http://www.munciehighstreet.com Weekly Sermons preached at each of our three Sunday worship services en Weekly Sermons preached at each of our three Sunday worship services High Street United Methodist Church no Muncie High Street United Methodist Church Sermons jackwhartman@sbcglobal.net ℗ & © 2012 High Street United Methodist Church 720 There is a difference between listening to words of instruction and being moved by acts of transformative power. Jesus does not solely speak, he makes things happen. Through signs and wonders, Jesus ushers in the invasion of God's new way of life. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/signs-of-invasion http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/signs-of-invasion.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:41:13 GMT A New Kind of Revolution synagogue,invasion,alien,sign,wonder,miracle,transformation,revolution,movement We assume that from first impressions we can identify and label other people. Contemporaries Jesus' day attempted to classify him a s a certain type of religious person. But he didn't quite fit in any of the standard lists. He was a new kind of world changer, introducing a revolutionary type of revolution. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/a-new-kind-of-revolution http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/a-new-kind-of-revolution.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:56:33 GMT Dale Mendenhall A New Kind of Revolution revolutionary,essene,zealot,herodian,pharisee,jesus,label We enjoy having an assortment of crayons at our disposal when coloring; the variety of colors can enrich our picture. God, too, has created a world full of diversity. No two of us is just alike. We find ourselves in a "crayon box" world of people different from us. Each of us is loved and valued by God. None of us is in charge of that "crayon box." It is God's. He can use each of us to color his world in a way no other person can. Therefore, each person is to be respected and loved. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/the-crayon-box http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/the-crayon-box.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:39:05 GMT Dale Mendenhall We enjoy having an assortment of crayons at our disposal when coloring; the variety of colors can enrich our picture. God, too, has created a world full of diversity. No two of us is just alike. We find ourselves in a "crayon box" world ... crayons,color,affirmation,respect,love After Jesus left the manger, he and his family found themselves as refuges in a foreign land. We are assured of God's protective presence in times of chaos and the experience of a different culture. We are called to be that protective presence for others when they find themselves struggling away from home. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/living-in-a-foreign-land http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/living-in-a-foreign-land.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:23:41 GMT David Neuen After Jesus left the manger, he and his family found themselves as refuges in a foreign land. We are assured of God's protective presence in times of chaos and the experience of a different culture. We are called to be that protective presence ... immigrant,travel,journey,foreigner,hospitality Learning and practicing the fundamentals are important in sports. The same is true for life. We United Methodists have three general rules: 1] Do no harm; 2] Do good; and 3] Stay in love with God. We also have the five practices of radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity. Even more fundamental for us as Christians is our identity as children of God and heirs through God. Each day we decide over and over again whether to live out our fundamental identity or to choose something less. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/start-with-the-fundamentals http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/start-with-the-fundamentals.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:35:07 GMT Dale Mendenhall Learning and practicing the fundamentals are important in sports. The same is true for life. We United Methodists have three general rules: 1] Do no harm; 2] Do good; and 3] Stay in love with God. We also have the five practices of radical ... fundamentals,sports,do_good,five_practices,3_rules,love,god Think about the miracle of the created universe. The one who has designed this glorious galaxy, solar system, and planet has now come to reside with you and me. That is why we live in Awe on this Christmas day. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/in-awe-of-this-day http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/in-awe-of-this-day.mp3 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:42:59 GMT Dale Mendenhall Think about the miracle of the created universe. The one who has designed this glorious galaxy, solar system, and planet has now come to reside with you and me. That is why we live in Awe on this Christmas day. christmas,miracle,solar_system,galaxy,stars,sagan,roosevelt,awe The message of Christmas does not stand still. It is a message carried by beautiful feet into the world. Here the call to be the one that runs with joy and speaks with enthusiasm that Christ is born to the world. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/running-with-christmas-news http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/running-with-christmas-news.mp3 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:20:07 GMT David Neuen The message of Christmas does not stand still. It is a message carried by beautiful feet into the world. Here the call to be the one that runs with joy and speaks with enthusiasm that Christ is born to the world. christmas,feet,shepherds,ruins,wake_up,running This message was presented at the candlelight Christmas Eve service at 11:00 PM at High Street United Methodist Church. Regardless of our fears, God's promise is to be with us. