Allendale United Methodist Church ~ Sermon Archives 2009

2009 SERMONS

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Lessons from the Life of Mary
Presented December 6, 2009 - December 20, 2009
Learning lessons of obedience, worship, faith, and courage, as seen in the life of Mary, mother of Jesus.

December 20
Unfamiliar Places (Luke 2:1-7)

December 13
Worry or Worship (Luke 1:46-56)

December 6
Responding to the Unexpected (Luke 1:26-38)
Communion at Both Services

November 29
First Sunday of Advent
Jesus Fulfills
Genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-17)
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November 22
Thanksgiving Sunday
Guest Preacher: TBA
Thanksgiving Dinner and Kitchen Dedication
5pm in the Family Life Center
Bring a place setting for everyone in your party and a large covered dish to share

November 15
Guest Preacher: Mat Hotho
Ministerial Candidate

November 8
Guest Preacher: Pam Qualls
Director of United Methodist Cooperative Ministries

November 1
All Saints Sunday
Communion at Both Services
Recognition of the Departed Faithful
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October 25
Spiritual Slavery (Psalm 81)
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October 18
Guest Speakers: Villa Esperanza Missionaries from Nicaragua

October 11
Strength of Soul (Psalm 138)

Kingdom of Heaven
Presented September 6, 2009 - October 4, 2009
God's reign is a present and future reality. Jesus reveals and explains this truth through 5 short stories all found in Matthew 13. Knowing the truth helps us understand how the world works in the here and now and helps us plan for eternity.

Matthew 13:34-35 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world."

October 4
World Communion Sunday
Net of Fish (Matthew 13:47-50)
All persons can be a child of the King.
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September 27
Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44-46)
The Kingdom of Heaven is to be prized above all other things.

September 20
Yeast (Matthew 13:33)
The Kingdom of Heaven affects everything.

September 13
Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32)
The Kingdom grows from something small, into something all will see.

September 6
Wheat and the Weeds (Mt 13:24-30, 36-43)
This side of heaven, the world will be a mixture of good and evil.

August 30
Overcoming Temptation (1 John 2:16; 1 Cor. 10:13; James 4:7; 2 Tim. 2:22)

August 23
Preparing for Pressure (Mark 6:6b-13)

August 16
Famous Failures (Matthew 14:22-33)

August 9
Not Ashamed (2 Timothy 2:1-12)

August 2
Communion Brings Comfort (Psalm 57)

July 26
Why Care for Creation? (Genesis 2:4-9, 15-23)

July 19
Guest Preacher- Darwin Reedy

Deeply Rooted
Presented June 21, 2009 - July 12, 2009
Four sermons from Colossians, chapter 2. "And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done." Colossians 2:6-7

July 12
Deep Cleansing (Colossians 2:11-15, 20-23)
While we were still dead in our sins, Christ did His part to offer reconciliation and forgiveness.
Now we can receive the deep cleansing that can only come from His life.

July 5
Deep Wisdom (Colossians 2:8-10, 16-19)
Paul warns us not to fall prey to the empty deceit of false teaching. Staying in God's word is the only way to be sure that you are following the wisdom of God, rather than human traditions.

June 28
Deep Devotion (Colossians 2:4-7)
Our relationship with Christ is based on what He did for us. Our devotion to him is a thankful obedience.

June 21
Deep Relationships (Colossians 2:1-5)
We are meant for deep relationships-the kind of relationships that don't focus on our needs, but cause us to sacrifice in order to see others grow.

June 14
Ways to Pray

June 7
Rev. J.C. Powell, preaching
Envy is overcome by Patience

May 29
Pentecost
Rev. John Powers, District Superintendent, preaching

May 24
Introducing Our New Mission Statement
Love God. Love Others. Serve All.

May 24: God's Promise
Genesis 8:1-2, 15-22
God uses the faithful to bring hope to the world. God plays a part and we play a part. All God needs is a willing servant and a piece of wood. Are you willing?

Noah
Presented May 3, 2009 - May 17, 2009
Noah found favor with the LORD. He consistently followed God's will and enjoyed a close relationship with him. Following Noah's example and avoiding his mistakes will teach us how to strengthen our relationship with God.

May 17: Storm of Storms
Genesis 7:11-24
The flood was a harsh reality, not a cute children's story. Our life can be harsh as well. God promises to be a saving force in the midst of every storm, always with us. You can trust in God.

May 10: The First Step
Genesis 6:11-21
Following God is not always easy. God often calls us to hard, surprising, crazy-big, humanly impossible work. Do not be overwhelmed. The work is accomplished one step at a time over a long period of time. What is God asking of you? Will you take the first step today?

May 3: A World Full of Evil
Genesis 6:5-9
There is wickedness all around us. God is looking for men and women willing to stand strong and holy in the midst of evil. One can make a difference. Are you willing to be different in order to save the world?

April 26
Visioning Sunday

April 19
Holy Humor Sunday

April 12
Easter Sunday
Is God Good?

We Shall Overcome
Presented February 22, 2009 - April 5, 2009
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. ~Romans 12:21
Reclaiming the virtuous gifts of God to overcome the destructive power of the seven deadly sins.

April 5
Palm Sunday
Envy is overcome by Patience

March 29
5th Sunday Combined Worship Service at 10:20am
Allendale UMC 85th Birthday Celebration Lunch following worship Gluttony is overcome by Temperance.

March 22
Lust is overcome by Chastity

March 15
Pride is overcome by Humility

March 8
Sloth is overcome by Diligence, Perseverance, and Faith

March 1
Greed is overcome by Generosity, Charity

February 22
Anger is overcome by Forgiveness and Kindness
Matthew 5:43-45; Romans 12:17-21; Ephesians 4:26-32

Wonderful World- Embracing God's Growth Forces
Presented January 11, 2008 - February 15, 2008 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. ~Psalm 19:1-4

God is the Creator of Heaven and Earth. God and the ways of God are revealed in the natural world all around us. The ways of God are universal principles. They apply to all people of all cultures, at all times and in all situations. A German theologian and researcher name Christian Schwartz named these principles growth forces. In learning and applying God's growth forces, we will live more harmonious and fruitful lives. We will walk in the ways of God.

February 15
Symbiosis: Looking for the win-win solution, valuing diversity, valuing collaboration rather than competition. (1 Thess. 5:11; Eccl. 4:9-12, Matthew 7:12, Phil. 2:3, Romans 12)

February 8
Fruitfulness: How does this decision/action bear visible fruit for the kingdom of God? If it is not bearing good fruit, does it need to be removed or pruned? (Psalm 1, John 15:1-8)

February 1
Report of the Nicaragua Medical Mission Team

January 25
Energy Transformation: Harnessing power. Turning hostile power into holy power. How can I best use this situation to advance God's kingdom? (Acts 17:16-34, Romans 8:28 )

January 18
Sustainability and Multiplication: Avoiding the traps of quick fixes and flavor of the month. Moving from lone ranger to team player. Are you solving the problem or helping someone solve it on their own? (2 Timothy 2:1-2, Exodus 18:13-27)

January 11
Interdependence: Our decisions are not isolated; they impact other parts of our lives. They have short and long term effects. (1 Kings 11:4, Hebrews 11:24-26)

January 04
Introducing our 2009 Theme: Building Bridges of Hope
Acts 2:41-47 (NLT)