Edgehill UMC Nashville Sermons

Jonah 3 - Have you ever wondered whether people, communities, or even nations can really change? In Jonah 3, we explore the surprising story of Nineveh’s repentance—a city known for violence that responds to God’s call in an unexpected way. Along the way, we uncover what repentance truly means, why it’s about more than guilt or shame, and how turning toward God can transform not only individuals b...

Jonah 2 - Have you ever found yourself stuck in a season of uncertainty? Have you ever wondered if God could still work through you despite your mistakes, doubts, or failures? As we journey through Jonah's time in this dark and uncomfortable "in-between" place, we discover how God often meets us in seasons of confusion, struggle, and transformation. Along the way, we'll wrestle w...

Jonah 1 - Have you ever resisted a calling, avoided a difficult conversation, or run from something God was asking of you? In this message, we begin our journey through the Book of Jonah and discover that Jonah’s story is about far more than a big fish. Through humor, honesty, and a surprisingly relatable prophet, we explore God's patience, persistence, and unconditional love for even the most stu...

John 16:12-15 - In this Trinity Sunday sermon, we explore one of the most profound and challenging teachings of the Christian faith—the Trinity. Far from being an abstract doctrine, the Trinity reveals powerful truths about mystery, community, and love. Together, we discover why faith isn't about having all the answers, how God's very nature models healthy relationships and belonging, and what it...

Acts 2:1-21 - In this Pentecost sermon from Acts 2, we explore how the Holy Spirit broke down barriers of language, culture, and fear so people from every nation could hear and understand one another. Through powerful stories, biblical insight, and a timely reflection on immigrants, refugees, and the call to love our neighbors, this message invites us to ask: What if the miracle we need today is n...

Acts 1:6-14 - Have you ever found yourself so distracted by worry, work, the past, or even spirituality itself that you missed what was happening right in front of you? In this Ascension Day sermon, we explore the powerful moment when the disciples watched Jesus ascend into heaven—and the unexpected question the angels asked them: “Why do you stand looking up?” Through humor, cultural stories, and...

1 Samuel 2:1-10 - Have you ever wondered whether faith has room for lament, anger, and complicated emotions—not just praise? In this sermon, we explore the powerful story of Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel, whose two bold prayers reveal a faith honest enough to hold both heartbreak and hope together. Especially on Mother’s Day, we reflect on infertility, adoption, invisible grief, and the...

Acts 17:22 - 31 - Is there something beyond what we can see and explain? This sermon explores these big, universal questions and reflects on the shared human search for meaning that spans cultures, beliefs, and even doubt itself. Looking at Paul’s conversation in ancient Athens, we see a different approach to spiritual curiosity—one that doesn’t dismiss questions, but affirms them as part of the j...

Psalm 23 - Human nature often mirrors sheep—vulnerable, communal, and frequently led by instinct. That’s why the ancient biblical writers return to the image of sheep so often: it captures something deeply true about how we live, follow, and sometimes lose our way. At the center is the enduring promise of Psalm 23, which reframes God not as distant or detached, but as a Good Shepherd who remains p...

Luke 24:13-35 - Have you ever had a conversation that stayed with you long after it ended? Or met someone who changed your perspective without you even realizing it at the time? In this sermon, we explore the Road to Emmaus—a story where two ordinary travelers encounter the risen Jesus Christ without even knowing it. Along the way, we discover how meaningful conversations, unexpected connections,...

John 20:24-29 - Have you ever wondered what it means to show your wounds instead of hiding them? In this sermon on the story of Thomas, we explore how doubt, vulnerability, and woundedness can become places of deep connection rather than shame. Through Thomas’s honest questions and Jesus’s scarred resurrection body, we discover a faith that makes room for uncertainty, tenderness, and healing. If y...

Have you ever wondered if real change is actually possible? What if your story isn’t over—even after loss, failure, or addiction? In this Easter message we reflect on how the resurrection of Jesus Christ speaks directly into the realities of pain, recovery, and starting over. Through a moving real-life story of transformation, this sermon explores what it means to find hope after rock bottom—and h...