Sermons from 2026

Sermons from 2026

“A Prayer You Can Hold in Your Hand”

Sermon “A Prayer You Can Hold in Your Hand”Theme: Jesus teaches us that prayer is not complicated, but it isdeeply powerful. Prayer brings us before the Father, teaches us totrust His provision, opens our hearts to forgiveness, lifts the needsof others, and leads us to surrender ourselves to God’s will.Scripture: Luke 11:1-4 ; Matthew 6:9-13 NRSVCharles 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…

“Faith, Freedom, and the Future”

“Faith, Freedom, and the Future” Theme: Freedom is a gift from God, but it is also a responsibility. As we remember America’s beginning and the faith that helped shape its story, we are reminded that true freedom is not found in doing whatever we want, but in using our lives to serve God, pursue righteousness, and live as faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ. Galatians 5:13, Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 14:34Charles Goodman, Jr.

“Fathers: God’s Bridge Between Generations”

“Fathers: God’s Bridge Between Generations” 6-21-26Exodus 20:12 (NRSV), Deuteronomy 6:4-7 (NRSV)Theme: God calls fathers to serve as a bridge between generations—honoring the faith of those who came before them,faithfully living their faith today, and passing a Christ-centeredlegacy to the generations that follow.Charles Goodman, Jr.