Pea Ridge UMC Sermon: Recent Episodes
Pea Ridge UMC
Each week, we will share the latest sermon from Pea Ridge United Methodist Church located in Huntington, WV. Our sermons focus on how we are called to share God's love in our community and around the world. You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org.
It is Ascension Sunday, which is the day the church celebrates Jesus' ascension to the right hand of the Father. This week's sermon looks at Jesus' pastoral prayer of John 17:6-19. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the meaning of the prayer, and how Jesus prays for his disciples to be faithful as a church.
Today's sermon comes from Acts 10:34-48. Rev. Shannon Blosser details the story of Peter's engagement with Cornelius and how it connects to the recently completed UMC General Conference. He says that the kind of church we are called to be is the one that makes room for everyone.
This week's sermon comes from John 15:1-8. It is the story of Jesus identifying himself as the vine and those who follow him as the branches. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about what this means for us, and how true fruit that changes the world only comes through a life in Christ.
This week's sermon is based on 1 John 3:16-24. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about the nature of love and how it must be costly for it to be truly sacrificial and servant-based.
Today's sermon is based on Luke 24:36-49. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how the resurrected Jesus met the disciples in their woundedness and called them to experience Christ in a new way. He also says Christ invites us, in our emotional pain, to see Jesus as the source of hope.
It is Resurrection Sunday! Our sermon podcast today features our choir director, Emily Cloer, leading us in a special song. Rev. Shannon Blosser follows with a sermon based on Mark 16:1-8. He talks about how Jesus's resurrection is the victory over death, the meaning of death, and how we are called to tell the story of the resurrection today. Our podcast concludes with our choir singing the Hallelujah chorus.
Today is Palm Sunday. Our worship is focused on the events at the Mount of Olives. We do so through a reading from Mark 11:1-11 and a reading from Luke 22:39-46. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and how we are often uncomfortable with it. He talks about how Jesus shows us the way of obedience through our weaknesses.
It is the Fifth Sunday in Lent and St. Patrick's Day. Our weekly podcast begins with Emily Cloer singing a special song for the day. Following that, Rev. Shannon Blosser shares a sermon on Matthew 7:13-14. He looks at Jesus' contrast between the broad and narrow path and how the choices we make impact the path that we are on.
Today's sermon continues our sermon series "Why Did Jesus Say That." First up, though, is Edna Cole singing "This is My Father's World." Afterward, Rev. Shannon Blosser preaches from Matthew 7:21-23. He looks at Jesus' statement of "I don't know you" and examines what Jesus desires for us to know him.
It's the Third Sunday of Lent. Our sermon series "Why Did Jesus Say That" continues with a look at Mark 10:17-23. In the passage, Jesus tells the rich young man to "go, sell your possessions." Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at what the statement means for the rich man and us. He asks us to consider what things we might be holding onto that prevent us from growing in Christ.
We continue our series "Why Did Jesus Say That" by looking at Matthew 5:43-48. There we see Jesus call us to love our enemies. Rev. Shannon Blosser takes a look at the what it means to love and how that can be applied to those who are like an enemy to us.
This week is the First Sunday of Lent, and the start of our sermon series called "Why Did Jesus Say That." Each week in Lent, Rev. Shannon Blosser will examine Jesus' teachings that we have a hard time following today. This week, we look at Matthew 5:38-42 and Jesus' words about giving someone our other cheek when wronged.
Today marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. On this Ash Wednesday, Rev. Shannon Blosser offers a message from Matthew 6:1-6. He talks about Jesus' usage of the word "hypocrisy," and how it is a call for us to examine our actions and motives in serving God.
Today is Transfiguration Sunday. It is a day set aside to remember Jesus' glory being revealed to Peter, James, and John. Our sermon comes from Mark 9:2-9, and the story of the transfiguraton. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on the phrase "listen to him" and how we are called to listen to Jesus' message of self-sacrificial obedience to God.
This week's sermon comes from Mark 2:1-12. Rev. Shannon Blosser takes a narrative look at the story of the paralyzed man healed by Jesus. He looks at the people in the story and asks us to imagine who we might be. He says no matter where we are in the story, we find Jesus offering grace to all.
