When we think about the sermons of Jesus, I imagine our minds drift to the famous Sermon on the Mount. But what about its lesser-known...

We live in a time when many seem to believe forgiveness is too much trouble. It’s easier to ghost somebody—cut them off—than forgive...

Scripture teaches that nothing is greater than love. You see the quote from 1 Corinthians. And do you remember 1 John 4:8? “Whoever does...

Do you live in the past? Do you spend a lot of time remembering the good old days when life was simpler, and you were happier? Or do you...

Observed on the Sunday before the annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Human Relations Day calls the Church to...

New Beginnings Everybody needs a fresh start. Most of us could use one on a regular basis! A fresh start is a chance to leave mistakes...

EPIPHANY: The Audacity of Hope “Epiphany” isn’t an everyday word. It derives from an ancient Greek word meaning “divine appearance.” To...

From Pastor Tyler: When I think of resolutions, the first thing I think of is the often-rushed period at the end of each session of the...

The Work of Christmas by Howard Thurman When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and...

Advent At the Edge Every year, thousands of people get lost in the wilderness. Most find their way out or get rescued, but some are never...

What is Advent? The word “advent” derives from the Latin adventus , meaning “coming.” During its earliest observances, Advent was 40 days...

No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny....

Pastor Tyler The approach of the Holiday Season means that the liturgical year is winding down. We only have two Sundays left before...

The Generosity of God This coming Sunday, I’ll be talking about financial stewardship. If somebody were to look at your receipts, your...

Christians and Politics I hope it doesn’t shock you to hear this, but the upcoming election isn’t “the most important in American...

From Pastor Tyler " You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones...

Mercy Me The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest; It...

Communion World Communion Sunday 2024 is October 6th . World Communion Sunday is a celebration observed by several Protestant denominatio...

HOMECOMING SUNDAY Join us for a special day of worship and fellowship as we celebrate Centenary UMC Homecoming this Sunday - September...

September at Centenary: A Month of Grace!  This Sunday, we will conclude our three-week sermon series on spiritual formation by focusing...