FUMC Bentonville Sermon Podcast
Latest Episodes
December 8th, 2024 - "The Poky Little Puppy, the Three Magi, and the First Christmas" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Matthew 2:1-12 What gifts do we bring? We will look at how bringing something to the most vulnerable and the ones we love can make a small and a big difference – and both matter in God’s world.
December 1st, 2024 - "How the Grinch and Saul Stole Christmas" - Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
Acts 9:1-20 Both the Grinch and Saul started out breathing hate toward others. And both experienced a transformation that grew their hearts three sizes too big. Due to technical issues, this week's reading was done in post by Matt Nelson.
November 24th, 2024 - "Christ the King Invites You!" - Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
1 Samuel 8:4-20 & John 18:33-37 This is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of our Liturgical year. This Sunday reminds us that Christ is the King over all creation. The idea of a human king has negative implications. We see this in our Old
November 17th, 2024 - "Corinthville: State of the Church" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
1 Corinthians 8:1-13We will reflect on the State of the Church, and in particular, we will look at how our work as a church where as to where "All Are Welcome" is going. If we are to be truly living into that reality, then we will have to face the fact t
November 10th, 2024 - "Corinthville: Incredibly Gifted" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
1 Corinthians 12:1-11Both Bentonville and Corinth get to draw strength from the incredible diversity and the energy of our towns. With such giftedness, there are no limits to what each church can do for Christ!
October 27th, 2024 - "Corinthville: Who Would Have Guessed?" - Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
1 Corinthians 1:26-31Corinth and Bentonville have become economic centers, and places of far greater influence than the world expects. Both are signs of the logic of God to expect the unexpected.
November 3rd, 2024 - "Corinthville: Divided Body" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
1 Corinthians 11:17-26
October 20th, 2024 - "To God's Churches in Corinth and Bentonville" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
October 13th, 2024 - "Tragedy and Grace: Finding God's Purpose in Life's Uncertainties" - Mr. Michael Burks
Luke 13:1-5; Romans 8:35-39; Matthew 7:24-25
October 13th, 2024 - "As You Love Yourself" - Mr. Wesley Wells
Matthew 22:34-40 We'll be exploring the greatest commandment through the eyes of the piece that's often forgotten.