Sermons
“What if?… – Dreaming – Risky Business – With God, All Things are Possible” – October 30, 2022
Rev. John Shaver Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 Dear SDUMC Family, I hope you enjoyed a beautiful California…
Read More“What If…? – Dream – With God All Things Are Possible” – October 23, 2022
Rev. John Shaver Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW You are never too old [or too young] to set another goal or to dream a new dream. – C.S. Lewis. Dear SDUMC Family, Are you dreaming? What if, in your prayer life, you asked God to bless you with some new…
Read More“Staying Awake to Hope” – October 16, 2022
Rev. Chelsea Simon Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW Hi Everyone, This week we will close out our sermon series on 1 Thessolonians. We have been reading Paul’s letter to the Thessolonians through the lens of hope. I can’t imagine how difficult it was for this small and new…
Read More“Moving Forward with Hope: Navigating Negativity” – October 9, 2022
Rev. John Shaver Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW Dear SDUMC Family, Over the last few weeks, we’ve been discussing the Apostle Paul’s guidance in finding hope as we’ve looked at his first letter to the Thessalonians. The Thessalonians were going through some difficult times, and Paul gave them…
Read More“Moving Forward with Hope: Faith and Discipleship” – October 2, 2022
Rev. Dr. Faith J. Conklin Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 Dear SDUMC Family, I send you greetings from Kansas City, Kansas, on a cool fall morning (yes, fall has come to the Midwest,…
Read More“Moving Forward with Hope: Hope Through Gratitude” – September 25, 2022
Rev. John Shaver Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW Dear SDUMC Family, I pray that you all had a good summer and now enjoy the new fall season upon us (maybe the temperatures will join the new season in a few days). I hope you’ll join us in our…
Read More“Opening the Doors” – September 18, 2022
Rev. John Shaver Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 Dear SDUMC Family, I hope you are doing well as we begin the weekend. It has been a wonderful year as we’ve (re)gathered in God’s…
Read More“Grace 101: Make Us One” – September 11, 2022
Rev. John Shaver Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord… Psalm 121:1-2 Dear SDUMC Family, As we approach another September 11th, many memories swirl about of the tragic day 21 years…
Read More“God Isn’t Fair” – September 4, 2022
Rev. Chelsea Simon Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW Hi Everyone, While it doesn’t necessarily feel like summer is coming to a close, the start of school and church activities picking back up alert us to the fact that it is September already. And how appropriate that we would…
Read More“Grace 101: A Gift to Share” – August 28, 2022
Rev. John Shaver Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 9:30 am Livestream Worship BULLETIN WATCH NOW Dear SDUMC Family, What a wonderful Sunday we shared last week. It was a joy to be with so many of you and have a morning filled with joy, hope, and grace. Thank you to all who shared amazing messages…
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