Pea Ridge UMC Sermon

Our guest preacher, this week, is Rev. Frank Shomo. He continues our sermon series "Leaving a Legacy" by focusing on how we serve God.

Today is Mother's Day. Rev. Shannon Blosser continues our sermon series "Leaving a Legacy" by looking at how we are called to live out our commitment to being present with one another.

Today is the Second Sunday of Easter. Our guest preacher is Western District Superintendent Rev. Joe Hill. He preaches on faith and forgiveness through John 20:19-31.

This week is Palm Sunday. We continue our "Final Words" series by looking at John 19:30. This is the final word Jesus says from the cross in John's gospel. Rev. Shannon looks at what Jesus may have meant by the phrase, and how it helps us to engage Holy Week.

It is the 5th Sunday of Lent. This week, our sermon comes from John 19:28-29. Jesus expresses his human need for thirst. Rev. Shannon reflects on the deeper meaning of this request and how it points us to the life followers of Christ are called to lead.

Our Final Words series continues with a look at Matthew 27:45-46. It is the only word from the cross we have in Matthew, and it is the most gut-wrenching of the seven. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at what was going through Jesus' mind when those words were said, and how it might relate to our faith journey.

We're back! Last week we had technology issues preventing us from loading a sermon podcast. This week, Rev. Shannon continues our Lenten sermon series "Final Words," by looking at Luke 23:39-43. He looks at the reaction of the two criminals with Jesus, and what Jesus says in response.

This week is Transfiguration Sunday. Rev. Shannon looks at a non-traditional passage for this day in John 9:1-12. In the sermon, Rev. Shannon examines how the disciples questioned Jesus about what led to a blind man being born blind. He looks at how society often distances itself from people with disabilities. Rev. Shannon says Jesus calls to be a place of welcome and embrace for people with various disabilities and struggles. 

You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org. Please note there may be a slight buzz in this week's podcast due to audio issues during worship. We ask for your forgiveness ahead of time.

We are back in person for worship! Rev. Shannon leads us in a reflection on Cultural Christianity versus a Deep Faith. He says a cultural faith cannot move mountains, whereas a deep faith is moved by God and transformed by the love of Christ. The sermon comes from John 7:37-52.

Welcome to the Pea Ridge UMC Sermon Podcast! This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at John 6:35-59. It includes the first of the seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. Jesus says he is the "bread of life." Rev. Shannon examines this statement's meaning and its importance in our discipleship life today.