FUMC Bentonville Sermon Podcast

Acts 9:1-20 Both the Grinch and Saul started out breathing hate toward others. And both experienced a transformation that grew their hearts three sizes too big. Due to technical issues, this week's reading was done in post by Matt Nelson. See our worship broadcasts at: https://www.youtube.com/@FUMCBentonville

1 Samuel 8:4-20 & John 18:33-37      This is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of our Liturgical year. This Sunday reminds us that Christ is the King over all creation. The idea of a human king has negative implications. We see this in our Old Testament reading when Israel asks Samuel to appoint a King so they can be like other nations. The Lord tells Samuel to be clear to the people abo...

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 We will reflect on the State of the Church, and in particular, we will look at how our work as a church where as to where "All Are Welcome" is going. If we are to be truly living into that reality, then we will have to face the fact that all of us will feel unwelcome sometimes. It is about having enough humility to love in the midst of difference. See our worship broadcasts at...

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Both Bentonville and Corinth get to draw strength from the incredible diversity and the energy of our towns. With such giftedness, there are no limits to what each church can do for Christ! See our worship broadcasts at: https://www.youtube.com/@FUMCBentonville

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Corinth and Bentonville have become economic centers, and places of far greater influence than the world expects. Both are signs of the logic of God – to expect the unexpected. See our worship broadcasts at: https://www.youtube.com/@FUMCBentonville

1 Corinthians 11:17-26 See our worship broadcasts at: https://www.youtube.com/@FUMCBentonville

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 See our worship broadcasts at: https://www.youtube.com/@FUMCBentonville

Luke 13:1-5; Romans 8:35-39; Matthew 7:24-25 See our worship broadcasts at: https://www.youtube.com/@FUMCBentonville

Matthew 22:34-40 We'll be exploring the greatest commandment through the eyes of the piece that's often forgotten. See our worship broadcasts at: https://www.youtube.com/@FUMCBentonville

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Revelation 21:1-7 In the end, we find our hope! It is hard fought and we are battle-scarred, but ultimately, as followers of Christ, we know that we will find ourselves in a place of peace and healing. We will affirm this without belittling what we have been through. Suffering is very real, but so is the power of Christ’s redemption and love. See our worship broadcasts at: https://www.youtube.com/...

Revelation 16:12-21 Ever find yourself in an awful situation, something you barely think you have the strength to survive? And then ever have ANOTHER awful thing happen to you? As we look at this stretch of Revelation, we will dive into times when things just seem to keep getting worse and worse. How do we find hope in those times?