Methodist Temple Sermons

The Pearl of Great Price (So That Sunday) | 08.11.24

God’s kingdom is like a jewel merchant On The Hunt for excellent pearls.
Pastor Andy PaytonScripture Reading: Matthew 13:45-46
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The Pharisee and the Tax Collector | 08.04.24

If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face, but if you’re content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself.
Pastor Andy PaytonScripture Reading: Luke 18:9-14
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The Laborers | 07.28.24

As workers in the vineyard, we can choose faithfulness to the task at hand, whether we’re in the workplace, marketplace, or in our home life. We can fix our minds on him and do our work through the strength he gives us--his strength in us.
Pastor Randy MooreScripture Reading: Matthew 20:1-16
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Rich Man and the Beggar | 07.21.24

A 2nd century document titled The Shepherd of Hermas compared rich and poorChristians to a grapevine supported by an elm tree. Those who have money should support those who don’t, and those who don’t should pray for those who do, since God pays special attention to the prayers of the poor.
Pastor Andy PaytonScripture Reading: Luke 16:19-31
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The Last Judgement | 07.14.24

Jesus says.. I was hungry... I was thirsty.... I was lonely... etc. What about the plants and the nature around us? 
Pastor Andy PaytonScripture Reading: Matthew 25:31-46
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The Sower | 7.7.24

A farmer sows seed in a field. What happens to the seed depends on the soil. What type of soil are we? The more and more our hearts are open to receiving Jesus’ message, the freer we become. What message do you we most need to receive and hear in our nation today?
 
Pastor Andy PaytonScripture Reading: Matthew 13:3-9
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Lost Sheep | 6.30.24

The parable of the lost sheep is simple yet profound: lost humans need a loving, personal Savior. Jesus taught this lesson three times in succession to drive home his meaning. God deeply loves and cares personally for us as individuals. We are valuable to him and he will seek far and wide to bring us back home to him.
 
Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-7
 
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Good Samaritan | 6.23.24

One of Jesus' most famous and provocative parables. It's not who is my neighbor but what does it mean to be one? 
 
Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37
 
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