It is the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany! Our sermon comes from Mark 1:21-28. The story involves Jesus' interaction with a man who was consumed by an evil spirit. Rev. Shannon talks about how Jesus has the power and authority to confront sin and evil, and we are called to participate in the work of Christ in the evil we experience today.
It's cold and snowy outside, so we worshiped completely online today. Our podcast includes our sermon from Mark 1:14-20. Rev. Shannon Blosser offers some thoughts on what it means to follow Jesus. Afterward, he shares an announcement regarding a pastoral transitional at Pea Ridge UMC.
It is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. This week we dive into the Old Testament and the story of Samuel and Eli through 1 Samuel 3:1-20. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks how they needed each other to hear from God, just as we need each other today.
Today is Baptism of the Lord Sunday! Our sermon comes from Mark 1:4-11. In it, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on Jesus being called the "beloved" after the baptism. He reflects on what it would mean to recapture the sense that we are worthy of love simply for being a child of God.
It's New Year's Eve and the First Sunday of Christmas! Today our sermon comes from Luke 2:21-38. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the example of Simeon and Anna in their witness of Christ's presence. He says the aspects of their witness are a model for how we are called to share God's love today.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
It is Christmas Eve and the Fourth Sunday of Advent. For our morning worship, we conclude our Advent series "Untold Stories" by looking at the shepherds of Luke 2:8-11. Rev. Shannon Blosser says they are representative of how God meets ordinary people with the Lord's presence and calls us to share the good news of hope with all.
It's the Third Sunday of Advent! Our worship podcast includes our Christmas Cantata, led by our choir director, Emily Cloer. Following the Cantata, Rev. Shannon Blosser shares on Matthew 2:9-12. He talks about how the magi's importance is not about the gifts they give, but about who is included in the Nativity story.
Our "Untold Stories" series continues this week with an unlikely focus on King Herod. Rev. Shannon Blosser says that every good story has a villain, and King Herod fits the billing for the Nativity Story. At the same time, he says there is something within King Herod's actions that we must understand to appreciate the story of Jesus' birth.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. Christmas Eve worship times are 10:45 am and 5:30 p.m. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Today is the First Sunday of Advent! As we reflect on hope, our worship is centered on Luke 1:5-25 and the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. First, our choir sings "The Trees of the Field Will Clap Their Hands." After that, Rev. Shannon Blosser begins our Advent sermon series, "Untold Stories." The series will focus on characters of the Nativity story who are often overlooked or misunderstood. In the sermon, he looks at Zechariah and Elizabeth and their discouragement. He says even when we are discouraged there are moments around us where hope is available.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Sunday was Christ the King Sunday. It is a day set aside to reflect upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ. In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser examines Jesus' lordship through Matthew 25:31-46. He shares how Jesus lives out his lordship, and how we are called to live out our faith by identifying ourselves with the marginalized and forgotten.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. To learn more visit pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Today's worship is geared around Matthew 25:14-30. It includes our choir singing "How Can I Keep from Singing." Afterward, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at what makes a good and faithful servant. He says that those who are good and faithful are often those not defined by fear in their walk with Christ.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Welcome to worship for this week! Our choir kicks us off with a version of "Hymn of Promise." Afterward, Rev. Shannon Blosser preaches from Amos 5:18-24. He speaks on what it means to truly worship in a way that leads us to think about fairness and righteousness.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. Worship takes place on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Today is All Saints' Sunday. It is the day we remember the great communion of saints all around us, as well as those who passed away during the previous year. Our podcast includes our remembrance of 12 people. It also includes our choir singing "Who is My Mother, Who is My Brother?"
Rev. Shannon Blosser preaches from 1 John 3:1-3. He talks about what it means to be a child of God and how it brings us into God's family. He also looks at how that should affect how we are called to live each day.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Welcome to the weekly worship podcast of Pea Ridge UMC! This week's podcast includes our choir singing "Indescribable." As well, Rev. Shannon Blosser shares a message from Deuteronomy 34:1-12. He talks about how we are called to help people see the vision of the church and the promised land of God's presence in their lives. As well, he says, we are called to equip people to lead and carry the witness forward into new generations of faithfulness.
