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This message was delivered to Bethel UMC – Seymour, Seymour TN, on June 14, 2020. CALL TO WORSHIP & INVOCATION On this new morning and in every moment of our lives, gracious God, from generation to generation, we praise your holy name. Like our ancestors …
This service was prepared for Bethel UMC – Seymour, Seymour TN, and premiered on YouTube at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, June 7, 2020. CALL TO WORSHIP & INVOCATION L: God asks us, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” P: Here am I; …
Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in us the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and we shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, Who by …
This message was delivered to Bethel UMC – Seymour, Seymour TN, on August 11, 2020. In a devotional written for Holston Conference, Paige Wimberly of Newburn and Mountain View UMCs in Dublin, VA, wrote: “In Psalm 50, God’s people are on trial. God is the …
The following message was delivered to Bethel UMC – Seymour on August 4, 2019 (8th Sunday after Pentecost). Lectionary readings were: Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43 (UMH 830); Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21. Reading of the Word: Luke 12:13-21 (NIV) Lord, open our hearts and minds …
The following message was delivered to Bethel UMC – Seymour on July 28, 2019 (7th Sunday after Pentecost). Lectionary readings were: Hosea 1:2-10, Psalm 85 (UMH 806), Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19), Luke 11:1-13 Reading of the word: Luke 11:1-13 (NIV) 11:1 He was praying in a …
This message was delivered to Bethel UMC – Seymour on Sunday, July 21, 2019, 6th Sunday after Pentecost. Lectionary readings were Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 52, Colossians 1:15-28, Luke 10:38-42. Reading of the word (Luke 10:38-42) Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of …
The following message was delivered to Bethel UMC – Seymour on July 14, 2019 (5th Sunday after Pentecost). Lectionary readings were: Amos 7:7-17, Psalm 82, Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 10:25-37 Reading of the word (Luke 10:25-37): Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of …
The following message was delivered to Bethel UMC – Seymour on July 7, 2019 (4th Sunday after Pentecost). Lectionary readings were: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 30, Isaiah 66:10-14, Psalm 66:1-9, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16 Lord, speak through me and, if necessary, in spite …
This message was delivered to Mountain View UMC (South Knoxville) on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may …
Service for Vonore UMC, Sunday, October 21, 2018 Prelude Bringing in the Light of Christ Greetings & Announcements Introit Great is the Lord, TFWS 2022 Call to Worship Responsive Reading One: Praise God in the sanctuary! All: Bless the Lord, O my soul. One: Look …
This message was delivered to the congregation at Vonore United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The service also included Wesley’s Covenant Renewal Service. Message: It’s In the Details May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing unto …
Caveat: This message was written to deliver to the candidates and deans at the closing vesper service for the 2017 Local Pastor Licensing School of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. The first time you preach to a room full of preachers is …
This message was delivered at Mountain View UMC on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. My message this morning is inspired by a few brief passages of scripture, and a personal need. These are very short passages, so don’t feel obligated to keep up in your own …
Written version of the sermon delivered to Walland UMC on Sunday, June 25, 2017: May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you, oh Lord, our Rock and Redeemer. Last week, I talked to you about Seeing Red; …
On February 19, 2017, I delivered a message called “Seeing Red” to Vestal UMC. On June 18, 2017, I delivered that message again, this time to Walland UMC and, somewhere along the way, the message changed; not in its basic point, but in tone and …
Message for Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day), 2017 at Vestal UMC Today’s passage from John 14 takes place the night before the crucifixion, the evening of the Last Supper. They’re gathered around the table, Judas has already left the party, it’s night time, and we find …
Delivered Sunday, April 23, at Walland UMC. Worship Greeting: L: This is the day that the Lord has made. C: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Good morning! I want to thank David for letting me twist your Order of Worship up a …
This is the written version of a message I delivered on February 19, 2017 to the congregation of Vestal United Methodist Church, Knoxville, TN. I so very much appreciate Pastor Kevin Blue for giving me the opportunity to not only speak in front of his …
They asked me back! Walland UMC Pastor, David Fugatt, asked me to come back again. God is good all the time, and all the time, God is GOOD! This, my second sermon, was delivered on January 3, 2016, the First Sunday of Epiphany and the …
I was asked by my former pastor, David Fugatt, to substitute for him at his new assignment, Walland United Methodist Church, Walland, Tennessee, on October 11, 2015. I want you to know, I was bowled over. Floored. David was the first person I approached about wanting to …
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