Pea Ridge UMC Sermon

It is the Second Sunday of Advent. It is a week we focus on peace. The first part of our podcast includes the anthem from our chancel choir of "Away in a Manager." That is followed by this week's sermon from Isaiah 11:1-10. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at how the Messiah came as the true Son of David guided by wisdom and righteousness, which leads to peace. As followers of Christ, he says, we are ca...

This week is the First Sunday of Advent, which marks the beginning of a new Christian year. It also marks the beginning of our Advent sermon series called "Anticipation." Each week, Rev. Shannon will look at what it means to live in anticipation of Christ as we prepare for both the celebration of Christmas and Christ's return. In today's sermon, Rev. Shannon looks at Isaiah 2:1-5. He says that God...

This week's sermon takes a look at 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. Rev. Shannon Blosser examines the issues Paul dealt with in a church where some people were not contributing to the community. In doing so, he focuses on how we have an opportunity to serve God in our community, but it comes when we stop focusing on the negative and begin to see the possibilities. Pea Ridge UMC is in Huntington, W.V. You c...

This week our sermon podcast is focused on All Saints' Sunday. First, we share our All Saints' Remembrance from worship. All Saints' Sunday is the day we remember those who have passed away during the previous year and the great cloud of witnesses who help us on our journey of faith. Following the remembrance, Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in our sermon on Ephesians 1:15-23. He focuses on how Chri...

We conclude our series on becoming more inclusive by looking at the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14). Rev. Shannon examines how we can be like the Pharisee and believe that we are righteous, especially when it comes to being welcoming and loving, without considering how we might need to grow. At the same time, he says the Tax Collector has the posture of someone willing...

This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. This story has often been viewed through the lens of adultery, however, Rev. Shannon looks at the encounter through the violation of David's role as king and his abuse of power. He also focuses on how we can misuse what God has given us by focusing on ourselves more than others. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Hu...

Today's sermon continues our From Exclusion to Inclusion sermon series. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Luke 18:1-8 and the story of the corrupt judge and the persistent widow. In the sermon, he looks at how we can be like the judge and ignore the cries for justice from those on the margins of society. He says children of God are called to stand with the marginalized and ease their suffering. Pea Ri...

Each October, Rev. Shannon looks at aspects of inclusion in the church. Today, he begins a series looking at moving from words of welcome to hearing and embracing people on the margins of society. This week's sermon comes from Luke 17:11-19 and looks at how Jesus embraces people on the margins with empathy and calls us to do the same. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn mor...

It is World Communion Sunday! This week, Rev. Shannon looks at 1 Corinthians 11:17-26. Paul deals with concerns about how the Corinth community celebrated the Lord's Supper. Rev. Shannon uses the passage to focus on how communion is critical to our spiritual health and enables us to remember Christ's presence in our lives. Subscribe to our podcast to receive our sermons directly to your device eac...

This week's sermon finishes our mini-look at the Book of Genesis. Our sermon takes a look at Joseph and his life. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how God spoke to Joseph in difficult times. He says God often speaks to us the most when life is not going well to show us what God desires for us. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WVa. You can learn more by visiting Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV or...

In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser examines Genesis 12:1-9 and the call of Abram (later known as Abraham). He focuses on how God called Abram to leave what he depended upon and to trust God on a new journey of faith. The sermon looks at how God calls us, today, to let go of things that keep us from being fully dependent upon God. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. Visit Facebook....

Our sermon this week continues our look at the story of Noah and the ark. Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on Genesis 9:1-17, which describes the scene after Noah leaves the flood and the conversation with God. The sermon examines how God decides to interact with humanity and creation moving forward and how God calls us to respond today. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more...

This week we begin a look at the story of Noah. Rev. Shannon Blosser dives into the story of Noah and what led to the flood. He also examines how Noah's faithfulness led him to say "yes" to God and how we can say "yes" today. Pea Ridge UMC is in Huntington, WV. You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org or finding us on Facebook. Online giving is available on our website.

Thank you for listening to this week's sermon podcast from Pea Ridge United Methodist Church. This week's sermon is from Hebrews 13:1-18, 15-16. In the sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on how we are called to be the church that shares mutual love with our church and the larger community. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by finding us on Facebook or visiting pea...

Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in this week's sermon by examining Hebrews 12:15-29. The passage looks at the nature of Christ and how we approach worship. Rev. Shannon looks at the heart of worship and how we engage in worship through the perspective of Esau. Esau sold his birthright to experience a moment of pleasure in a meal. The sermon looks at how focusing on worship only by our pleasures miss...

Rev. Shannon Blosser concludes our sermon series called "I Have a Question" with a look at Mark 3:24-25. He uses the passage to dive into the divisions within the United Methodist Church. In today's sermon, he outlines the various perspectives and a Christ-centered call to being the church today that values unity within our orthodoxy. Pea Ridge UMC is located at 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road in Huntingto...

Our sermon series, I Have a Question, continues by looking at Romans 13:1-7. Rev. Shannon Blosser uses the passage to discuss the church's role in the public arena. In the sermon, he looks at the current state of polarization, ways the church should not be involved in politics, and advocates for a faith-based approach to our engagement. Pea Reach United Methodist Church is located in Huntington, W...

This week's sermon continues our sermon series, "I Have a Question." Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Hebrews 10:19-25 and focuses on the question he often hears in the church. That is why people are not coming to church. The sermon looks at statistics from the nation and our community and how the church must keep sharing the love of Christ. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn...

In today's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser continues our sermon series "I Have a Question" by looking at if someone can lose their salvation. He looks at Psalm 77:7-8 and examines our understanding of salvation and how it is possible to backslide in your faith. He talks about what it looks like to backslide and God's response when it happens. Pea Ridge United Methodist Church is located in Huntington...

This week we begin our sermon series "I Have a Question." Each week, Rev. Shannon will examine a question of faith and how God calls followers of Christ to respond. We begin by examining the question of evil. We've all wondered why there is evil in the world and how God could allow it to happen. Using Romans 1:18-23 as a guide, he looks at how evil came to exist, our contributions to evil, and how...

It's the Fourth Sunday of Pentecost! Rev. Shannon looks at Galatians 6:7-10 and examines how our actions influence how we connect with faith and the movement of the church. He says we get out of faith and the church what we put into it, and our actions must match those found in Christ. You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org. 

Today is the Third Sunday after Pentecost. This week, Rev. Shannon preaches from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. He talks about how Paul calls the community to love as Christ loves them amid their divisions and strife. Followers of Christ are called to reflect the love of Christ in all things. Rev. Shannon walks through Paul's words and offers some practical ways in today's time of deep division on how we m...

This week's sermon comes from 1 Kings 19:1-15a. It is the story of Elijah and his struggles with life and ministry following his victory at Mount Carmel over Ahab. Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in thinking about moments when we've wanted to quit and what keeps us motivated in life and ministry. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more about our ministry by visiting our webs...

Rev. Shannon is at the WVUMC annual conference this week but provides a devotion focused on Romans 5:1-5. In it, he talks about seeing the good in the midst of the difficult and on questions we need to ask moving forward. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org or finding us on Facebook. Online giving is available on our website.

Today is Ascension Sunday. Our sermon from Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how the Great Commission calls us to go into our community as a witness of Christ. This week's sermon podcast also includes our mission reflection from Tim Effingham. As well, we will hear from Rev. Shannon regarding the shooting at Robb Elementary in Texas. Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more abo...