First Cary UMC

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kristyl Kepley – September 27, 2026 What if the fear that we’re not enough keeps us from believing we have a place at the table? In 2 Samuel 9, Mephibosheth, the disabled grandson of Saul, is living in obscurity, likely expecting to be forgotten or even eliminated. Instead, David seeks him out, restores what was lost, and invites him to eat at the ki...

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – September 27, 2026 What if the fear that we’re not enough keeps us from believing we have a place at the table? In 2 Samuel 9, Mephibosheth, the disabled grandson of Saul, is living in obscurity, likely expecting to be forgotten or even eliminated. Instead, David seeks him out, restores what was lost, and invites him to eat at the...

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – September 20 , 2026 In Acts 16, Paul and Silas find themselves in prison. An earthquake erupts. Doors are flung open and chains are unfastened. They could have escaped - but they choose to stay in jail.  Instead of fearing for their lives, they have the courage to remain, trusting God with their lives. Their courage ends up bring...

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander  – September 20, 2026 In Acts 16, Paul and Silas find themselves in prison.  An earthquake erupts. Doors are flung open and chains are unfastened. They could have escaped - but they choose to stay in jail.  Instead of fearing for their lives, they have the courage to remain, trusting God with their lives. Their courage ends up bringing l...

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – September 13, 2026 Even with the fear of  his past catching up with him, his concern about leading, and his present context after being on the run, Moses is able to say yes to God’s call. Signs from God follow, offering reassurance, along with the calling/gift of Aaron to come alongside. 

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – September 13, 2026 Even with the fear of  his past catching up with him, his concern about leading, and his present context after being on the run, Moses is able to say yes to God’s call. Signs from God follow, offering reassurance, along with the calling/gift of Aaron to come alongside.  Scripture: Exodus 3-4, selected verses

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Natasha Moulton – September 6. 2026

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Martha McLean – September 6. 2026

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – August 30, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 30, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – August 23, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 23, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – August 16, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 16, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kristyl Kepley – August 9, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 9, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 2, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Martha McLean – August 2, 2026

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon –  Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer– July 26, 2026 Scripture: Proverbs 13:1-16

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – July 26, 2026 Scripture:  Proverbs 13:1-16

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon –  Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – July 19, 2026 Scripture: Job 28:12-28

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – July 19, 2026 Scripture: Job 28:12-28

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – July 12, 2026 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-14

First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Martha McLean – July 12, 2026 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-14

First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – July 5, 2026 Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-20