Beech Grove UMC Sermons

October 26, 2025 Sermon Title: Who Are You? Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Focus: Becoming more Christlike takes intentional and daily commitment. When we put on the ‘Christ clothes’ of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, and love, our inner transformation overflows into our relationships and our way of life. Join us each week for worship at 10:30 on Sunday morning—either in-person or vi...

June 29, 2025 Sermon Title: Sacred Memory Scripture: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness (UMH 140) Song: Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton Focus: When God feels distant, we return to stories, songs, and sacred moments that have guided us. Reminding ourselves of God’s faithfulness, even when it’s not evident, keeps us grounded in truth and hope. Join us each week for worship at 10...

Originally Preached June 22, 2025 by Rev. Andrew WareSeries: Sacred EchoesSermon Title: Longing for SomethingScripture: Psalm 42Hymn: As the Deer (TFWS 2025)Song: Fast Car by Tracy ChapmanFocus: Our lives are filled with longings for change, healing, escape, restoration, and love. How do we sit with our sadness, name our unmet needs honestly, and trust that divine presence, not escape, leads to so...

Originally Preached June 15, 2025 by Rev. Andrew Ware Series: Sacred Echoes Sermon Title: Here We Stand Scripture: Psalm 8 Hymn: How Great Thou Art (UMH 77) Song: What a Wonderful World (Originally perfromed by Louis Armstrong) Key Theme: In the vastness of creation, we glimpse God’s majesty — and are reminded that we matter. We come to grips with God’s grandeur and our understanding of human dign...

First Sunday of Advent Theme: God with Zechariah, the Skeptic Scripture: Luke 1:5-16, 23-25, 76-80 Focus: There are moments when circumstances in life or deferred hopes and dreams may feel like a heavy burden with no relief in sight, from smaller expectations to deeper concerns, such as job security, financial responsibility and fragile relationships. While all of us face the mystery of what tomor...

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7, 10-14, 19 Focus Statement: As we learn what it really means to have enough, we are freed to embrace and leverage what we have. Key Points: True contentment comes not from material wealth but from dependence on Christ. Prayer and gratitude are pathways to peace and contentment. Radical generosity flows from trusting God’s provision, as seen in Paul’s teachings. We curr...

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Fear can lead to paralysis and missed opportunities. God trusts us with gifts that we are called to steward faithfully. The parable of the talents teaches us to use our resources not for self-preservation, but for the good of others. To watch the full service, click here .  We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most...

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 When God calls our name, it’s an invitation to a transforming relationship as an agent of grace. Zacchaeus went from being an agent of the state to an agent of God. To watch the full service, click here .  We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: 10:30 AM - Community Worship 10:30 AM - Livest...

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15 Explore how the early church operated beyond the confines of the temple or synagogue, taking the gospel into the streets and homes of the people. This week will look at the church’s call to move beyond it's walls. Find the bulletin and sermon notes on our webpage: beechgroveumc.org/worship Note: You can also watch the service live from this website too. If you would lik...

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39 As we recognize the necessity of change and adaptation in our church practices, we emphasize the significance of embracing novel forms of worship and community that resonate with people’s current circumstances. To watch the full service, click here .  We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time:...

Scripture: John 1:1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. 6 There wa...

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 13 ‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. 14 ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in...

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ 25 In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do...

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 In the United Methodist Church, holy conferencing focuses on the ability of laity and clergy to come together and discuss and discern difficult topics guided by the Holy Spirit, which can be a witness to the world. The local church can also engage in holy conferencing through its ministry and decision-making. To watch the full service, click here . We currently have 2...

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8 John Wesley said, “There is no holiness but social holiness.” Salvation and a full life in Christ are seen in personal and social holiness. This holiness calls us to a missional connection with our communities and the world. To watch the full service, click here . We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at...

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10 Grace is a gift from God given freely to all people; because of this gift, we are saved. This grace is the spark that makes the Methodist fire burn, the starting point and an essential root of our theology. Unfortunately, we do not have a video for the full worship service due to technical difficulties. We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in th...

Scripture: John 3:1-17 Baptism is God’s cleansing of our original sin, initiation into Christ’s Holy Church, incorporation into the body of Christ, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit for a lifelong process of discipleship in the community. Through Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, we understand what being a part of God’s Kingdom means within our faith. To watch the full service, click here . Joi...

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-6:12 Our theological task, within our faith, is to learn and grow in our understanding of our most basic Christian affirmation and what that means for us. Hebrews invites us to recognize what within our faith is necessary for growth. In the Methodist tradition, we often view what is called,  The Quadrilateral , to help us in our development of faith. We draw from different...

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-6:12 The original affirmation of our faith is that of affirming our belief in the Lordship and Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. This affirmation rests at the heart of our faith and informs how we interact with God and one another. Through Paul’s affirmation of what is at the heart of our faith, we create space for the work that flows through us and our expression of...

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ ⁠⁠⁠beechgroveumc.org⁠⁠⁠ If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and ministries: ⁠ ⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠ ⁠ If you need to contact us you can reach us at: * Email - ⁠ ⁠⁠office@beech...

Seventh Sunday of Easter Scripture: Acts 1:12-17, 21-26 You can watch the full service here . We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ ⁠⁠⁠ beechgroveumc.org⁠⁠⁠ If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and ministries: ⁠ ⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠ ⁠ I...

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48 You can watch the full service here . We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ ⁠⁠⁠beechgroveumc.org⁠⁠⁠ If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and ministries: ⁠ ⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠ ⁠ If you need to contact us you can...

You can watch the full service on our ⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠ ⁠⁠ We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ ⁠⁠⁠beechgroveumc.org⁠⁠⁠ If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and ministries: ⁠ ⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠ ⁠ If you need to contact us you can...

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12 Watch the full service  ⁠⁠⁠ We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ ⁠⁠⁠beechgroveumc.org⁠⁠⁠ If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and ministries: ⁠ ⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠ ⁠ If you need to contact us you can reach us at...