Awakened Through Silence
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: Awakened Through Scripture Scripture: Philippians 3:5-11 Guest Preacher: Pat Oxley Because we often call our engagement with the Scriptures “Bible study,” we get the idea that it’s a reference book to consult when we have questions, needs, or challenges. And while there is much to learn, the real power of reading the Scripture is in the way it awakens us to God’s presence and grace.
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Awakened Through Prayer
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: Awakened Through Prayer Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Prayer can sometimes feel like both the easiest spiritual discipline and the most challenging. If we desire to become more aware of God’s presence in our lives, prayer is a solid way to start. LakesideUMC.net
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Alternative New Years Resolutions
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: Alternative New Years Resolutions Scripture: Luke 2:25-38 There are two interesting people who don’t show up in our Nativity scenes and yet have pivotal encounters with the newborn Jesus. Simeon and Anna’s stories point us to four hopes that we can carry into the new year. LakesideUMC.net
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Car Scissors and the Gift of Jesus
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: Car Scissors and the Gift of Jesus Scripture: John 1:1-14 The best gifts aren’t always the most expensive or even the ones most appreciated at the time it was given. The best gifts are those that prove to be exactly what we needed. LakesideUMC.net
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The Gift of Bearing With
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: The Gift of Bearing With Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 Peace is not a static state of nothing happening. It is a state of “something good happening,” and peace is built and amplified when we bear with one another. LakesideUMC.net
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The Gift of Making Space
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: The Gift of Making Space Scripture: Luke 2:1–7 Preacher: Amanda Stallard Everyone has come a long way. Everyone needs a place to rest. Making space for others is a blessing that brings joy. LakesideUMC.net
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The Gift of Presence
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: The Gift of Presence Scripture: Romans 12:9-18 Love is about seeing other people for who they are and showing up in ways that will bless them. When we actively seek the best for others, that is love. LakesideUMC.net
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The Gift of Naming
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: The Gift of Naming Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5 Giving something a name has the power to bring clarity. Having a clearer view of ourselves and our situation makes us more compassionate and better able to help others. LakesideUMC.net
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Be Still
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: Be Still Scripture: Psalm 46 There is so little we actually have control over. And while we are certainly called to an active faith that responds to the real world we live in, perhaps the first step in the action plan is to be still. LakesideUMC.net
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The Best Is Yet To Come
Lakeside United Methodist Church
Sermon Title: The Best Is Yet to Come Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 When the central events of our faith, and arguably of human history, happened 2,000 years ago, shouldn’t things be better by now? How do we live a life of faith that keeps the spark of anticipation alive? LakesideUMC.net
info_outlineSermon Title: The Gift of Naming
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5
Giving something a name has the power to bring clarity. Having a clearer view of ourselves and our situation makes us more compassionate and better able to help others.
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