First Methodist Church of Live Oak

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(386) 362-2047

First Methodist Church of Live Oak

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Join Pastor Bill Payne For his Weekly Video Devotionals

June 18th Devotional 2025

Deny Yourself: A devotional from Pastor Payne

 Follow Jesus into new life. 

June 11th Devotional 2025

Gaining perspective. A devotional from Pastor Payne

 David says, I once was young but now am old. He gained wisdom with age. Age gives perspective. 

June 4th Devotional 2025

God sees your heart! A devotional on King David

   When no one else is watching, God is looking at your heart. He sees what no one else can see. He loves a pure and contrite heart. 

Pastor's Memorial Day Devotional 2025

Pastor's Memorial Day Devotional 2025

  Greater Love. So many noble vets have died to save America. All deserve to be remembered. Some have turned the course of a battle or inspired a generation. However, no one besides Jesus died to save the entire world.  

Surprised by God

Surprised by God

 God is not predictable. Some of the greatest movements of God came when people least expected them. Perhaps God is about to do something in your life.  

An angel story from Jennings, FL.

An Angel Story from Jennings, FL.

  Angels are ministering spirits sent from God. 

The Father knows our suffering

The Father Knows Our Suffering

 This devotional examines the words pity and compassion by seeing them through God. "As a father pities his children, even so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him" (Ps 103:13) 

My God Is Jehovah Vs I Belong to Ba'al

My God Is Jehovah Vs I Belong to Ba'al

 Everyone goes through dark times. Seeing the future God has planned for us amid our disappointments enables us to be resilient. Enjoy the video devotional. 

The Way of Life

Spy Wednesday of Holy Week

 Everyone  has a backstory and a motive for the things they do. This includes  Judas. Understanding Judas can help us better understand ourselves.  

The Path of Life

 Jesus says that he is the Path that leads to life. Other paths may be more popular and easier to travel. However, he is the only path that leads to eternal life. 

We Are Jars of Clay

 Even though our bodies are wasting away, we have an eternal body n the heavens that will never be destroyed. Think on this. 

An Early Church understanding of the Good Samaritan Parable

 Unless the church is your Mother, God can't be your Father. 

On Bargaining with God

 Abraham asked God to spare the wicked people in the city where Lot lived. Because he was God's friend, he could intervene for others. 

Repentance is the First Act of Lent

  To turn toward God in repentance, people must turn away from themselves so they can embrace God's calling. 

Epiphany

 An epiphany message

Amistad: We are not called to be slaves

  We have been set free from our bondage to sin and death through Jesus 

Cutting Down Trees Is Like Removing Undergrowth From Our Life

 To become like Jesus, we must take off our sin nature 

Finish the Race

  Stay focused on the goal and you will endure the pain of the race. 

The Joy of Forgiving Others

 When we love our enemies, pray for those who hurt us, and bless those who curse us, we will experience the grace of Jesus in powerful ways.  

Words Matter: Speak Positively

 The Word of God is powerful. So are the words that we speak to others. Speaking edifying and faith-filled words is a fruit of the Spirit. 

We Are Jars of Clay

 Even though our bodies are wasting away, we have an eternal body n the heavens that will never be destroyed. Think on this. 

An Early Church understanding of the Good Samaritan Parable

 Unless the church is your Mother, God can't be your Father. 

On Bargaining with God

 Abraham asked God to spare the wicked people in the city where Lot lived. Because he was God's friend, he could intervene for others. 

Repentance is the First Act of Lent

  To turn toward God in repentance, people must turn away from themselves so they can embrace God's calling. 

Epiphany

 An epiphany message

Amistad: We are not called to be slaves

  We have been set free from our bondage to sin and death through Jesus 

Cutting Down Trees Is Like Removing Undergrowth From Our Life

 To become like Jesus, we must take off our sin nature 

Finish the Race

  Stay focused on the goal and you will endure the pain of the race. 

The Joy of Forgiving Others

 When we love our enemies, pray for those who hurt us, and bless those who curse us, we will experience the grace of Jesus in powerful ways.  

Words Matter: Speak Positively

 The Word of God is powerful. So are the words that we speak to others. Speaking edifying and faith-filled words is a fruit of the Spirit. 

We Are Jars of Clay

 Even though our bodies are wasting away, we have an eternal body n the heavens that will never be destroyed. Think on this. 

An Early Church understanding of the Good Samaritan Parable

 Unless the church is your Mother, God can't be your Father. 

On Bargaining with God

 Abraham asked God to spare the wicked people in the city where Lot lived. Because he was God's friend, he could intervene for others. 

Repentance is the First Act of Lent

  To turn toward God in repentance, people must turn away from themselves so they can embrace God's calling. 

Epiphany

 An epiphany message

Amistad: We are not called to be slaves

  We have been set free from our bondage to sin and death through Jesus 

Cutting Down Trees Is Like Removing Undergrowth From Our Life

 To become like Jesus, we must take off our sin nature 

Finish the Race

  Stay focused on the goal and you will endure the pain of the race. 

The Joy of Forgiving Others

 When we love our enemies, pray for those who hurt us, and bless those who curse us, we will experience the grace of Jesus in powerful ways.  

Words Matter: Speak Positively

 The Word of God is powerful. So are the words that we speak to others. Speaking edifying and faith-filled words is a fruit of the Spirit. 

First Methodist Church of Live Oak

311 Ohio Ave South, Live Oak FL 32064

(386) 362-2047

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