Growing Together
Growing Together
First UMC of Coral Gables
Welcome to the Growing Together podcast! The Christian walk is challenging when you do it alone…but when you let others walk alongside you, it gets so much easier! The Growing Together podcast helps us to grow in love for God and for our neighbor, and teaches practical ways to follow Jesus. Wherever you are in your life, here you'll find a warm church family of imperfect people that wants to walk beside you!
High Yield Investment: Intellectual Capital
Investing in our future is a healthy practice. In her new series, High-Yield Investments, Pastor Hedy will give us the principles of investing our resources into the most important areas of our lives, which will help us to have a future filled with more rewards and fewer regrets. In today's message, we look at the return on investment gained from our intellectual capital.
Nov 13, 2020
18 min
High-Yield Investments: Spiritual Capital
Investing in our future is a healthy practice. In her new series, High-Yield Investments, Pastor Hedy will give us the principles of investing our resources into the most important areas of our lives, which will help us to have a future filled with more rewards and fewer regrets. In today's message, we look at the return on investment gained from our spiritual capital.
Nov 6, 2020
11 min
When Your Glass Needs Refilling
Whether you’re a “glass half-empty” or a “glass half-full” personality, occasionally, our glass can feel completely empty. Yet when we come to the Lord with our parched souls, He is able to refill our glass…and we can watch it spill over with abundance!
Oct 9, 2020
12 min
Romans: A Letter Writing on the Heart - No Condemnation
In a world of different nations, languages and ideologies, there is much to divide us. But even when we are among the members of groups we identify with, we still find things to separate and disunite us. Today, Pastor Hedy shows us how we can pursue peace and harmony with our brothers and sisters in the Holy Spirit, free of condemnation.
Sep 22, 2020
15 min
Romans: A Letter Written on the Heart - Loving One Another
The Bible tells us to love our neighbor. But what does love look like? What does it mean to love one another? And how can we know if we're doing it right? Our series in the love letter of Romans continues with a special presentation by Rev. Dionne Hammond.
Sep 22, 2020
22 min
Daily Relaxation and Prayer Session
It’s a challenging time right now. We know that. So many people are stressed, worried, anxious. People are reporting feeling disconnected — from God and from each other — and are finding it difficult to relax, to find peace, to pray.As part of our series, Romans: A Letter Written on the Heart, Pastor Hedy Collver offers a new 12-minute daily relaxation & prayer session. Using a passage from Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, together we will reflect on the scripture. Quiet, contemplative, peaceful. The goal is simply this: in a few moments of calm, for you to become more aware of God’s loving presence in your life.So… sit back, get comfortable, relax, and enjoy.
Sep 14, 2020
13 min
Daily Relaxation and Prayer Session
It’s a challenging time right now. We know that. So many people are stressed, worried, anxious. People are reporting feeling disconnected — from God and from each other — and are finding it difficult to relax, to find peace, to pray.As part of our series, Romans: A Letter Written on the Heart, Pastor Hedy Collver offers a new 12-minute daily relaxation & prayer session. Using a passage from Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, together we will reflect on the scripture. Quiet, contemplative, peaceful. The goal is simply this: in a few moments of calm, for you to become more aware of God’s loving presence in your life.So… sit back, get comfortable, relax, and enjoy.
Sep 8, 2020
12 min
Catch Your Breath: A Special Labor Day Message
During the Labor Day weekend, our focus is on rest from our work. But God makes a provision for us to rest each week on the Sabbath day. God is not a workaholic; He himself took a break from his labors. It behooves us to do likewise. Listen to this special message from Bishop Ken Carter and District Superintendent June Edwards with the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church on the value of the Sabbath day of rest.
Sep 8, 2020
17 min
Romans: A Letter Written on the Heart - Messengers
Remember the last really great movie you saw? It was so good that the next day you told everyone at work or school all about it, and urged them not to miss it. Your enthusiastic response to the movie probably convinced them to go see it as well, and when they came back glowing from their enjoyment, your delight was multiplied. Happiness begets happiness! There is a far more wonderful message that you can communicate, one that not just sparks joy and happiness in others, but multiplies your own. This Sunday, Pastor Hedy shares how we can be the messengers of a great and powerful truth, one that will bring salvation and eternal joy to those that need it most.
Sep 3, 2020
18 min
Daily Relaxation and Prayer Session | Week 5, Day 1
What has power over you? What has you subjected to someone (or something) else's control? Release it to God today! Spend a moment in Romans 6:19-20.
Sep 3, 2020
13 min
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