/26/2024

The Pastor Scott Farewell Tour has begun!

Today's message is especially near and dear to my heart.

This is my own journey pursuing one of the most life-changing decisions I've ever made in regards to my own personal health.

Hint: It's not running, eating spinach, or doing weird breathing exercises. It was something much more difficult than all that.

05/19/2024

Why doesn't God use angels instead of humans to spread the gospel?

Seems like a more efficient way of doing things to me.

Today we're looking at the story of Pentecost and this reality that Jesus has chosen regular people like YOU to do his work in the world.

Happy Pentecost Sunday!

Why doesn't God use angels instead of humans to spread the gospel?Seems like a more efficient way of doing things to me.Today we're looking at the story of P...