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Manna for your Soul

Manna for your Soul

By Jason Rios

Take a listen to Manna for your soul. Each week, you will hear a word from Pastor Jason, to encourage you in your faith, to bless your life.
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Manna for your SoulDec 21, 2021

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Lament & Surrender | Through the Valley Worship Series

Lament & Surrender | Through the Valley Worship Series

Friends, welcome to our Lenten journey through the valley. Just as Jesus wandered in the wilderness for forty days, so too can we feel like we are wandering in the wilderness, as we face hardships, grief, temptations, and injustices. 

During our lenten journey, we will discover what it means to wander these parts of life in honesty with God through the practice of lament. We will learn how crying out to God in our need can help us to fully embrace what it means to be human beings held and loved by a God we can trust. We will learn that even through the darkest valleys, Jesus both goes ahead of us and walks with us.   

Today, we will focus on lament and surrender. Looking at Jesus’ story at Gethsemane, we will see how Jesus did not always love his options and in the midst of lament, he still freely chose to surrender to God.

Mar 04, 202430:10
Lament and Honesty | Through the Valley Worship Series

Lament and Honesty | Through the Valley Worship Series

Friends, welcome to our Lenten journey through the valley. Just as Jesus wandered in the wilderness for forty days, so too can we feel like we are wandering in the wilderness, as we face hardships, grief, temptations, and injustices. 

During our lenten journey, we will discover what it means to wander these parts of life in honesty with God through the practice of lament. We will learn how crying out to God in our need can help us to fully embrace what it means to be human beings held and loved by a God we can trust. We will learn that even through the darkest valleys, Jesus both goes ahead of us and walks with us.   

Today, we will focus on lament and honesty. Looking at Job’s story, we will see how Job’s response to his friends ensures us that we can be honest with God in even the most painful situations, trusting God to be God in the process.

Feb 27, 202435:15
Why Lament? | Through the Valley Worship Series

Why Lament? | Through the Valley Worship Series

Friends, welcome to our Lenten journey through the valley. Just as Jesus wandered in the wilderness for forty days, so can we feel like we are wandering in the wilderness as we face hardships, grief, temptations, and injustices. 

During our lenten journey, we will discover what it means to wander these parts of life honestly with God through the practice of lament. We will learn how crying out to God in our need can help us to fully embrace what it means to be human beings held and loved by a God we can trust. We will learn that even through the darkest valleys, Jesus goes ahead of us and walks with us.   

Today, we will focus on why Lament? Using Psalm 13 as the scripture lesson, we will see how lament invites us to face our humanity. Lament is a natural part of our faithful, loving response to a world of sin and brokenness.

Feb 27, 202428:54
Heroes of the Faith (Deborah)

Heroes of the Faith (Deborah)

Scripture: Judges 5: 1-9

Heroes do not just belong in comic books and blockbuster movies. We have them in real life too – people whose courage, strength, and resilience we can look up to as models for our own lives. In this summer series, we will meet three outstanding heroes from our faith story. Their readiness to listen to God’s voice in their lives and act on it inspires us to do the same.

Today we will focus on the story of Deborah. God is at work and calling us into partnership! Are you ready to do your part?


Jul 18, 202326:06
Christmas in July Message

Christmas in July Message

We celebrated Christmas in July!

Here is the message using John 3:16

Jul 11, 202314:21
Rising from Denial | Rising Strong Worship Series

Rising from Denial | Rising Strong Worship Series

The Bible is full of stories of redemption, change, and hope. Through four of those stories, we will discover how faith in a Risen Jesus can transform our lives for the better here and now. No matter how big or how small we fall, God outstretches God’s hand, ready to raise us up.


Today's story we find in the Gospel of John, chapter 21, verses 15 to 19, is the story of Peter. The love and forgiveness of God is what enables us to rise above our mistakes and become more faithful disciples.