Pea Ridge UMC is located at 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road in Huntington, W.Va. Our worship time is Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Welcome to the Pea Ridge UMC weekly worship podcast. This week's podcast includes a solo by our choir director, Emily Cloer. Rev. Shannon Blosser preaches this week on Matthew 22:15-22. He looks at the phrase "give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." He says that Jesus calls us to live faithfully to God in all things, which includes how we engage society. This engagement, he says, will raise more questions on how to live faithfully than it will give us concrete answers.
Pea Ridge UMC is located at 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road in Huntington, WV. We worship each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. You can learn more online at pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week's worship is focused on how to live for peace in times of war and conflict. The podcast begins with Rev. Shannon Blosser offering general announcements about our mission and ministry at Pea Ridge UMC. From there, our choir leads us in "Have a Little Talk with Jesus." We then hear from Rev. Blosser. He reflects on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and how we are called to respond through Matthew 24:1-14. He says faith calls us to be peacemakers who persevere in times of war and fear.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week's sermon comes from Matthew 21:33-46. It is the Parable of the Wicked Tenants and a follow-up to the Parable of the Two Sons. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the parable and how it is a warning for us to produce kingdom fruit in response to our faith in God.
Today is World Communion Sunday. Our worship podcast begins with our Call to Worship, which focuses on the unity of the church through Christ. Our choir returns this week to sing "Word of God." Finally, Rev. Shannon Blosser offers a sermon on Matthew 21:23-32. In the sermon, he focuses on the interactions between Jesus and the religious leaders. He says while it is easy for us to think we are not them, growth in faith comes when we recognize our likeness to the religious leaders who confronted Jesus and turn away from those attitudes.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can find us online at pearidgeumc.org and Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Rev. Shannon Blosser is back in the pulpit this week. The sermon today comes from Matthew 20:1-16. It is the story of the landowner and the vineyard. With the passage, Rev. Shannon talks about how easy it is to become resentful of others and how God might call us to live differently.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week in worship we are joined by our special guest preacher Rev. Mark Conner. He leads us in a reflection on the nature of forgiveness.
This week's sermon continues our look at the Wesleyan movement's distinctiveness by examining how we connect with Scripture. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on 2 Timothy 3:16 and talks about how Scripture is truthful and primary in our engagement with God. He also talks about how we can reflect upon what we read through prayer.
Before the sermon, we have a special announcement introducing our new piano player and choir director to Pea Ridge. You'll also hear our opening hymn from worship.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. Visit pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV to learn more about our church and ministry.
Today, we begin a new sermon series looking at the distinctiveness of the Methodist movement. We start by looking at what is known as the General Rules. Rev. Shannon Blosser examines the rules through the lens of the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40). He says the rules of do no harm, do good, and maintain the ordinances of God enable us to love God and our neighbor.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
We conclude our sermon series on the Apostles' Creed today by looking at the statement "I believe in the holy catholic church" and "the communion of saints." Through Matthew 16:13-20, Rev. Shannon Blosser examines what it means to believe in the church and what the church is to be built upon.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Our "I Believe" series continues in our look at what we confess through the Apostle's Creed. This week we look at the statement "I believe in the Holy Spirit." Through John 14:15-24, Rev. Shannon Blosser unpacks what it means to lean on the Holy Spirit and how the phrase found within the creed is a prayer of trust and movement.
Pea Ridge UMC is located at 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Our Apostles' Creed sermon series continues this week. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at our basic beliefs about Jesus and how Jesus should be at the center of our lives.
Learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Today, we begin a new sermon series called "I Believe." Each week in August, we will look at an aspect of the Apostles' Creed and what it teaches us about our basic beliefs about God.
This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Genesis 1:1-5 and Revelation 4:9-11 to focus on how we claim God as Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth.
You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/pearidgeumc.
Our guest preacher this week is Rev. Mark Conner. He is a retired ordained elder in the West Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, and previously served as district superintendent of the former Western District. We are thankful for Rev. Conner being with us in worship, and you will be blessed by his sermon.
This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser concludes our July sermon series with a look at John 14:1-7. He looks at Jesus' statement, "I am the way, truth, and life," and how we sometimes struggle with knowing if we are following Christ. He looks at why this is the case and what we can do to make sure we follow Christ.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/pearidgeumcWV.
Welcome to the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost! We continue our sermon series looking at important themes, this week. Our focus is on unity and, specifically, the type of unity Jesus' prayed for in John 17:9-26.
