http://skylandumc.org Where Nations Come Together Thu, 17 May 2012 21:11:23 +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/kadosh-may-5-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/kadosh-may-5-2012/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 21:11:23 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1575 http://skylandumc.org/kadosh-may-5-2012/feed/ 0 0:27:04 May 5, 2012 Kadosh As a follow up to his sermon series on Authority, Pastor John explores holiness. You cannot submit to the authority of God until you accept holiness of God. The Old Testament saints understood the holiness of God as though it [...] May 5, 2012 Kadosh As a follow up to his sermon series on Authority, Pastor John explores holiness. You cannot submit to the authority of God until you accept holiness of God. The Old Testament saints understood the holiness of God as though it was a sphere of holiness. Those who came in contact with that sphere put themselves in jeopardy. What about today. Can we come in contact with the holiness of God and live? Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/matthew-1615-18-april-29-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/matthew-1615-18-april-29-2012/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 20:28:11 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1571 http://skylandumc.org/matthew-1615-18-april-29-2012/feed/ 0 0:29:22 April 29, 2012 Matthew 16:15-18 Authority Part 6 In this final installment in his sermon series on Authority, Pastor John explores the authority given to us as believers in Jesus. Why do we not see the extent of miracles that the First-century Chur[...] April 29, 2012 Matthew 16:15-18 Authority Part 6 In this final installment in his sermon series on Authority, Pastor John explores the authority given to us as believers in Jesus. Why do we not see the extent of miracles that the First-century Church saw? Join Pastor John to gain a new understanding of the authority given to believers so that they may serve God with power and with grace. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/revelation-317-18-april-22-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/revelation-317-18-april-22-2012/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:48:54 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1567 http://skylandumc.org/revelation-317-18-april-22-2012/feed/ 0 0:22:26 April 22 Revelation 3:17-18 Authority- Part 5 Pastor John explores Jesus’ authority to transform lives in the 5th part of his sermon series on Authority. In this sermon Pastor John considers the cleansing of Isaiah and how it points to our cl[...] April 22 Revelation 3:17-18 Authority- Part 5 Pastor John explores Jesus’ authority to transform lives in the 5th part of his sermon series on Authority. In this sermon Pastor John considers the cleansing of Isaiah and how it points to our cleansing by the blood of Jesus and to Jesus’ authority to forgive sins. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/psalms-373-6-april-15-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/psalms-373-6-april-15-2012/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:47:06 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1565 http://skylandumc.org/psalms-373-6-april-15-2012/feed/ 0 0:25:38 April 15 Psalm 37:3-6 Authority- Part 4 In this fourth installment in Pastor John’s series on Authority, Pastor John looks at Jesus’ Sermon of the Mount along with the three point of Psalm 37:3-6, trust in the Lord, delight yourself in t[...] April 15 Psalm 37:3-6 Authority- Part 4 In this fourth installment in Pastor John’s series on Authority, Pastor John looks at Jesus’ Sermon of the Mount along with the three point of Psalm 37:3-6, trust in the Lord, delight yourself in the Lord, and Commit your way to the Lord. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/reality-guest-blog/ http://skylandumc.org/reality-guest-blog/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:17:03 +0000 Pastor John http://skylandumc.org/?p=1554 http://skylandumc.org/reality-guest-blog/feed/ 0 http://skylandumc.org/mark-161-8-april-8-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/mark-161-8-april-8-2012/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:27:51 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1548 http://skylandumc.org/mark-161-8-april-8-2012/feed/ 0 0:21:21 April 8, 2012 Mark 16:1-8 Authority Part 3 Join Pastor John for a Easter message with a different focus than most. As Pastor John continues his sermon series on Authority with the third installment you will discover how Jesus has power of life and [...] April 8, 2012 Mark 16:1-8 Authority Part 3 Join Pastor John for a Easter message with a different focus than most. As Pastor John continues his sermon series on Authority with the third installment you will discover how Jesus has power of life and death as well as power of fullness and emptiness. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/luke-1928-48-april-1-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/luke-1928-48-april-1-2012/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:04:49 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1545 http://skylandumc.org/luke-1928-48-april-1-2012/feed/ 0 0:26:57 April 1, 2010 Luke 19:28-48 Authority – Part 2 The recent YouTube popularity of videos regarding religion and Jesus may cause us to take a closer look at who we are as believers in Christ. But when it all comes down to it, its about relations[...] April 1, 2010 Luke 19:28-48 Authority – Part 2 The recent YouTube popularity of videos regarding religion and Jesus may cause us to take a closer look at who we are as believers in Christ. But when it all comes down to it, its about relationship and not religion. This Palm Sunday passage reveals several aspects of Jesus’s authority. We see Jesus speaking of things to come, confronting unbelief, cleansing the Temple, and speaking powerful words of revelation to any who would listen. Join Pastor John and discover how the Authority of God relates to our religious undertakings and our true desire for relationship. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/matthew-2818-march-25-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/matthew-2818-march-25-2012/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:11:08 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1542 http://skylandumc.org/matthew-2818-march-25-2012/feed/ 0 0:22:23 March 25, 2012 Matthew 28:18 Authority – Part 1 It s easy for us to see God as Creator or even Sustainer, but yet we fait to see the significance of that revelation in light of God’s authority. Christians have lower expectations in thei[...] March 25, 2012 Matthew 28:18 Authority – Part 1 It s easy for us to see God as Creator or even Sustainer, but yet we fait to see the significance of that revelation in light of God’s authority. Christians have lower expectations in their prayer lives because they don’t fully comprehend God’s authority. Join Pastor John for this sermon series for a deeper understanding of the Authority of God and what that means in the lives of believers today. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/alex-thompson-march-18-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/alex-thompson-march-18-2012/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:15:38 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1539 http://skylandumc.org/alex-thompson-march-18-2012/feed/ 0 0:22:14 March 18: Having looked last week at how Jesus offers a healing bigger than we could every ask or imagine, this week’s sermon from Alex Thompson looks at Luke 13:10-17 from the perspective of those in the synagogue who grumble about Jesus[...] March 18: Having looked last week at how Jesus offers a healing bigger than we could every ask or imagine, this week’s sermon from Alex Thompson looks at Luke 13:10-17 from the perspective of those in the synagogue who grumble about Jesus’ healing on the Sabbath. Their aggravation reveals they have a distorted view of the God who sets the captives free, and Jesus’ response is one that offers healing to their false views of God and an invitation to join in his ministry of liberating captives. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/alex-thompson-march-11-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/alex-thompson-march-11-2012/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:31:14 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1537 http://skylandumc.org/alex-thompson-march-11-2012/feed/ 0 0:20:56 Alex Thompson speaks to Luke 13:10-17, wherein Jesus heals a woman with a crippled back in the synagogue. Not simply a physical healing, this act of Jesus also brings emotional, social, and spiritually healing to the woman pointing toward the deeper[...] Alex Thompson speaks to Luke 13:10-17, wherein Jesus heals a woman with a crippled back in the synagogue. Not simply a physical healing, this act of Jesus also brings emotional, social, and spiritually healing to the woman pointing toward the deeper power of God to set the captives free in a cosmic way. The passage, with clear echoes from the Genesis account, wants us to see that Jesus is restoring humanity to the Paradise once lost, with this holistic healing being just a small mustard seed of the greater tree of eternal life emerging through Jesus’ resurrection. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/whats-so-good-about-good-friday/ http://skylandumc.org/whats-so-good-about-good-friday/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:37:10 +0000 Pastor John http://skylandumc.org/?p=1533 http://skylandumc.org/whats-so-good-about-good-friday/feed/ 0 http://skylandumc.org/proverbs-144-march-4-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/proverbs-144-march-4-2012/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:53:02 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1529 http://skylandumc.org/proverbs-144-march-4-2012/feed/ 0 0:40:04 March 4, 2012 Acts 9:31 Purpose We at Skyland are a community unite in Christ empowered by His love and Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to grow toward God through worship, discipleship, and service. We long to move all people into a deeper relationshi[...] March 4, 2012 Acts 9:31 Purpose We at Skyland are a community unite in Christ empowered by His love and Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to grow toward God through worship, discipleship, and service. We long to move all people into a deeper relationship with God and with other Christians. Join Pastor John as he reveals what it really means to be a body of believers in Jesus. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/genesis-65-22-february-26-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/genesis-65-22-february-26-2012/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:49:08 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1525 http://skylandumc.org/genesis-65-22-february-26-2012/feed/ 0 0:18:43 February 26: Genesis 6:5-22 Wrath or Grace? Join Pastor John as he explains Noah’s Flood in light of the cross and what it means to us today. February 26: Genesis 6:5-22 Wrath or Grace? Join Pastor John as he explains Noah’s Flood in light of the cross and what it means to us today. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/david-nutter-elijahs-mantle/ http://skylandumc.org/david-nutter-elijahs-mantle/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:24:38 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1522 http://skylandumc.org/david-nutter-elijahs-mantle/feed/ 0 0:52:46 February 19: Join guest speaker David Nutter for this exploration of the passing of Elijah’s mantle to Elisha. February 19: Join guest speaker David Nutter for this exploration of the passing of Elijah’s mantle to Elisha. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/dr-jim-pirkle-february-12-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/dr-jim-pirkle-february-12-2012/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:58:41 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1519 http://skylandumc.org/dr-jim-pirkle-february-12-2012/feed/ 0 0:39:11 February 12: Join guest speaker Dr. Jim Pirkle as he completes our study of Jesus: The Head of the Church. February 12: Join guest speaker Dr. Jim Pirkle as he completes our study of Jesus: The Head of the Church. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/self-winding-christians/ http://skylandumc.org/self-winding-christians/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:30:36 +0000 Pastor John http://skylandumc.org/?p=1515 http://skylandumc.org/self-winding-christians/feed/ 0 http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-4/ http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-4/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:29:19 +0000 Pastor John http://skylandumc.org/?p=1507 http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-4/feed/ 0 http://skylandumc.org/ephesians-310-11-february-5-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/ephesians-310-11-february-5-2012/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:35:29 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1503 http://skylandumc.org/ephesians-310-11-february-5-2012/feed/ 0 0:26:09 February 5, 2012 Ephesians 3:10-11 Jesus: Head of the Church – Part 3 Join Pastor John for this final installment on a three-part sermon series Jesus: Head of the Church. Jesus built the Church, sustains the Church and completes the Church. [...] February 5, 2012 Ephesians 3:10-11 Jesus: Head of the Church – Part 3 Join Pastor John for this final installment on a three-part sermon series Jesus: Head of the Church. Jesus built the Church, sustains the Church and completes the Church. What will the completed Church look like and how does that help move us toward that goal? Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/colossians-116-20-january-22-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/colossians-116-20-january-22-2012/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:49 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1496 http://skylandumc.org/colossians-116-20-january-22-2012/feed/ 0 0:29:02 January 22, 2012 Colossians 1:16-20 Jesus: Head of the Church – Part 1 Jesus is the Creator of heaven and earth, but He is also the builder of the Church. From Him, the Church got its start. Join Pastor John for this three part sermon series[...] January 22, 2012 Colossians 1:16-20 Jesus: Head of the Church – Part 1 Jesus is the Creator of heaven and earth, but He is also the builder of the Church. From Him, the Church got its start. Join Pastor John for this three part sermon series on Jesus as the Head of the Church and what that means to be a local congregation in light of the larger Body of Christ. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/ephesians-118-23-january-29-2012/ http://skylandumc.org/ephesians-118-23-january-29-2012/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:58:00 +0000 yates http://skylandumc.org/?p=1490 http://skylandumc.org/ephesians-118-23-january-29-2012/feed/ 0 0:29:07 January 29, 2012 Ephesians 1:18-23 Jesus: Head of the Church – Part 2 Last week we discovered that Jesus built the Church on the firm foundation of the Rock, Jesus. This week Join Pastor John as he continues this sermon series to discover Jes[...] January 29, 2012 Ephesians 1:18-23 Jesus: Head of the Church – Part 2 Last week we discovered that Jesus built the Church on the firm foundation of the Rock, Jesus. This week Join Pastor John as he continues this sermon series to discover Jesus as the sustainer of the Church. Everything in the Church flows out of His being. What does it mean to be a part of the Body of Christ. Podcast Skyland Church no no http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-3/ http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-3/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:04:47 +0000 Pastor John http://skylandumc.org/?p=1483 http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-3/feed/ 0 http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-2/ http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-2/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:09:22 +0000 Pastor John http://skylandumc.org/?p=1478 http://skylandumc.org/defeating-church-killers-part-2/feed/ 0 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