FUMC Bentonville Sermon Podcast
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August 18th, 2024 - "Heroes and Villains: Jesus and Baymax (Big Hero 6)" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
John 15:12-13 Both Jesus and Baymax are not merely human, but may be the most human of all of us. Both came to bring healing. And both give their lives for others friends and enemies alike. There is no greater hero than these.
August 11th, 2024 - "Heroes and Villains: Mirabel and David (Encanto)" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
1 Samuel 16:1-13 These two characters seemed like the least of their families. Turns out, they were incredibly special. Theres a lesson here: look with Gods eyes, not ours.
August 4th, 2024 - "Heroes and Villains: Maleficent and Judas (Sleeping Beauty/Malificent)" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Matthew 27:1-10; Acts 1:15-20 Two stories for each villain - one in which the character is unredeemably evil; one in which the character is misunderstood and sympathetic. With these figures, we will see the lines between hero and villain are often blurre
July 28th, 2024 - "Heroes and Villains: Scar and Athaliah (The Lion King)" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
2 Kings 11:1-20 We hear a story from the Bible that is essentially the story of the Lion King (which is a retelling of Hamlet). What is it about this story of family destruction that is so deep in our human condition?
July 21st, 2024 - "Heroes and Villains: Lotso and Satan (Toy Story 3)" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Job 1:6-12; Revelation 20:7-10We start out looking at those who appear to be friends or at least part of the group, but then become those we must battle against. Does that come from a change in them or a change in our relationship with them?
July 14th, 2024 - "Way of the Triune God: God the Creator" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Genesis 1: 1-5In the last of the sermons in this series, we look at the First Person of the Trinity: God the Creator. But we will also use this sermon to talk about what the Trinity means in the first place.
July 7th, 2024 - "Way of the Triune God: Jesus Christ" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Romans 5:6-11; Hebrews 9:11-15; Philippians 2:5-13 In a small, unofficial poll of adults in our church in which Pastor Michelle asked about topics related to Jesus, unanimously people want to know more about how to understand atonement, which is the savi
June 30th, 2024 - "Way of the Triune God: The Holy Spirit" - Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
Luke 24: 44-49, Acts 2: 1-8 Beginning this series where we look at the three parts of the Trinity, today we explore the jazz of the Holy Spirit.
June 23rd, 2024 - "Holiday Road: Destination" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Acts 28:11-16, 30-31 Paul finally makes it to Rome and settles into this place that was meant to be a stop on the road, but that became his destination. In the journeys we take, we often find that the end was not in the place where we stopped, but in the
June 16th, 2024 - "Holiday Road: Detour Sign" - Michelle Amos
Acts 16:6-15 Paul and his companions cant go to Asia, no matter how hard they try. Nonetheless, their detour leads to the baptism of Lydias whole household. We often find blessings in the detours we have to take unexpectedly.