Rev. Shannon Blosser examines the prayer and why Jesus sought for all who follow Christ to be unified. He looks at what unity is and why it is important today.
Following the sermon, there will be a responsive prayer where you are invited to consider the actions we knowingly or unknowingly do that can harm our unity together.
This week's sermon continues our series looking at four important themes for our church and faith. Our sermon comes from Mark 4:35-41. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how we all have storms, and admitting the struggles that we have enables us to experience God's presence and the comfort of support from others.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
We begin a new sermon series called "Four" today. Each sermon will focus on a key theme or discussion point for the church as we seek to be a church of truth and grace that loves God, grows in faith, and serves the Lord.
Today's sermon focuses on Luke 14:12-24 and the Parable of the Great Feast. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks how we are called to build inclusive churches and societies that are welcoming for people within the disability community.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
It is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. This week's sermon looks at Matthew 10:24-39. Rev. Shannon Blosser examines what it means to acknowledge Jesus, and what actions might keep us from fully living for God today.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Today is the Third Sunday of Pentecost and our text comes from Matthew 9:35-38. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about the mission field in our community and how we are called to be the answer to our prayers for "someone" to respond.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week is Trinity Sunday. Our sermon comes from Matthew 28:16-20. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at how Jesus uses his authority as Lord of all to send his followers on a journey to tell others about Jesus.
Today is Pentecost Sunday. Rev. Shannon talks about a situation that took place during worship and then shares our sermon from Acts 2:1-21. He talks about the meaning of the indwelling of God's Spirit in the church and our lives today.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
It is Ascension Sunday. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Luke 24:44-53 and reflects on the meaning of the Ascension for us. He says just as Jesus invited the disciples to experience a period of hopeful waiting, so are we to live in anticipation of God doing something new and exciting in our midst.
Pea Ridge UMC is located at 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road in Huntington, W.Va. We worship each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week's sermon focuses on Acts 17:22-31. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the ministry of Paul in Athens and how he paid attention to his surroundings in order to share God's love. He says we are called to do the same in our own time today.
Visit pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV to learn more about Pea Ridge UMC and our mission and ministry.
This week is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Our podcast focuses on the theme of Christ as our cornerstone. The choir kicks off our podcast by singing "Cornerstone." Afterward, Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on 1 Peter 2:2-10 and what it means for Jesus to be the foundational block of our life and community.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
It is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Our Scripture reading comes from 1 Peter 2:19-25. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about suffering and how doing what is right for God will sometimes cause us to experience hardships. He talks about how we are to follow the model of Christ and persevere through the moments of suffering.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week's sermon comes from 1 Peter 1:17-23. Rev. Shannon Blosser shares how the call to express "mutual love" applies in a time of denominational uncertainty. He says that God calls us to be people of both truth and grace who find ways to love each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, West Virginia. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week is the Second Sunday of Easter. Our podcast begins with a special song from Dr. Alexander Wook Lee. That is followed by this week's sermon, which is from Rev. Benjamin Wells. Wells is the campus pastor of the Marshall University Wesley Foundation.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
It is Easter Sunday! Our podcast includes our Bell Choir playing "He is Lord" and our Chancel Choir's singing of "Hallelujah." Our sermon follows from Matthew 28:1-10. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on the women who were called to go and tell the story of the resurrection to the disciples. He says that to tell others about the resurrection it must be real in our hearts first.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
On this Holy Saturday, we invite you to reflect on the meaning of Jesus' death on the cross by listening to our Good Friday sermon. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Matthew 27:32-61 and the various people who were at the cross with Jesus in some way. The sermon invites us to think about our story and how we view the cross.
Today is Palm Sunday. Our podcast features music from our Bell Choir and Chancel Choir. It also includes this week's sermon from Matthew 21:1-11 and Matthew 5:10-12. During the sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser encourages the congregation to think about how quickly we can silence the "hosannas" of Palm Sunday when faced with challenges or pressure from others.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV. Online giving is available at pearidgeumc.org.
