Faith Tulsa Sermons: Recent Episodes
Faith United Methodist Church, Tulsa, Okla.
Sermon Title: Finding Rest
Scripture: Philippians 4:5-13
According to what you told us, Faith, the reason you have a hard time sleeping is worry. Last week, Jesus said clearly, "Don't worry." We heard his beautiful admonitions to trust in God. This week, we'll be learning more about this trust and how it can bring us the rest we really need.
Sermon Title: Finding Rest
Scripture: Philippians 4:5-13
According to what you told us, Faith, the reason you have a hard time sleeping is worry. Last week, Jesus said clearly, "Don't worry." We heard his beautiful admonitions to trust in God. This week, we'll be learning more about this trust and how it can bring us the rest we really need.
Title: Judas
Text: Matthew 26:47-50
This week, we welcome a friend of mine to the pulpit, Gwen Derrick. I met Gwen in the mentoring group I led for those entering ordained ministry. I saw Gwen's strong gift for preaching right away, so I've invited her to bring our message on Judas this Sunday at the 9:40 and 11:00 services.
Title: Judas
Text: Matthew 26:47-50
This week, we welcome a friend of mine to the pulpit, Gwen Derrick. I met Gwen in the mentoring group I led for those entering ordained ministry. I saw Gwen's strong gift for preaching right away, so I've invited her to bring our message on Judas this Sunday at the 9:40 and 11:00 services.
Title: Matthew
Text: Luke 5:27-32
This week, we get to know Matthew (or Levi, depending which Gospel you read). He is an outlier in this Motley Crew. He is a tax collector. Let's get to know Matthew and find out why Jesus' invitation was the chance of a lifetime!
Title: Simon Peter
Text: Acts 4:13-22
Following Jesus requires all that we are and all that we have. No one knows that better than the twelve he chose to be his closest circle. Unlikely though they were, this Motley Crew made a huge impact on the world. Join us for a 4-week course in discipleship... taught by the ones who knew Jesus best.
Title: Simon Peter
Text: Acts 4:13-22
Following Jesus requires all that we are and all that we have. No one knows that better than the twelve he chose to be his closest circle. Unlikely though they were, this Motley Crew made a huge impact on the world. Join us for a 4-week course in discipleship... taught by the ones who knew Jesus best.
Title: A Further Resistance
Text: James 1:26-27
After Martin Luther lit the torch known as the Protestant Reformation, many different expressions of "church" came into existence. In England, King Henry VIII's broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and formed the Church of England. This branch of the tree is known as the Anglican or Episcopal Church in America. John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, served as a priest in the Church of England -- as had his father, Samuel Wesley. Like Luther, Wesley never intended to start a new church. But, his reforms were too deep to remain in the Church of England and so the Methodist Church was born.
Title: A Further Resistance
Text: James 1:26-27
After Martin Luther lit the torch known as the Protestant Reformation, many different expressions of "church" came into existence. In England, King Henry VIII's broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and formed the Church of England. This branch of the tree is known as the Anglican or Episcopal Church in America. John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, served as a priest in the Church of England -- as had his father, Samuel Wesley. Like Luther, Wesley never intended to start a new church. But, his reforms were too deep to remain in the Church of England and so the Methodist Church was born.
Title: Stirrin' It Up!
Text: Isaiah 58:5-9
Among believers, there has always been a tendency to stray from the intent of God’s good and right instructions. We quickly forget that God is not interested in our show or our status. Rather, God is interested in our intents and motives. The church in Rome struggled with reformers, those trying to bring back God’s people back to the fast that God chooses. Martin Luther arrives and turns it all upside down.
Title: Big C vs Little c
Text: Luke 24:28-31
The sacrament of Holy Communion has always been pivotal in the life of the church. It was and is an expression of unity among believers. After the church split into the east and west, Rome became the capital of what was known as Roman Catholicism. But, the word, “catholic” holds a much deeper meaning than indications of a denomination or a particular way of worship. It means, “universal,” and is an expression of God’s intent to save the whole world—not just our little corner of it.
Title: Roots of 1,000 Years
Text: Hebrews 11:8-10
This is our first sermon in our new series! Join us as we rediscover the very deep roots of our faith and embrace the gifts they have given us.
Title: Muscle Memory
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
When the pressure's on, what do you fall back on? Maybe you recite the Lord's Prayer, or the Apostles' Creed? This is your spiritual muscle memory. This week, we'll look at those core practices of the Christian faith that allow us to perform at our best under pressure.