Marvin Methodist Church | Sermons

Behind the great movements of God (Jesus and His earthly ministry, Paul and his missionary journeys, and William Tyndale’s translating of the Bible into English) there have been financial supporters or patrons who quietly supported those doing the work.  What do all of these individuals have in common?  They like storing up for themselves treasures in heaven.  When we in...

It is possible to accumulate treasure that is imperishable, incorruptible and will never fade away. Sermon text: Matthew 6:19-21. 

Thank you so much for your support, both in attendance of our services and livestreams, and in your listening to this podcast! Sermon text: Luke 16:10-13

Thank you so much for your support, both in attendance of our services and livestreams, and in your listening to this podcast! Sermon text: Luke 16:10-13

Enjoy this week's episode of Marvin Worship from the sanctuary! Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

God is generous, but more than experiencing God’s generosity He has invited us to participate in it. Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Jesus addresses those who have pursued him following the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000.  Jesus encourages them to work just as hard for the bread of God that satisfies and gives life to the world as they have worked to track him down.  He then states that He is the Bread of Life.  Holy Communion is the church’s way to celebrate that Jesus nourishes our souls.&n...

Thank you so much for your support, both in attendance of our services and livestreams, and in your listening to this podcast! Sermon text: John 6:53-58

Christian Baptism is a symbolic act done to acknowledge the forgiveness given through Christ as a person repents, confesses sin,  and is forgiven.  It initiates persons into a covenant community called the Church- those circumcised of the heart by the Holy Spirit.  With Christian Baptism we acknowledge the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives and are known as God’s chil...

This week we continue our series on worship with a sermon on baptism: Baptism marks the beginning of a new life in Christ and is an affirmation of his life being lived in us. Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22. 

This week we continue our series on worship as we consider what it means to be God's counter-cultural people—hearts fully devoted to God, a single-eye fixed and focused on Him, as we give Him our allegiance. Sermon text: Matthew 6:19-24

This week we continue our series on worship as we consider what it means to be God's counter-cultural people—hearts fully devoted to God, a single-eye fixed and focused on Him, as we give Him our allegiance. Sermon text: Matthew 6:19-24

This week, we continue our series on worship, giving consideration to life in the Spirit. We are a people born of the Spirit, whose lives are marked by the Spirit and for whom worship is life in the Spirit. Sermon text: Romans 8:14-17.

It was Jesus who told the woman at the well in Samaria that “God is spirit, and His worshipers mut worship in Spirit and in truth.”  The greatest attribute of a person is that they have a soul.  They are a spiritual person having a human experience.  The Holy Spirit has been given to us in the Church to help us to worship God and understand truth.  The Spirit br...

This week we look at how we run the race that is the Christian life. Hebrews helps us to understand that we are not alone in this race. We have such a great cloud of witnesses that surround us and we have Jesus Christ Himself who has gone before us and set the pace so that we can run the race out of a posture of worship. Sermon text: Hebrews 12:1-2

A new sermon series begins helping the Marvin Family to gain a deeper theological understanding  and appreciation for worship.  God has created us for the purpose of worship.  In the words of A.W. Tozer, “We are born and reborn from above to worship.  We are created and re-created to worship.”  Worship is like running a life-long race where we are surro...

What are we to do when we experience conflict in the church or in personal relationships? Of course, we should seek to brainstorm and discern the best way forward together, but what are we to do if both parties are determined to go a different direction?  In Acts 15, we see that the early church made adjustments to make room for the Gentiles, but when Paul and Barnabas could not come to a...

In this stand-alone sermon guest preacher JD Walt preached on sowing the seed of God’s Word. Practically speaking, this is how we do it: Read it (Hear it). Ruminate it (Meditate). “Rememberize” it (Slow loading the long-term memory). Research it (Study). Rehearse (Practice). Sermon text: Matthew 13:1-9 Guest Speaker John David Walt

Thank you so much for your support, both in attendance of our services and livestreams, and in your listening to this podcast! Sermon text: Colossians 3:1-11

The Church is the people of God, marked by the power of God, whose witness is validated by the activity of God (miracles, wonders and signs), substantiating the movement of God. Sermon text: Acts 2:42-47. 

Thank you so much for your support, both in attendance of our services and livestreams, and in your listening to this podcast! Sermon text: Philippians 4:8-9

Why is it hard for the rich to inherit the kingdom of God? It’s not hard; it’s just very revealing. How we steward over our money reflects how we steward over the Gospel. 

Jesus’ freely given gift of forgiveness, redemption, and transformation is truly lasting through the ages and into eternity. He is inviting us to be seated with Him in final victory over sin and death at His heavenly banquet. Sermon Text: Mark 14:17-25

When we believe in God but remain ashamed and paralyzed of our sin and brokenness, we miss the freedom offered through the person and work of Jesus. Sermon text: Psalm 51:1-6

Thank you so much for your support, both in attendance of our services and livestreams, and in your listening to this podcast! Sermon text: Jeremiah 23:1-6