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/do-not-fear http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/do-not-fear.mp3 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:13:17 GMT Dale Mendenhall This message was presented at the candlelight Christmas Eve service at 11:00 PM at High Street United Methodist Church. Regardless of our fears, God's promise is to be with us. fear,angels,shepherds,christmas,comfort,presence This message was presented to the children at the Family Christmas Eve Service at 8:00 Pm at High Street United Methodist Church. the children helped open gifts to discover what gift we shall offer Christ to celebrate his birth and love for his people. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/time-to-celebrate http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/time-to-celebrate.mp3 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:02:50 GMT David Neuen This message was presented to the children at the Family Christmas Eve Service at 8:00 Pm at High Street United Methodist Church. the children helped open gifts to discover what gift we shall offer Christ to celebrate his birth and love for his people. christmas,gifts,shepherd,angel,donkey,children To celebrate the church's 175th anniversary, Bishop Michael Coyner presents a message about cherishing the foundation set by our ancestors while embracing the challenge to teach and proclaim to the next generation. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/generation-to-generation http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/generation-to-generation.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:40:25 GMT Bishop Michael Coyner To celebrate the church's 175th anniversary, Bishop Michael Coyner presents a message about cherishing the foundation set by our ancestors while embracing the challenge to teach and proclaim to the next generation. 175th_anniversary,tradition,generation,faith,legacy,history,memory http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/bishops-blessing-prayer-to-high-street-united-methodist-church http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/bishops-blessing.mp3 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:51:32 GMT Bishop Michael Coyner http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/rejoicing-in-expectation http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/rejoicing-in-expectation.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:02:51 GMT Dale Mendenhall Living in the Wilderness We prepare for Christmas by journeying in the wilderness, listening for God's voice, repenting of our mistakes, and turning towards the holy. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/returning-to-the-way http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/returning-to-the-way.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:54:07 GMT David Neuen Living in the Wilderness prepare,way,highway,interstate,elephant,goat,walking,john_the_baptist The present always places us in-between the past and the future. In order to hope in the present, we need to remember the past and what God has done for us and to trust the same God who holds the future. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/hoping-in-the-in-between http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/hoping-in-the-in-between.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:05:34 GMT Dale Mendenhall Living in the Wilderness in-between,advent,past,present,future A thanksgiving message about gratitude and generosity http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/two-gs-for-living-well http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/two-gs-for-living-well.mp3 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:53:25 GMT Dale Mendenhall A thanksgiving message about gratitude and generosity progress_paradise,gregg_easterbrook,gratitude,generosity,thanksgiving http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/trading-for-ministry http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/trading-for-ministry.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:03:29 GMT Dale Mendenhall Trading for Life ministry http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/trading-for-grace http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/trading-for-grace.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:37:50 GMT Dale Mendenhall Trading for Life http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/trading-for-christ http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/trading-for-christ.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:27:03 GMT Dale Mendenhall Trading for Life As High Street Church celebrates its 175th anniversary year, it draws upon the rich legacy of those who laid the foundation. But a legacy is not something to stand on but to launch from. What are we going to do with this legacy of faith and the call of Christ that is given to us? http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/legacy http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/legacy.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:00:22 GMT David Byrum As High Street Church celebrates its 175th anniversary year, it draws upon the rich legacy of those who laid the foundation. But a legacy is not something to stand on but to launch from. What are we going to do with this legacy of faith and the ... legacy,history,moses,jesus,torah,action,faith http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/creation-groans http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/creation-groans.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:02:33 GMT Dale Mendenhall Creation Care plants,creation,pain,redemption,suffering,god,create http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/keeping-our-eyes-on-the-sparrow http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/keeping-our-eyes-upon-the-sparrow.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:23:23 GMT David Neuen Creation Care creation Our response to those who are hungry is shaped by our perspective. Do we believe in scarcity or abundance? http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/the-food-factor http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/the-food-factor.