St. Paul's United Methodist Church

In this message, we look at the story of "It's a Wondeful Life" and see that we are all valuable.

In The Polar Express, we learn the value of belief and also that the journey has just as much value as the destination. Matthew 1:18-21 Hebrews 11:1

In this sermon, we look at the story of Rudolph and what it has to teach us about embracing diversity. We will also see that sometimes God can work in umexpected ways. Matthew 1:18-25 Galatians 3:25-29

We are looking at a different Christmas special each week during Advent. What does Frosty have to teach us about seeing the magic of the season? Scriptures include Psalm 30 and Luke 1:26-38.

Matthew 25:14-30.

In this sermon, we begin a two-week focus on stewardship with a look at Luke 12:13-21. We are reminded that your value is not based on your income or your ability to contribute financially to a church or to the economy.

This sermon, given for All Saints Day, talks about how we should live in light of those who have gone on before us. Scriptures include Psalm 90:12 and Hebrews 12:1-2.

Galations 5:22-26 Romans 7:15-25

We continue our look at the fruit of the Spirit.

We begin a new sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit, based on Galatians 5:22-26 and 1 John 4:7-12.

We continue our look at a new vision statement, released by the Council of Bishops. We lead courageously by working for a more just world.

We continue our look at the new vision statement of The United Methodist Church. Scriptures include John 13:12-17 and 1 Peter 4:8-11.

As Christians, we are called to love all people. So why are we more known for who we exclude and condemn? Scriptures include Matthew 22:36-40 and John 13:34-35.

In this sermon, we look at the role and functions of the Holy Spirit in the Bible and today.

In this sermon, we introduce the new vision statement from the Council of Bishops. What does it mean to make disciples? Matthew 28:18-20.

We finish our survey of the Bible with Revelation. How best should we read this perplexing book?

In this sermon, we look at the letters of the New Testament. Representative scriptures include 1 Corinthians 13 and 2 Timothy 4:9-22.

In this sermon, we look at Acts. Those who advocated for the inclusion of the gentiles without having to follow the law anchored themselves to the radical, egalitarian teachings of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit. Even their previously understood interpretations of their scripture had to bend the knee to Jesus.

We begin our look at the New Testament with the gospels.

In this sermon, we look at the Apocrypha, specifically the story of the Maccabean revolt. The Apocrypha is a collection of writings between the Old and New Testaments that give us great history and context for the New Testament. Scriptures include 1 Maccabees 1:1-10, 20, 41-50, 54-64; 2:19-22, 29-41.

We finish our look at the Old Testament with the prophets. Prophets were unpopular due to their insistence on caring for the poor and calling out the hypocrisy of those in power.

In this sermon, we pause the story of the Israelites to look at some of their writings, including Ruth, Esther, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,, and Song of Songs.

The Israelites are able to return from the exile to rebuild. How is God present with us in the midst of tragedy and rebuilidng a new normal? Ezra 1:1-4 and Nehemiah 2:1-6.

This sermon covers 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, and 2 Kings., which describe the period of the kings.

In this sermon, we look at the book of Judges. Far from being a book of heroes that set an example for us, these stories show us the complicated nature of humanity. Scriptures include Judges 2:1-23 and 21:25.