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- Sermon - Baptism of the Lord Sunday, 2022
The text read for Baptism of the Lord Sunday was Mark 1:1-12. Rev. Mitchell Boone called attention to the reality that baptism is meant to be celebrated within the community - a celebration as a new member joins the community and we collectively affirm God's love present and at work in that individual. The irony, of course, being that worship took place online only and not being physically present to one another as we remember our baptism, challenges us in how we will be community to one another.
The beauty of remembering our baptism is whether or not we are physically together, we can continue to affirm the truth of our baptism - that we are all beloved children of God. Mitchell talked about the struggle to accept being accepted by God when we live in a culture that seeks continual affirmation. The desire for one more "like," one more "follow," one more "friend." Remembering our baptism is a way to affirm that God loves us regardless of what we do, rather simply because of who we are!
As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts about this sermon, worship, or White Rock UMC in general. You can reach out to us at [email protected].
17 min - The Day After Sunday - Baptism of The Lord and a New Year
In this week's episode, Rebecca is joined by Mitchell and Phil to discuss the beginning of a new year, our move back to online only worship, and yesterday's Baptism of the Lord Sunday.
Not only do you get the "why behind the worship" today, you also get hot takes on the Top 5 "Sundays," why John the Baptist is Top 5 strangest characters in the Bible, and the importance of setting and context when it comes to the Mark 1:1-12 text and beyond.
Big news in this episode, we received our first listener question and respond to it. You can ask your "why behind the worship" questions by emailing us at [email protected].
49 min - Sunday Sit Down - Back Again!
With worshiping moving back to online only, the Sunday Sit Down is back!
In this episode Rev. Phil Dieke and Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss the decision to move worship back to online only. It is also Baptism of the Lord Sunday so they discuss the important role baptism plays in the United Methodist Church, White Rock UMC specifically, and the unique aspects of baptism in the UMC.
Each week WRUMC is worshiping online only we will have the Sunday Sit Down. Join us live at 10:30am on Facebook, YouTube, or wrumc.org/live. Or you can always find the Sit Down here on our podcast channel.
17 min - Sermon - Epiphany 2022
Rev. Keith Boone shared our first sermon of 2022, an Epiphany sermon. At Epiphany we celebrate that the Good News of Christ is not reserved for just a small group of people in the Middle East, rather an all-inclusive, all-encompassing message of God's love made known in the person of Jesus the Christ.
Spoiler alert: Keith shares some difficult news about your nativity set!
You can watch this week's sermon on our YouTube Channel here:
https://youtu.be/2-uoIasEmwk17 min - Sermon - Christmas Eve 11:00pm Service
Rev. Mitchell Boone preach from Luke 2:15-20 for our 2021 Christmas Eve worship service. He called attention to the chaotic scene, not only in the text, but also in our lives. That too often the Christmas season feels like something we have to get through rather than something we celebrate... much less Good News.
In the midst of all the chaos and the tension, Mitchell also turned us to hope. Hope in the midst of the chaos and reminded us that Good News is indeed Good News for all. Even a poor, unwed, pregnant woman some two thousand years ago... even you, here and now.
You can watch this Christmas Eve service on our YouTube Channel here:
https://youtu.be/3KbMfvOm82M16 min - Advent Day 28 - John 1:1-14
Today is Saturday December 25, 2021. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Our text for this morning is John 1:1-14:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.
How might the joy of today extend beyond this Christmas season? What might you need to do to ensure this feeling of hope, peace, love and joy lives and reigns daily in your life?
5 min - Advent Day 27 - Luke 2:1-14
Today is Friday December 24, 2021. Merry Christmas Eve!
Our text for today is Luke 2:1-14:
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5 He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”On this Christmas Eve, what emotions are you feeling? How does the birth of Christ bring about new life for you this Christmas?
We'd love for you to join us today for Christmas Eve worship. Join us at 6:00pm or 11:00pm CST, in-person (1450 Old Gate Ln. Dallas, TX) or streaming live on Facebook and YouTube.
May your days be merry and bright.
4 min - Advent Day 26 - 2 Peter 1:16-21
Today is Thursday December 23, 2021.
Our text for today is 2 Peter 1:16-21:
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.19 So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
What stories in your life were so impactful that you still share them, even years later? What made them so meaningful?
We would love for you to join us for Christmas Eve worship. We have services at 6:00pm and 11:00pm CST. Join us in-person or streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Find all the information you need here.
3 min - Sermon - Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love
The Fourth Sunday of Advent is all about love, and what better way to celebrate love than reading Mary's Song, known as the Magnificat. Rev. Mitchell Boone invites us to think through the absurdity Mary's Song found in Luke 1:36-55. A text that flips the world upside down, a text that delivers the Good News of our redemption not from the mouths of emperors or priests, but two pregnant women.
This is a powerful text and a beautiful sermon. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Mary's Song!
You can watch this week's sermon on our YouTube Channel here:
https://youtu.be/QR1bppROA5cJoin us for Christmas Eve Worship at 6:00pm and 11:00pm CST. If you are in the Dallas area, join us in the sanctuary of 1450 Old Gate Ln, Dallas, TX. Or, you can join us via live stream on Facebook or YouTube. Find all our Christmas info by clicking here.
21 min - Advent Day 25 - Psalm 97
Today is Wednesday December 22, 2021.
Our text for today is Psalm 97:
1 The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice;let the many coastlands be glad!2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.3 Fire goes before him,and consumes his adversaries on every side.4 His lightnings light up the world;the earth sees and trembles.5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,before the Lord of all the earth.6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness;
and all the peoples behold his glory.7 All worshipers of images are put to shame,those who make their boast in worthless idols;all gods bow down before him.8 Zion hears and is glad,and the towns of Judah rejoice,because of your judgments, O God.9 For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth;you are exalted far above all gods.10 The Lord loves those who hate evil;
he guards the lives of his faithful;he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.11 Light dawns for the righteous,and joy for the upright in heart.12 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,and give thanks to his holy name!"How do you see God's glory on display in your life?
And what does it mean that God shows up not through power but poverty?"4 min
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