This week our sermon series "Blessed Are" is focused on Matthew 5:9. Jesus says, "blessed are those who are peacemakers." What does it mean to be a peacemaker? In today's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser applies the practice of peacemaking to making sure there is room for everyone at the table of fellowship.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org or by following us on Facebook at Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Our sermon podcast is back after a week off! We pick up our series called "Blessed Are" with a look at Matthew 5:8. The beatitude focuses on having a pure heart. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how the passage calls us to consider how dedicated and focus we are in our faith.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Today is the Second Sunday of Lent. Our sermon series "Blessed Are" continues with a look at Matthew 5:4-5. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on the nature of mourning and how it relates to the principle of meekness. He says that what we see in Christ is how we are called to respond to the injustices that face our time.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Today we begin a new sermon series called "Blessed Are." Each week during Lent, we will examine a part of the Beatitudes and what they say to us today in this season of renewal and repentance. This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on Matthew 4:23-5:3 and "Blessed are the poor in spirit." He talked about how being poor in spirit is about having a posture of humility for God and what that looks like for us today.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV, and worships each week at 10:45 a.m., in person and on our Facebook page. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. In today's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on Matthew 6:1-18. He focuses on our motives for entering the Lenten journey and how this is a season intended for spiritual renewal and growth.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week is Transfiguration Sunday. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the story of Jesus' glory being revealed to Peter, James, and John through Matthew 17:1-13. He talks about the ongoing revival at Asbury University, our own high mountaintop moments of encountering God's presence, and how they lead us to faithful living today.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week's sermon comes from Matthew 5:21-26. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how anger can harm our relationships with one another, and how God calls us to seek reconciliation in moments when our anger harms our connections.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week's sermon is from Matthew 5:13-15. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the call to be a shining city on a hill through the lens of the mental health crisis in America. He talks about his own experience with mental health challenges, how the church perpetuates stigmas, and what we can do to a light that shines for others in dark times.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.V. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week, our focus is on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. Our podcast begins with our chancel choir singing "Blessed Be the Name." This leads to Rev. Shannon Blosser speaking on how everything we do as followers of Christ must point to the cross. He says that our focus on our divisions distracts from the message of the Gospel.
Pea Ridge UMC is located at 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more at Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV and at pearidgeumc.org.
This week's sermon is based on Matthew 4:12-22. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about the start of Jesus' public ministry in Galilee and his call to his first disciples to follow him. Rev. Blosser examines what it means to follow Jesus and how each day is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the journey of Christ.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Today our guest preacher is Kim Matthews. She is the assistant lay leader of the West Virginia Annual Conference and vice president of the United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia. She shares from John 2:1-11.
Today is Baptism of the Lord Sunday. This week, our sermon looks at Matthew 3:13-17. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how we remember our baptism by identifying ourselves with Christ daily.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
Merry Christmas! Our podcast features elements from our worship on December 25, 2022. It includes our special music of "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" by Emily Cloer. Our pastor, Rev. Shannon Blosser, leads us in a reflection on John 1:1-14 by asking us to think about what narrative defines our view of Christmas. Finally, the podcast ends with a singing of "Silent Night."
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
There is an old quote of "as soon as you know all the answers, I change all the questions." Well, that is what defines worship for us this Christmas Eve at Pea Ridge UMC. We expected to be in person for worship, yet cold temperatures and black ice spots on the parking lot forced us to be online only.
Rev. Shannon Blosser delivered an online sermon based on the liturgical reading for Christmas Eve of Luke 2:1-20. He focuses on how nothing had been expected for Mary and Joseph, yet in the unexpected God comes in the person of the Incarnate Christ.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. Our hope is to be in person for worship on Christmas Day. You can find us on Facebook at PeaRidgeUMCWV or at pearidgeumc.org.
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Our sermon examines Isaiah 7:10-16. It includes a passage (Isaiah 7:14) Matthew uses to support the importance of Jesus' birth in Matthew 1:23. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the context of Isaiah 7:14, how fear can consume us, and how we trust that God is always with us.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This is the Third Week of Advent and a time when the church focuses on joy. Perhaps you're like Rev. Shannon Blosser this year and struggling to find joy this season. How do we experience true joy in the midst of difficulties or challenges? This week's sermon looks at how true joy is found not in external things of life, but in Christ and the promise of Emmanuel.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
It is the Second Sunday of Advent. It is a week we focus on peace. The first part of our podcast includes the anthem from our chancel choir of "Away in a Manager." That is followed by this week's sermon from Isaiah 11:1-10. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at how the Messiah came as the true Son of David guided by wisdom and righteousness, which leads to peace. As followers of Christ, he says, we are called to seek avenues of peace as we live in the time of the Second Advent awaiting Christ's return.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
This week is the First Sunday of Advent, which marks the beginning of a new Christian year. It also marks the beginning of our Advent sermon series called "Anticipation." Each week, Rev. Shannon will look at what it means to live in anticipation of Christ as we prepare for both the celebration of Christmas and Christ's return.
In today's sermon, Rev. Shannon looks at Isaiah 2:1-5. He says that God is active and present in our present circumstances, no matter how difficult or challenging they may be. The presence of God, he says, gives us hope to face the future with confidence.
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This week's sermon takes a look at 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. Rev. Shannon Blosser examines the issues Paul dealt with in a church where some people were not contributing to the community. In doing so, he focuses on how we have an opportunity to serve God in our community, but it comes when we stop focusing on the negative and begin to see the possibilities.
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This week our sermon podcast is focused on All Saints' Sunday. First, we share our All Saints' Remembrance from worship. All Saints' Sunday is the day we remember those who have passed away during the previous year and the great cloud of witnesses who help us on our journey of faith. Following the remembrance, Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in our sermon on Ephesians 1:15-23. He focuses on how Christ fills us with his presence as the body of Christ and how Jesus' lordship centers us in God's wisdom, insight, and hope.
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We conclude our series on becoming more inclusive by looking at the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14). Rev. Shannon examines how we can be like the Pharisee and believe that we are righteous, especially when it comes to being welcoming and loving, without considering how we might need to grow. At the same time, he says the Tax Collector has the posture of someone willing to listen. He says that for the church to be more welcoming, we need to listen to people and families who feel excluded from the church.
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This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. This story has often been viewed through the lens of adultery, however, Rev. Shannon looks at the encounter through the violation of David's role as king and his abuse of power. He also focuses on how we can misuse what God has given us by focusing on ourselves more than others.
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Today's sermon continues our From Exclusion to Inclusion sermon series. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Luke 18:1-8 and the story of the corrupt judge and the persistent widow. In the sermon, he looks at how we can be like the judge and ignore the cries for justice from those on the margins of society. He says children of God are called to stand with the marginalized and ease their suffering.
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Each October, Rev. Shannon looks at aspects of inclusion in the church. Today, he begins a series looking at moving from words of welcome to hearing and embracing people on the margins of society. This week's sermon comes from Luke 17:11-19 and looks at how Jesus embraces people on the margins with empathy and calls us to do the same.
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It is World Communion Sunday! This week, Rev. Shannon looks at 1 Corinthians 11:17-26. Paul deals with concerns about how the Corinth community celebrated the Lord's Supper. Rev. Shannon uses the passage to focus on how communion is critical to our spiritual health and enables us to remember Christ's presence in our lives.
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This week's sermon finishes our mini-look at the Book of Genesis. Our sermon takes a look at Joseph and his life. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how God spoke to Joseph in difficult times. He says God often speaks to us the most when life is not going well to show us what God desires for us.
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In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser examines Genesis 12:1-9 and the call of Abram (later known as Abraham). He focuses on how God called Abram to leave what he depended upon and to trust God on a new journey of faith. The sermon looks at how God calls us, today, to let go of things that keep us from being fully dependent upon God.
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Our sermon this week continues our look at the story of Noah and the ark. Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on Genesis 9:1-17, which describes the scene after Noah leaves the flood and the conversation with God. The sermon examines how God decides to interact with humanity and creation moving forward and how God calls us to respond today.
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This week we begin a look at the story of Noah. Rev. Shannon Blosser dives into the story of Noah and what led to the flood. He also examines how Noah's faithfulness led him to say "yes" to God and how we can say "yes" today.
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This week's sermon is from Hebrews 13:1-18, 15-16. In the sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on how we are called to be the church that shares mutual love with our church and the larger community.
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Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in this week's sermon by examining Hebrews 12:15-29. The passage looks at the nature of Christ and how we approach worship. Rev. Shannon looks at the heart of worship and how we engage in worship through the perspective of Esau. Esau sold his birthright to experience a moment of pleasure in a meal. The sermon looks at how focusing on worship only by our pleasures misses the true depths of worship.
