BRADLEY UMC

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Evolve Worship at Bradley

Videos from Sunday worship, prayers, and reflections.

Opening the Floodgates of Life – Evolve Worship

Sunday, July 5, 2020

It is easy to feel surrounded by evil these days. It is easy to depend on the flesh instead of relying on the Power of the Holy Spirit. We invite you to join us as we explore together how God’s gift of the Holy Spirit through our faith in Christ frees us from burden of the Old Testament law, and by this freedom redeems us from death, opening fully to us the flood gates of life eternal.

Followers of Christ – Evolve Devotional

Thursday, July 9, 2020

As Disciples, understanding who Jesus is helps us daily live more fully into the image of Christ and take up our cross and follow Jesus.

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Giving Thanks for Freedom – Evolve Worship

Sunday, July 5, 2020

It is easy to feel trapped today. Trapped in our houses; trapped in the injustices and brokenness of our world; ultimately trapped in fear. But, this Sunday, July 5th we invite you to join us as we celebrate the independence of our nation, give thanks, and praise to God for the good news of God’s grace in Jesus Christ that overcomes our fears and sets us free.

For Just Such a Time – Evolve Devotional

Thursday, July 2, 2020

It is for just such times as these current days that the body of Christ, the church is called to stand up and raise our collective voices.

Trusting in the Lord’s Provision – Evolve Worship

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Life in our current circumstances can rob us of joy, and maybe even worse make us feel abandoned by God or others. Today, we celebrate and give thanks for the faithfulness of God’s love, forgiveness, acceptance, and provision for us, through the grace of Jesus Christ!

Sing a Song of Praise – Evolve Devotional

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

The book of Psalms is a place that we can find comfort in our Christian faith as we deal with our daily struggles. Psalm 89 describes the actions of the people of God praised God then and how we can praise God now.

Be Like Jesus – Evolve Worship

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Christian Discipleship involves hard realities that require hard decisions to be likes Jesus, yet it is in becoming dedicated disciples of Jesus that we find the peace we are searching for.

Rebuilding a Re-Emergence – Evolve Devotional

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Like Nehemiah and his challenge to rebuild the holy city of Jerusalem, churches today are engaged in a similar rebuilding process as we re-emerge into in-person worship once more. As Bradley continues to prepare for this, hear some of Pastor Dave’s thoughts on our re-emergence.

Enduring with Hope – Evolve Worship

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Maybe, like many today, you’re feeling the pressure of chaos and confusion in your life. The good news is by God’s grace through our faith in Jesus, we may celebrate the endurance that produces character, and the character that produces the hope that does not disappoint us!

The Act of Prayer – Evolve Devotion

Thursday, June 11, 2020

When we invite the Holy Spirit to come into our lives, we will learn to seek God’s answers and experience the grace of God through the power of prayer. Bishop Trimble has called for an act of prayer starting now until the end of the year. As we commit to prayer we will begin to be aware of where God wants us to share the love of Christ to our community and world.

Who Matters – Evolve Worship

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Our confidence and assurance of salvation and security should mean that others are able to feel the same. The church can speak strongly and faithfully on the side of those who need to be heard.

Maintaining the Spirit – Evolve Devotional

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Even in this world of chaos and discord we a called to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

A Platform of Power – Evolve Worship

Sunday, May 31, 2020

The power of the Christian platform in our community lies in the central message of Pentecost that Jesus is Lord and God is love.

The Practice of Love – Evolve Devotional

Thursday, May 28, 2020

As we adjust to our new normal, our world uncovers injustice daily, there is hope in that we are called to love like Christ, who gives us the strength to stand up for what is right and to make this world a better place for someone else.

Conference Worship Experience

Sunday, May 24, 2020

This week the Extended Cabinet of the Indiana Conference United Methodist Church provides a worship experience for Indiana congregations with Bishop Julius C. Trimble presiding.

Do Not Let Your Heart be Troubled… – Evolve Worship

Sunday, May 17, 2020

By grace God’s presence is with us through Jesus, even in the most difficult of times. (Deaf Interpretation included)

Reimagining Emergence – Evolve Worship

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Re-emerging from our current crisis will require we reimagine how we follow Jesus and witness to the good news of his grace. (We regret that the organ volume on the Special Music is EXTREMELY LOW. You’ll need to turn your volume up to enjoy that portion of our service)

A Time to Hope – Evolve Devotional

Thursday, May 7, 2020

As we wait on the Lord in the chaos of COVID may we be assured in the hope that the Holy Spirit will breathe fresh expressions of life, love and power into our lives in God’s perfect time.

The Forest of God’s Grace – Evolve Worship

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Recognizing Jesus in the midst of our life and times is like a walk in the woods of God’s grace. Featuring Deaf Interpretation.

The Dry Bones of Desolation

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Where ever in our lives we feel dry and desolate, we can be assured that this is where God desires to bring new life to old bones by the grace of Jesus Christ!

The Living Word of Assurance

Sunday, April 26, 2020

By the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus, our living Word of assurance, is among us today with arms wide open even as we suffer through all the pain and panic that the world can and will impose. Follow along in your bible: Acts 2:42–47, John 20:24–29.

Re-Imagine – Evolve Devotional

April 22, 2020

As we “Re-Imagine” life after the COVID crisis, may we remember that God is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine. (Ephesians 3:20– NRSV)

Actively Living God’s Love

Sunday, April 19, 2020

The assurance of life everlasting comes through Jesus by way of resurrection by actively living out God’s love.

Love Changes Everything

Easter Sunday 2020

Christ is risen, and in the evolving love of the resurrection, we may find life, indeed! Deaf Interpretation provided.

Good Friday Tenebrae

Friday, April 10, 2020

Missed Expectation

Sunday, April 5, 2020

In times of life that seem to miss our expectations God continues to craft a new creation in the grace of Jesus Christ.

A Pause for Prayer

Thursday, April 2, 2020

A prayer of encouragement for our community and world in a time of crisis.

The Softening of Hearts

Sunday, March 29, 2020

The sacrifice of Christ on the cross is the true act of love that can soften hardened hearts.

Devotional: Heal Our Land

Thursday, March 26, 2020

By God’s grace in Jesus Christ, through our faith God chooses to heal.

The Battle Within

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Grace abounds when Christians have an inner battle between choosing what is harmful versus helpful.

A Prayer Amid an Epidemic

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Written by Kerry Weber and published at www.americamagazine.org

Special Lectio Meditation

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

A special lectio written by Peter Greig in response and intercession against the devastation and fear currently being caused by the corona virus around the world.

Carried by Grace

Sunday, March 15, 2020

By bearing one anothers’ burdens, we are carried by grace into loving and serving God, each other and our community in difficult and uncertain times.