Fairhaven UMC

Summary This week’s sermon reflects on the fifth Sunday of Easter and the coronation of King Charles III, discussing the significance of stability and permanence in a world where monarchs may live and die. They mention the crown jewels, particularly the Kulinan diamond, as symbols of the United Kingdom. Rev. Peg Bowman then connects this […]

Summary This weeks sermon by Pastor Dylan Parson explores the concept of intelligence and obedience in dogs and applies it to the Gospel reading of John, where Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd and his disciples as his sheep. The sermon suggests that obedience and intelligence are often separate qualities in dogs and that […]

Summary This weeks sermon is focusing on the reading from Luke in which Jesus explains the Scriptures to his disciples on the road to Emmaus. The preacher discusses how hearing God’s truth lights a flame in the hearts of people who love God, and the importance of the resurrection being not just an event, but […]

Summary This weeks sermon discusses the results of a survey measuring the religiosity of Americans, which shows that fewer people consider themselves very, moderately, or even slightly religious. The trend is decreasing across all levels, with a corresponding increase in the number of people who are not religious at all. The speaker believes that this […]

Summary In this sermon by Pastor Dylan focuses on the idea of crowds and how they often have a bad sense of morality and can be dangerous. However, he points out that there are instances where crowds get it right, such as in the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. He describes how Jesus fulfills […]

Summary In Pastor Peg’s sermon, she talks about the encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus in John 3:1-17. She explains the context and the significance of the conversation, and how it relates to our understanding of salvation and eternal life. Pastor Peg reflects on Nicodemus’ transformation and how it relates to our own spiritual journeys. She […]

Summary Pastor Peg tells a story from the Bible about a woman from Samaria who meets Jesus at a well. The woman has had five husbands and is living with a man who is not her husband, which makes her an outcast in her community. She goes to the well alone in the middle of […]

Summary Pastor Dylan discusses the importance of showing hospitality to others, especially strangers. He emphasizes the idea that when we show hospitality, we’re actually welcoming God into our lives. Pastor Dylan shares several biblical examples of hospitality, including Abraham welcoming three strangers into his home and Jesus breaking bread with his disciples. He encourages his […]