60 http://geneseochurch.org en-us We hope these services bless your heart and draw you closer to God. Remember that salvation comes only by God's grace through faith in the life death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! We want you to know that we are praying for you whether we know y... We hope these services bless your heart and draw you closer to God. Remember that salvation comes only by God's grace through faith in the life death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! We want you to know that we are praying for you whether we know y... We hope these services bless your heart and draw you closer to God. Remember that salvation comes only by God's grace through faith in the life death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! We want you to know that we are praying for you whether we know y... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:57:44 GMT Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:57:44 GMT Copyright 2010 Geneseo United Methodist Church Pastor Ferguson sermon@sermon.net (Pastor Ferguson) Php v.5.1.6 Pastor Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop no http://sermon.net/rss/geneseochurch/main http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2374407-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon looks at the torture and mocking of Jesus. Although it was meant to belittle him we find that it in fact further confirmed his true identity. 00:16:39 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2374407/type/audio Torture,humiliation,Jesus,mocked This sermon looks at the torture and mocking of Jesus. Although it was meant to belittle him we find that it in fact further confirmed his true identity. This sermon looks at the torture and mocking of Jesus. Although it was meant to belittle him we find that it in fact further confirmed his true identity. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2367206-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this fourth sermon in Lent we encounter Jesus and Barabbas in front of Pilate. We take some time to discern who each of these persons are and come to realize that only by the grace of God are any of us pardoned by the act of Jesus taking our place. 00:18:27 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2367206/type/audio Jesus,Barabbas,Pilate,atonement In this fourth sermon in Lent we encounter Jesus and Barabbas in front of Pilate. We take some time to discern who each of these persons are and come to realize that only by the grace of God are any of us pardoned by the act of Jesus taking our place. In this fourth sermon in Lent we encounter Jesus and Barabbas in front of Pilate. We take some time to discern who each of these persons are and come to realize that only by the grace of God are any of us pardoned by the act of Jesus taking our place. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2367196-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this fourth sermon in the Lenten series we follow Jesus through his trial by the Pharisees and rulers of the law. Ultimately we find Jesus is proclaimed guilty because of his clear claim to be the God the Messiah. Do we act like the Pharisees... 00:16:12 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2367196/type/audio judge,condemn,Christ,court In this fourth sermon in the Lenten series we follow Jesus through his trial by the Pharisees and rulers of the law. Ultimately we find Jesus is proclaimed guilty because of his clear claim to be the God the Messiah. Do we act like the Pharisees... In this fourth sermon in the Lenten series we follow Jesus through his trial by the Pharisees and rulers of the law. Ultimately we find Jesus is proclaimed guilty because of his clear claim to be the God the Messiah. Do we act like the Pharisees... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2367186-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is the second in the series that follows Jesus through the last 24 hours of his life on earth. Today we follow Jesus from the upper room where he celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples to the Garden where he prayed asking his F... 00:18:21 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2367186/type/audio prayer,garden,gethsemane,Jesus This sermon is the second in the series that follows Jesus through the last 24 hours of his life on earth. Today we follow Jesus from the upper room where he celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples to the Garden where he prayed asking his F... This sermon is the second in the series that follows Jesus through the last 24 hours of his life on earth. Today we follow Jesus from the upper room where he celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples to the Garden where he prayed asking his F... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2353991-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This week we begin the season of Lent. During these five weeks we will follow Jesus through the last 24 hours of his life. Today we begin by looking at the Last Supper / Passover Meal that Jesus celebrated with his disciples. You will learn new t... 00:22:01 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2353991/type/audio Communion,Eucharist,Sacrament,Lent This week we begin the season of Lent. During these five weeks we will follow Jesus through the last 24 hours of his life. Today we begin by looking at the Last Supper / Passover Meal that Jesus celebrated with his disciples. You will learn new t... This week we begin the season of Lent. During these five weeks we will follow Jesus through the last 24 hours of his life. Today we begin by looking at the Last Supper / Passover Meal that Jesus celebrated with his disciples. You will learn new t... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2353973-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the final sermon in our Marriage series. In it we talk about what it takes to maintain a long-term marriage; to see it through the good and the bad times. Jody and I were in Jerusalem during this week, but we were able to present this serm... 00:13:05 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2353973/type/audio Love,Marriage,Commitment,Service This is the final sermon in our Marriage series. In it we talk about what it takes to maintain a long-term marriage; to see it through the good and the bad times. Jody and I were in Jerusalem during this week, but we were able to present this serm... This is the final sermon in our Marriage series. In it we talk about what it takes to maintain a long-term marriage; to see it through the good and the bad times. Jody and I were in Jerusalem during this week, but we were able to present this serm... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2353952-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This 4th sermon in the Marriage series focuses on the covenant of the marriage vows. In it we look at the famous Love chapter I Corinthians 13. Those who have been married for a few years can look back and see how things are different than what they w... 00:27:05 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2353952/type/audio Love,Faith,Hope,Marriage This 4th sermon in the Marriage series focuses on the covenant of the marriage vows. In it we look at the famous Love chapter I Corinthians 13. Those who have been married for a few years can look back and see how things are different than what they w... This 4th sermon in the Marriage series focuses on the covenant of the marriage vows. In it we look at the famous Love chapter I Corinthians 13. Those who have been married for a few years can look back and see how things are different than what they w... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2337939-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this third series on marriage we will be looking at the challenges of Engagement. I will again compare our relationship with Jesus to our earthly relationships. In the scripture we find Nicodemus pursuing a relationship with Jesus. But he real... 00:16:17 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2337939/type/audio Marriage,Engagement,Love,Relationship In this third series on marriage we will be looking at the challenges of Engagement. I will again compare our relationship with Jesus to our earthly relationships. In the scripture we find Nicodemus pursuing a relationship with Jesus. But he real... In this third series on marriage we will be looking at the challenges of Engagement. I will again compare our relationship with Jesus to our earthly relationships. In the scripture we find Nicodemus pursuing a relationship with Jesus. But he real... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2331163-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This second sermon in the Marriage series takes a serious look at our expectations for our spouse. When we ask them to marry us who do we expect them to be, and what do we expect them to do for us? Is our understanding of marriage based upon how the... 00:18:52 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2331163/type/audio marriage,savior,Lord,Adultery This second sermon in the Marriage series takes a serious look at our expectations for our spouse. When we ask them to marry us who do we expect them to be, and what do we expect them to do for us? Is our understanding of marriage based upon how the... This second sermon in the Marriage series takes a serious look at our expectations for our spouse. When we ask them to marry us who do we expect them to be, and what do we expect them to do for us? Is our understanding of marriage based upon how the... