http://skylandumc.org Where Nations Come Together Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:16:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2006-2008 pastor@skylandumc.org (Skyland Church) pastor@skylandumc.org (Skyland Church) Sermons 1440 http://skylandumc.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/PodcastLogo.jpg http://skylandumc.org 144 144 Sermons from Skyland Church and Pastor John Freeland Pastor John Freeland's Sermon Podcast from Skyland Church in Atlanta, GA. Skyland, Church, Preaching, Sermon, UMC, John Freeland, United Methodist Skyland Church Skyland Church pastor@skylandumc.org no no http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-1/ http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-1/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:16:57 +0000 Pastor John http://skylandumc.org/?p=1466 http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-1/feed/ 0 http://skylandumc.org/dr-jim-pirkle-july-31-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/dr-jim-pirkle-july-31-2011/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:29:14 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1457 http://skylandumc.org/dr-jim-pirkle-july-31-2011/feed/ 0 0:35:33 A message by guest speaker Dr. Jim Pirkle. A message by guest speaker Dr. Jim Pirkle. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-5-july-17-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-5-july-17-2011/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:24:40 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1455 http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-5-july-17-2011/feed/ 0 0:35:08 This verse by verse study of 2 Corinthians 5 takes the listener to a deeper understanding of being a new creature in Christ and how we, as new creatures, are ambassadors for Christ. This verse by verse study of 2 Corinthians 5 takes the listener to a deeper understanding of being a new creature in Christ and how we, as new creatures, are ambassadors for Christ. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-4-july-10-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-4-july-10-2011/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:18:56 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1453 http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-4-july-10-2011/feed/ 0 1:01:44 Pastor John continues this study through the Corinthians by using 2 Corinthians 4 as an outline for prayer.  Spontaneous prayers from worshipers make this time truly unique. Pastor John continues this study through the Corinthians by using 2 Corinthians 4 as an outline for prayer.  Spontaneous prayers from worshipers make this time truly unique. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-34-18-july-3-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-34-18-july-3-2011/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:14:12 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1451 http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-34-18-july-3-2011/feed/ 0 0:20:44 Paul said our adequacy is from God.  Do you want to go to a restaurant where the food and service is “adequate?”  Or, do you want a husband or wife who is “adequate?”  We tend to think of something that is adequate as being j[...] Paul said our adequacy is from God.  Do you want to go to a restaurant where the food and service is “adequate?”  Or, do you want a husband or wife who is “adequate?”  We tend to think of something that is adequate as being just good enough.  Is this what Paul means?  Join Pastor John and discover that life in Christ is more than just adequate.  There is liberty in Christ! Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-214-16-june-26-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-214-16-june-26-2011/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:11:54 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1448 http://skylandumc.org/2-corinthians-214-16-june-26-2011/feed/ 0 0:29:52 Paul paints a picture of a victorious general’s parade into the empire’s capital following a mighty conquest.  So what?  The Corinthians clearly saw this picture.  Join Pastor John and you too can “see” the picture and uncove[...] Paul paints a picture of a victorious general’s parade into the empire’s capital following a mighty conquest.  So what?  The Corinthians clearly saw this picture.  Join Pastor John and you too can “see” the picture and uncover the deeper meaning of this metaphor for your life in Christ. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/the-body-of-christ-june-19-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/the-body-of-christ-june-19-2011/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:08:39 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1446 http://skylandumc.org/the-body-of-christ-june-19-2011/feed/ 0 0:25:36 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 :: In 1 Corinthians the Apostle Paul spends a lot of time on unity in the Body of Christ.  Often times we find such unity missing in our local churches.  Join Pastor John and discover what part you play in the Body. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 :: In 1 Corinthians the Apostle Paul spends a lot of time on unity in the Body of Christ.  Often times we find such unity missing in our local churches.  Join Pastor John and discover what part you play in the Body. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/1-corinthians-121-11-june-12-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/1-corinthians-121-11-june-12-2011/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:07:29 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1444 http://skylandumc.org/1-corinthians-121-11-june-12-2011/feed/ 0 0:43:40 Varieties of gifts, varieties of ministries, varieties of effects, but One God and one Church.  Join Pastor John for this celebration of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit.  What is the Church supposed to look like and how does 1 Corinthians 12 and spiri[...] Varieties of gifts, varieties of ministries, varieties of effects, but One God and one Church.  Join Pastor John for this celebration of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit.  