Sermon-Cast by Wesley UMC

Acts 6:1-7 (NRSV) Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. And the twelve called together the whole community of the disciples and said, "It is not right that we should neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. Therefore, brothers and sist...

Malachi 3:8-12 (NRSV) Will anyone rob God? Yet you are robbing me! But you say, "How are we robbing you?" In your tithes and offerings!  You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing me—the whole nation of you!  Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the  Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for y...

Acts 2:42-47 (NRSV) They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone because many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.  All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they s...

Luke 11:1-4 (NRSV) He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." So he said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, may your name be revered as holy.      May your kingdom come.     Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins,      for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us....

Romans 12:9-21 (NRSV) Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good;  love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.  Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord.  Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.  Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers. Bless those who persecute you; bless a...

Romans 12:1-8 (NRSV) I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, on the basis of God's mercy, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable act of worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace...

Romans 11:1-2a; 29-32 (NRSV) I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin.  God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel? for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Just as you were once disobedient t...

Romans 10:5-15 (NRSV) Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that "the person who does these things will live by them."  But the righteousness that comes from faith says, "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?' " (that is, to bring Christ down)  "or 'Who will descend into the abyss?' " (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).  But what does it say?...

Romans 9:1-5 (NRSV) I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit.  I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.  For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own brothers and sisters, my own flesh and blood.  They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the givi...

Psalm 105:1-11; 45b (NRSV) O give thanks to the  Lord ; call on his name;      make known his deeds among the peoples. 2  Sing to him, sing praises to him;      tell of all his wonderful works. 3  Glory in his holy name;      let the hearts of those who seek the  Lord  rejoice. 4  Seek the  Lord  and his strength;      seek his presence continually. 5  Remember the wonderful works he has done,    ...

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 (NRSV)   O  Lord , you have searched me and known me. 2  You know when I sit down and when I rise up;      you discern my thoughts from far away. 3  You search out my path and my lying down      and are acquainted with all my ways. 4  Even before a word is on my tongue,      O  Lord , you know it completely. 5  You hem me in, behind and before,      and lay your hand upon me....

Psalm 119:105-112 (NRSV) Your word is a lamp to my feet      and a light to my path.   I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,      to observe your righteous ordinances.   I am severely afflicted;      give me life, O  Lord , according to your word.   Accept my offerings of praise, O  Lord ,      and teach me your ordinances.   I hold my life in my hand continually,      but I do not forget your la...

Mark 10:46-52 (NRSV) They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'  Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, 'Son of David, have mercy on...

This week we had a Gospel Sing at Wesley UMC Macon Here is a sermon replay from December 15th, 2024

Philippians 4:4-7 (NLT) Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your...

Philippians 2:1-13 (NLT)  Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate?   Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of othe...

Philippians 1:1-18 (NLT) This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God's holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for yo...

Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 (NIV) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,   through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.   Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;   perseverance, char...

Acts 28:17-31 (NLT) Three days after Paul's arrival, he called together the local Jewish leaders. He said to them, "Brothers, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Roman government, even though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors.   The Romans tried me and wanted to release me, because they found no cause for the death sentence. But when the Jewish le...

Acts 17:16-34 (NLT) While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city.   He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there. He also had a debate with some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers. When he told them about Jesus and his re...

Happy Mother's Day from Wesley UMC Macon Guest speaker Brandon Tolle brought us this week's message  

This week was Mission Sunday at Wesley UMC Macon The following is a sermon replay from October 26, 2025

Acts 16:16-30 (NLT) One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters by telling fortunes.   She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, and they have come to tell you how to be saved." This went on day after day until Paul got so...

Acts 16:16-24 (NLT) One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters by telling fortunes.   She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, and they have come to tell you how to be saved." This went on day after day until Paul got so...

John 20:19-31 (NLT) That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them!  "Peace be with you,"  he said.   As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord!   Again he said,  "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so...