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2325907-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is the first in a fun and serious look at the covenant of Marriage. This week we look at our expectations. What is it when we first date someone that attract us to them? Do we focus on whether or not that person makes us happy, or the... 00:23:21 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2325907/type/audio marriage,love,service,dating This sermon is the first in a fun and serious look at the covenant of Marriage. This week we look at our expectations. What is it when we first date someone that attract us to them? Do we focus on whether or not that person makes us happy, or the... This sermon is the first in a fun and serious look at the covenant of Marriage. This week we look at our expectations. What is it when we first date someone that attract us to them? Do we focus on whether or not that person makes us happy, or the... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2322082-1.mp3 Johnathan Wright gumc@fctc.coop (Johnathan Wright) no Guest Speaker Johnathan Wright shares with us words of insight and wisdom surrounding the parable of the Prodigal son. What would it be like to offend the father so much and yet be received back with overflowing grace? 00:15:38 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2322082/type/audio grace,forgiveness,rejection,humility Guest Speaker Johnathan Wright shares with us words of insight and wisdom surrounding the parable of the Prodigal son. What would it be like to offend the father so much and yet be received back with overflowing grace? Guest Speaker Johnathan Wright shares with us words of insight and wisdom surrounding the parable of the Prodigal son. What would it be like to offend the father so much and yet be received back with overflowing grace? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2312027-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no Have you ever thought about how the car that you drive reflects your personality? This is an interesting passage for the week after Christmas. In it we find Jesus telling his disciples that he has to go to Jerusalem to suffer, die and rise again o... 00:15:29 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2312027/type/audio purpose,mission,life-giving,outreach Have you ever thought about how the car that you drive reflects your personality? This is an interesting passage for the week after Christmas. In it we find Jesus telling his disciples that he has to go to Jerusalem to suffer, die and rise again o... Have you ever thought about how the car that you drive reflects your personality? This is an interesting passage for the week after Christmas. In it we find Jesus telling his disciples that he has to go to Jerusalem to suffer, die and rise again o... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2310868-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this last sermon in the Advent series "Eye-Witness news" our reporter in the field gets an interview with the shepherds. He does his best to explain why Jesus was born in Bethlehem and why his birth was announced to the shepherds. This ... 00:14:57 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2310868/type/audio Baby,Jesus,Lamb,Shepherd In this last sermon in the Advent series "Eye-Witness news" our reporter in the field gets an interview with the shepherds. He does his best to explain why Jesus was born in Bethlehem and why his birth was announced to the shepherds. This ... In this last sermon in the Advent series "Eye-Witness news" our reporter in the field gets an interview with the shepherds. He does his best to explain why Jesus was born in Bethlehem and why his birth was announced to the shepherds. This ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2307020-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This Christmas sermon takes a look at this traditional passage in a unique way. The sermon is written in a T.V. Eye witness news formate. It delves into the contextual reality of what the city of Bethlehem and giving birth in a stable might have bee... 00:10:25 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2307020/type/audio pregnant,Teen,news,report This Christmas sermon takes a look at this traditional passage in a unique way. The sermon is written in a T.V. Eye witness news formate. It delves into the contextual reality of what the city of Bethlehem and giving birth in a stable might have bee... This Christmas sermon takes a look at this traditional passage in a unique way. The sermon is written in a T.V. Eye witness news formate. It delves into the contextual reality of what the city of Bethlehem and giving birth in a stable might have bee... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2297176-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon kicks off the Advent Season with hope and a challenge. Today we encounter Mary in a new way. We begin to see her through the judgmental and accusing eyes of her own community. Can you imagine what it meant to say yes to something that... 00:17:55 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2297176/type/audio Virgin,,Mary,Outcast,Courage This sermon kicks off the Advent Season with hope and a challenge. Today we encounter Mary in a new way. We begin to see her through the judgmental and accusing eyes of her own community. Can you imagine what it meant to say yes to something that... This sermon kicks off the Advent Season with hope and a challenge. Today we encounter Mary in a new way. We begin to see her through the judgmental and accusing eyes of her own community. Can you imagine what it meant to say yes to something that... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2293427-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no Everyone has gifts. But not all gifts are the same. This sermon is a look at the giftedness of God's people. It forces us to realize that not every person is gifted to do ministry the same way. In fact, it is our diversity that makes us able to do... 00:18:10 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2293427/type/audio Spiritual,Gifts,Diversity,conflict,encouragement Everyone has gifts. But not all gifts are the same. This sermon is a look at the giftedness of God's people. It forces us to realize that not every person is gifted to do ministry the same way. In fact, it is our diversity that makes us able to do... Everyone has gifts. But not all gifts are the same. This sermon is a look at the giftedness of God's people. It forces us to realize that not every person is gifted to do ministry the same way. In fact, it is our diversity that makes us able to do... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2289612-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is without a doubt a very hard to hear and direct sermon on stewardship. It says it as it is and I am sure could be offensive to many. It is preached with a clear understanding that stealing is a sin, and so is stealing the Tithe from Go... 00:17:48 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2289612/type/audio stewardship,tithe,offering,stealing This sermon is without a doubt a very hard to hear and direct sermon on stewardship. It says it as it is and I am sure could be offensive to many. It is preached with a clear understanding that stealing is a sin, and so is stealing the Tithe from Go... This sermon is without a doubt a very hard to hear and direct sermon on stewardship. It says it as it is and I am sure could be offensive to many. It is preached with a clear understanding that stealing is a sin, and so is stealing the Tithe from Go... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2284387-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the final sermon in the Hitchhiker series. Today we encounter an arrogant, stubborn, and dense Prophet. Jonah determined that the city of Nineveh should be destroyed and he was confounded when God decided to grant them mercy. Actually he wa... 00:20:53 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2284387/type/audio Forgiveness,Jonah,Mercy,Judgment This is the final sermon in the Hitchhiker series. Today we encounter an arrogant, stubborn, and dense Prophet. Jonah determined that the city of Nineveh should be destroyed and he was confounded when God decided to grant them mercy. Actually he wa... This is the final sermon in the Hitchhiker series. Today we encounter an arrogant, stubborn, and dense Prophet. Jonah determined that the city of Nineveh should be destroyed and he was confounded when God decided to grant them mercy. Actually he wa... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2280017-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the third week in the Hitchhiker series and in it we encounter the evil city of Nineveh for the first time. By their behavior they were running away from God just like Jonah. But, when God told them to repent, they did. This message ack... 00:18:33 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2280017/type/audio carrie,underwood,hitchhiker,repent,Jonah This is the third week in the Hitchhiker series and in it we encounter the evil city of Nineveh for the first time. By their behavior they were running away from God just like Jonah. But, when God told them to repent, they did. This message ack... This is the third week in the Hitchhiker series and in it we encounter the evil city of Nineveh for the first time. By their behavior they were running away from God just like Jonah. But, when God told them to repent, they did. This message ack... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2274960-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is #2 in the Hitchhiker Series. This week we look at chapter two of Jonah when the prophet prays from the depths of "Sheol". In this message we learn that God never abandons us. God is there to hold us fast in the most diffi... 00:21:38 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2274960/type/audio trust,despair,hell,pain This sermon is #2 in the Hitchhiker Series. This week we look at chapter two of Jonah when the prophet prays from the depths of "Sheol". In this message we learn that God never abandons us. God is there to hold us fast in the most diffi... This sermon is #2 in the Hitchhiker Series. This week we look at chapter two of Jonah when the prophet prays from the depths of "Sheol". In this message we learn that God never abandons us. God is there to hold us fast in the most diffi... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2270432-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon series takes a look at the life of Jonah, the run-away prophet. Are we trying to run the opposite direction that God wants us to go in life? Are we living in fear of some of the obstacles in front of us? How can we learn to face those s... 00:21:05 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2270432/type/audio fear,,faith,jonah,hitchhiker This sermon series takes a look at the life of Jonah, the run-away prophet. Are we trying to run the opposite direction that God wants us to go in life? Are we living in fear of some of the obstacles in front of us? How can we learn to face those s... This sermon series takes a look at the life of Jonah, the run-away prophet. Are we trying to run the opposite direction that God wants us to go in life? Are we living in fear of some of the obstacles in front of us? How can we learn to face those s... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2267461-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the last of the Bearing Fruit Series. Extravagant Generosity is one of the key components of healthy and vital congregations. Generosity is a form of giving of one's self to others for a cause. Part of our responsibility is to be able to gi... 00:22:57 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2267461/type/audio generosity,sacrifice,mission,statement This is the last of the Bearing Fruit Series. Extravagant Generosity is one of the key components of healthy and vital congregations. Generosity is a form of giving of one's self to others for a cause. Part of our responsibility is to be able to gi... This is the last of the Bearing Fruit Series. Extravagant Generosity is one of the key components of healthy and vital congregations. Generosity is a form of giving of one's self to others for a cause. Part of our responsibility is to be able to gi... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2262779-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the fourth sermon in the Bearing Fruit Series. It's focus is as the Title says it. Again much of this sermon is resourced from the "Five Practices Leader and Media Manual" by Robert Schnase. This sermon specifically targets the ... 00:18:07 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2262779/type/audio Risk,Mission,Service,Charity This is the fourth sermon in the Bearing Fruit Series. It's focus is as the Title says it. Again much of this sermon is resourced from the "Five Practices Leader and Media Manual" by Robert Schnase. This sermon specifically targets the ... This is the fourth sermon in the Bearing Fruit Series. It's focus is as the Title says it. Again much of this sermon is resourced from the "Five Practices Leader and Media Manual" by Robert Schnase. This sermon specifically targets the ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2258657-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon takes a serious look at out understanding and commitment to growing our faith. Faith is more than just believing in an invisible God. Faith gives us purpose and empowers us to understand why God created us. While this sermon focuses on ... 00:23:13 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2258657/type/audio faith,Spiritual,growth,maturity This sermon takes a serious look at out understanding and commitment to growing our faith. Faith is more than just believing in an invisible God. Faith gives us purpose and empowers us to understand why God created us. While this sermon focuses on ... This sermon takes a serious look at out understanding and commitment to growing our faith. Faith is more than just believing in an invisible God. Faith gives us purpose and empowers us to understand why God created us. While this sermon focuses on ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2255642-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the second sermon in the "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations" series. The challenge of encountering God in Passionate Worship is one of the most difficult challenges a congregation can face. We don't know what it would feel... 00:18:15 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2255642/type/audio Passion,Worship,Praise This is the second sermon in the "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations" series. The challenge of encountering God in Passionate Worship is one of the most difficult challenges a congregation can face. We don't know what it would feel... This is the second sermon in the "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations" series. The challenge of encountering God in Passionate Worship is one of the most difficult challenges a congregation can face. We don't know what it would feel... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2250702-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is written in conjunction with the sermon series and congregational study written by Bishop Robert Schanse, The Five Practices of Fruitful congregations. It takes a serious look at how we offer hospitality in comparison with the Bibli... 00:18:59 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2250702/type/audio Radical,Hospitality,Outreach This sermon is written in conjunction with the sermon series and congregational study written by Bishop Robert Schanse, The Five Practices of Fruitful congregations. It takes a serious look at how we offer hospitality in comparison with the Bibli... This sermon is written in conjunction with the sermon series and congregational study written by Bishop Robert Schanse, The Five Practices of Fruitful congregations. It takes a serious look at how we offer hospitality in comparison with the Bibli... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2246609-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon begins with the rainbow; the covenant that God made with Noah and all creation. From there we look briefly the way God extends his covenant to humanity throughout history. In this message we come to understand that God is a covenant Go... 00:19:09 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2246609/type/audio rainbow,covenant,promise,contract This sermon begins with the rainbow; the covenant that God made with Noah and all creation. From there we look briefly the way God extends his covenant to humanity throughout history. In this message we come to understand that God is a covenant Go... This sermon begins with the rainbow; the covenant that God made with Noah and all creation. From there we look briefly the way God extends his covenant to humanity throughout history. In this message we come to understand that God is a covenant Go... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2218350-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is a rather unique and interactive sermon designed to promote unity in the body of Christ. It helps members of the church to recognize that they are a part of the family and that the family is still missing members. It is a sermon that f... 00:26:15 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2218350/type/audio unity,puzzle,outreach,community This sermon is a rather unique and interactive sermon designed to promote unity in the body of Christ. It helps members of the church to recognize that they are a part of the family and that the family is still missing members. It is a sermon that f... This sermon is a rather unique and interactive sermon designed to promote unity in the body of Christ. It helps members of the church to recognize that they are a part of the family and that the family is still missing members. It is a sermon that f... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2214785-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon draws the lines of connection between the spiritual world and our our daily lives. Each of us face days when trials overwhelm us. Each of us encounter trouble in relationships or situations. What is it that is really coming against us, ... 00:24:33 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2214785/type/audio Spiritual,Armor,Sword,Spirit,Battle This sermon draws the lines of connection between the spiritual world and our our daily lives. Each of us face days when trials overwhelm us. Each of us encounter trouble in relationships or situations. What is it that is really coming against us, ... This sermon draws the lines of connection between the spiritual world and our our daily lives. Each of us face days when trials overwhelm us. Each of us encounter trouble in relationships or situations. What is it that is really coming against us, ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2209547-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this final sermon of the Prison Break series we find David convicted of his sin, experiencing the consequence, and humbly repenting. His behavior leads to healing and reconciliation with God. This is a challenging passage for today's world beca... 00:18:31 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2209547/type/audio Reconciliation,Parole,Healing,Restoration In this final sermon of the Prison Break series we find David convicted of his sin, experiencing the consequence, and humbly repenting. His behavior leads to healing and reconciliation with God. This is a challenging passage for today's world beca... In this final sermon of the Prison Break series we find David convicted of his sin, experiencing the consequence, and humbly repenting. His behavior leads to healing and reconciliation with God. This is a challenging passage for today's world beca... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2206586-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the third sermon in the Jail Break Series. In it we are looking at The incident of David and Bathsheba. This passage takes place right after Uriah had been killed and David takes Bathsheba for his wife. We encounter the prophet Nathan who a... 00:18:13 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2206586/type/audio Conviction,sin,prophet,accountability This is the third sermon in the Jail Break Series. In it we are looking at The incident of David and Bathsheba. This passage takes place right after Uriah had been killed and David takes Bathsheba for his wife. We encounter the prophet Nathan who a... This is the third sermon in the Jail Break Series. In it we are looking at The incident of David and Bathsheba. This passage takes place right after Uriah had been killed and David takes Bathsheba for his wife. We encounter the prophet Nathan who a... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2206560-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon follows David through his indiscretion and attempted cover up of his sin with Bathsheba. I take a moment to compare our modern day lives with David's and help people recognize our own tendency toward making everything look rosy on the out... 00:17:09 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2206560/type/audio cover,up,sin,indiscretion,repentance This sermon follows David through his indiscretion and attempted cover up of his sin with Bathsheba. I take a moment to compare our modern day lives with David's and help people recognize our own tendency toward making everything look rosy on the out... This sermon follows David through his indiscretion and attempted cover up of his sin with Bathsheba. I take a moment to compare our modern day lives with David's and help people recognize our own tendency toward making everything look rosy on the out... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2194657-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon takes a look at the symbolic barrier of sin in our lives as we attempt to justify or deny our actions as being grievous to God. The text of course is of King David and his moment of indiscretion with Bathsheba. Next week we will dig in... 00:15:28 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2194657/type/audio Sin,Jail,Barrier,Prison This sermon takes a look at the symbolic barrier of sin in our lives as we attempt to justify or deny our actions as being grievous to God. The text of course is of King David and his moment of indiscretion with Bathsheba. Next week we will dig in... This sermon takes a look at the symbolic barrier of sin in our lives as we attempt to justify or deny our actions as being grievous to God. The text of course is of King David and his moment of indiscretion with Bathsheba. Next week we will dig in... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-2184048-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This Sermon compares our Christian lives to a light house. It forces us to think about the total opposite nature of Black and White, sin and righteousness. We talk about how our world is struggling and becoming more foggy every day, and we all react t... 00:12:36 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/2184048/type/audio light,,darkness,sin,,Righteousness This Sermon compares our Christian lives to a light house. It forces us to think about the total opposite nature of Black and White, sin and righteousness. We talk about how our world is struggling and becoming more foggy every day, and we all react t... This Sermon compares our Christian lives to a light house. It forces us to think about the total opposite nature of Black and White, sin and righteousness. We talk about how our world is struggling and becoming more foggy every day, and we all react t... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-249188-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is an exciting venture as we compare our Christian lives to the Titanic. We like our luxury liner, but find out the only way to make it to the other port is to abandon our life and get on the life boat called "faith in Christ." T... 00:16:01 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/249188/type/audio Salvation,Life,Boat,Faith,Titanic This sermon is an exciting venture as we compare our Christian lives to the Titanic. We like our luxury liner, but find out the only way to make it to the other port is to abandon our life and get on the life boat called "faith in Christ." T... This sermon is an exciting venture as we compare our Christian lives to the Titanic. We like our luxury liner, but find out the only way to make it to the other port is to abandon our life and get on the life boat called "faith in Christ." T... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-239024-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This message completes the thrive series. In it I ask the challenging question, "If attending church would leave us with a permanent flame sticking out of our head and an uncontrollable urge to speak with everyone about Jesus, would we still be ... 00:14:33 Sun, 31 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/239024/type/audio evangelism,pentecost,holy,spirit,thriving This message completes the thrive series. In it I ask the challenging question, "If attending church would leave us with a permanent flame sticking out of our head and an uncontrollable urge to speak with everyone about Jesus, would we still be ... This message completes the thrive series. In it I ask the challenging question, "If attending church would leave us with a permanent flame sticking out of our head and an uncontrollable urge to speak with everyone about Jesus, would we still be ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-234804-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this sermon we look at the roots of faith that hold us firm in the face of life's challenges. Specifically I address graduates and challenge them to remain grounded in their faith. The analogy of the plant continues in this message to look at our... 00:11:22 Sun, 24 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/234804/type/audio graduate,faith,root,veteran In this sermon we look at the roots of faith that hold us firm in the face of life's challenges. Specifically I address graduates and challenge them to remain grounded in their faith. The analogy of the plant continues in this message to look at our... In this sermon we look at the roots of faith that hold us firm in the face of life's challenges. Specifically I address graduates and challenge them to remain grounded in their faith. The analogy of the plant continues in this message to look at our... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-231378-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the third sermon in the Thrive series. Today we learn about the importance of herbicide and killing the weeds in our life that can grow up and kill us spiritually. We also learn about the "Round Up Ready" seed that is meant to that... 00:17:34 Sun, 17 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/231378/type/audio Ten,Commandments,Round,Up,herbicide,spiritual,growth This is the third sermon in the Thrive series. Today we learn about the importance of herbicide and killing the weeds in our life that can grow up and kill us spiritually. We also learn about the "Round Up Ready" seed that is meant to that... This is the third sermon in the Thrive series. Today we learn about the importance of herbicide and killing the weeds in our life that can grow up and kill us spiritually. We also learn about the "Round Up Ready" seed that is meant to that... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-228207-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This second sermon in the series looks at the need for a newly planted seed to be watered. Water is what nurtures the seed to germinate, grow and produce fruit. Without water the seed would die. The same is true for our spiritual lives. Not only... 00:15:46 Sun, 10 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/228207/type/audio thrive,Water,soil,seed This second sermon in the series looks at the need for a newly planted seed to be watered. Water is what nurtures the seed to germinate, grow and produce fruit. Without water the seed would die. The same is true for our spiritual lives. Not only... This second sermon in the series looks at the need for a newly planted seed to be watered. Water is what nurtures the seed to germinate, grow and produce fruit. Without water the seed would die. The same is true for our spiritual lives. Not only... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-224834-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is the first in the Thrive Series. We begin by looking honestly at the soil of our heart and recognizing our need to be a soft fertile soil in order for the word of God to bring forth the fruit that God desires for us. The seed itself do... 00:14:01 Sun, 03 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/224834/type/audio Thrive,Seed,fertilizer,faith This sermon is the first in the Thrive Series. We begin by looking honestly at the soil of our heart and recognizing our need to be a soft fertile soil in order for the word of God to bring forth the fruit that God desires for us. The seed itself do... This sermon is the first in the Thrive Series. We begin by looking honestly at the soil of our heart and recognizing our need to be a soft fertile soil in order for the word of God to bring forth the fruit that God desires for us. The seed itself do... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-224524-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this message we encounter Jesus as he reassures the disciples that he is risen. They were wondering what they were supposed to do now that Jesus had been crucified. I believe Jesus gave them the answer and that it is the same answer he would give... 00:23:17 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/224524/type/audio witness,evangelism,world,Bible,Quiz In this message we encounter Jesus as he reassures the disciples that he is risen. They were wondering what they were supposed to do now that Jesus had been crucified. I believe Jesus gave them the answer and that it is the same answer he would give... In this message we encounter Jesus as he reassures the disciples that he is risen. They were wondering what they were supposed to do now that Jesus had been crucified. I believe Jesus gave them the answer and that it is the same answer he would give... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-224470-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no Doubt is an implicit lack of hope or faith. Doubt runs many lives and drowns us in absolute despair. Thomas doubted Jesus and found that his doubt turned into seeds of new faith. This last week there were a lot of people who initially doubted Sus... 00:12:28 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/224470/type/audio doubt,Susan,Boyle,faith,,hope Doubt is an implicit lack of hope or faith. Doubt runs many lives and drowns us in absolute despair. Thomas doubted Jesus and found that his doubt turned into seeds of new faith. This last week there were a lot of people who initially doubted Sus... Doubt is an implicit lack of hope or faith. Doubt runs many lives and drowns us in absolute despair. Thomas doubted Jesus and found that his doubt turned into seeds of new faith. This last week there were a lot of people who initially doubted Sus... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-212645-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This Easter message focuses on the original ending of the Gospel of Mark. Why did Mark end his message of hope without seeing a risen Christ? What was his intent and who was he writing to? Does his message still apply to us? The last sentence en... 00:14:50 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/212645/type/audio resurrection,afraid,risen,christ This Easter message focuses on the original ending of the Gospel of Mark. Why did Mark end his message of hope without seeing a risen Christ? What was his intent and who was he writing to? Does his message still apply to us? The last sentence en... This Easter message focuses on the original ending of the Gospel of Mark. Why did Mark end his message of hope without seeing a risen Christ? What was his intent and who was he writing to? Does his message still apply to us? The last sentence en... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-207059-1.mp3 Marlys Mitchell gumc@fctc.coop (Marlys Mitchell) no In this message Marlys Mitchell shares with us the story of Jesus Kingship. We remember as we think of the crown of thorns that Jesus paid a great price to be the king. But do we understand the value of his sacrifice. Do with receive him as a toy that... 00:06:22 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/207059/type/audio toy,king,crown,thorns In this message Marlys Mitchell shares with us the story of Jesus Kingship. We remember as we think of the crown of thorns that Jesus paid a great price to be the king. But do we understand the value of his sacrifice. Do with receive him as a toy that... In this message Marlys Mitchell shares with us the story of Jesus Kingship. We remember as we think of the crown of thorns that Jesus paid a great price to be the king. But do we understand the value of his sacrifice. Do with receive him as a toy that... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-201759-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is the fourth in the Lenten Banner series as we dig into the events that surround the death and resurrection of Jesus. Today we look at the contrast between the soldiers casting lots and playing games what was happening behind their back... 00:15:57 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/201759/type/audio games,dice,redemption,cross This sermon is the fourth in the Lenten Banner series as we dig into the events that surround the death and resurrection of Jesus. Today we look at the contrast between the soldiers casting lots and playing games what was happening behind their back... This sermon is the fourth in the Lenten Banner series as we dig into the events that surround the death and resurrection of Jesus. Today we look at the contrast between the soldiers casting lots and playing games what was happening behind their back... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-197952-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This message is a powerful sermon that created a powerful response. The altar of our United Methodist Church was full of people and not an eye was dry. As Christians is it time to stop playing games, time to stop holding on to our sin, time to rep... 00:27:39 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/197952/type/audio Sin,Cross,Guilt,repentance This message is a powerful sermon that created a powerful response. The altar of our United Methodist Church was full of people and not an eye was dry. As Christians is it time to stop playing games, time to stop holding on to our sin, time to rep... This message is a powerful sermon that created a powerful response. The altar of our United Methodist Church was full of people and not an eye was dry. As Christians is it time to stop playing games, time to stop holding on to our sin, time to rep... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-194432-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this second sermon of the Lenten Banner Series we take a look at Peter's denial. There is something universally true about fact that we have all denied Christ and walked away from his love. (Isa 53:6) And we probably all face the fear that we ... 00:25:08 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/194432/type/audio guilt,forgiveness,rooster,cross In this second sermon of the Lenten Banner Series we take a look at Peter's denial. There is something universally true about fact that we have all denied Christ and walked away from his love. (Isa 53:6) And we probably all face the fear that we ... In this second sermon of the Lenten Banner Series we take a look at Peter's denial. There is something universally true about fact that we have all denied Christ and walked away from his love. (Isa 53:6) And we probably all face the fear that we ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-190736-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is presented as a dramatic monologue from John the Disciples perspective. It identifies Christ's primary role of servant and the conceptual challenge that is for so many people. Furthermore it presses us all to understand that all Christ... 00:15:09 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/190736/type/audio Servant,Humility,John,Feet This sermon is presented as a dramatic monologue from John the Disciples perspective. It identifies Christ's primary role of servant and the conceptual challenge that is for so many people. Furthermore it presses us all to understand that all Christ... This sermon is presented as a dramatic monologue from John the Disciples perspective. It identifies Christ's primary role of servant and the conceptual challenge that is for so many people. Furthermore it presses us all to understand that all Christ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-187686-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this final sermon in the series, "America in Crisis," we look at the difficult economic situation and the horrifying reality of trying to invest in somethings to unstable. I use this as a backboard upon which to discuss how God invested ... 