Sermons
August Preaching Series – Reruns
Memory verse for August: This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it--the LORD is his name: “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:2-3
August 1 Sermon Title: Why is There So Much Evil and Suffering in the World?
Scripture: Psalm 73
Theme: Flawed assumptions in a flawed world
Communion
August 8 Sermon Title: Dealing with Doubt
Scripture: John 20:24-31
Theme: Thomas teaches us to doubt our doubts
August 15 Sermon Title: Why Worry?
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Theme: We can live above anxiety
August 22 Sermon Title: Stepping out in Faith
Friendship Sunday
Scripture: Romans 8:31 - 37
Theme: Story of David and Goliath teaches us to step out in faith
August 29 Sermon Title: Amazing Grace
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Theme: John Newton tells the story of his life and encounters with grace
Fall Preaching Series – Investigating and Investing in Heaven
Memory verse for September: But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 2 Peter 3:13-14
September 5 Sermon Title: Misconceptions About Heaven
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-11
Theme: Are common thoughts about heaven true?
Communion
(In first service, if possible, I would like to have Bob Leatherwood and his band lead worship in singing songs of heaven like “I’ll fly away, When the roll is called up yonder, I’ve got a mansion)
September 12 Sermon Title: TBA
Scripture:
Theme: Josh McDanel will be preaching. Aaron preaching at Bethel UMC
September 19 Sermon Title: TBA
Scripture:
Theme: Lorenzo from San Luis will be preaching. Will need a Spanish translator
September 26 Sermon Title: What Kind of Place Has Jesus Prepared for Us?
Scripture: John 14:1-6
Theme: What is heaven like?
Memory verse for October: Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21
October 3 Sermon Title: Can We Imagine What Heaven Will Be Like?
Scripture: Revelation 21:22 – 22:5
Theme: Questions and Answers about Heaven
Communion
(I would like to have someone sing “I can only imagine” as special music in both services)
October 10 Sermon Title: Heaven is Neither Communist or Capitalist
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Theme: There will be neither equality or greed in our eternal home
October 17 Sermon Title: The God who Rewards
Scripture: Revelation 22:12-17
Theme: God rewards generously
October 24 Sermon Title: Parables of Reward
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-20
Theme: Jesus told several stories that show that God will reward us
October 31 Sermon Title: Investing Your Treasure
Commitment Sunday
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Theme: God will reward our financial investments in his kingdom
Fifth Sunday: sermon will be earlier in service to allow for extended worship We can count our pledges and announce it at the end of worship rather than having a celebration meal.