Spring Hill UMC Sermons: Recent Episodes
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Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 105:1-6,16-22, 45b
New Testament Reading - Romans 10: 13-15
Sermon Lesson - Matthew 14:22-27
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 95
Old Testament Reading - Exodus 17:1-7
Sermon Lesson - Romans 5:1-8
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 121
New Testament Reading - Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
Sermon Lesson - Psalm 121
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 32
New Testament - Matthew 4:1-11
Sermon Lesson - Romans 5:12-19
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 99
New Testament Reading - 2 Peter 1:16-21
Sermon Lesson - Matthew 17:1-9
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 119:1-8
New Testament Reading - 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Sermon Lesson - Matthew 5:21-26
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 112:1-10
New Testament Reading - Matthew 5:13-20
Sermon Lesson - 1 Corinthians 2:1-12
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 15
Old Testament Reading - Micah 6:1-8
Sermon Lesson - Matthew 5:1-12
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 27
Old Testament Lesson -Isaiah 9:1,4-9
Sermon Lesson - Matthew 4:12-23
January 16th, 2020
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Psalm 23
Mr. John Kendall “Big John” Stewart, Jr., 49, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at First Health Palliative and Hospice House. He grew up on the Stewart Farm with his parents, Kendall and Faye Stewart who preceded him in death.
John was an avid hunter and there was nothing he liked better than being in the woods with his dogs, especially “John Henry” and his hunting friends. He was a member of several hunting clubs including Cedar Creek Hunt Club, DC Blue and Fork Gun Club.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 11 am at Spring Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith presiding. The burial will follow in the church cemetery.
John is survived by his sisters, Audrey Stewart of Carthage and Michelle Bridges (Jay) of Sanford; also his beloved niece, Autumn Bridges (Alex McLester) of Raleigh; surviving him also are his aunts and uncles, Barbara Norris of Broadway, Tillman Thomas of Edenton, Johnnie Thomas (Vivian) of Hickory, Glenda Black (Charles) of Mamers and Troy Thomas of Broadway; also surviving are many cousins.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:45 am in the church sanctuary.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of First Health, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst NC 28374 or Spring Hill UMC 1960 Spring Hill Church Road, Lillington NC 27546.
https://www.oppfh.com/notices/John-StewartJr
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 29
Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9
Sermon Lesson - Acts 10:34-43
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6
Sermon Lesson - Ephesians 3:7-12
Revered Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 138
New Testament Reading - Matthew 2:13-23
Sermon Lesson - Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 119:114, 1 Timothy 6:12
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Call to Worship - Psalm 118:14-29
New Testament Reading - 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Sermon Lesson - 2 Timothy 1:9, Psalm 89:15-17
Ms. Hannah Smith - Duke School of Divinity
Call to Worship - Psalm 145
New Testament Reading - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Sermon Lesson - Luke 20:27-40
Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 40:28-31 and Psalm 23
Words of Remembrance - Sarah Coggins, Jacob Coggins, and Judge Gerald Arnold
Gospel Reading - John 14:1-4, 18-19, 25-27
Message - Rev. Jay Winston
https://www.oppfh.com/notices/Sarah-Seifert
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stewart “Peggy” Seifert, 78, of Broadway, passed away October 11, 2019.
Peggy was long involved in public service, ranging from administrative work in the N.C. Attorney General’s Office, the U.S. Senate (Senator Robert Morgan), the U.S. House of Representatives (Congressman Walter Jones, Sr.), and the N.C. Court of Appeals (Chief Judge Linda McGee).
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 14, 2019 at 3 pm at Spring Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Winston presiding. The burial will follow in the church cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Duncan Archie Stewart and Sarah McPhail Stewart; and several brothers and sisters.
Peggy is survived by her husband, Gerald Seifert; step-daughter, Rachel Anne Seifert of Versailles, KY and Amelia Island, FL; sister, Marie Jaggers; two brothers, Caviness Ray Stewart and James Garner Stewart and wife, Wyatt; sister-in-law, Helen Cox Stewart; and many many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Monday from 1:30 to 3 pm at the church.
Memorials may be made to Save The Children or UNICEF.