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Rev. Shannon Blosser concludes our sermon series called "I Have a Question" with a look at Mark 3:24-25. He uses the passage to dive into the divisions within the United Methodist Church. In today's sermon, he outlines the various perspectives and a Christ-centered call to being the church today that values unity within our orthodoxy.
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Our sermon series, I Have a Question, continues by looking at Romans 13:1-7. Rev. Shannon Blosser uses the passage to discuss the church's role in the public arena. In the sermon, he looks at the current state of polarization, ways the church should not be involved in politics, and advocates for a faith-based approach to our engagement.
Pea Reach United Methodist Church is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more about our church by visiting pearidgeumc.org or by following us on Facebook.
This week's sermon continues our sermon series, "I Have a Question." Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Hebrews 10:19-25 and focuses on the question he often hears in the church. That is why people are not coming to church. The sermon looks at statistics from the nation and our community and how the church must keep sharing the love of Christ.
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In today's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser continues our sermon series "I Have a Question" by looking at if someone can lose their salvation. He looks at Psalm 77:7-8 and examines our understanding of salvation and how it is possible to backslide in your faith. He talks about what it looks like to backslide and God's response when it happens.
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This week we begin our sermon series "I Have a Question." Each week, Rev. Shannon will examine a question of faith and how God calls followers of Christ to respond. We begin by examining the question of evil. We've all wondered why there is evil in the world and how God could allow it to happen. Using Romans 1:18-23 as a guide, he looks at how evil came to exist, our contributions to evil, and how God calls us to respond.
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It's the Fourth Sunday of Pentecost! Rev. Shannon looks at Galatians 6:7-10 and examines how our actions influence how we connect with faith and the movement of the church. He says we get out of faith and the church what we put into it, and our actions must match those found in Christ.
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Today is the Third Sunday after Pentecost. This week, Rev. Shannon preaches from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. He talks about how Paul calls the community to love as Christ loves them amid their divisions and strife. Followers of Christ are called to reflect the love of Christ in all things. Rev. Shannon walks through Paul's words and offers some practical ways in today's time of deep division on how we might love.
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This week's sermon comes from 1 Kings 19:1-15a. It is the story of Elijah and his struggles with life and ministry following his victory at Mount Carmel over Ahab. Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in thinking about moments when we've wanted to quit and what keeps us motivated in life and ministry.
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Rev. Shannon is at the WVUMC annual conference this week but provides a devotion focused on Romans 5:1-5. In it, he talks about seeing the good in the midst of the difficult and on questions we need to ask moving forward.
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Today is Ascension Sunday. Our sermon from Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how the Great Commission calls us to go into our community as a witness of Christ. This week's sermon podcast also includes our mission reflection from Tim Effingham. As well, we will hear from Rev. Shannon regarding the shooting at Robb Elementary in Texas.
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Our guest preacher, this week, is Rev. Frank Shomo. He continues our sermon series "Leaving a Legacy" by focusing on how we serve God.
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Today is Mother's Day. Rev. Shannon Blosser continues our sermon series "Leaving a Legacy" by looking at how we are called to live out our commitment to being present with one another.
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Today is the Second Sunday of Easter. Our guest preacher is Western District Superintendent Rev. Joe Hill. He preaches on faith and forgiveness through John 20:19-31.
This week is Palm Sunday. We continue our "Final Words" series by looking at John 19:30. This is the final word Jesus says from the cross in John's gospel. Rev. Shannon looks at what Jesus may have meant by the phrase, and how it helps us to engage Holy Week.
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It is the 5th Sunday of Lent. This week, our sermon comes from John 19:28-29. Jesus expresses his human need for thirst. Rev. Shannon reflects on the deeper meaning of this request and how it points us to the life followers of Christ are called to lead.
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Our Final Words series continues with a look at Matthew 27:45-46. It is the only word from the cross we have in Matthew, and it is the most gut-wrenching of the seven. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at what was going through Jesus' mind when those words were said, and how it might relate to our faith journey.
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We're back! Last week we had technology issues preventing us from loading a sermon podcast. This week, Rev. Shannon continues our Lenten sermon series "Final Words," by looking at Luke 23:39-43. He looks at the reaction of the two criminals with Jesus, and what Jesus says in response.
