Simply Sermons Podcast

What do we do when a friend is grieving, a family member is angry, or a coworker is anxious? Although these emotional experiences are common, many of us don't feel like we are adequately equipped to know what to say or do to be helpful in these situations. In this worship series, "How can I help" we learn what it means to truly support our loved ones and ourselves in times of emotional stress and...

We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship, reflection, seeking to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and live out our faith together in community. Growing Deeper | Dr. Clayton Oliphint | First United Methodist Church of Richardson

We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship, reflection, seeking to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and live out our faith together in community. Growing Deeper | Rev. Allison Jean | First United Methodist Church of Richardson

In this 'Growing Deeper' series during Lent, Pastor Clayton reflects on the question many of us have asked: 'Why didn't God answer my prayer?' Pastor Clayton shares his personal journey of wrestling with this question and finding clarity in Jesus and the promises of our faith. We explore the ideas of 'Holy Conversation', 'Humble Submission', and 'Help in Trials' to better understand our relationsh...

We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship, reflection, seeking to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and live out our faith together in community. Growing Deeper | Rev. Allison Jean | First United Methodist Church of Richardson

In this 'Growing Deeper' series during Lent, Pastor Clayton reflects on the question many of us have asked: 'Why didn't God answer my prayer?' Pastor Clayton shares his personal journey of wrestling with this question and finding clarity in Jesus and the promises of our faith. We explore the ideas of 'Holy Conversation', 'Humble Submission', and 'Help in Trials' to better understand our relationsh...

We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship, reflection, seeking to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and live out our faith together in community. Growing Deeper | Rev. Allison Jean | First United Methodist Church of Richardson

In this 'Growing Deeper' series during Lent, Pastor Clayton reflects on the question many of us have asked: 'Why didn't God answer my prayer?' Pastor Clayton shares his personal journey of wrestling with this question and finding clarity in Jesus and the promises of our faith. We explore the ideas of 'Holy Conversation', 'Humble Submission', and 'Help in Trials' to better understand our relationsh...

We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship, reflection, seeking to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and live out our faith together in community. Growing Deeper | Rev. Allison Jean | First United Methodist Church of Richardson

In our 'Growing Deeper' series during Lent, Pastor April reflects on the pivotal question Jesus poses to his disciples: 'Who do you say that I am?'  We explore the cost of discipleship, self-denial, and taking up one's cross daily. Pastor April emphasizes how important it is that our daily decisions align our lives with God's agenda. \We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship and...

Grow bigger, grow stronger, grow better! Growth is ideal for our careers, our families, our finances, and so many other things. Bigger is always better. But as followers of Jesus, we don't just strive to grow bigger. We are called to grow deeper. Over the next six weeks, we look forward to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, and along the way, we will grow deeper roots in the teachings, life, and...

Grow bigger, grow stronger, grow better! Growth is ideal for our careers, our families, our finances, and so many other things. Bigger is always better. But as followers of Jesus, we don't just strive to grow bigger. We are called to grow deeper. Over the next six weeks, we look forward to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, and along the way, we will grow deeper roots in the teachings, life, and...

Grow bigger, grow stronger, grow better! Growth is an ideal for our careers, our families, our finances, and so many other things. Bigger is always better. But as followers of Jesus, we don't just strive to grow bigger. We are called to grow deeper. Over the next six weeks, we look forward to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, and along the way, we will grow deeper roots in the teachings, life,...

Grow bigger, grow stronger, grow better! Growth is an ideal for our careers, our families, our finances, and so many other things. Bigger is always better. But as followers of Jesus, we don't just strive to grow bigger. We are called to grow deeper. Over the next six weeks, we look forward to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, and along the way, we will grow deeper roots in the teachings, life,...

In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking hard questions: "Where do I belong?" or "How do I fit in?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton reminds us that God calls us to lead with love even when we face push-back from the world. We might struggle and it won't be easy, but it wi...

In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking hard questions: "Where do I belong?" or "How do I fit in?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allison reminds us that God calls us to lead with love even when we face push-back from the world. We might struggle and it won't be easy, but it wi...

We continue our sermon series today entitled "Belong" with Pastor Clayton. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowsh...

We continue our sermon series today entitled "Belong" with Pastor Allison. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowsh...

We continue our sermon series today entitled "Belong" with Pastor Clayton. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowsh...

We continue our sermon series today entitled "Belong" with Pastor Allison. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowsh...

In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton uses a poem by Mary Oliver to help us understand what our purpose is in this life by paying attention, being astonished and talking about it. We invite you to jo...

In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton uses a poem by Mary Oliver to help us understand what our purpose is in this life by paying attention, being astonished and talking about it. We invite you to jo...

In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we can find belonging in Christ and offer that same grace to our world. You belong here.  Belonging in God | Dr. Clayto...

In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we can find belonging in Christ and offer that same grace to our world. You belong here.