What is the Church supposed to look like and how does 1 Corinthians 12 and spiritual gifts shape our vision of the Church? Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/june-5-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/june-5-2011/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:48:48 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1432 http://skylandumc.org/june-5-2011/feed/ 0 0:22:24 1 Corinthians 10 :: “Let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.”  Our standing with Christ depends on our union with God.  Join Pastor John for a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians 10. 1 Corinthians 10 :: “Let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.”  Our standing with Christ depends on our union with God.  Join Pastor John for a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians 10. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/your-hearts-devotion-may-29-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/your-hearts-devotion-may-29-2011/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:47:30 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1430 http://skylandumc.org/your-hearts-devotion-may-29-2011/feed/ 0 0:37:44 2 Corinthians 11:3 :: What are you devoted to? The Gospel calls us to simple and pure devotion to Jesus Christ. In Second Corinthians, Paul warns us not to be led astray. Join guest teacher, David Nutter, as he exhorts us to pursue a life devoted t[...] 2 Corinthians 11:3 :: What are you devoted to? The Gospel calls us to simple and pure devotion to Jesus Christ. In Second Corinthians, Paul warns us not to be led astray. Join guest teacher, David Nutter, as he exhorts us to pursue a life devoted to Jesus. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/examined-and-judge-may-22-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/examined-and-judge-may-22-2011/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:45:30 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1428 http://skylandumc.org/examined-and-judge-may-22-2011/feed/ 0 0:24:19 In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul issues a hard rebuke to the Corinthian Church, and in particular to one man who has taken his father’s wife as his own.  Paul calls for his excommunication and vows to “deliver him to Satan for the destruction of[...] In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul issues a hard rebuke to the Corinthian Church, and in particular to one man who has taken his father’s wife as his own.  Paul calls for his excommunication and vows to “deliver him to Satan for the destruction of his flesh.”  What do we do with such a scripture as this?  How do we respond to this scripture in the Church today?  Join Pastor John for new insight on just action regarding sin in the Church. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/may-15-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/may-15-2011/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:43:07 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1424 http://skylandumc.org/may-15-2011/feed/ 0 0:38:56 A sermon by Dr. Jim Pirkle A sermon by Dr. Jim Pirkle Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/christian-perfection-may-8-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/christian-perfection-may-8-2011/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 02:09:22 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1416 http://skylandumc.org/christian-perfection-may-8-2011/feed/ 0 0:34:06 Philippians 3:12-16 :: John Wesley believed that it was possible to be perfect.  Does this mean that the Christian can never make a mistake, get angry, or sin?  Christian perfection is the practice of holiness.  To practice holiness a Christian mus[...] Philippians 3:12-16 :: John Wesley believed that it was possible to be perfect.  Does this mean that the Christian can never make a mistake, get angry, or sin?  Christian perfection is the practice of holiness.  To practice holiness a Christian must grow in grace.  Only the Holy Spirit can help a Christian do this.  Join Pastor John to find out how the Holy Spirit can help you grow in grace. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/true-faith-may-1-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/true-faith-may-1-2011/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 02:06:54 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1414 http://skylandumc.org/true-faith-may-1-2011/feed/ 0 0:30:52 Mark 1:15 :: What do you need to feel like you’ve been to church?  Do you need to sit in the right pew, sing certain songs, or recite the correct creed?  Is this true faith?  What is true faith and how can the Holy Spirit help us have true fa[...] Mark 1:15 :: What do you need to feel like you’ve been to church?  Do you need to sit in the right pew, sing certain songs, or recite the correct creed?  Is this true faith?  What is true faith and how can the Holy Spirit help us have true faith?  Join Pastor John to find out how you can have True Faith. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/ding-dong-the-witch-is-dead/ http://skylandumc.org/ding-dong-the-witch-is-dead/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 19:08:35 +0000 Pastor John http://skylandumc.org/?p=1408 http://skylandumc.org/ding-dong-the-witch-is-dead/feed/ 0 http://skylandumc.org/cryonic-christ-april-24-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/cryonic-christ-april-24-2011/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:27:54 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1396 http://skylandumc.org/cryonic-christ-april-24-2011/feed/ 0 0:32:31 John 20:1-18 :: The world wants to put Jesus on ice, then thaw Him our in emergency situations only to slip Him back in the tomb when he becomes, once again, inconvenient.  Christians should ask themselves, “Do I do the same thing?”  Joi[...] John 20:1-18 :: The world wants to put Jesus on ice, then thaw Him our in emergency situations only to slip Him back in the tomb when he becomes, once again, inconvenient.  Christians should ask themselves, “Do I do the same thing?”  Join Pastor John for this Resurrection Day sermon for a close look at how the Resurrected Christ challenges us in our daily walk. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/cleansed-and-whole-april-10-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/cleansed-and-whole-april-10-2011/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:40:30 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1400 http://skylandumc.org/cleansed-and-whole-april-10-2011/feed/ 0 0:29:48 Ten lepers stood at a distance and cried out to Jesus for healing. Following the healing only one of the 10 returned to give thanks to Jesus. And that one was a Samaritan; the very one that we would expect would not have come back to Jesus. Do you [...] Ten lepers stood at a distance and cried out to Jesus for healing. Following the healing only one of the 10 returned to give thanks to Jesus. And that one was a Samaritan; the very one that we would expect would not have come back to Jesus. Do you hold Jesus at a distance? Are you afraid to approach Jesus? Join Pastor John as he continues this series on the healings of Jesus and discover what this one leper understood that most do not. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/authority-april-3-2010/ http://skylandumc.org/authority-april-3-2010/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:53:06 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1394 http://skylandumc.org/authority-april-3-2010/feed/ 0 0:35:53 Luke 7:1-17 :: These chapters of Luke are all about the authority of Jesus.  In Luke 6, Jesus proclaims that “the Son of Man is the Lord of the Sabbath.”  This proclamation is followed by several healings, the Sermon on the Plain, and th[...] Luke 7:1-17 :: These chapters of Luke are all about the authority of Jesus.  In Luke 6, Jesus proclaims that “the Son of Man is the Lord of the Sabbath.”  This proclamation is followed by several healings, the Sermon on the Plain, and the resurrection of the widow’s son at Nain.  Join Pastor John and learn how faith and authority compliment one another. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/everything-is-possible-march-27-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/everything-is-possible-march-27-2011/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:20:21 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1392 http://skylandumc.org/everything-is-possible-march-27-2011/feed/ 0 0:30:44 Mark 9:14-29 :: Pastor John continues his sermon series on the miracles and healings of Jesus with an exploration of the demonized boy.  How does your faith measure up?  On the surface we may rebuke the disciples who could not set this boy free as w[...] Mark 9:14-29 :: Pastor John continues his sermon series on the miracles and healings of Jesus with an exploration of the demonized boy.  How does your faith measure up?  On the surface we may rebuke the disciples who could not set this boy free as well as rebuke the boy’s father for his lack of faith.  But is that what this story is really about?  Listen and find out. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/when-the-door-is-blocked-march-20-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/when-the-door-is-blocked-march-20-2011/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:17:47 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1389 http://skylandumc.org/when-the-door-is-blocked-march-20-2011/feed/ 0 0:21:28 Mark 2:1-13 :: Perhaps the best known account of a healing is about the paralyzed man whose friends dug a hole in Peter’s roof so that they could lower him in front of Jesus.  What do you do when the door is blocked?  Join Pastor John for a j[...] Mark 2:1-13 :: Perhaps the best known account of a healing is about the paralyzed man whose friends dug a hole in Peter’s roof so that they could lower him in front of Jesus.  What do you do when the door is blocked?  Join Pastor John for a journey to Jesus’ feet. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/those-who-fear-him-march-13-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/those-who-fear-him-march-13-2011/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:08:37 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1380 http://skylandumc.org/those-who-fear-him-march-13-2011/feed/ 0 0:30:51 Mark 5:1-20 :: We know this account in scripture well if for no other reason than a herd of 2,000 pigs became demon possessed.  A legion of demons not only recognized Jesus as the Son of David, but they also feared Him terribly.  What is your respon[...] Mark 5:1-20 :: We know this account in scripture well if for no other reason than a herd of 2,000 pigs became demon possessed.  A legion of demons not only recognized Jesus as the Son of David, but they also feared Him terribly.  What is your response to Jesus?  Join Pastor John for unique insights into this account of one man’s freedom. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/the-power-of-the-son-march-6-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/the-power-of-the-son-march-6-2011/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:07:07 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1378 http://skylandumc.org/the-power-of-the-son-march-6-2011/feed/ 0 0:25:20 Matthew 17:1-9 :: The Transfiguration of Jesus revealed His true identity to Peter, James, and John yet they still did not understand.  They wanted to build temples to Moses, Elijah, and Jesus.  The very thought that one could build a building that [...] Matthew 17:1-9 :: The Transfiguration of Jesus revealed His true identity to Peter, James, and John yet they still did not understand.  They wanted to build temples to Moses, Elijah, and Jesus.  The very thought that one could build a building that would house the power of the Son is ridiculous.  So, what is the proper response?  Listen and find out. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/put-on-the-helmet-of-hope-february-27-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/put-on-the-helmet-of-hope-february-27-2011/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:09:09 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1376 http://skylandumc.org/put-on-the-helmet-of-hope-february-27-2011/feed/ 0 0:34:48 1 Thessalonians 5:8 :: We are constantly bombarded from the world with messages of hopelessness and fear.  