Proclaiming Christ to the generations . . Equipping disciples to transform the world
Sermons by Rev. Eugene W. Matthew (Page 2)
Sunday, March 31, 2024Easter Sunday “Breaking News”Mary Magdalene left and announced to the disciples, “I’ve seen the Lord”. Then she told them what he said to her. (John 20:18 (CEB)) Scripture Readings 3/31/24 – Acts 10:34–43, 1 Corinthians 15:1–11, John 20:1–18)
Sunday, March 24, 2024Women’s History MonthPalm / Passion Sunday in Lent Scripture Readings – 3/24/24 – Isaiah 50:4–9a, Philippians 2:5–11, Mark 11:1–11 “Fair Weather Fans”Those in front of him and those following were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! (Mark 11:9 (CEB))
Sunday, March 17, 2024Women’s History Month2024 Lenten SeasonFifth Sunday in Lent Scripture Readings 3/17/24 – (Jeremiah 31: 31- 34, Hebrews 5: 5-10, John 12: 20-33) Morning Message …………………………. Rev. Eugene W. Matthews“ GLORY TO HIS NAME”27 “Now I am deeply troubled. What should I say? ‘Father, save me from this time’? No, for this is…
Sunday, March 10, 2024Women’s History MonthFourth Sunday in LentUMCOR Sunday Scripture Readings 3/10/24 – Isaiah 49: 8-16a, Ephesians 2: 1-10, John 3:14-21 Inspirational Message ………………………… Rev. Eugene Matthews“An Amazing Gift”“For by grace, you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing: it is the gift of God and not the result…
Sunday, February 18, 2024Black History MonthWomen Heart Month2024 Lenten SeasonFirst Sunday in Lent Scripture Readings 2/18/24 – Genesis 9:8–17, 1 Peter 3:18–22, Matthew 4:1–11 “It’s Testing Time”4 Then the Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness so that the devil might tempt him. Matthew 4:1, Common English Bible
Sunday, February 11, 2024Black History MonthWomen Heart MonthScouting SundayTransfiguration Sunday Scripture Reading 2/11/24 – 2 Kings 2:1–12, 2 Corinthians 4:3–6, Mark 9:2–9 “Mountaintops Lead to Valleys”2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and brought them to the top of a very high mountain where they were alone. He was transformed in front…
Black History MonthWomen Heart MonthFifth Sunday After the Epiphany “Experiencing Our Desert Places”Early in the morning, well before sunrise, Jesus rose and went to a deserted place where he could be alone in prayer.Mark 1:35 Scripture Readings 2/4/24 – Isaiah 40:21–31, 1 Corinthians 9:16–23, Mark1:29–39
Sunday, January 28, 20234th Sunday After the Epiphany “The ABC’s of Praise”111 Praise the Lord! I thank the Lord with all my heart in the company of those who do right, in the congregation. (Psalm 111:1 (CEB)) Scripture Readings 1/28/24 – Deuteronomy 18:15–20, 1 Corinthians 8:1–13, Mark 1:21–28,
Sunday, January 21, 20233rd Sunday After the Epiphany Scripture Readings 1/21/24 – Jonah 3:1–5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7: 29–31,Mark 1:14–20 “Called to Be the Church”16 As Jesus passed alongside the Galilee Sea, he saw two brothers, Simon and Andrew, throwing fishing nets into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” he said,…
January 14, 2024 Baptism of the LordHuman Relations SundayMartin Luther King, Jr. Birthday “Are You Listening”9 So Eli said to Samuel, “Go and lie down. If he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord. Your servant is listening.’” (1 Samuel 3:9 (CEB)) Scripture Reading 1/14/24 – 1 Samuel 3:1–20, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43–51,