Methodist Temple Sermons

Each Sunday, we will consider common hurdles and questions we face as we consider ways to deepen our sense of community. In the opening passages of our lesson, Paul warns against idolatry. Fractions in the community (such as that in Corinth) are one of the many difficulties that result from idolatry. We become like the God in which we worship. Within the life of the church, today is Human Relations Sunday. It is observed on the Sunday before MLK’s birthday, and it is a call for the church to recognize the right of all God’s children to realize their potential as human beings in relationship with one another.
 
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Pastor Andy Payton

 
 
Pastor Andy Payton
Scripture: Acts 8:14-17

We are going to spend two weeks with John the Baptist. Last week, we learned that he told the people to reform their lives. Like many philosophers of the time, he calls people decent. So far, so natural. Things take a turn, though, when he predicts that one more powerful than him is coming that will dip our lives into the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus will connect us to a Source, the power of Love itself. The Spirit’s winnowing fork will sift between what is life-enhancing and life-denying.
 
Pastor Andy Payton
Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

John the Baptist comes to the Judean countryside preaching repentance. And the people ask with enthusiasm, what they should do? John tells them, essentially, that they should be decent people. Like the Hebrew prophets of old, he mentions concrete acts of justice. To do this, we must change our attitudes about poverty.
 
Scripture: Luke 3:7-14
Pastor Randy Moore
For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www.MethodistTemple.church

 
 
Scripture: Luke 21:25-36
Pastor Andy Payton
For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www.MethodistTemple.church

 
Scripture: John 18:33-38
Pastor Randy Moore
For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www.MethodistTemple.church

 
 
Scripture: Mark 13:1-8
Pastor Andy Payton
For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www.MethodistTemple.church

Christ gave his all / We give ours.  It’s important to understand that our gifts are different.
 
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
Pastor Andy Payton
For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at our website: www.MethodistTemple.church