Love One Another | 1 John 3:16-24

In this week's message from First Methodist Church Wetumpka, we explore how God's love changes everything — drawing us back to Him, opening our eyes to what He is doing, and sending us out to love others with truth and action.

KEY POINTS:

* God's love has the power to turn us around.

* God's love has the power to turn us on.

* God's love has the power to turn us loose.

* So, how do we lay down our lives for each other?

SCRIPTURE: 1 John 3:16-24

Along the way, Pastor Matt shares the unforgettable story of "Wrong Way Rhodes" from his high school football days and the sacrificial love of Marine William Manchester at Okinawa — reminding us that laying down our lives is less about dying for someone than living for someone.

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Proclaiming the Truth | Acts 2:14-21

On this Pentecost Sunday, we look at how Peter -- once the disciple who denied Jesus three times -- was transformed by an encounter with the risen Christ and emboldened by the Holy Spirit to stand before the crowd and proclaim the good news.

KEY POINTS:

* Peter encountered the risen Christ, was restored by Jesus, and witnessed His ascension.

* When the Holy Spirit arrived at Pentecost, Peter stood and addressed the crowd.

* Peter declared that the One they crucified is the Messiah, and the people were cut to the heart.

* When they cried out "What shall we do?" Peter called them to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit.

SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:14-21

Pastor Matt reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives us both "the power to do and the power to don't," and challenges us to tell the next generation -- because Christianity is only ever one generation from being forgotten.

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Crown of Life | James 1:2-18

Life is filled with trials, temptations, and struggles — but God has a purpose in every one of them. In this message, Pastor Matt walks us through James 1:2-18 and four essentials for turning adversity into victory and trials into triumph.

KEY POINTS:

* Count it all joy — God wants us to have a joyful attitude because He is with us through every trial

* Have an understanding mind — seek God's wisdom, not worldly wisdom, and trust Him when doubts arise

* Have a surrendered will — grow willingly into His likeness, not kicking and screaming, but eagerly working out our salvation

* Have a heart that truly believes — faith is not wishful thinking; it is confidence in God's unchanging character

SCRIPTURE: James 1:2-18

Through the stories of Joseph and Abraham, Pastor Matt shows us what it looks like to remain steadfast under trial — and what awaits those who do: the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

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