Helotes Hills United Methodist Church

This week, Pastor Will reflects on Matthew 3:13–17 and the baptism of Jesus. As Jesus steps into the water, we glimpse a moment where heaven and earth draw close and God’s voice speaks belovedness. This sermon invites us to remember our baptism, to trust God’s faithfulness even when we wander, and to listen again for the promise that still claims us. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Isaiah 42:1-9, Isaiah 42:...

This week, Pastor Will reflects on Matthew 2:1–12 and the meaning of Epiphany. As the Christmas season comes to a close, we follow the light of a star and the journey of the Magi—outsiders who noticed something God was doing and chose to follow it. This sermon explores what it means to keep watching for God’s light in a world that still knows darkness, and how we are invited not just to see that l...

This week, Pastor Will reflects on Matthew 2:13–23 and the part of the Christmas story we often skip. While we’re still singing carols, Matthew shows us a world that is anything but calm and bright — and invites us to consider what it means that God chose to enter this kind of world. “JOY TO THE WORLD / OUR GOD SAVES --     CCLI Song # 7101432  |  © 2017 Thankyou Music Ltd | Integrity Worship Musi...

The third Sunday of Advent opens in a prison, with John the Baptist asking a question many of us still ask: Are you really the one, or should we wait for another? This sermon sits in the space between promise and fulfillment, where Advent reminds us that faith isn’t pretending everything is fine, but trusting that God has already entered what is broken. Scripture references: Isaiah 35:1-10; James...

This week, Pastor Will reflects on Matthew 3:1–12 and John the Baptist’s call to prepare the way during Advent. In a season that urges us to rush toward Christmas, John’s voice from the wilderness invites us to slow down, make space, and re-orient our lives toward the God who is already near. Advent, he reminds us, isn’t about nostalgia or rushing to celebration, but about repentance, readiness, a...

This week, Pastor Will reflects on Matthew 24:36–44 and the real meaning of Advent. Instead of rushing into Christmas, we’re invited to slow down, stay awake, and pay attention to the ways God still breaks into our world. Advent isn’t just waiting for December 25—it’s learning to live ready for whatever God might reveal next.

This week, Pastor Will reflects on Philippians 4:6–7 and Paul’s bold command: “Do not worry about anything.” From late-night anxieties to everyday pressures, worry pulls us apart — but Paul offers another way. Through prayer, honest requests, and a posture of thanksgiving, we discover the peace of God that gathers us back together. As we enter Thanksgiving week, this message invites us to name our...

This week, Pastor Will turns to Deuteronomy 30:11–20 and invites us on a kind of “time travel” through Scripture—standing with Moses on the edge of the Promised Land, with the exiles in Babylon, and right here in our own mid-November moment. In a world of endless daily decisions and modern idols, we hear God’s simple, challenging call to us as a community: choose life, together, and build a future...

This week, Pastor Will shares from Jeremiah 29:1–14, reminding us that even in seasons that feel like exile, God is still at work. Like the exiles in Babylon, we’re called to build, plant, and live faithfully where we are—trusting that God’s plans for us are good and full of hope. Scripture references: Psalm 37:1-7, Matthew 6:25-34, and Matthew 6:25-34. “MY HOPE IS YOU” -- CCLI Song # 2373672  | ...

This week, Pastor Will led our annual All Saints Sunday service, sharing from Hebrews 12:1–2. He reflected on the “great cloud of witnesses” — the saints of Scripture and our own church’s history — who cheer us on as we run the race God has set before us. Scripture references: Psalm 24; Isaiah 25:6-9; and Hebrews 12:1–2 “I WILL RUN” -- CCLI Song # 4797586  |  Misty Edwards  |  © 2005 Forerunner Wo...

This week, Pastor Will shared Ezekiel's vision of the Valley of Dry Bones from Ezekiel 37. In it, we hear a word for today as we await the breath of God to breathe new life into our lives, our church, and our world. Scripture references: Psalm 85; John 20:19–23; and Ezekiel 37:1-14 “DAYS OF ELIJAH” -- CCLI Song # 1537904  |  Robin Mark  |  © 1996 Song Solutions Daybreak (Admin. by Song Solutio...

This week, Pastor Will finished up our summer journey through some of the most challenging passages in Luke's Gospel. In Luke 17:11-19, we hear the story of the healing of ten lepers, and receive a challenge from Jesus that reminds us to make giving thanks to God a central part of our lives. “I THANK GOD” -- CCLI Song # 7169680  |  Aaron Moses | Chuck Butler | Dante Bowe | Enrique Holmes | Jes...

This week, Pastor Will looks at Genesis 18:1-8 and Hebrews 13:1-2 and talks about how offering the gift of hospitality can lead to great blessings from God. Note: This week's worship service was held outdoors in our Pumpkin Patch. Due to difficulties in capturing quality audio outdoors, this is a re-recording of the sermon.

