Karl Smith

The LehmanCast

Religion EN ↓ 218 episodes

Sermons, news, information, and inspiration from Lehman Memorial United Methodist Church in Hatboro, Pennsylvania

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Karl Smith

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Advent: When Christmas Isn't Christmas 09.12.2021 14:58

Consider the authenticity of Christmas celebrations. What does it mean to celebrate Christmas? What looks like Christmas but isn’t, and conversely what doesn’t look like Christmas but does tell the Nativity story?

Advent: When Everything is Wrong 09.12.2021 19:49

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? This week we explore what happens when life does not meet our expectations, especially around something as important as Christmas. Part 1 of The Heart That Grew Three Sizes

Christ The King Sunday 26.11.2021 16:14

We are made into a loving and serving community because of the Christ who loved and served the world. We are told the truth about who we are because he showed us the truth through his actions as the King.

Letting Go and Holding On 18.11.2021 20:11

Sermon 14 November 2021

The Communion Of The Saints 18.11.2021 19:21

Today we view life from the perspective of eternity. We honor the saints who have come before us, the saints who are alive today, and the saints who will come after us. By the virtue of our baptism, we are saints as well. We belong to the communion of saints – past, present, and future. We can be examples of God’s love and compassion for others to follow as we look forward to spending all of etern...

Focused on the Future: Comfortable giving 28.10.2021 15:28

Scripture: Luke 12:35-44 and 1 Chronicles 29 Theme: If our days on earth are like a passing shadow (Chronicles), then we should be comfortable giving our gifts away – like David secured for the building of the temple under Solomon. This prayer was a prayer of praise for the generosity of all the people (kind of like what we want to do this day in response to the estimates of giving, regardless of...

Focused on the Future: Heavenly rewards 21.10.2021 23:52

Another Scripture making us think twice about our focus … It couldn’t be any clearer. If we choose to be focused on the future, then the things of this world – the treasures of earth – will have to take second place to heavenly treasures. This frees us up to use earthy treasures (our money, etc.) to make room to store up heavenly treasures. The writer of Hebrews gives us reassurance that God will...

Focused On The Future: Don't Be A Fool! 21.10.2021 20:19

Sermon 10 October 2021 Focused On The Future: Don't Be A Fool! Scriptures: Luke 12:13-21 – The Parable of the Rich Fool, and 2 Corinthians 9:6-13 Theme: This parable speaks of both vision and possessions and their relationship. Our stewardship theme for this year is “Focused on the Future.” We have already had one congregational meeting in regard to this very theme with others to come. This parabl...

Hope Is Here: Hope For The Doubter 04.10.2021 20:23

Sermon 03 October 2021

Hope Is Here: Hope For The Weary 04.10.2021 25:29

Sermon 26 September 2021

Hope Is Here 04.10.2021 20:00

Sermon 19 September 2021

Be Prepared 04.10.2021 20:26

Sermon 12 September 2021

Signs: Yield 04.10.2021 29:52

Sermon 29 August 2021

Signs: No U-Turn 04.10.2021 27:27

Sermon 22 August 2021

Signs: Crossroads 04.10.2021 17:58

Sermon 15 August 2021

Signs: Deer Crossing 04.10.2021 19:24

Sermon 18 July 2021

Signs: Merge 04.10.2021 36:51

Sermon 11 July 2021

The Book of Jonah: Resposnive 04.10.2021 19:42

So Jonah goes to Nineveh this time. He is obedient. He even does what he is supposed to do. And Nineveh and its King respond appropriately. The Ninevites, by changing their behavior, change God’s mind. No longer will the city be destroyed. They’ve repented! You would think Jonah would have paid attention to the lesson of mercy .. Both Jonah and the Ninevites were responsive, and this time, the cit...