Our adversary the devil assails us with thoughts of hopelessness and despair.  Guest teacher, David Nutter, shares how we can “put on t[...] 1 Thessalonians 5:8 :: We are constantly bombarded from the world with messages of hopelessness and fear.  Our adversary the devil assails us with thoughts of hopelessness and despair.  Guest teacher, David Nutter, shares how we can “put on the helmet of hope.” Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/the-christian-life-part-2-february-20-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/the-christian-life-part-2-february-20-2011/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:07:13 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1374 http://skylandumc.org/the-christian-life-part-2-february-20-2011/feed/ 0 0:26:48 Colossians 4:2-6 :: Pastor John completes his study on the book of Colossians by considering the major elements of the Christian Life. Colossians 4:2-6 :: Pastor John completes his study on the book of Colossians by considering the major elements of the Christian Life. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/set-your-mind-on-things-above-february-13-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/set-your-mind-on-things-above-february-13-2011/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:49:30 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1364 http://skylandumc.org/set-your-mind-on-things-above-february-13-2011/feed/ 0 0:30:48 Colossians 3:1-17 :: Join Pastor John for a verse by verse study on these powerful words from Paul that teach us who we are as individuals and who we are as the Body of Christ united by Love. Colossians 3:1-17 :: Join Pastor John for a verse by verse study on these powerful words from Paul that teach us who we are as individuals and who we are as the Body of Christ united by Love. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/02-06-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/02-06-2011/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:46:51 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1362 http://skylandumc.org/02-06-2011/feed/ 0 0:32:48 Colossians 2:6-23 ::  Paul provides an outline of the Christian Life in Colossians 2-4.  Join Pastor John and discover the rights and responsibilities each Christian has. Colossians 2:6-23 ::  Paul provides an outline of the Christian Life in Colossians 2-4.  Join Pastor John and discover the rights and responsibilities each Christian has. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/1-30-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/1-30-2011/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:44:43 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1360 http://skylandumc.org/1-30-2011/feed/ 0 0:23:40 Colossians 1:15-23 :: The crime of the century seems to be identity theft, but Satan has been doing that for years.  More people than we realize carry around the weight of identity crisis.  They just don’t know who they are.  Maybe they identi[...] Colossians 1:15-23 :: The crime of the century seems to be identity theft, but Satan has been doing that for years.  More people than we realize carry around the weight of identity crisis.  They just don’t know who they are.  Maybe they identified with the job they held, the stuff they owned, or the people they called friends.  Perhaps they lost all of that and now don’t know who they are.  Join Pastor John on a discovery quest of the identity of Jesus Christ and what that tells us about us. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/heart-desires-january-23-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/heart-desires-january-23-2011/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:40:19 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1357 http://skylandumc.org/heart-desires-january-23-2011/feed/ 0 0:22:03 Isaiah 55:1-2 :: Isaiah issues a call to come and “eat what is good.”  But, who decides what is good?  Join Pastor John and discover the things that you should do to make your heart ready for God to implant His desires. Isaiah 55:1-2 :: Isaiah issues a call to come and “eat what is good.”  But, who decides what is good?  Join Pastor John and discover the things that you should do to make your heart ready for God to implant His desires. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/the-body-january-16-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/the-body-january-16-2011/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:38:48 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1355 http://skylandumc.org/the-body-january-16-2011/feed/ 0 0:31:53 Romans 12:1-8 :: We live in an accessorized world.  Everything we buy requires some kind of accessory.  Buy a new TV and BluRay player and you have to have the universal remote control and a 7.1 surround sound system.  Buy new clothes and you have t[...] Romans 12:1-8 :: We live in an accessorized world.  Everything we buy requires some kind of accessory.  Buy a new TV and BluRay player and you have to have the universal remote control and a 7.1 surround sound system.  Buy new clothes and you have to have new jewelry to match.  Join Pastor John to discover how the body works together as God designed it to work – without accessories. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/remember-your-baptism-january-9-2011/ http://skylandumc.org/remember-your-baptism-january-9-2011/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:35:19 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1352 http://skylandumc.org/remember-your-baptism-january-9-2011/feed/ 0 0:33:44 Matthew 3:13-17 :: John the Baptizer’s baptisms for repentance and his talk of a coming Messiah made the Jewish leaders very nervous.  Baptism symbolizes for us the changing of a life, but it also reminds us of the challenges of that new life.[...] Matthew 3:13-17 :: John the Baptizer’s baptisms for repentance and his talk of a coming Messiah made the Jewish leaders very nervous.  Baptism symbolizes for us the changing of a life, but it also reminds us of the challenges of that new life.  Join Pastor John and discover how dangerous baptism can be. Podcast Skyland Church no no