Sermons on Worship
“Child Like Faith”
“Child Like Faith”Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 NIVSermon Theme: When the disciples saw children as insignificant, Jesus saw them as an example. The Kingdom belongs to those who come to God with nothing to prove, nothing to earn, and everything to receive — with childlike trust, humility, and dependence.Charles Goodman, Sr.
“Zacchaeus: A Life Changed by Jesus”
“Zacchaeus: A Life Changed by Jesus”Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 NRSVSermon Theme: When our desire for Jesus becomes greater than what stands in our way, wediscover a Savior who knows our name, sees beyond our past, and changes our future.Charles Goodman, Jr.
“When the Burdens Change Shoulders”
“When the Burdens Change Shoulders”Scripture: 1Peter 5:7; Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 55:22Sermon Theme: God never asks you to carry what he already offered to carry.Chris Reames
“From the Garden to the Table”
“From the Garden to the Table” Scripture: Genesis 3:8-9, 21 (NRSV); Luke 22:14-20 (NRSV)Sermon Theme: From the Garden of Eden to the Lord’s Table, God’s desire has always been to restore fellowship with His people through His grace.Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Do Your Best. Let Your Light Shine”
“Do Your Best. Let Your Light Shine” Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24 NRSV; Matthew 5:14-16 NRSV Theme: God calls us to use our gifts, give our best effort, and let the light of Christ shine through the way we learn, work, serve, and treat others. Charles Goodman, Jr.
“From Pentecost to Rapture”
“From Pentecost to Rapture”Scripture: John 16:13-15; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18; Acts 2:17Thomas Scott
“A Prayer You Can Hold in Your Hand”
Sermon “A Prayer You Can Hold in Your Hand”Scripture: Luke 11:1-4 NRSV; Matthew 6:9-13 NRSVTheme: Jesus teaches us that prayer is not complicated, but it is deeply powerful. Prayer brings us before the Father, teaches us to trust His provision, opens our hearts to forgiveness, lifts the needs of others, and leads us to surrender ourselves to God’s will.Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Built by Sacrifice: Faith, Freedom, and the Future”
“Built by Sacrifice: Faith, Freedom, and the Future”Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5 NRSV, Hebrews 12:1-2 NRSVTheme: The future is built by faithful sacrifice. As we rememberthe founding of the United States and the founding of St. JohnMethodist Church, we honor those who prayed, gave, served, andcarried the faith before us. Their sacrifice reminds us that we arenot only heirs of a legacy — we are stewards of one. Now ourgeneration must decide what we will build, what we will sacrifice,and what…
Christmas Eve Worship Service
“The Wonderful Counselor”Isaiah 9:2-7Rev. John M. Williams, III
“The Hanging of the Greens”
The Promise of His ComingFirst Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 23:5-6The Promise of His Eternal ReignSecond Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7The Reality of His BirthThird Scripture Lesson: Luke 2:1-7The Mystery of His Devine IncarnationFourth Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-5, 9-14