Christ Methodist Church Memphis

Send us a textWhat happens when a church looks back at 70 years of legacy and then boldly looks ahead? Discover the Spirit-led vision, new goals, and call to action shaping the future of Christ Methodist Church.--------In celebration of 70 years, Christ Methodist Church unveiled a set of measurable churchwide goals shaped by prayer, discernment, and congregational input. The goals focus on 100% participation in daily worship and small-group discipleship, deeper engagement in mission partnerships, and future church planting. Leaders emphasized shared responsibility, a culture of accountability, and the power of the Holy Spirit guiding the church’s next chapter—inviting every member to walk faithfully, together, into God’s calling.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a textA celebration of the 70th anniversary of Christ Church Memphis. In Pastor Paul's sermon, he asks: If Jesus walked through your church today, would He find faith on fire—or fading embers? One letter in Revelation may hold the answer.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a textThe Prodigal Church #8What if being faithful meant becoming the “scum of the earth”? In this hard-hitting message, Paul flips the Corinthian view of ministry upside down—and it still challenges today’s church.--------In a culture obsessed with platform and polish, Rev. Paul delivers a blistering correction to the Corinthian church’s warped view of leadership. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 4:1–13, this sermon reveals that the true measure of a minister isn’t charisma, applause, or even perceived effectiveness—it’s faithfulness.Paul uses two powerful metaphors:A Steward — A servant who owns nothing and is judged only by the Master’s standards, not public opinion.A Spectacle — A condemned prisoner paraded before the world, revealing that true apostleship often means public shame and deep suffering.He calls out premature judgment, prideful comparison, and flesh-driven favoritism. The world may call faithful ministers “fools,” but God calls them sons and daughters.The gospel turns ministry upside down—and if we’re building on anything but Christ, we’re not building well.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a textThe Prodigal Church Pt. 7What are you really building? This message explores how believers become co-builders with Christ, learning how grace, unity, and Spirit-filled living form the only structure that can truly stand.--------In Unlocking the “How to” Guide for Building the Church, Pastor Paul Lawler unpacks 1 Corinthians 3:10–23 to show how the church is not just a gathering place, but a growing people. The message calls believers to be more than attendees—to be builders. Key applications include:Build on God’s Grace: Your gifts are from Him, and they’re for His glory.Build on the Foundation of Christ Alone: Not personalities, not popularity—only Jesus.Build with Materials That Last: Your work will be tested. Invest in eternal things.Build in Unity: The “you” in “you are God’s temple” is plural—we build together.Be Filled with the Spirit: The true evidence of Spirit-filled living is fearlessness, love, power, and self-control.The call is clear: Don’t just go to church. Be the Church. Build with intention, build on Christ, and build in step with the Spirit.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a textRecorded live at the 2025 Mississippi-West Tennessee Global Methodist Annual Conference, Pastor Paul Lawler’s “Marks of a Movement” equips the church with a daring question: What if we’ve settled for maintenance when God is calling us into movement? This session isn’t about ideas—it’s about ignition. Pastor Paul Lawler calls the church to recover what we’ve lost and become who we were meant to be.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a textThis sermon examines 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, emphasizing the importance of spiritual maturity and the risks of division in the church. Missions Pastor Nathan Cook contextualizes the struggles of the Corinthian believers, highlighting their reliance on charismatic leaders and cultural influences. True growth is illustrated as arising from a relationship with God rather than human authority. Listeners are encouraged to self-examine regarding cultural influences on faith and are reminded that spiritual maturity requires obedience to God's spirit. We are called for unity in Christ, urging the congregation to prioritize their identity in Him and to engage in actions that reflect Christ's teachings.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a textThe Prodigal Church #6: Still drinking spiritual milk? Paul Lawler’s sermon from 1 Corinthians 3 challenges us to break patterns of immaturity and grow into the Spirit-filled life we’re meant for.------Many believers live spiritually stunted lives—not because they’ve rejected Christ, but because they’ve settled for milk when God offers solid food. Preaching from 1 Corinthians 3:1–9, Pastor Paul Lawler lays out three challenges: Will we live on a spiritual plane or a natural one? Will we mature in Christ or remain infants? And will we live as merely human, or be transformed into Spirit-empowered people of God? Drawing from real stories of mission and ministry, this sermon presses believers to break the patterns of fear, control, and complacency that keep us in the flesh. Instead, we are invited to cultivate hearts ready for God’s growth, step into supernatural life in Christ, and live lives that glorify not the one who plants or waters, but the God who gives the growth.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a textThe sermon on 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 contrasts divine wisdom with worldly wisdom, urging spiritual insight through the Holy Spirit, and highlights humility, service, and the importance of prayer and scripture in embodying God's love.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a textMost people think they see the world clearly—but what if everything you're trusting is a lie? This message might disrupt your comfort, but it could also open your eyes.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a textIs your faith built on human wisdom or the power of God? In this message from 1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Nathan Cook invites us to embrace weakness, reject worldly status, and discover the power of God at work through surrendered lives.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN