# A More Excellent Way

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Podcast: [Kearney First UMC Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kearney-first-umc-podcasts-6739631)
Published: 2026-07-26T18:45:42+00:00
Episode link: https://kearneyfirstumc.podbean.com/e/a-more-excellent-way/
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## Resource

Welcome to our Sunday Sermon podcast! In this sermon, Pastor Matt challenges us to think about these questions: Thinking about the Christian life, what question or desire most motivates you? Paul suggests “a more excellent way” than desiring faithful Christian practices and growing spiritual gifts. What is the more excellent way? Talk to or read from a non-Christian about Christianity. What are their views and critiques? Pick a life area and do a thought experiment (like money management, sleep, or eating habits) and think through, “What does loving God and neighbor look like related to this area of my life?”

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