May 18, 202325:48
Rising from Skepticism | Rising Worship Series

Rising from Skepticism | Rising Worship Series

The Bible is full of stories of redemption, change, and hope. Through four of those stories, we will discover how faith in a Risen Jesus can transform our lives for the better here and now. No matter how big or how small we fall, God outstretches God’s hand, ready to raise us up.


Today's story we find in the Gospel of John, chapter 20, verses 24 to 29, is the story of Thomas. The journey from unbelief to belief requires a grace-filled encounter with the Living Christ.

Apr 24, 202323:59
How and Why Do I Forgive?

How and Why Do I Forgive?

Matthew 6:9-15

Forgiveness frees us from resentment and turmoil. God, who knows us inside out, sees where our mistakes and failings come from. God loves us through it all, offers forgiveness as a gift, and shows us how to extend it to others. 

Apr 17, 202328:16
Why do bad things happen to good people? | Questions to God Worship Series

Why do bad things happen to good people? | Questions to God Worship Series

Psalm 137 

It is difficult to understand how God could allow the pain and suffering we see in the world and in our own lives. Jesus is Emmanuel, “God with Us”. Jesus reminds us that a better question to ask ourselves is, “What can I do to help those who are suffering and in pain?”

Mar 24, 202328:41
Why should I go to church? | Questions to God Worship Series

Why should I go to church? | Questions to God Worship Series

Psalm 100
We might be able to believe in God, pray, and even worship alone, but in a community of faith, despite all its imperfections, we can connect, grow, and experience God’s love for us in ways we never could on our own.

Mar 13, 202326:07
Is the Bible reliable? | Questions to God Worship Series

Is the Bible reliable? | Questions to God Worship Series

Hebrews 4:12-14
As Christians, we must always remember the purpose of the Bible is to call us back to God by retelling the story of salvation that culminates in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We cheapen the Bible when we use it to promote our own agendas.

Mar 06, 202328:41
Who is God? | Questions to God Worship Series

Who is God? | Questions to God Worship Series

1 John 4:7-19
People often wonder who God is or if God even exists. Each time we give, receive, or witness love, we get closer and closer to our answer.

Mar 03, 202320:49
Living with Questions and Doubts | Questions to God Worship Series

Living with Questions and Doubts | Questions to God Worship Series

Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 6:1-6
Doubts about faith and life are normal. Unfortunately, Christians are often taught to view doubts as failing God. Isaiah teaches us that by bringing our doubts into the open, we allow God’s grace to fill us with peace and strength.

Feb 23, 202315:40
Steadfast Love

Steadfast Love

Scripture: Psalms 51

Our focus today is to prepare our hearts for the approaching season of Lent. We can come and find that God is waiting for us, waiting to receive us back into fellowship, waiting to be reconciled with us yet again.

Feb 23, 202316:22
Dreams and Hope | Super Bowl Sunday 2023

Dreams and Hope | Super Bowl Sunday 2023

Scripture: Genesis 37: 3-11

Dreams and hope can lead us to achieve God’s purpose in our lives, even in challenging times.

Feb 13, 202322:10
Salvation in the House

Salvation in the House

Luke 19:1-10
A bold act of inclusion changed the life of Zacchaeus the tax collector as well as the whole community. How many lives can we transform if we really devote ourselves to inclusion? A fresh start requires being open to Jesus’ invitation to us as well as to those who are not valued in our community – the outcasts or the marginalized.

Feb 07, 202330:14
How many miracles? | Fresh Start Worship Series

How many miracles? | Fresh Start Worship Series

Luke 17:11-19
Jesus has the power to change lives through God’s grace. Our own seemingly intractable flaws can be overcome, and we can change the world in response to the change offered to us. A fresh start begins with living in awe and gratitude of God’s gifts.

Jan 30, 202334:17
Hens and Chicks | Fresh Start Worship Series

Hens and Chicks | Fresh Start Worship Series

Luke 13:31-35
Jesus refused to be distracted from his divine mission by dangers or frustrations. We are called to follow his example of steadfast purpose in fulfilling our mission. A fresh start requires steadfast purpose and accepting God’s embrace.