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 66:8-20
Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
Sermon Lesson - 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 137
Old Testament Reading - Luke 17:5-10
Sermon Lesson - 2 Timothy 1:5-14
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
Old Testament Reading - Luke 16:19-31
Sermon Lesson - 1 Timothy 6:6-15
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 14
Old Testament Reading - 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Sermon Lesson - Luke 15:1-10
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 139:1-6,13-18
Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 18:1-11
Sermon Lesson - Luke 14:25-33
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 80:1-2,8-19
Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 5:1-7
Sermon Lesson - Hebrews 11:29-34,39-12
Prayers and Remarks - Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Tribute to our Mother - Janet Smith
Poem "Don't Grieve For Me For Now I Am Free" - Sarah Jones
Reading of the 23rd Psalm - Rev. William Spencer
Message - Brad Marona, ThD
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23
Old Testament Reading - Genesis 15:1-6
Sermon Lesson - Psalm 33:12-22
Rev. Dr. Jerome
Call to Worship - Psalm 85
Old Testament Reading - Psalm 138:1-8
Sermon Lesson - Luke 11:1-13
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 82
New Testament Reading - Luke 10:38-42
Sermon Lesson - Colossians 1:15-20
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 82
New Testament Reading - Luke 10:25-37
Sermon Lesson - Colossians 1:1-14
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 30
Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 66:10-14
Sermon Lesson - Psalm 30: 1-12
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 8
Old Testament Reading - Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Sermon Lesson - Romans 5:1-5
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 67
New Testament Lesson - Acts 16:9-15
Sermon Lesson - John 14:23-29
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 150
New Testament Reading - John 20:19-31
Sermon Lesson - Revelation 1:4-8
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 118:1-2,14-24
New Testament Reading - John 20:1-18
Sermon Lesson - 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 118
New Testament Reading - Luke 19:28-35
Sermon Lesson - Luke 19:36-40
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 126
New Testament Reading - John 12:1-8
Sermon Lesson - Philippians 3:4b-14
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Psalm 23
1 Corinthians 13
MSGT. Larry Dean Walker USAF Retired, 82, of Sanford passed away Friday March 22, 2019 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. Larry was born September 22, 1936 in La Crosse, KS. He served in the United States Air Force in South America, Germany, Vietnam and England. He retired after 20 years of service in Austin, TX in 1974. Larry also worked for Tracor Aerospace and retired as Master Planner. He and his wife, Arlene moved to Carolina Lakes in 1998 where he was involved in volunteer work in the community.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Arlene Walker of the home; sister, Sherry Holmes and husband Homer of Texas; brothers-in-law, Robert Warne of Nebraska, Roger Warne of Colorado; niece, Carrie Tucker and family of Texas.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday March 27, 2019 at Spring Hill United Methodist Church in Lillington with Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spring Hill United Methodist Church, 1960 Spring Hill Church Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 or the charity of one’s choice.
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 63:1-8
Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 55:1-9
Sermon Lesson - Luke 13:1-9
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Daniel Herman “Buck” Cox Jr, 79 of Holly Ridge, formerly of Sanford, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2019. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday March 24th at Spring Hill United Methodist Church, 1960 Spring Hill Church Rd, Lillington, NC 27546.
Mr. Cox was born in Harnett Co, a son of the late Daniel Herman Cox and Gonza Lee Keeler Cox. In his early years Buck was a Constable in Lee County and later sold mobile homes. After his retirement he and Hellen moved to Holly Ridge.
Mr. Cox is survived by his wife, Hellen Strickland Cox; his children, Danny Cox and wife Dee, Cindy Cox and husband Curtis Baker, and Annette Erny and husband Darrell; grandchildren, Kane Cauthen, Dalton Cox and Dylan Cox; great-grandchildren, Kana Cauthen, Brody Cauthen, and Marley Cauthen; siblings, Shelda Rice, Rhea and Frank Martinez, Edna Purtell, Vernon and Gwenn Cox, and Rita Crisco. Buck was preceded in death by a sister, Nita Korenek and a brother, Mickey Cox.
https://www.rogerspickard.com/notices/Daniel-CoxJr
Psalm 23
Reflections - Rev. Terry Williams
Ecclesiastes 3
Message - Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
John 14
Betty Holder Brown, 71, of Lillington went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, March 16.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ither and Mina Holder; brothers Bill and Donald Holder of Lillington; sisters Lynda Clark of Lillington, Lee Etta Barefoot of Broadway, Inez Mangum of Lillington, and Beatrice Holder of Sanford. Surviving are husband of forty-six years, Billy Ray Brown; and daughter, Donna Haeck of Lillington; grandson, Justin Haeck of Lillington; sister-in-law, Connie Rosser and husband Jerry of Broadway; brothers, Oscar Holder of Lillington, and Earl Holder and wife, Jeanette of Broadway; sister, Shirley Holder of Lillington; and sister-in-law, Linda Holder of Lillington; special friends, Jon and David Patterson who were like her sons; and many nieces and nephews.
