Methodist Temple Sermons

The sheep follow because they are familiar with the Shepherd’s voice. How do we hear the voice of God? Pastor Andy Payton Scripture Reading: John 10:1-5 For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

God’s kingdom is like a jewel merchant On The Hunt for excellent pearls. Pastor Andy Payton Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:45-46 For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face, but if you’re content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself. Pastor Andy Payton Scripture Reading: Luke 18:9-14 For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

As workers in the vineyard, we can choose faithfulness to the task at hand, whether we’re in the workplace, marketplace, or in our home life. We can fix our minds on him and do our work through the strength he gives us--his strength in us. Pastor Randy Moore Scripture Reading: Matthew 20:1-16 For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.chur...

A 2nd century document titled The Shepherd of Hermas compared rich and poor Christians to a grapevine supported by an elm tree. Those who have money should support those who don’t, and those who don’t should pray for those who do, since God pays special attention to the prayers of the poor. Pastor Andy Payton Scripture Reading: Luke 16:19-31 For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit u...

Jesus says.. I was hungry... I was thirsty.... I was lonely... etc. What about the plants and the nature around us?  Pastor Andy Payton Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:31-46 For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

A farmer sows seed in a field. What happens to the seed depends on the soil. What type of soil are we? The more and more our hearts are open to receiving Jesus’ message, the freer we become. What message do you we most need to receive and hear in our nation today?   Pastor Andy Payton Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:3-9 For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website:...

The parable of the lost sheep is simple yet profound: lost humans need a loving, personal Savior. Jesus taught this lesson three times in succession to drive home his meaning. God deeply loves and cares personally for us as individuals. We are valuable to him and he will seek far and wide to bring us back home to him.   Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-7   For more information about Methodist Temple U...

One of Jesus' most famous and provocative parables. It's not who is my neighbor but what does it mean to be one?    Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

Christ looks at those who reverence Him, but one more skeptical than most and amazed at his own daring edges forward to touch the wound in Christ's foot.   Scripture Reading: John 20:24-31   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

Blessed are they who hear and keep the word of God. The hands of God hold and break the bread of life. The crumbs from the loaf of bread, representing the word of God, fall on the people below who await it eagerly.   Scripture Reading: Luke 11:24-28   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

Two martyrs are shown in reverent attitudes with the dove of humility above them. At the bottom is a figure depicting Stephen's stoning.   Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

God gives His hand to a man of peace. God, as the Father-image with men as His children. His fellowmen look on, one holding a banner symbolizing the victory of peace. A broken sword and an olive branch also show peace.   Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-9   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

The pure in heart are represented by a child holding a lily, a woman, and a man. The man exemplifies the strength of the pure in heart, strength in Christ. Above Christ flies a dove. From it, rays descend to form a triangle, symbolizing the Trinity.    Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-8   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

Humanity is shown to have a dusty nature. At the top, he is shown as the dispenser of mercy and charity, shown by the blunt sword and a basket. The bee represents those tireless and active in their merciful deeds.   Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-7   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness. A Christian yearns for salvation and righteousness, which are shown above him symbolically as a breastplate and sword. The thirst for salvation (Psalm 42.1) is indicated by a figure drinking from a vase containing the waters of life.   Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-6   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at o...

Mayor Stephanie Terry shares her thoughts and ideas regarding the parks in our area.

Two figures in their heavenly reward. Below them, and around the lower figure, flows a stole signifying the meek and humble of Christ who assumed the burden of omission. Christ bore our sins, a supreme example of meekness.   Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-5   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

The hand of blessing descends upon a mourner. Arms outstretched, she gradually emerges from despair and fear to seek solace in God.   Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-4   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

Christ extends the hand of invitation to the poor who are rising and reaching to meet him. At the bottom of the window, amid briars and thistles, the symbol of sin and worldly interests, stands the rich man in costly clothes that reflect his vanity.   Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-3   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

The Round Window above the altar represents the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit.   Scripture Reading: John 20:19-23   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

Pastor Andy talks about what it means to love and going out of our way to make sure others feel seen.   Scripture Reading: Mark 16:1-8   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem is the first scene of the final act. We must remember that in this opening scene of the last week of Jesus' life, he came in peace. As disciples of Jesus, we are sent not to conquer with force, but to bring peace through love.    Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-11   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

Pastor Andy talks about how we can move from the old way of living to a newer way of living, accepting things we cannot change and controlling ourselves in the face of diversity.   Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:19-20   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www. MethodistTemple.church

For the final night of Open Community, Pastor Andy recaps where we've been, and talks about where we might go from here. If you missed any of the previous weeks, episodes can be found on the podcast channel or on youtube.    Night 3  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-994qq-15a2a7d Night 2 https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-73bdu-1597edc Night 1 https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-fpezy-158d8cd   Night 4 https...