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:30:08 GMT Dale Mendenhall Creation Care food,communion,produce,local,hunger,poverty,food_bank God has invested millions of years and countless stars into our existence. Even in the vastness of the universe, God knows you and cares deeply for you. Experience the faithfulness of God as you pause and stand in awe of God's marvelous creation http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/the-stardust-factor http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/the-stardust-factor.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:55:02 GMT Dale Mendenhall Creation Care star,creation,science,universe Do not ignore the possibility of a profound spiritual experience. Trust that any day, any time, can be a moment when God will speak to you. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/capturing-the-profound-moment http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/capturing-the-profound-moment.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:14:02 GMT Lamar Imes Do not ignore the possibility of a profound spiritual experience. Trust that any day, any time, can be a moment when God will speak to you. experience,moment,anniversary,transfiguration,reflection On the 10 year anniversary of September 11th our memories are profound and our pains still raw. We hear in Scripture that as we remember the tragedy it is important to name our wounds, realize our humanity, and exhibit our compassion. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/the-way-of-the-wound http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/the-way-of-the-wound.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:26:42 GMT On the 10 year anniversary of September 11th our memories are profound and our pains still raw. We hear in Scripture that as we remember the tragedy it is important to name our wounds, realize our humanity, and exhibit our compassion. terrorism,september_11,wounds,compassion,anniversary,joseph,paul http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/does-love-win-is-love-an-effective-strategy http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/does-love-win-part-2.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:14:47 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions love,football,strategy,victory Does love win? Love only wins because God never gives up on us in this life and in the life to come. Yet, out of his love, he offers us the freedom to choose. We can even choose to refuse his love and thus, choose our own hell. But even that choice does not end God's inviting love for us. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/does-love-win-does-god-give-up http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/does-love-win-part-1.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:54:10 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions love,forgiveness,open_arms,driveway,suicide There are times we may feel it inappropriate to voice our doubts in the Christian community. The story of Jacob is an example to how, with courage an authenticity, someone can wrestle with their faith. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/is-it-ok-to-doubt http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/is-it-ok-to-doubt.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:45:06 GMT David Neuen Facing Challenging Questions doubt,questioning,wrestling,football,fleas,jacob It is not our job to evaluate the soil, to decide who we think might be a worthy candidate to hear of God's love. We are called to sow the seeds of God's story. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/what-about-non-christians-part-2 http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/what-about-non-christians-part-2.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:27:55 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions seeds,soil,responsibility,non-christians We gather not to judge those outside the Christian faith, but to learn to respect their religious tradition. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/what-about-non-christians-part-1 http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/what-about-non-christians-1.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:56:44 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions respect,diversity,non-christians,atheists,judgement Jesus asks his disciples, "Who Do You Say that I am?" Jesus continues to ask us today. How do we describe Jesus? Does not our description affect how we show Jesus to the world? http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/who-do-you-say-jesus-is http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/who-do-you-say-jesus-is.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:58:39 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions jesus,christ,name,talladega_nights,rock,foundation,church The bridge is one image that describes God's activity within suffering. Just as a bridge connects two points, God is forever connected to us, present with us, in our suffering. Just as a traffic helps cars to keep moving, the spirit of God invites us to move to care for those who suffer. Just as a bridge takes us to vantage points that would be difficult to see, God bends and transforms suffering to who us new mercies. Just as the best bridges withstand storms and the test of time, God will never leave us and proclaims victory over suffering. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/what-does-god-do-with-suffering http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/what-does-god-do-with-suffering.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:27:08 GMT David Neuen Facing Challenging Questions suffering,bridge,serve,transform,victory,presence,assurance What do we mean when we say "everything happens for a reason." Is suffering part of God plan? In the midst of suffering God grieves our brokenness. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/why-is-there-suffering http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/why-is-there-suffering.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:45:44 GMT David Neuen Facing Challenging Questions suffering,grieving,providence,theodicy,sin,freedom http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/is-god-in-control http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/is-god-in-control.