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This week is Transfiguration Sunday. Rev. Shannon looks at a non-traditional passage for this day in John 9:1-12. In the sermon, Rev. Shannon examines how the disciples questioned Jesus about what led to a blind man being born blind. He looks at how society often distances itself from people with disabilities. Rev. Shannon says Jesus calls to be a place of welcome and embrace for people with various disabilities and struggles.
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We are back in person for worship! Rev. Shannon leads us in a reflection on Cultural Christianity versus a Deep Faith. He says a cultural faith cannot move mountains, whereas a deep faith is moved by God and transformed by the love of Christ. The sermon comes from John 7:37-52.
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Welcome to the Pea Ridge UMC Sermon Podcast! This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at John 6:35-59. It includes the first of the seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. Jesus says he is the "bread of life." Rev. Shannon examines this statement's meaning and its importance in our discipleship life today.
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It is the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany. This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at John 5:1-18. In the sermon, he talks about the healing of the man on the Sabbath and how it violated the interpretation of the Sabbath law. He reflects on why we continue to do things if they are not leading to new life in Christ.
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In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on John 4:1-26. It is the story of Jesus engaging a Samaritan woman at the well. The sermon reflects on the nature of the conversation, its topic of living water through Christ, and how Jesus calls us to share the invitation with those we often exclude.
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In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the context surrounding John 3:16. It is the most well-known verse of Scripture, yet perhaps also misunderstood. Rev. Shannon discusses what the context tells us of how God came not to judge the world, but to share love and grace with every person.
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We continue our look through the Gospel of John with John 2:13-22. It is the story of Jesus cleansing the Temple. Rev. Shannon looks at the story by wondering what Jesus might be saying to us today.
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It's Baptism of the Lord Sunday! Rev. Shannon Blosser continues our look at the Gospel of John by examining John 2:1-12. This week's sermon focuses on the abundant love of God's grace through Christ.
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It's Epiphany Sunday! We start off a new year by looking at John 1:35-51. In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on the journey of discipleship. He says followers of Christ are called to be part of the journey as disciples, but also to invite others to see Christ for themselves.
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Today's sermon podcast from Pea Ridge UMC is a special broadcast of our Christmas Eve worship from December 24, 2021.
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Our sermon series, "Christmas Movies," concludes this week with a look at It's a Wonderful Life and Luke 1:46-55. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the reversal of life that occurs through Christ. The podcast this week includes special music from our bell choir.
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We continue our "Christmas Movies" Advent sermon series by examining the story of Joseph through the lens of Ebenezer Scrooge. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how both were discouraged with life. They both experienced visions from God that enabled them to experience the Christmas story. He also talks about how when we've heard the story it calls us to take action.
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Do you love Christmas movies? We do, too! Our Advent sermon series looks at some of our favorite Christmas movies and how they can inspire us to reflect upon our relationship with Christ.
This week, we focused on how our faith calls us to rejoice in the Lord and to have joy about life similar to that of Buddy the Elf.
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This week is Christ the King Sunday. It is the day we celebrate that Jesus is our Lord. Our sermon comes from Isaiah 9:2-7 and focuses on how Jesus fulfilled the expectations of the long-expected Messiah.
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This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser builds on our Sunday sermon from Amos 5:14-15, 21-24. He discusses what it means to worship God as individuals and as a church.
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It's Reformation Sunday! This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser concludes our sermon series on how we welcome people we have a hard time accepting. Our sermon focuses on how we embrace people of different political views as followers of Christ. The sermon is a reflection on 2 Kings 10:15 and Ephesians 4:14-15.
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This week's sermon continues our "Embracing" series. Our focus is on how the church can reach younger generations with the love of Christ. During the sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser interviews four students from the Wesley Foundation at Marshall University about their experiences in the church.
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This week we begin a new sermon series called "Embracing." Over the next four weeks, we will look at what it means to recapture the Christian idea of hospitality as the practice of welcoming all people and treating them as our friends and part of our family. This week's sermon is from Matthew 9:10-13 and looks at the theology of welcome, what it means to exclude, and how God calls us to embrace people in a divided time.
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This week's sermon focuses on how we are called to live as a representative of Christ in our daily lives. Our sermon comes from Colossians 3:12-17. You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org. We are also on Facebook at Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.