Sterling United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Pastor Randy's SermonsRecent sermon series and handouts are available in PDF files. Click on message title to access the pdf file. Audio of select sermons are available in mp3 format.
Cures for the Out-Of-Control Life - Are you busy all the time? Do you find yourself exhausted at the end of most weeks? Ever feel overwhelmed by trying to juggle all of the expectations and obligations in your life? It may surprise you that the Bible offers relevant answers that have the power to change your life today. Throughout the month of January we will explore the Cures for the Out-of-Control Life.
Outside the Box - This four-week, lectionary-based sermon series will guide us through contemplating ancient scriptures, delving into Christmas traditions, and relating to the transformative experiences of Christ's birth throughout humanity. We will be challenged to go "outside the box" to find those forgotten, ignored or turned away from life's inns, so that we may welcome all into the body of Christ.
Extravagant Generosity - Stewardship
Come Dream With Us - God has an extraordinary dream for His Church. What is God's dream for us? What would it take for us to realize that dream? In a four-week Fall message series, we will explore these and other questions so that as we pursue that dream, we will become everything that He is calling us to be as a congregation.
March 2011 Sermon Series: Meeting the Master... The lectionary texts for the season of Lent each feature a different character who encounters Jesus on his journey to the cross. Come and discover what we can learn about Jesus and ourselves from their encounters with the Master.
February 2011 Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer
January 2011 Sermon Series: A New Year, A New You - What will you do when the holidays are over? What New Year's resolution will you make? Will you be able to follow through with the changes you hope to make in your life, or will you slowly fall back into your bad habits? Start off the New Year right, and come join us as we explore some of the most common New Year's resolutions. Be strengthened and encouraged with Biblical insight and instruction, so that with God's help, this year you may accomplish your goals. What will you do when the holidays are over? What New Year's resolution will you make? Will you be able to follow through with the changes you hope to make in your life, or will you slowly fall back into your bad habits? Start off the New Year right, and come join us as we explore some of the most common New Year's resolutions. Be strengthened and encouraged with Biblical insight and instruction, so that with God's help, this year you may accomplish your goals.
"Getting Out of the Boat" Sermon Series - We will be looking at the ways we as individuals and as a church can navigate the uncharted waters of life and ministry.
August 22 The Heart of the Savior
August 15 Ready, Willing and Able
August 8 By Faith (Melissa Holmes)
August 1 Food for Thought Audio
July 18 Get Out of the Boat (Phil Mohr)
June 20 A Father's Blessing
Spring 2010 Sermon Series - Our families face tremendous pressure in today's world. We try very hard to keep it all together and to manage the daily issues that constantly bombard us. On the outside things look great, but in looking closer, it's plain to see that things aren't always what they seem. Pressures from within and without threaten to tear apart our families. How do you build a stong family that will withstand all of these forces that would seek to destroy them? In an eight (8) week series Pastor Randy will explore the biblical principles that will help us to build stronger family units. The series schedule is as follows:
Please plan to join us for each of these important messages. You'll discover you're not alone in dealing with these serious issues. Most importantly pray that God would use this time to make a significant impact in many lives and families.
Confirmation
Past Sermons
April 4 When Easter Calls Your Name
March 28 Faces in the Crowd
March 21 Learning How to Count
March 14 Coming Home
March 7 The Invitation
February 28 Who Lives in You?
Winter 2010 Sermon Series - Seven (7) week series based on one of the most beloved passages in the Bible, Psalm 23. In this wonderful Psalm we have the promise that Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd, is there to help us conquer some of the most difficult issues that plague us.
December 24 Joy to the World
December 13 This Little Light of Mine December 6 Blue Christmas
November 29 Oh, You Better Watch Out
Rekindling the Flame - Three (3) week series with the theme an old fashioned revival.
November 22 Carry The Torch
November 15 The Burning Heart
November 8 What is Your Temperature?
November 1 Calling All Saints
Becoming A Five Talent Church - Based on Jesus' parable of the talents from Matthew 25 this series explores the ways we can invest the talents the Master has entrusted to us as a church to reap a bountiful return.
October 18 Evangelism - By All Means
October 11 Discipleship - Tilling the Soil
October 4 Mission Possible
September 27 Fellowship - All in the Family
September 20 The Heart of Worship
September 13 Becoming A Five Talent Church
Summer in the Psalms
September 6 The Power of Praise - Psalm 145
August 30 The God You Are Looking For - Psalm 139
August 16 When In Need Of Comfort - Psalm 23
August 9 Life's Two Roads - Psalm 1 July 19, 2009 God's Passion For You
Breaking Free Series - The Seven Deadly Sins - Audio is a streaming m3u file whereas mp3 is the standard mp3 audio file.
Youth Confirmation Message - 3 Part Message Lenten Series - Journey to the Cross: Jesus' Finest Week
Getting Healthy Again This is an eight part series based on some of Jesus' most famous words, the Beatitudes in which we discover Christ's amazing power to heal the hurts, habits and hang-ups that cause pain in our lives. Audio of this series can be obtained through the Church office.
Please contact the Church Office to obtain copies of previous message series:
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