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:27:44 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions god,providence,control http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/can-i-have-a-good-life-without-god http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/can-i-have-a-good-life-without-god.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:53:30 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions god,good_life,ethics,atheist Faith is knowing your blessings and serving up a cup of cold water to our neighbor. Listen to this sermon by Charlotte Overmyer on the eve of her retirement! http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/just-how-much-does-god-expect-of-me http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/what-does-god-expect-of-me.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:10:02 GMT Charlotte Overmyer Facing Challenging Questions baptism,thanks,remember,water,service,hospitality,retirement,charlotte http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/is-evolution-unchristian http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/is-evolution-unchristian.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:41:38 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions evolution,creation,babylonian,water,desert,minds,iq,genesis http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/is-the-church-needed http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/is-the-church-needed.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:55:47 GMT David Neuen Facing Challenging Questions church,pentecost,relevancy,care,service http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/what-about-christ-coming-again http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/what-about-christ-coming-again.mp3 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:01:40 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions heaven,afterlife,kingdom_of_god,communion,tanzania http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/being-faithful-in-a-diverse-world http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/being-faithful-in-a-diverse-world.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 19:53:48 GMT Dale Mendenhall Facing Challenging Questions world_village,diversity,sabbath,faithful,community http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/what-are-you-building http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/what-are-you-building.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 20:04:02 GMT David Neuen confirmation,stones,foundation,cornerstone,faith,living http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/a-house-with-room-enough http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/a-house-with-room-enough.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 19:55:14 GMT Dale Mendenhall room,graduation,work_team,scholarship,future http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/birth-and-love http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/birth-and-love.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 22:56:59 GMT Dale Mendenhall Thinking of Family mothers_day,baptism,eight,new_beginning,fresh_start,family http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/inheritance http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/inheritance.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 21:45:33 GMT Dale Mendenhall Thinking of Family http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/its-a-mindset http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/its-a-mindset.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:24:44 GMT Dale Mendenhall mindset,vision,resurrection,hope http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/the-anatomy-of-victory http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/the-anatomy-of-victory.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:16:22 GMT Dale Mendenhall http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/weve-got-spirit http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/weve-got-spirit.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:00:18 GMT David Neuen http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/when-glasses-wont-help http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/when-glasses-wont-help.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:43:20 GMT Dale Mendenhall blind,sight,gray,color,perspective The world prescribes many thirst quenchers. But the life-giving source of meaning and hope is the living water of jesus Christ. It is fair to protest against this gift and to ask questions. But in the end when live in hope and drink with excitement telling everyone around of its transforming power. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/in-need-of-some-liquid-refreshment http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/liquid-refreshment.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:37:14 GMT David Neuen The world prescribes many thirst quenchers. But the life-giving source of meaning and hope is the living water of jesus Christ. It is fair to protest against this gift and to ask questions. But in the end when live in hope and drink with ... water,life,meaning,quench http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/traveling-with-a-gps http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/traveling-with-a-gps.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:37:24 GMT Dale Mendenhall To be blessed is to be on the right path in life. While God ultimately judges whether or not we are on that right path, there are markers along the way. These markers include a sense of "oughtness," serving others, and the quality of the lives of the people with whom we find ourselves in league. http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/what-does-it-mean-to-be-blessed http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/what-does-it-mean-to-be-blessed.mp3 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:17:53 GMT Dale Mendenhall Living a Blessed Life beatitudes,blessed,oughtness,right_path,lord_of_the_rings http://www.munciehighstreet.com/sermon/how-do-i-deal-with-financial-worries http://www.munciehighstreet.com/mediafiles/financial-worries.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:50:26 GMT Dale Mendenhall Living a Blessed Life finance,stewardship,god_provides