Sermons – Oconee Street UMC

“The Voice of the Healer”Sermon by The Rev. Joe GunbyJohn 5: 2-9May 26, 2019

“The New Rule”Sermon by The Rev. Joe GunbyJohn 13: 31-35May 19, 2019

“Who is Jesus?”Sermon by The Rev. Joe GunbyJohn 10: 22-42May 12 2019

The Gospel of John doesn’t end with Jesus’ resurrection. There’s one more story in John 21, in which Jesus appears to seven disciples as they are fishing. At its surface, it’s a simple story. The disciples are struggling at catching fish; Jesus appears to them and tells them to cast the net on the other … Continue reading Sermon: None Dared Ask, For They Knew

When the resurrected Jesus meets the Marys after they found the tomb empty, he tells us them to “rejoice.” It isn’t just a command. It’s a type of greeting — a cheerful, “Hello!” The King James Bible has a unique interpretation of Matthew 28:9, in which Jesus says, “All hail” to the Marys. The word … Continue reading Sermon: Hail Thee, Festival Day

Prayer is a practice with which many of us struggle. It’s seems like such a waste of time to sit in nothingness. We begin to think, “Wouldn’t it be better to be more productive with that time?” Our anxieties begin to arise. Our deepest fears are unwrapped. Our saddest thoughts become present. These are the … Continue reading Sermon: “In the Time of Trial”

Paul tells the Corinthians that if they are confident in their spirituality, it is OK to go ahead and eat with nonbelievers. It would be better to share in a meal rather than shun another person. Paul consistently tells the Corinthians it is more important to think of others, rather than think of what others … Continue reading Sermon: Discerning the Body

“The needs of the world are so great, that the only way to serve and love in the pattern of Jesus is that we require ourselves the same discipline that Jesus had … Before we rush to ensure that we are saving our own time, maybe we should pause for a moment and let God … Continue reading Sermon: Running to Win

In my lifetime of being a United Methodist, I’ve never experienced the level of anxiety in myself or across the board for the future of their church. As you all know, today is the first business day in the Special General Conference that will determine the future of the church—not just on human sexuality, but … Continue reading Sermon: Showing Your Work

Today’s sermon is an open letter to Pastor Joe Gunby’s goddaughter, Norah Valentine, who was baptized during the service … I have a story to tell you. A story of great distance and starlight. A story of deep delight. It’s a story that begins in a place beyond time … “Dear Norah”Sermon by The Rev. … Continue reading Sermon: Dear Norah