Jan 30, 202321:02
Are you sure you are up to this? | Fresh Start Worship Series

Are you sure you are up to this? | Fresh Start Worship Series

Mark 8:27-38
“Taking up our crosses” to be disciples of Jesus means being willing to risk inconvenient demands on our time, lack of certainty, embarrassment, and sometimes even physical danger. But Jesus is the way to life, and he calls us to make fresh starts in faith. A fresh start requires courage, focus, and practice.

Jan 18, 202326:19
Joy made possible

Joy made possible

Isaiah 35: 1-10
God’s deliverance of Israel and of us is cause for joyful celebration, not just human celebration but the celebration of all creation!

Dec 15, 202217:50
Hope made possible

Hope made possible

This Advent season, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we celebrate how he has made possible what once seemed impossible – peace, hope, joy and love!

Isaiah 11: 1-10
Emmanuel, God with us, gives us hope. When we know God through Jesus, we can have hope that one day all will be restored.


Dec 09, 202218:33
Peace made possible

Peace made possible

This Advent season, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we celebrate how he has made possible what once seemed impossible – peace, hope, joy and love!

Isaiah 2: 1-5
Jesus invites us into a change of mindset, to be agents of peace, offering us a new possibility for relating to others, a way of peace.

Dec 09, 202221:46
Sometimes you have to laugh

Sometimes you have to laugh

Scripture: Genesis 18: 1-15

Oct 24, 202220:02
Rise Up and Testify to God's Grace

Rise Up and Testify to God's Grace

Laity Sunday is observed on the third Sunday in October (October 16, 2022). Each year The United Methodist Church celebrates the ministry and witness of laypersons everywhere through a special service.


Scripture: Acts 3: 1-10

Oct 21, 202227:36
Equipped | All are called worship series

Equipped | All are called worship series

Equipped | 1 Samuel 17:31-40
God gives us the tools we need to fulfill our call. It won’t necessarily look the way we expected or be the way others do it, but God will create our own way for us.

Sep 20, 202218:20
Supported | All are called worship series

Supported | All are called worship series

Supported | 1 Samuel 20:1-17
Answering a call is rarely easy. But with the support of good friends and a community, we don’t have to face the hardships alone.

Sunday after, we learned a dear friend, a faithful member of Tuckerton UMC passed away.

Sep 12, 202221:57
God's purpose for you | All are Called Worship Series

God's purpose for you | All are Called Worship Series

Scripture: I Samuel 16: 1-13

God has a (different) purpose for everyone, even if it seems unlikely or calls you away from the “norm.”


Sep 06, 202227:47
Overflowing Blessings | Releasing God's Blessings Worship Series

Overflowing Blessings | Releasing God's Blessings Worship Series

What are the possibilities when you release the blessings you have been given, and they overflow into the world?

Aug 28, 202225:44
Road Trip: Replenish for the journey ahead

Road Trip: Replenish for the journey ahead

When taking a road trip, the journey matters as much as the arrival at your destination. Every road trip should include a can’t miss stop along the route. It is just as important in our faith journeys not to miss the movement of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Jul 21, 202221:13
Celebrate New Life | Celebrate Worship Series

Celebrate New Life | Celebrate Worship Series

Today's Message: Celebrating new life is about embracing how God transforms us to thrive and experience joy.


Jun 28, 202219:48
Celebrate Promise | Celebrate Worship Series

Celebrate Promise | Celebrate Worship Series

Today's message: Embrace God’s calling for you, believe that God will do what God promises, and take courageous action in your life.

Jun 21, 202219:17
Celebrate Diversity | Celebrate Worship Series

Celebrate Diversity | Celebrate Worship Series

Today's message: As the body of Christ, we are called to celebrate the diverse ways God is reflected in each and every person.

