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2024-08-25 Do Unto Others – Love Sermon

The Paralympic Games begin on Wednesday in Paris. Athletes will take their marks, set their stance, and launch into action. Today, we find the disciples in a similar position at the beginning of the book of Acts – poised on the starting blocks of a world-changing mission. But unlike those Olympians who relied on years […]

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2024-08-18 Do Unto Others – Respect Sermon

Have you ever walked into a room full of strangers, feeling your heart race and your palms sweat? Perhaps you’ve moved to a new city, joined a new club, or attended a gathering where you didn’t know a soul. That feeling of being an outsider, a stranger in an unfamiliar place, is a universal human […]

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2024-08-11 Do Unto Others – Kindness Sermon

As we gather on this Back to School Sunday, having blessed our students’ backpacks, we’re reminded of new beginnings, the excitement—and yes, sometimes fear—of stepping into the unknown. Today, we begin our journey in a new worship series – “Do Unto Others: A Campaign for Kindness.” We hope this is a timely series as we […]

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2024-05-05 Living the Faith – The Great Triad Sermon

Friends, it’s good to be back with you after an intense and transformative couple of weeks at the General Conference in Charlotte, NC. Our United Methodist Church has made significant decisions that will shape our future. Amid these changes, I remember Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 13. In a world that often feels driven by […]

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2024-03-17 The Journey to the Resurrection – End of an Age Sermon

Picture a moment in your life when everything seemed uncertain, and you longed for a sense of direction. Perhaps you’ve faced challenges that overwhelmed you or doubts that shook your faith. In times like these, we all need a source of guidance and hope. Today, as we explore the words of Jesus in Mark 13, […]

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The Most Important Parts of the Story of Jesus

At the conclusion of the three week study on the Gospel according to Mark I asked the class to reflect on two questions. I found the responses to be fascinating. Each person has a distinct understanding of Jesus. I feel that all of the following are good responses to the questions, but each person may […]