Edenton United Methodist Church - Lessons and Sermon Podcast
The Lessons and Sermon from our Sunday Traditional Service, held in our sanctuary in Edenton, NC.
Episodes
77 episodes
260927 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - The Mind of Christ in You
In today’s lessons and sermon, we hear Jesus challenge the religious leaders to consider the difference between merely saying the right things and faithfully doing the will of God. In Philippians, Paul calls the church to “let the same mind be ...
260920 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Complaining
Today’s lessons invite us to consider the difference between complaining and living with gratitude. Through Israel’s journey in the wilderness and Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard, we are reminded that God’s grace is generous and a...
260913 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Receiving and Giving Forgiveness
This week’s message from Matthew 18 invites us to think about one of the hardest parts of Christian life: forgiveness. Through Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant, we are reminded just how freely God extends mercy to us—and how deeply we ...
260906 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Loving One Another Through Disagreement
In Matthew 18:15–20, Jesus gives us a clear pattern for responding to disagreement. Rather than talking about someone behind their back or gathering others to our side, we are called first to go directly to the person involved and speak with th...
260830 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Let the Redeemed of the Lord Tell Their Story
Pastor John’s message, based on Psalm 107:1–9, centers on the call, “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” He encourages Christians to speak openly about what God has done in their lives, emphasizing that no theological experti...
260823 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - What is Jesus to You? What are You to Jesus?
In today’s lesson from Matthew 16:13–20, Jesus asks his disciples the defining question, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter responds, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” The sermon explores not only who Jesus is to us, but also who...
260802 EUMC Lessons and Sermon Podcast - Abundance
Podcast Introduction:Welcome to today’s episode, where we reflect on the powerful story of Jesus feeding the five thousand—a miracle born in the middle of grief, compassion, and need. This sermon begins with the difficult news Jes...
260726 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - What is the Kingdom of Heaven Like?
Podcast SummaryIn this sermon on Matthew 13, the pastor explores several of Jesus’ parables to explain the nature of the Kingdom of God. Rather than describing a physical place or political power, the Kingdom is presented a...
260719 EUMC Lessons and Sermons - Good and Evil
In this week’s message, Pastor John begins the summer sermon series Tell Me the Stories of Jesus by exploring Jesus’ Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (Matthew 13:24–43). He reminds us that while good and evil exist side by side in ou...
260712 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - The Parable of the Sower
In today’s message, “The Parable of the Sower,” we explore Jesus’ teaching about how people receive God’s word. Through the image of seed falling on different kinds of soil, we are challenged to examine our own hearts, deepen our faith, and bea...
260705 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Jason Duvall's Message
"Love With Skin On It" – Sermon by Jason DuvallJason Duvall, Chief Executive Director of Carolina Rebuilding Ministries, U.S. Navy veteran, and chaplain, shared his faith journey and calling, urging the congregation to embrace Christ...
260628 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Unchanging
Farewell Service & Sermon SummaryA farewell worship service was held for Pastor Elizabeth, marking her transition after three years of ministry. The gathering centered on the reading and reflection from 1 Corinthians 3, wi...
260621 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - The Gift of Presence
The Power of PresenceThis sermon explores the ever-present nature of God and encourages believers to embody that divine presence for others, especially during times of loss and transition. It reflects on the Great Commission a...
260607 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - From Death to Life
Called to Follow: The Story of Matthew and the Power of Mercy This sermon reflects on Matthew 9, focusing on the calling of Matthew, the healing of a woman suffering for twelve years, and the raising of a synagogue leader...
260531 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - All In
Trinity Sunday Sermon SummaryCelebrating the Trinity—God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and our call to be disciples in community during Trinity Sunday worship, highlighted by a special homecoming and based on Matthew 28:16-20.
260517 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Ripples
The Scripture lesson comes from Acts 1:1-11, and the message is entitled Ripples. Ascension Sunday: Ripples of DiscipleshipThis sermon for Ascension Sunday emphasizes the universal call to discipleship and illustrates how...
260510 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Never Alone
The Scripture lesson comes from John 14:15-21 and the message is entitled Never Alone.
260426 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Smelly Sheep
The lessons and Sermon from our Sunday Traditional Service, held on April 26, 2026. The Message is entitled Smelly Sheep.
260503 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - Many Questions, Just One Answer
The lessons and sermon from our Sunday Traditional Service, held on May 3, 2026. The Scripture lesson comes from John 14:1-14 and the message is entitled So Many Questions and Just One Answer.
260419 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - The Power of Hospitality
A Service of the Word: The Third Sunday of Easter. The Scripture lessons are taken from Hebrews 13:1-2 and Luke 7:36-50.
260412 EUMC Lessons and Sermon - There for Us
A Service of the Word: The Second Sunday of Easter. The Scripture lesson is take from 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-31. The Message is entitled There for U.