FUMC Bentonville Sermon Podcast
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September 29th, 2024 - "It's the End of the World as We Know It and I Feel Fine" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Revelation 21:1-7 In the end, we find our hope! It is hard fought and we are battle-scarred, but ultimately, as followers of Christ, we know that we will find ourselves in a place of peace and healing. We will affirm this without belittling what we have
September 22nd, 2024 - "It's the End of the World as We Know It: Can It Get Any Worse?" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Revelation 16:12-21 Ever find yourself in an awful situation, something you barely think you have the strength to survive? And then ever have ANOTHER awful thing happen to you? As we look at this stretch of Revelation, we will dive into times when things
September 15th, 2024 - "It’s the End of the World as We Know It: Where's All This Coming From?" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Revelation 5:1-6:8It is natural when we go through something hard to wonder what is making all of this happen. It is also natural to lay the blame at the feet of God. And it is natural to then question whether that makes sense at all too. As we explore t
September 8th, 2024 - "It's The End of the World as We Know It: What's Going On?" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Revelation 1:9-20 We open this series with some discussion on the value of seeing the Book of Revelation as a companion in the journey of difficult times in life. We will also address the struggle of interpreting this book, ultimately giving us permiss
September 1st, 2024 - "The Physicist and the Farmer" - Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
Matthew 5:13-16 God doesnt want perfect little followers, and you dont have to be something you are not to be a good follower of Christ. We should bring all we are in our walk with Christ. Of course, we also must create space for others who find a home
August 25th, 2024 - "Following the First Commandment" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Genesis 11: 1-9 What is the First Commandment God gives humanity? It's not what you think. Listen and learn how we can better follow.
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