God's Delight and Care for Animals | Rev. Anne Williams | Church of the Resurrection

About this sermon

In this inspiring sermon kicking off the Wild Kingdom series, Pastor Anne shares stories from childhood, hilarious encounters with God’s creatures, and vivid lessons from the animal world to remind us of God’s incredible creativity and power. From fireflies lighting up summer nights to seagulls swarming for a single snack, each creature points to a God who made them intentionally and called them good—even the ones we find annoying or strange. Pastor Anne goes on to show how God’s provision is seen in every animal’s unique design: zebras’ stripes, camels’ eyelashes, and even the hippo’s relationship with tiny fish. These examples highlight how God crafted the world with care and purpose, and how He also provides for us when we trust Him. By looking at animals, we see reminders that God is not only powerful and creative but also good and faithful. Through this sermon, we’re invited to consider what it means to trust God with our worries and needs. Just as He provides daily for birds and beasts, He promises to care for us each day. We learn that life is full of opportunities to see God’s goodness—if only we slow down, pay attention, and let ourselves be awed by His creation. We’re challenged to open our hearts to His endless possibilities and to believe we’re created with everything we need to thrive. Take a moment today to watch this powerful sermon and let it awaken a sense of wonder in you. Allow Pastor Anne’s words and the beauty of God’s Wild Kingdom to remind you that you are loved, cared for, and made for more. Don’t miss the chance to find hope and fresh perspective—click play and join us now! Highlights: [0:00] - Welcome [0:36] - Reading of Nicene Creed [3:45] - Reading of Scripture [4:51] - Intro Video [5:25] - Sermon Intro: Wild Kingdom Sermon Series [8:14] - Opening Word of Prayer [8:50] - God Called All Creatures Good [14:57] - God Takes Care Of All Creatures [19:00] - God Created Creatures Interconnected and Needing Each Other [20:53] - Spy Hippo [23:26] - We Learn From Animals Around Us [25:08] - God Uses Animals to Summon Awe And Reverence [28:01] - God Changes Lives [33:44] - Invitation: Let’s Pay Attention To The Wild Animal Kingdom [35:44] - Closing Prayer [36:27] - Thank You For Watching Visit our website: https://resurrection.church/ Connect with us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareresurrection Twitter: https://x.com/umcresurrection Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resurrectionumc/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChurchoftheResurrection Learn more from us at https://resurrection.church/next #ResurrectionAUnitedMethodistChurch #WildKingdomSermon #WildAnimals

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