John Wesley's understanding of prevenient grace allowed him to acknowledge the good that God can accomplish through a variety of people, even those outside of the church. In this sermon he cautions against the kind of spiritual pride that would limit the power of God to only working within our own tribe or even our own religion. When sinners turn to God in repentance, no matter how or through whom it happens, it's something to be celebrated. Host Bob Kaylor takes a look at this important sermon which speaks to the ways that contemporary Christians, and especially Methodists in the midst of deep disagreements, ought to acknowledge God's power working through others in ways we might not expect.&nbsp;
Read <a href="http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-sermons-of-john-wesley-1872-edition/sermon-38-a-caution-against-bigotry/">A Caution Against Bigotry</a>
Read Kevin Watson's helpful <a href="https://kevinmwatson.com/2021/04/13/john-wesleys-sermon-a-caution-against-bigotry-a-brief-summary/">summary</a>
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Satan's Devices

Every other Wednesday, host Bob Kaylor and guests take a deep dive into the sermons and writings of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement. This is great introduction to Wesley's sermons and writings for clergy and laity in the Methodist tribe as well as for those who are interested in learning more about this grace-filled and "methodical" theological tradition. 

Dr. Bob Kaylor is Lead Pastor at Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church in Monument, CO.