Proclaiming Christ to the generations . . Equipping disciples to transform the world
Sermons by Rev. Eugene W. Matthew (Page 3)
Sunday, January 7, 2024Epiphany of the LordHoly Communion Scripture Readings 1/7/24 – Isaiah 60:1–6, Ephesians 3:1–12, Matthew 2:1–12 “The Gift of A New Year”2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. 2 They asked, “Where is the newborn…
“First Sunday After Christmas” “A Surprise Message”“9 But this is precisely what is written: God has prepared things for those who love him that no eye has seen, or ear has heard, or that haven’t crossed the mind of any human being(1 Corinthians 2:9, CEB) Scripture Readings 12/31/23 – Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Romans 16:25–27, Luke 1:26–38
Sunday, December 24, 2023Fourth Sunday of Advent:“Receiving God’s Hope”Christmas Day: “Candle of Love” Scripture Readings 12/24/23 – 2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16, Romans 16:25–27, Luke 1:26–38 Inspirational Message ……………………………………. Rev. Eugene W. Matthews“The Lord Is With You”“When the angel came to her, he said, “Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!” (Luke 1:28 (CEB))
“The Power Within”“God’s power was at work in Christ when God raised him from the dead and sat him at God’s right side in heaven”(Ephesians 1:20, CEB) Scripture Readings 11/26/23 – Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24, Ephesians 1:15–23, Matthew 25:31–46
“Needed Christian Sister Women”28 The woman put down her water jar and went into the city. She said to the people, 29 “Come and see a man who has told me everything I’ve done! Could this man be the Christ?”(John 4:28–29) Scripture Readings – Judges 4:1–7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, John 4:7–18, 28-29
“The Anatomy of A Christian”All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.”(Matthew 22:40) Scripture Readings 10/29/22 – Deuteronomy 34:1–12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8, Matthew 22:34–46
133rd Church Anniversary “God Is Not Through With Us Yet”“I’m sure about this: the one who started a good work in you willstay with you to complete the job by the day of Christ Jesus”.Philippians 1:6 (CEB) Inspirational message from Rev. Terry L. McCain, Hopkins/Mt. Gregory Charge UMC Scripture Reading 10/15/23 – Psalm 90:1–12, Philippians…
“Keep Focusing on the Goal”“It is not that I have already reached the goal, or have already been perfected, but I pursue it, so that I may grab hold of it, because Christ grabbed hold of me for just this purpose”…..”The goal I pursue is the prize of God’s upward call in Christ Jesus”Philippians 3:12…
“The Community Meal”?“For these reasons, my brothers and sisters, when you get together to eat, wait foreach other.”1 Corinthians 11:33 (CEB)Scripture Readings 10/1/23 – Exodus 17:1–7, 1 Corinthians 11:17–27, 33, Matthew 26:20–30
“The Lord Will Make A Way”“Israel saw the amazing power of the Lord against the Egyptians. The people were in aweof the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses.” (Exodus 14:31) Scripture Readings 9/17/23 Exodus 14:19–31, Romans 14:1–12, Matthew 18:21–35