Mark 8:14-21 -

Have you ever wondered if you have to believe everything before you truly belong? Or questioned whether there’s a place for you while you’re still figuring faith out?

In this sermon, we explore Jesus’ surprising relationship with his disciples in Mark 8 and discover a powerful truth: belonging often comes before belief. Through Scripture and the story of a church seeking transformation, you'll see how grace, community, and patient growth create space for people to become who God is calling them to be.

Whether you're wrestling with faith, searching for community, or curious about what an inclusive church looks like, this message offers hope, challenge, and an invitation to the table.

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Mark 8:14-21 -

Have you ever wondered if you have to believe everything before you truly belong? Or questioned whether there’s a place for you while you’re still figuring faith out?

In this sermon, we explore Jesus’ surprising relationship with his disciples in Mark 8 and discover a powerful truth: belonging often comes before belief. Through Scripture and the story of a church seeking transformation, you'll see how grace, community, and patient growth create space for people to become who God is calling them to be.

Whether you're wrestling with faith, searching for community, or curious about what an inclusive church looks like, this message offers hope, challenge, and an invitation to the table.

Click here⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about Edgehill UMC and how you can get involved!

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 -

In this sermon, we revisit Jesus' Parable of the Sower from a surprising perspective—not by focusing on the different kinds of soil, but on the generous, relentless Sower. What if this story isn't primarily about our failures or faithfulness, but about a God who never stops scattering seeds of grace, hope, mercy, and love—even in places that seem hopeless? Denise Camacho is our guest preacher today.

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Jonah 3 -

Have you ever wondered whether people, communities, or even nations can really change? In Jonah 3, we explore the surprising story of Nineveh’s repentance—a city known for violence that responds to God’s call in an unexpected way. Along the way, we uncover what repentance truly means, why it’s about more than guilt or shame, and how turning toward God can transform not only individuals but entire communities. Discover why Jonah’s story still speaks to our world today and how God’s patience, mercy, and invitation to change offer hope for all of us.

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Jonah 2 -

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a season of uncertainty? Have you ever wondered if God could still work through you despite your mistakes, doubts, or failures? As we journey through Jonah's time in this dark and uncomfortable "in-between" place, we discover how God often meets us in seasons of confusion, struggle, and transformation. Along the way, we'll wrestle with questions about ego, self-deception, God's relentless pursuit of us, and the surprising truth that God can work through imperfect people.

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Jonah 1 - Have you ever resisted a calling, avoided a difficult conversation, or run from something God was asking of you? In this message, we begin our journey through the Book of Jonah and discover that Jonah’s story is about far more than a big fish. Through humor, honesty, and a surprisingly relatable prophet, we explore God's patience, persistence, and unconditional love for even the most stubborn among us. If you've ever wrestled with faith, forgiveness, or God's direction for your life, this sermon offers a fresh and encouraging perspective on a God who never stops pursuing us—and never gives up on us.

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John 16:12-15 -

In this Trinity Sunday sermon, we explore one of the most profound and challenging teachings of the Christian faith—the Trinity. Far from being an abstract doctrine, the Trinity reveals powerful truths about mystery, community, and love. Together, we discover why faith isn't about having all the answers, how God's very nature models healthy relationships and belonging, and what it means to be invited into a love that enters into the world's suffering rather than standing apart from it.

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Acts 2:1-21 -

In this Pentecost sermon from Acts 2, we explore how the Holy Spirit broke down barriers of language, culture, and fear so people from every nation could hear and understand one another. Through powerful stories, biblical insight, and a timely reflection on immigrants, refugees, and the call to love our neighbors, this message invites us to ask: What if the miracle we need today is not being heard—but learning how to truly listen? Discover how the wind and fire of Pentecost still challenge and transform the church today. The Rev. Paul Slentz is today's guest preacher.

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Acts 1:6-14 -

Have you ever found yourself so distracted by worry, work, the past, or even spirituality itself that you missed what was happening right in front of you? In this Ascension Day sermon, we explore the powerful moment when the disciples watched Jesus ascend into heaven—and the unexpected question the angels asked them: “Why do you stand looking up?” Through humor, cultural stories, and reflections on faith and presence, this message invites us to stop merely gazing upward and start living fully engaged lives—awake to God, attentive to others, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

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1 Samuel 2:1-10 -

Have you ever wondered whether faith has room for lament, anger, and complicated emotions—not just praise? In this sermon, we explore the powerful story of Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel, whose two bold prayers reveal a faith honest enough to hold both heartbreak and hope together. Especially on Mother’s Day, we reflect on infertility, adoption, invisible grief, and the courage of those who nurture others through pain and uncertainty. Hannah’s story invites us to discover how God meets us in the in-between—and why lament may be one of the deepest expressions of faith we have.

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