Jul 5, 2020 | Archived Sermons
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Matthew 11:16-19; 25-30 I went down in front of my building last night at one point and watched for about 45 minutes as my neighbors set off massive fireworks, ranging from firecrackers and Roman candles to the massive shells that seemed...
Jun 28, 2020 | Archived Sermons
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42 In one of our staff meetings recently, we were talking about who would really be made welcome in our church. What we say here at Park Avenue United Methodist, is that “all are welcome; none are excluded.”...
Jun 21, 2020 | Archived Sermons
Third Sunday After Pentecost Matthew 10:24-39 I want to begin by wishing a happy Father’s Day to all fathers this morning, as well as all who serve as surrogate fathers, stepfathers, mentors, teachers, coaches, and friends. Happy Father’s Day to all who have...
Jun 7, 2020 | Archived Sermons
Trinity Sunday/Peace with Justice Sunday 2 Corinthians 13:5-13 We gather this morning to observe two special days in our church. The first of these is Peace with Justice Sunday, where we celebrate the work of our denomination in advocating for peace and justice around...
May 31, 2020 | Archived Sermons
Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-21 So much has been spoken, heard, felt, and experienced over these past few weeks. For many of us, this extraordinary time has taken our breath away. This week alone has been one for the record books. It was determined that 102,000 people...
May 24, 2020 | Archived Sermons
Ascension Sunday Acts 1:1-11 If anything has been crystalized over these past weeks, I hope it is the truth about where and what the church is and what it is not. While our building doors are closed, there are some ways in which the church has never seemed more open....
