Indian Run UMC Sermon Archive

In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of community. Guest preacher Reverend Jay Anderson is here to show that community is not just defined by those we live near, but by those that can reach and those that we can serve. In doing so we work to build community and embody Jesus' love.

In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of civil discourse and how Jesus sought not to win arguments, but instead win hearts. How that even in our ever divided modern world, we must strive to live together in unity and to live the way of Jesus.

In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of compassion and nonviolence that Jesus' taught and demonstrated. How the story of Barabbas and Pontius Pilate can serve as a mirror to help us reflect on our own feelings about peace.

In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of how Jesus was able to reach, engage, and connect with people where they were and how we hope to reestablish this here in the modern day in our Church.

In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Isaiah and how God calls us to use who we are and what we have for the sake of God’s work in the world.

In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Lydia's story, which invites us to consider how God’s call might have to do with the resources that we have available to us and how we might put those resources into use for God’s kingdom

In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Ruth and how God's call can come through our everyday relationships.

In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Samuel and how listening is an important first step in hearing and understanding God's call.