Sermons from July 2026
“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…