Betty was an avid deer hunter and loved the outdoors, bingo, gardening and especially her family and friends. She was loved by so many.
A visitation will be held at 2:30-3:45 pm Tuesday, March 19 at Spring Hill UMC. Funeral service will be at 4:00 pm in the church. Burial will be following the service at the Holder Family Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, however, charitable contributions can be made to the Boone Trail Auxiliary., PO Box 370, Lillington, NC 27546.
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalms 27
New Testament Reading - Luke 13:31-35
Sermon Lesson - Philippians 3: 17-4:1
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalms 91
New Testament Reading - Luke 4:1-13
Sermon Lesson - Romans 10:8-13
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 99
New Testament Reading - Luke 9:28-43
Sermon Lesson - 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Call to Worship - Psalms 37:1-11, 39-40
New Testament Reading - Luke 6:27-38
Sermon Lesson - 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 25:1-10
Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 33:14-16
Sermon Lesson - 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalms 132:1-12
New Testament Reading - John 18:33-37
Sermon Lesson - Revelation 1:4b-8
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalms 113
New Testament Reading - Hebrews 10:19-25
Sermon Lesson - Mark 13:1-8
Rev. Dr. Jerome
Call to Worship - Psalm 127
New Testament Reading - Mark 12:28-34
Sermon Lesson - Hebrews 9:24-28
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call Worship - Psalm 104
New Testament Reading - Mark 10:35-45
Sermon Lesson - Hebrews 5:1-10
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 22:1-5
New Testament Reading - Hebrews 4:12-16
Sermond Lesson - Mark 10:17-31
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 124
New Testament Reading - Mark 7:31-37
Sermon Lesson - James 2:8-17
Rev. Dr. Jerome
Call to Worship - Psalm 72
New Testament Reading - Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Sermon Lesson - James 1:17-27
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 84
New Testament Reading - John 6:56-69
Sermon Lesson - Ephesians 6:10-20
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 130
New Testament Reading - John 6:35, 41-51
Sermon Lesson - Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 51: 1-12
New Testament Reading - John 6:24-35
Sermon Lesson - Ephesians 4:1-16
Nathan Porter
Call to Worship - Psalm 14
New Testament Reading Ephesians 3:14-21
Sermon Lesson - Psalm 145:10-18
Call To Worship - Psalm 23
New Testament Reading - Mark 6: 30-34; 53-56
Sermon Lesson - Ephesians 2:11-22
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 85
New Testament Reading - Mark 6:14-29
Sermon Lesson - Ephesians 1:3-14
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 48
Old Testament Reading - Psalm 123
Sermon Lesson - Mark 6:1-13
Rev. Dr. Jerome
Call to Worship - Psalm 130
New Testament - 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Sermon Lesson - Mark 5:21-43
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worhsip - Psalm 9:11-20
New Testament Reading - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Sermon Lesson - Mark 5:35-41
Call to Worship - Psalm 72
New Testament Reading - Mark 4:26-34
Sermon Lesson - 1 Samual 15:34-16:13
Rev. Dr. Jerome
Call to Worship - Psalm 138
Old Testament Reading - Psalm 138
Sermon Lesson - 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Andrew Kelly
New Testament Reading - Colossians 1:11-12
Sermon Less - Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:13
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 47
New Testament Reading - Ephesians 1:15-23
Sermon Lesson - Luke 24:44-53
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Special message by David Brown
Call to Worship - Psalm 98
New Testament Reading - John 15:9-17
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 23
New Testament Reading - Acts 4:5-12
Sermon Lesson - Psalm 23
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 4
New Testament Reading - Luke 24:36b-48
Sermon Lesson - 1 John 3:1-7
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 133
New Testament Reading - John 20:19-31
Sermon Lesson - 1 John 1:1 - 2:2
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 118:1-2, 14-29
New Testament Reading - Mark 16:1-8
Sermon Lesson - Acts 10:34-43
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 22:23-31
New Testament Reading - Mark 8:31-38
Sermon Lesson - Romans 4:13-25
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 51:1-7
New Testament Reading - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Sermon Lesson - 2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:10
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 50: 1-6
New Testament Reading - 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Sermon - Mark 9:2-9
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
New Testament Reading - 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Sermon Lesson - Mark 1:29-39
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 111
Old Testament Reading - Deuteronomy 18: 15-20
Sermon Lesson - Mark 1:21-28
Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith
Call to Worship - Psalm 62:5-12
Old Testament Reading - Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Sermon Lesson - Mark 1:14-20