Jun 18, 202221:57
Easter is here! Now what?

Easter is here! Now what?

Scripture: John 20: 19-31

Christ has died and risen, yet the Easter Season continues. These fifty days from Easter to Pentecost are known as Eastertide.  During that time, Jesus appeared to his disciples on several occasions, restoring their faith, inviting them to believe, and promising them the Holy Spirit before finally ascending into Heaven.

Apr 30, 202225:03
Easter Message 2022

Easter Message 2022

Today we celebrate that our Lord Jesus lives! In Christ’s resurrection we find hope

We celebrate salvation through Jesus, his sacrifice on the cross, and victory over the grave.

Today we proclaim the Risen Christ!

Apr 24, 202222:15
The Cup of Discipleship | Drink from the Fountain of Grace Worship Series

The Cup of Discipleship | Drink from the Fountain of Grace Worship Series

This Lent, as we remember what it means to be human, we find refreshment from God’s fountain of grace. The different images of cups shown in Scripture will serve as a touchpoint for exploring aspects of our relationship with God.

Today we will focus on the cup of discipleship. Being followers of Jesus involves giving our whole selves to build a community of mutual blessing.

Scripture: Matthew 20: 20-28

Mar 28, 202225:38
The Cup You Choose | Drink from the Fountain of Grace Worship Series

The Cup You Choose | Drink from the Fountain of Grace Worship Series

This Lent, as we remember what it means to be human, we find refreshment from God’s fountain of grace. The different images of cups shown in Scripture will serve as a touchpoint for exploring aspects of our relationship with God.

Today we will focus on The Cup you choose. Every day we have the opportunity to choose to follow Jesus.

Scripture: Psalms 16

Mar 22, 202225:42
The Cup of Living Water | Drink from the fountain of grace

The Cup of Living Water | Drink from the fountain of grace

Throughout Scripture and today, God sustains God’s people in the most basic of human ways – physically, with food and drink, and spiritually – with food and drink for our souls. This Lent, as we remember what it means to be human, we find refreshment from God’s fountain of grace. The different images of cups shown in Scripture will serve as a touchpoint for exploring aspects of our relationship with God. What does our brokenness say about us? What does discipleship look like? What does it mean to seek justice? This exploration culminates in the most exciting celebration of all – that Jesus is risen for us and we have new life in him!

Today we will focus on The Cup of Living Water. God affirms all we’ve been through and invites us into healthy relationship, wholeness, and sharing living water with others.

Mar 15, 202226:22
The Broken Cup | Drink from the Fountain of Grace Worship Series

The Broken Cup | Drink from the Fountain of Grace Worship Series

Throughout Scripture and today, God sustains God’s people in the most basic of human ways – physically, with food and drink, and spiritually – with food and drink for our souls. This Lent, as we remember what it means to be human, we find refreshment from God’s fountain of grace. The different images of cups shown in Scripture will serve as a touchpoint for exploring aspects of our relationship with God. What does our brokenness say about us? What does discipleship look like? What does it mean to seek justice? This exploration culminates in the most exciting celebration of all – that Jesus is risen for us and we have new life in him!

Today we will focus on the image of the broken cup. When things break, God can and will bring purpose and beauty out of the brokenness.

Mar 07, 202225:56
Journey with Jesus

Journey with Jesus

Part of the worship series titled: "Restored"

Our relationship with Jesus can heal us, transform us. God knows who we are and offers us new life. In Christ, our lives are restored so we can have victory. Today we will focus on our Journey with Jesus. How we identify him in our life determines how we will grow in our journey with him.

Scripture: Luke 9: 28-36

Feb 28, 202220:28
Jesus heals you

Jesus heals you

Part of the worship series titled: "Restored"

Our relationship with Jesus can heal us, transform us. God knows who we are and offers us new life. In Christ, our lives are restored so we can have victory. Today we will focus on how we can be healed. All of us need healing. All of us have a need that is either physical or spiritual. All of us suffer burdens of one kind or another. Every one of us today has a particular need that only Jesus can address.

