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Sermons by Rev. Eugene W. Matthew
Sunday, June 16, 2024Fourth Sunday After PentecostFather’s Day Scripture Readings 6/16/24 – 1 Samuel 15:34—16:13, Philippians 3:4b–14, Mark 4:26–34 Morning Message …………………………. Rev. Eugene W. MatthewsBrothers and sisters, I myself don’t think I’ve reached it, but I do this onething: I forget about the things behind me and reach out for the things aheadof me.…
Sunday, June 2, 2024Second Sunday After PentecostHoly Communion Scripture Readings 6/2/24 – 1 Samuel 3:1–20, 1 Thessalonians 2:1–10, Mark 2:23—3:6 Inspirational Message …………………… Rev. Eugene W. Matthews“Living Godly Models”“YOU and God are witnesses of how holy, just, and blameless we weretoward you believers”. 1 Thessalonians 2:10 (CEB)
Sunday, May 26, 2024Trinity SundayPeace with Justice Sunday Scripture Readings 5/26/24 – (Isaiah 6:1–8, Romans 8:12–17, John 3:1–17) “To God Be the Glory”They shouted to each other, saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of heavenlyforces! All the earth is filled with God’s glory!” (Isaiah 6:3, CEB)
Sunday, May 19, 2024Pentecost Sunday Scripture Readings 5/19/24 – Acts 2:1–21, Romans 8:22–27, John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15 The Blessings of Motorcycles Inspirational Message …………………… Rev. Eugene W. Matthews“Change”“When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place.Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire housewhere they were sitting.…
Sunday, May 12, 2024Seventh Sunday of EasterHappy Mother’s Day Scripture Readings 5/12/24 – Proverbs 31:24−31, 1 John 5:9–13, John 17:6–19 Inspirational Message …………………… Rev. Eugene W. Matthews“Praise God: For Women and Mothers”28 Her children bless her; her husband praises her: 29 “Many women act competently, but you surpass them all!” 30 Charm is deceptive and…
Sunday, May 5, 2024Sixth Sunday of EasterHoly Communion Scripture Readings 5/5/24 – (Acts 10:44–48, 1 John 5:1–6, John 15:9–17) Inspirational Message …………………… Rev. Eugene W. Matthews“The Society of Friends” “14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 I don’t call you servants any longer, because servants don’t know what their…
Sunday, April 28, 2024Fifth Sunday of Easter Inspirational Message …………………… Rev. Eugene W. Matthews“All You Need Is Love”“Dear friends, let’s love each other, because love is from God, and everyone who loves is born from God and knows God.”(1 John 4:7 (CEB)) Scripture Readings 4/28/24 – Acts 8:26–40, 1 John 4:7–21, John 15:1–8
Sunday, April 21, 2023Fourth Sunday of Easter Scripture Readings 4/21/23 – Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16–24, John 10:11–18 Inspirational Message …………………… Rev. Eugene W. Matthews “Jesus! The Good Shepherd”“I am the good shepherd. I know my own sheep and they knowme, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. I give…
Sunday, April 14, 2023Third Sunday of Easter Scripture Readings 4/14/24 – Acts 3:12–19, 1 John 3:1–7, Luke 24:36b–48 “What A Difference a Day Makes”Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you”. They were startled and terrified and thought they had seen a ghost. (Luke 24:36b–37) (CEB)
Sunday, April 7, 2023Second Sunday of Easter “I Doubt It”27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here. Look at my hands. Put your hand into my side. No more disbelief. Believe!” 28 Thomas responded to Jesus, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:27–28 (CEB) Scripture Readings 4/7/24 – Acts 4:32–35, 1 John 1:1—2:2,…