This week's passage is from Luke 17:1-10. In the scripture, Jesus challenges us to take on some difficult and uncomfortable work. Fortunately, he also tells us that the faith we need to accomplish these tasks is already within us. Scripture references: Lamentations 1:1-6, Psalm 137, and Luke 17:1-10 “CORNERSTONE” – CCLI Song # 6158927  | Edward Mote | Eric Liljero | Jonas Myrin | Reuben Morgan...

This week, Pastor Will dives into the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. This passage calls us to question whether or not we see as Jesus would have us see. How do we understand our connection to others? Can we see ourselves as blessed when others around us suffer? “GIVE THANKS” -- CCLI Song # 20285  |  Henry Smith  |  ©1978 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integ...

This week, we hear one of the most challenging parables in Luke's Gospel, The Parable of the Dishonest Manager. Is this story about finances, or something deeper? What has God entrusted us with, and how would we respond if held to account? “PRAISE” -- CCLI Song # 7213077  |  Brandon Lake | Chandler Moore | Chris Brown | Cody Carnes | Pat Barrett | Steven Furtick |  © Brandon Lake Music; For Humans...

This week, Pastor Will shares one of the most well-known parables in Luke's Gospel, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and reflects on the reckless love of God. How might we emulate this type of love in our lives and in the life of our church? Scripture references: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; and Luke 15:1-10 “YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH” -- CCLI Song # 4477026  |  MattMaher  |  © 2003 Thankyou Mu...

This week, Pastor Will reflects on the cost of discipleship from Luke 14:25-33. Jesus challenges us to count the costs of following him. Is the life of a disciple for everyone? Listen to hear how God speaks to us through the scriptures. Scripture references: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 and Luke 14:25-33 “IF WE ARE THE BODY” -- CCLI Song # 4196589  |  MarkHall  |  © 2003 My Refuge Music (Admin. by Capitol...

This week, Pastor Will shares from Luke 14:1 and 14:7-14. What seems like some advice on not embarrassing yourself at dinner parties turns out to be far more. Jesus uses a parable to show us how we should invite and make room for more people at our dinner tables and in our church. “GREAT ARE YOU LORD” -- CCLI Song # 6460220  |  David Leonard | Jason Ingram | Leslie Jordan  |  © 2012 Open Hands Mus...

This week, Pastor Will shares from Luke 13:10-17. On the surface, this is a passage about healing on the sabbath, but it is about so much more. Listen to hear how God is in the rescuing business and how Jesus chooses people over rules. Scripture references: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, and Luke 13:10-17  “MY HOPE IS YOU” -- CCLI Song # 2373672  |  Brad Avery | David Carr | Mac Powell | Mark D. L...

This week's scripture reading is one of the most difficult texts in Luke's Gospel. Looking at chapter 12, starting with verse 49:32-40, Pastor Will helps us understand some deeply challenging words from Jesus.  Scripture references: Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, and Luke 12:49-56. “SOUL ON FIRE” -- CCLI Song # 7032679  |  Brenton Brown | David Carr | Mac Powell | Mark Lee | Matt M...

This week's scripture reading is Luke 12:32-40. Pastor Will tackles another challenging passage in which Jesus tells us to stay alert. But what are we waiting for? And what does staying alert look like, especially in our busy lives and in a world full of distractions? Scripture references: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 and Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 “GOD OF THIS CITY” -- CCLI Song # 5037070  |  Aaron Boyd | Andr...

This week, Pastor Will preaches from Luke 12:13-21, in which Jesus shares a challenging parable about a rich man who decides to build new barns for his abundant crops. This story can help us move from a life that is focused on ourselves and our wants to a life focused on God. Scripture references: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23; Psalm 107:1-9; and Luke 12:13-21 “FOREVER” -- CCLI Song # 3148428 ...

This week, Pastor Will leads us through Luke 11:1-13. In this text, Jesus offers his disciples and us a model for prayer with The Lord's Prayer. Jesus also shares a parable about persistence and reminds us, "Don't stop praying! Scripture references: Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 85; and Luke 11:1-13 “GIVE US CLEAN HANDS” -- CCLI Song # 2060208  |  Charlie Hall  |  © 2000 sixsteps Music (Adm...

This week, Pastor Will talks about the story of Mary and Martha, another all too familiar passage from Luke's Gospel. Listen as we try to discern the 'one thing' God is calling us to do as individuals and a church. Scripture references: Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Luke 10:38-42 “WE FALL DOWN” -- CCLI Song # 2437367  |  Chris Tomlin |  © 1998 Rising Springs Music; Vamos Publishing; worshipto...