Scripture: Luke 8: 43-48

Feb 21, 202226:09
Rules for Victory

Rules for Victory

Part of the worship series titled: "Restored"

Our relationship with Jesus can heal us, transform us. God knows who we are and offers us new life. In Christ, our lives are restored so we can have victory. Today we will focus on how we can achieve victory. Through the story of the conquest of Jericho we will proclaim what rules can lead us to victory.

Scripture: Joshua 6: 1-20

Feb 13, 202225:04
Jesus knows you

Jesus knows you

Part of the worship series titled: "Restored"

Our relationship with Jesus can heal us, transform us. God knows who we are and offers us new life. In Christ, our lives are restored so we can have victory. Today we will focus on how Jesus knows us. Through the story of Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus we will proclaim we are all children of God in need of grace and transformation. Through that grace our actions can impact others.

Scripture: Luke 19: 1-10

Feb 06, 202221:49
Reset Direction

Reset Direction

We are preparing our hearts to what this new year will bring.

God’s mercies are new every morning!

This New Year we are ready to press the “reset button,” so we can claim the fresh start God makes available to us.

Whether we’ve been in the church for a long time or are exploring the faith, Jesus sometimes calls us to move in a new direction, even when we think we are already heading in the right direction.

Scripture: Acts 9: 1-15

Jan 30, 202219:07
Reset Values

Reset Values

We are preparing our hearts to what this new year will bring.

God’s mercies are new every morning!

This New Year we are ready to press the “reset button,” so we can claim the fresh start God makes available to us.

What does it mean to live by God’s Spirit and not our own, to live according to God’s values and not those of the world?

Scripture: Galatians 5:25 - 6:10

Jan 23, 202226:34
Reset Purpose

Reset Purpose

We are preparing our hearts to what this new year will bring.

God’s mercies are new every morning!

This New Year we are ready to press the “reset button,” so we can claim the fresh start God makes available to us.

Spending time with God enables us to start our year with intention. Centered living comes from understanding God’s purpose in this season.

Scripture: Mark 1: 32-39

Jan 16, 202225:56
Soul Reset

Soul Reset

We are preparing our hearts to what this new year will bring.

God’s mercies are new every morning!

This New Year we are ready to press the “reset button,” so we can claim the fresh start God makes available to us.

Resetting your soul begins with reminding yourself who you are: A child of God.

Scripture: Luke 3: 21-23

Jan 10, 202228:50
Reset your focus and path

Reset your focus and path

We are preparing our hearts to what this new year will bring. God’s mercies are new every morning! But sometimes it is easy for us to get stuck in the same old routine. This New Year let’s hit the “reset button,” so we can claim the fresh start God makes available to us.

Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-12

Jan 09, 202215:43
God with the Shepherds, the Dismissed

God with the Shepherds, the Dismissed

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Christmas shows us that God takes ordinary lives and does extraordinary things with them. The shepherds who were often dismissed play a prominent role in proclaiming the message of Emmanuel, God is with us.

Dec 21, 202114:44
God with Mary, the Faithful

God with Mary, the Faithful

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
God calls us into unknown places that we wouldn’t foresee for ourselves. And even in the midst of uncertainty, God is with us.

Dec 21, 202118:06
God with Joseph, the Dutiful

God with Joseph, the Dutiful

Advent Worship Series: God with Us

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
The Christmas story of Jesus’ birth begins with a dilemma. Mary’s pregnancy creates a real issue for Joseph. He is not the father; this situation not only creates personal pain; it also could cause a public scandal. Joseph chooses not to disgrace Mary, but instead he will divorce her, the best that could be hoped for in this situation. However, the Spirit of God moves Joseph from doing good out of a sense of obligation to the revelation of God’s extraordinary plan. When God calls us to move beyond our duty, God is with us.

Dec 21, 202113:27