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Clear Lake United Methodist Church
Welcome to the weekly audio podcast of the Traditional and Contemporary Sunday morning worship services at Clear Lake United Methodist Church - Houston, Texas.
October 27, 2019
Join us for our 9:30 AM contemporary service as Rev. Preston Morgan continues the "Reading Between the Lines" sermon series. The scripture for this Sunday comes from 1 Timothy 2:12-15.
Reading Between the Lines: This series is a deeper dive into the scripture verses that illuminate the divides between Christians. Why are their fault lines between Christian churches when we all claim the same scriptures and the same Savior? Why does our reading of scripture seem to place us in different camps of theology? How can we overcome these differences and dialogue with Christians with whom we disagree?
Come see us on Sunday mornings!
Traditional: 8:15 AM & 11:00 AM
Contemporary: 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Celebracion: 1:45 PM en Español, 5:00 PM in English
October 20, 2019
Join us for our 9:30 AM contemporary service as Rev. Preston Morgan continues the "Reading Between the Lines" sermon series. The scripture for this Sunday comes from 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
Reading Between the Lines: This series is a deeper dive into the scripture verses that illuminate the divides between Christians. Why are their fault lines between Christian churches when we all claim the same scriptures and the same Savior? Why does our reading of scripture seem to place us in different camps of theology? How can we overcome these differences and dialogue with Christians with whom we disagree?
Come see us on Sunday mornings!
Traditional: 8:15 AM & 11:00 AM
Contemporary: 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Celebracion: 1:45 PM en Español, 5:00 PM in English
Pastor Alberto Williams shares "Anchoring a Heart" in the Language of the Heart: Faith Sharing New Testement series.
It is the responsibility of a Christian who is sharing their faith to pray for the decision maker both while they are making the decision (perhaps even as they make it) and following the decision. The job of sharing your faith does not end at the point of decision. You can’t speak effectively about God if you don’t first speak intimately to God.
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on "Leading a Heart" in the Language of the Heart: Faith-Sharing New Testement series.
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on "Rescuing a Heart" in the Language of the Heart: Faith-Sharing New Testement series.
Guest preacher Rev. Cameron Supak shares a word as part of the Summer Reunion Tour at Clear Lake UMC.
Guest pastor Rev. Laura Campbell preaches on Ephesians 2:10.
Rev. Campbell served at Clear Lake UMC from 2014-2016 in many roles but lastly as associate pastor. She currently serves at Lufkin UMC but will soon be taking voluntary leave to "explore the gripping need of the church to engage the world around them through 'fresh expressions.'" Campbell also serves as executive director helping to launch the non-profit Light for the Zulu nation. "The rich foundation and in-pouring of Clear Lake continued to take rampant growth within me and the ministry trusted to me in East Texas. While I have changed significantly since my time at Clear Lake UMC, I think one of the greatest and most recent influences is that I’m a foster mom for the second time and can testify to Gods undeniable grace and growth in me through these incredible baby girls! "
Most of the vocabulary used in church isn’t used anywhere else. But what do these weird words even mean, and how do they shape our faith? If you already speak the lingo, your appreciation of tradition will grow. And if you're new to the Christian faith, this weird place called "church" will make a little more sense. This week, Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on Revelation1:1-3.
Most of the vocabulary used in church isn’t used anywhere else. But what do these weird words even mean, and how do they shape our faith? If you already speak the lingo, your appreciation of tradition will grow. And if you're new to the Christian faith, this weird place called "church" will make a little more sense. This week, Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on Romans 6:15-19.
Most of the vocabulary used in church isn’t used anywhere else. But what do these weird words even mean, and how do they shape our faith? If you already speak the lingo, your appreciation of tradition will grow. And if you're new to the Christian faith, this weird place called "church" will make a little more sense. This week, Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on 1 Corinthians 14:26.
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on Jonah as part of the Shift Happens worship series. Things don't always go according to plan - our plan at least. Yet, while we watch our lives shift from the known to the unexpected, God works to make better plans. How can we see what God is doing in our shifting sand?
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on Exodus 3, Moses and the burning bush. This sermon is part of a series called Shift Happens. Things don't always go according to plan - our plan at least. Yet, while we watch our lives shift from the known to the unexpected, God works to make better plans. How can we see what God is doing in our shifting sand?
Dr. Jack Beck, international adventurer and bible geographer shares his work with us in the 9:30am Bible Weekend learning event. Learn more about Bible Weekend at clearlakemethodist.org/bibleweekend.
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on Hebrews 12:1-2. "Simple" is a Lenten worship series that explores how we can simplify our lives through a lens of faith.
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on romans 12:1-2. "Simple" is a Lenten worship series that explores how we can simplify our lives through a lens of faith.
Rev. Preston Morgan preaches on Dueteronomy Chapter 6. "Simple" is a Lenten worship series that explores how we can simplify our lives through a lens of faith.
Rev. Preston Morgan preaches on Luke chapter 4. "Simple" is a Lenten worship series that explores how we can simplify our lives through a lens of faith.
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on Jeremiah 29:11-13 on the last Sunday of our HOPE RISES sermon series, also known as Commitment Sunday. If you have not yet submitted your commitment card, you may do so at clearlakemethodist.org/hopegiving
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 and "The Hope of Irrational Extravagance".
HOPE RISES is a vision for expanding Clear Lake United Methodist Church’s mercy and impact. Join us in this 5-week worship and study series.
Learn more at clearlakemethodist.org/hope
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on 2 Corinthians 8:9-13 and "The Hope of Supernatural Supply".
HOPE RISES is a vision for expanding Clear Lake United Methodist Church’s mercy and impact. Join us in this 5-week worship and study series.
Learn more at clearlakemethodist.org/hope
HOPE RISES is a vision for expanding Clear Lake United Methodist Church’s mercy and impact. Join us in this 5-week worship and study series.
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on Romans 5:1-5 and the "Hope of Unstoppable Promise".
Learn more at clearlakemethodist.org/hope
Our first series in 2019 is called Déjà Vu, and we’ll explore a place where God brings us back to the same spot over and over and over again. Just like when we feel déjà vu in life, this series will both disorient us and reorient us to scripture in a whole new way!
Our first series in 2019 is called Déjà Vu, and we’ll explore a place where God brings us back to the same spot over and over and over again. Just like when we feel déjà vu in life, this series will both disorient us and reorient us to scripture in a whole new way!
Rev. Sheila Castellano preaches on the last Sunday of the year. "Coming to the end of the year, we have all been running a race in 2018. We've all been moving towards whatever it is that God has laid before us."
Rev. Preston Morgan preaches this Christmas Eve and shares the sacrament of baptism with families.
Rev. Preston Morgan preaches on John 1:15-14 in the last sermon of the "Whose Birthday is it Anyway?" Advent series, "Light a Birthday Candle".
Rev. Preston Morgan preaches on Matthew 25: 31-46. What would you wish for if you knew your wish couldn't fail?
Pastor Preston Morgan preaches on Luke 2: 8-20. We are looking to expand our understanding of Christmas and Christmas preparation.
"Throw a Birthday Party" Luke 14:15-24
Every year, we say we’re going to simplify and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season – Jesus. But every year, overspending, overeating, materialism, and busyiness rob us of our peace and joy, and rob Jesus of his rightful role as the center of our celebration. “Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?” – loosely based on Mike Slaughter’s book, “Christmas is Not Your Birthday” – will use the images and symbols often related to birthday celebrations to help us approach Christmas differently and be transformed in the process. The end goal is for worshippers to experience the peace of knowing that God is truly with us, the joy of giving sacrificially, and the love of a Savior who gave everything he had for us.
The first sermon in this series, Rev. Preston Morgan suggests that Jesus has clear expectations on how we celebrate him.
October 14, 2018 "Jesus a Ruckus Causing Rabble Rouser" Luke 12:49-56
Rev. Karyn Richards Kuan
"Hometown Hero" Contemporary Sermon
Luke 4:14-30 Pastor Preston Morgan
Perhaps the trickiest part of Christian living is transitioning from a glorious and glory-filled Sunday into a Monday morning when the chorus fades to traffic and busyness. Week after week after week, Monday is coming. It feels like it never ends! In this series we’ll look at practical ways to take the worship and sacred rootedness of Sunday into the secular patterns of Monday (and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday…).
"Beauty of Simplicity"
2 Kings 5:1-14
Perhaps the trickiest part of Christian living is transitioning from a glorious and glory-filled Sunday into a Monday morning when the chorus fades to traffic and busyness. Week after week after week, Monday is coming. It feels like it never ends! In this series we’ll look at practical ways to take the worship and sacred rootedness of Sunday into the secular patterns of Monday (and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday…).
September 9, 2018 "Can I Take It With Me?" 2 Kings 5:15-19 Pastor Preston Morgan
Perhaps the trickiest part of Christian living is transitioning from a glorious and glory-filled Sunday into a Monday morning when the chorus fades to traffic and busyness. Week after week after week, Monday is coming. It feels like it never ends! In this series we’ll look at practical ways to take the worship and sacred rootedness of Sunday into the secular patterns of Monday (and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday…).