00:17:37 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/187686/type/audio investment,finance,stock,strategy In this final sermon in the series, "America in Crisis," we look at the difficult economic situation and the horrifying reality of trying to invest in somethings to unstable. I use this as a backboard upon which to discuss how God invested ... In this final sermon in the series, "America in Crisis," we look at the difficult economic situation and the horrifying reality of trying to invest in somethings to unstable. I use this as a backboard upon which to discuss how God invested ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-184118-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this third sermon in the series, "America in Crisis" we look at the difference between the worlds economy and God's economy. While the difficulties of the world and our economy barrage us, we are reminded that God's grace provides a diff... 00:18:16 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/184118/type/audio Grace,Economy,Forgiveness,Stimulus In this third sermon in the series, "America in Crisis" we look at the difference between the worlds economy and God's economy. While the difficulties of the world and our economy barrage us, we are reminded that God's grace provides a diff... In this third sermon in the series, "America in Crisis" we look at the difference between the worlds economy and God's economy. While the difficulties of the world and our economy barrage us, we are reminded that God's grace provides a diff... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-180590-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In our current economic situation this message connects the dots to help us understand that we are in an even greater spiritual crisis. The good news is that God has paid a great price to provide a bailout package that will cover all the cost of sin.... 00:15:57 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/180590/type/audio bailout,stimulus,money,salvation In our current economic situation this message connects the dots to help us understand that we are in an even greater spiritual crisis. The good news is that God has paid a great price to provide a bailout package that will cover all the cost of sin.... In our current economic situation this message connects the dots to help us understand that we are in an even greater spiritual crisis. The good news is that God has paid a great price to provide a bailout package that will cover all the cost of sin.... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-177507-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the first sermon in my series on the crisis situation of our American economy. In it I speak bluntly about facts and statistics while pointing us toward the bifurcation and difference of our worldly economy and our heavenly economy. What w... 00:16:27 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/177507/type/audio economy,money,eternity,crisis This is the first sermon in my series on the crisis situation of our American economy. In it I speak bluntly about facts and statistics while pointing us toward the bifurcation and difference of our worldly economy and our heavenly economy. What w... This is the first sermon in my series on the crisis situation of our American economy. In it I speak bluntly about facts and statistics while pointing us toward the bifurcation and difference of our worldly economy and our heavenly economy. What w... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-174347-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this final sermon using Toy Story, we find that great opportunities come in the greater diversity of community. As Christians our responsibility is to find new ways to open our doors and welcome people into a vital relationship of faith with Jesus... 00:19:43 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/174347/type/audio gifts,diversity,new,service,toy,story In this final sermon using Toy Story, we find that great opportunities come in the greater diversity of community. As Christians our responsibility is to find new ways to open our doors and welcome people into a vital relationship of faith with Jesus... In this final sermon using Toy Story, we find that great opportunities come in the greater diversity of community. As Christians our responsibility is to find new ways to open our doors and welcome people into a vital relationship of faith with Jesus... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-171388-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon continues our study into understanding how God calls us to be his people, his church, and his community of faith. It challenges us in our understanding of "reaching out" with Gods love. It reminds us to love the stranger and tr... 00:19:13 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/171388/type/audio Love,Neighbor,Toy,Story,Different This sermon continues our study into understanding how God calls us to be his people, his church, and his community of faith. It challenges us in our understanding of "reaching out" with Gods love. It reminds us to love the stranger and tr... This sermon continues our study into understanding how God calls us to be his people, his church, and his community of faith. It challenges us in our understanding of "reaching out" with Gods love. It reminds us to love the stranger and tr... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-169200-1.mp3 Rev. Homan & Pastor Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (Rev. Homan & Pastor Ferguson) no This is a creative message shared by two of the main characters in the movie Toy Story. Woody and Buzz meet for the first time and discuss change, faith, doubt, and whether or not Buzz can fly. The summary is that no one can fly if they never try. ... 00:16:31 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/169200/type/audio doubt,toy,story,Woody,buzz,light,year This is a creative message shared by two of the main characters in the movie Toy Story. Woody and Buzz meet for the first time and discuss change, faith, doubt, and whether or not Buzz can fly. The summary is that no one can fly if they never try. ... This is a creative message shared by two of the main characters in the movie Toy Story. Woody and Buzz meet for the first time and discuss change, faith, doubt, and whether or not Buzz can fly. The summary is that no one can fly if they never try. ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-165375-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon introduces us to our series on vision. In it I talk about the fear of change and fear of the unknown. I lay out the specifics of vision for Geneseo as a congregation for the year 2009. 00:25:22 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/165375/type/audio Vision,Mission,Change,Fear This sermon introduces us to our series on vision. In it I talk about the fear of change and fear of the unknown. I lay out the specifics of vision for Geneseo as a congregation for the year 2009. This sermon introduces us to our series on vision. In it I talk about the fear of change and fear of the unknown. I lay out the specifics of vision for Geneseo as a congregation for the year 2009. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-162999-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no Welcome to the Ice skating parking lot! Unfortunately we were unable to have worship this morning because of the ice on our parking lot. However I hope some of you are able to take advantage of this sermon on the web. This morning our scriptu... 00:09:00 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/162999/type/audio Redemption,Jesus,hope,Child Welcome to the Ice skating parking lot! Unfortunately we were unable to have worship this morning because of the ice on our parking lot. However I hope some of you are able to take advantage of this sermon on the web. This morning our scriptu... Welcome to the Ice skating parking lot! Unfortunately we were unable to have worship this morning because of the ice on our parking lot. However I hope some of you are able to take advantage of this sermon on the web. This morning our scriptu... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-161422-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no What would have happened if the Virgin Mary had said "NO!"? If she had felt like the visitation of Gabriel was an intrusion in her life, and that she did not want to accept such a great responsibility. That outcome would have been tragic f... 00:14:16 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/161422/type/audio Christian,Responsibility,Gabriel,Virgin,Mary,Tobit What would have happened if the Virgin Mary had said "NO!"? If she had felt like the visitation of Gabriel was an intrusion in her life, and that she did not want to accept such a great responsibility. That outcome would have been tragic f... What would have happened if the Virgin Mary had said "NO!"? If she had felt like the visitation of Gabriel was an intrusion in her life, and that she did not want to accept such a great responsibility. That outcome would have been tragic f... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-156533-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is a look at the reason for the Christmas season through the Gospel of Mark 1:1-3 and a poem by Robert Frost. It seem a little funny in that Mark begins his Gospel by telling of John the baptist, the one who was sent to prepare the way fo... 00:12:48 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/156533/type/audio Robert,Frost,The,Road,not,Taken,Path,of,Faith,Advent This sermon is a look at the reason for the Christmas season through the Gospel of Mark 1:1-3 and a poem by Robert Frost. It seem a little funny in that Mark begins his Gospel by telling of John the baptist, the one who was sent to prepare the way fo... This sermon is a look at the reason for the Christmas season through the Gospel of Mark 1:1-3 and a poem by Robert Frost. It seem a little funny in that Mark begins his Gospel by telling of John the baptist, the one who was sent to prepare the way fo... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-153914-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon kicks off our series focusing on Jesus as the reason for the season. This first Sunday of Advent the theme is hope and we are reminded that not only is Christ the hope of the world, but that the responsibility of the Church is to reflect ... 00:16:14 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/153914/type/audio Hope,Jesus,Christmas,Helen,Keller This sermon kicks off our series focusing on Jesus as the reason for the season. This first Sunday of Advent the theme is hope and we are reminded that not only is Christ the hope of the world, but that the responsibility of the Church is to reflect ... This sermon kicks off our series focusing on Jesus as the reason for the season. This first Sunday of Advent the theme is hope and we are reminded that not only is Christ the hope of the world, but that the responsibility of the Church is to reflect ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-151567-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this familiar passage of Matthew 25, we encounter the heavenly courtroom scene where God is sitting as judge, jury, and the full body of witnesses. God has summoned each of us to stand before his eternal throne and make account for our lives. W... 00:17:31 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/151567/type/audio Court,Neighbor,McDonalds,Michael,Jordan In this familiar passage of Matthew 25, we encounter the heavenly courtroom scene where God is sitting as judge, jury, and the full body of witnesses. God has summoned each of us to stand before his eternal throne and make account for our lives. W... In this familiar passage of Matthew 25, we encounter the heavenly courtroom scene where God is sitting as judge, jury, and the full body of witnesses. God has summoned each of us to stand before his eternal throne and make account for our lives. W... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-148968-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this sermon we take a brief look at Jesus' parable of the ten virgins. Five were prepared and entered the heavenly banquet, and five did not bring enough oil. The challenge of our life is to be filled with the Holy Spirit and waiting for the gl... 00:19:46 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/148968/type/audio Holy,Spirit,,Marriage,Eternity,Virgin In this sermon we take a brief look at Jesus' parable of the ten virgins. Five were prepared and entered the heavenly banquet, and five did not bring enough oil. The challenge of our life is to be filled with the Holy Spirit and waiting for the gl... In this sermon we take a brief look at Jesus' parable of the ten virgins. Five were prepared and entered the heavenly banquet, and five did not bring enough oil. The challenge of our life is to be filled with the Holy Spirit and waiting for the gl... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-146364-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This message is a powerful reminder that we have a responsibility to share our faith in Christ. It is not something we should be ashamed of, but we should hold it high. Using the image of an Olympic torch we recognize that the symbol of the flame ... 00:20:18 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/146364/type/audio Evangelism,Witness,Torch,Olympic This message is a powerful reminder that we have a responsibility to share our faith in Christ. It is not something we should be ashamed of, but we should hold it high. Using the image of an Olympic torch we recognize that the symbol of the flame ... This message is a powerful reminder that we have a responsibility to share our faith in Christ. It is not something we should be ashamed of, but we should hold it high. Using the image of an Olympic torch we recognize that the symbol of the flame ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-144051-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is a fun message (a lot better live) that brings to light our understanding of Christian service. This is all shared in the light of All Saints Day and celebrating the lives of our loved ones who have gone on to glory. What does Christian lov... 00:15:21 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/144051/type/audio Service,Saint,Humility,Mission This is a fun message (a lot better live) that brings to light our understanding of Christian service. This is all shared in the light of All Saints Day and celebrating the lives of our loved ones who have gone on to glory. What does Christian lov... This is a fun message (a lot better live) that brings to light our understanding of Christian service. This is all shared in the light of All Saints Day and celebrating the lives of our loved ones who have gone on to glory. What does Christian lov... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-142291-1.mp3 Marlys Mitchell gumc@fctc.coop (Marlys Mitchell) no Thanks to Marlys for sharing such a wonderful word on Joy that can be found in the greatest commandment. 00:10:36 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/142291/type/audio Joy,great,commandment,Love Thanks to Marlys for sharing such a wonderful word on Joy that can be found in the greatest commandment. Thanks to Marlys for sharing such a wonderful word on Joy that can be found in the greatest commandment. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-138806-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no One of the membership vows of the United Methodist church is to share our gifts. This sermon addresses the difficult topic of finances head on during a difficult economic time. What is really ours? What has God given us? How do we honor God wi... 00:24:15 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/138806/type/audio Tithe,Stewardship,Offering,Money One of the membership vows of the United Methodist church is to share our gifts. This sermon addresses the difficult topic of finances head on during a difficult economic time. What is really ours? What has God given us? How do we honor God wi... One of the membership vows of the United Methodist church is to share our gifts. This sermon addresses the difficult topic of finances head on during a difficult economic time. What is really ours? What has God given us? How do we honor God wi... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-136212-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This sermon is a fun yet serious way to look at our commitment to God through our worship attendance. I hope you will have fun listening to it and laughing. Furthermore I hope it will provoke you to be more regular in your worship attendance. 00:20:23 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/136212/type/audio excuse,vow,provoke,command This sermon is a fun yet serious way to look at our commitment to God through our worship attendance. I hope you will have fun listening to it and laughing. Furthermore I hope it will provoke you to be more regular in your worship attendance. This sermon is a fun yet serious way to look at our commitment to God through our worship attendance. I hope you will have fun listening to it and laughing. Furthermore I hope it will provoke you to be more regular in your worship attendance. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-134824-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no In this sermon we have the final sermon in the spiritual discipline series. Prayer is something we all know is important, but in all honesty most people just don't feel comfortable praying. It is like navigating a submarine up the Mississippi River,... 00:24:12 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/134824/type/audio Prayer,Conversation,Intimate,Discipline In this sermon we have the final sermon in the spiritual discipline series. Prayer is something we all know is important, but in all honesty most people just don't feel comfortable praying. It is like navigating a submarine up the Mississippi River,... In this sermon we have the final sermon in the spiritual discipline series. Prayer is something we all know is important, but in all honesty most people just don't feel comfortable praying. It is like navigating a submarine up the Mississippi River,... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-132166-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is the third in the series of spiritual discipline sermons. Study is the focus, and four keys are highlighted from Richard Fosters - Celebration of Discipline: Repetition, Concentration, Comprehension, and Reflection. The quality of this reco... 00:23:06 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/132166/type/audio Repetition,Comprehension,Reflection,Study This is the third in the series of spiritual discipline sermons. Study is the focus, and four keys are highlighted from Richard Fosters - Celebration of Discipline: Repetition, Concentration, Comprehension, and Reflection. The quality of this reco... This is the third in the series of spiritual discipline sermons. Study is the focus, and four keys are highlighted from Richard Fosters - Celebration of Discipline: Repetition, Concentration, Comprehension, and Reflection. The quality of this reco... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-129674-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is a challenging sermon, one that I bet you have never heard before. The topic of fasting is something that is absent in our American culture and yet scripture and the history of the church lead us to understand that there is great value in this... 00:19:45 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/129674/type/audio Fasting,Dependency,Discipline,Food This is a challenging sermon, one that I bet you have never heard before. The topic of fasting is something that is absent in our American culture and yet scripture and the history of the church lead us to understand that there is great value in this... This is a challenging sermon, one that I bet you have never heard before. The topic of fasting is something that is absent in our American culture and yet scripture and the history of the church lead us to understand that there is great value in this... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-126861-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This is a very practical message that gives us insight into the practice of meditation as a means to grow in our personal relationship with God. 00:28:16 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/126861/type/audio meditation,relationship,spiritual,skiing This is a very practical message that gives us insight into the practice of meditation as a means to grow in our personal relationship with God. This is a very practical message that gives us insight into the practice of meditation as a means to grow in our personal relationship with God. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-124155-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no This message looks at salvation from the perspective of the unnamed soldier. What did he witness that caused him to seek salvation in Jesus Christ? 00:21:38 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/124155/type/audio Evangelism,Salvation,Decision,Soldier This message looks at salvation from the perspective of the unnamed soldier. What did he witness that caused him to seek salvation in Jesus Christ? This message looks at salvation from the perspective of the unnamed soldier. What did he witness that caused him to seek salvation in Jesus Christ? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-122007-1.mp3 Bob Hill gumc@fctc.coop (Bob Hill) no Lay Speaker Bob Hill sharing a Spirit inspired word from Paul's letter to the Ephesians 00:21:24 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/122007/type/audio Spiritual,Battle,Armor,Shield,of,Faith,Sword,of,the,Spirit Lay Speaker Bob Hill sharing a Spirit inspired word from Paul's letter to the Ephesians Lay Speaker Bob Hill sharing a Spirit inspired word from Paul's letter to the Ephesians http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-119532-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no As community of Baptized believers, we have been saved to fulfill God's purpose in our lives. God does not save us for small and marginal ministry, but he calls us to radical and powerful ministry that will transform our community. Sounds kinda... 00:34:02 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/119532/type/audio Baptism,Moses,Saved,Purpose As community of Baptized believers, we have been saved to fulfill God's purpose in our lives. God does not save us for small and marginal ministry, but he calls us to radical and powerful ministry that will transform our community. Sounds kinda... As community of Baptized believers, we have been saved to fulfill God's purpose in our lives. God does not save us for small and marginal ministry, but he calls us to radical and powerful ministry that will transform our community. Sounds kinda... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-117181-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no Have you ever felt like you were unforgivable, or like you could not forgive someone else? That is the way the majority of Americans live their life on a daily basis. As Joseph's Story leads to amazing forgiveness, we can learn a great deal a... 00:58:01 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/117181/type/audio Forgiveness,Anger,Bitterness,Reconciliation Have you ever felt like you were unforgivable, or like you could not forgive someone else? That is the way the majority of Americans live their life on a daily basis. As Joseph's Story leads to amazing forgiveness, we can learn a great deal a... Have you ever felt like you were unforgivable, or like you could not forgive someone else? That is the way the majority of Americans live their life on a daily basis. As Joseph's Story leads to amazing forgiveness, we can learn a great deal a... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-114616-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no Have you ever wondered what your purpose is; why God created you? Or have you ever wondered why God uses the Church; or what it's purpose is? Maybe if we can figure out the purpose of a rock, we can figure it all out. 00:24:32 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/114616/type/audio Purpose,Evangelism,Rock,Church Have you ever wondered what your purpose is; why God created you? Or have you ever wondered why God uses the Church; or what it's purpose is? Maybe if we can figure out the purpose of a rock, we can figure it all out. Have you ever wondered what your purpose is; why God created you? Or have you ever wondered why God uses the Church; or what it's purpose is? Maybe if we can figure out the purpose of a rock, we can figure it all out. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-109784-1.mp3 Pastor Ferguson & Jim Jensen gumc@fctc.coop (Pastor Ferguson & Jim Jensen) no Jesus often pushed his followers out of their comfort zone. In this "sermon chat" the congregation is pushed out of theirs. Can you speak what you believe? 00:36:43 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/109784/type/audio Evangelism,Woe,Testimony,Confession Jesus often pushed his followers out of their comfort zone. In this "sermon chat" the congregation is pushed out of theirs. Can you speak what you believe? Jesus often pushed his followers out of their comfort zone. In this "sermon chat" the congregation is pushed out of theirs. Can you speak what you believe? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-107693-1.mp3 David Harner gumc@fctc.coop (David Harner) no What do we do with the Talents God gives us? 00:24:01 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/107693/type/audio Talent,Stewardship,Money,Gifts What do we do with the Talents God gives us? What do we do with the Talents God gives us? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-105173-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no What kind of music is acceptable in worship? What kind of music has been done in the past? How should we worship God? 01:14:12 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/105173/type/audio Worship,Music,Hymns,Contemporary What kind of music is acceptable in worship? What kind of music has been done in the past? How should we worship God? What kind of music is acceptable in worship? What kind of music has been done in the past? How should we worship God? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-102935-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no Do we try to make deals with God? Offering him the smallest measure possible? In a game show inspired sermon, this message comes alongside Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees and asks the question, "What is expected of Christians today?" 00:21:52 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/102935/type/audio witness,deal,tithe,1,million,dollars Do we try to make deals with God? Offering him the smallest measure possible? In a game show inspired sermon, this message comes alongside Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees and asks the question, "What is expected of Christians today?" Do we try to make deals with God? Offering him the smallest measure possible? In a game show inspired sermon, this message comes alongside Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees and asks the question, "What is expected of Christians today?" http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-101954-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, do we behave the same way without even thinking about it? It is time to talk about the expectations of being a Christian, and stop changing the rules of the game. 00:16:28 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/101954/type/audio Integrity,hypocrite,Christian,,Faithfulness Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, do we behave the same way without even thinking about it? It is time to talk about the expectations of being a Christian, and stop changing the rules of the game. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, do we behave the same way without even thinking about it? It is time to talk about the expectations of being a Christian, and stop changing the rules of the game. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/13582-rss-101631-1.mp3 C Ferguson gumc@fctc.coop (C Ferguson) no The Church and ministry is changing so much today. Increasing our online ministry is a little scary but greatly exciting. This feels a little like Peter's first step of faith out onto the water. 00:00:52 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/geneseochurch/sermonid/101631/type/audio Faith,New,Ministry The Church and ministry is changing so much today. Increasing our online ministry is a little scary but greatly exciting. This feels a little like Peter's first step of faith out onto the water. The Church and ministry is changing so much today. Increasing our online ministry is a little scary but greatly exciting. This feels a little like Peter's first step of faith out onto the water.