Sermons from 2026

Sermons from 2026

“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.

“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…

“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.