Archived Sermons
2020
LISTENING FOR ANGELS
Finding Meaning Amidst the Noise
The season leading to Christmas, the old church season of Advent- a time of hope, peace, love and joy- has become a time of frantic shopping demands, forced “Holiday Spirit,” and very little time for meditation or reflection. You are cordially invited to join us as we try to reclaim a bit of what the season is really about and find ways to listen for the eternal message of hope and love God still sends…even if it’s sometimes a little hard to hear!
Sunday, November 29 “Putting on the Pads”
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Sunday, December 6 “Stress on Earth, Frustration to Men!”
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Sunday, December 13 “Deck Chairs on the Titanic”
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Sunday, December 20 “Show Me”
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Sunday, December 27 "Dancing Into the New Year"
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LISTENING FOR ANGELS
Finding Meaning Amidst the Noise
The season leading to Christmas, the old church season of Advent- a time of hope, peace, love and joy- has become a time of frantic shopping demands, forced “Holiday Spirit,” and very little time for meditation or reflection. You are cordially invited to join us as we try to reclaim a bit of what the season is really about and find ways to listen for the eternal message of hope and love God still sends…even if it’s sometimes a little hard to hear!
Sunday, November 29 “Putting on the Pads”
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Sunday, December 6 “Stress on Earth, Frustration to Men!”
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Sunday, December 13 “Deck Chairs on the Titanic”
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Sunday, December 20 “Show Me”
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Sunday, December 27 "Dancing Into the New Year"
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GRATEFUL. THANKFUL. BLESSED
Celebrating a Season of Thankfulness
Most of us were taught the magic words “please” and “thank you.” Yet they are more than incantations that open doors for us. As children of God we are called to cultivate an attitude of humility and appreciation. As we head towards Thanksgiving and then the advent season, let’s take some time to reclaim that viewpoint that opens our eyes and hearts to God’s always-open arms.
Sunday, November 1 All Saints Service “A Pinch of Saffron” (Psalm 34:1-10)
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Sunday, November 8 “She’s the Cat’s Mother” (Psalm 78:1-7)
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Sunday, November 15 “A Full Tank and an Open Road" (Psalm 138)
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Sunday, November 22 :”Making Some Noise!” (Psalm 100)
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GRATEFUL. THANKFUL. BLESSED
Celebrating a Season of Thankfulness
Most of us were taught the magic words “please” and “thank you.” Yet they are more than incantations that open doors for us. As children of God we are called to cultivate an attitude of humility and appreciation. As we head towards Thanksgiving and then the advent season, let’s take some time to reclaim that viewpoint that opens our eyes and hearts to God’s always-open arms.
Sunday, November 1 All Saints Service “A Pinch of Saffron” (Psalm 34:1-10)
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Due to technical difficulties we were unable to record this week's service.
Sunday, November 8 “She’s the Cat’s Mother” (Psalm 78:1-7)
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Sunday, November 15 “A Full Tank and an Open Road" (Psalm 138)
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Sunday, November 22 :”Making Some Noise!” (Psalm 100)
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Finding God in the Wilderness
Wildernesses are scary places that show us all too clearly our weaknesses and fears. Throughout the Bible, however, God uses these times in the wilderness as places of teaching and opportunities for trust and expositions of holy power. Though we may not be wandering in the Judean desert, we have our own wildernesses of fear, doubt and worry. In September and October we’ll experience some of that Biblical wilderness and listen closely for God’s word of love and strength to us in our own empty and scary places.
Sunday, September 13: “Who Said Anything About Fair?” Lessons from the story of Joseph
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Sunday, September 20: “Lions and Tigers and Bears…” When all around seems bleak
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Sunday, September 27: “You the Man” Dealing with sin, failure and weakness
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Sunday October 4: Series Break featuring Rev. David Diaz
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Sunday October 11: “Old, Lost, Decrepit and Useless” When everything is coming apart
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Sunday, October 18: “Is Anybody Out There?” When we feel alone and abandoned
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Sunday, October 25: "Paul's Half-Time Speech" Series Break featuring Rev. Kody Franks
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Finding God in the Wilderness
Wildernesses are scary places that show us all too clearly our weaknesses and fears. Throughout the Bible, however, God uses these times in the wilderness as places of teaching and opportunities for trust and expositions of holy power. Though we may not be wandering in the Judean desert, we have our own wildernesses of fear, doubt and worry. In September and October we’ll experience some of that Biblical wilderness and listen closely for God’s word of love and strength to us in our own empty and scary places.
Sunday, September 13: “Who Said Anything About Fair?” Lessons from the story of Joseph
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Sunday, September 20: “Lions and Tigers and Bears…” When all around seems bleak
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Sunday, September 27: “You the Man” Dealing with sin, failure and weakness
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Sunday October 4: Series Break featuring Rev. David Diaz
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Sunday October 11: “Old, Lost, Decrepit and Useless” When everything is coming apart
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Sunday, October 18: “Is Anybody Out There?” When we feel alone and abandoned
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Sunday, October 25: "Paul's Half-Time Speech" Series Break featuring Rev. Kody Franks
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CONVERSATIONS AT A WELL
The Necessity of Becoming SALT
We live in a world in upheaval and conflict. We are divided along racial, cultural and political lines. Yet the church is called to be God’s agency for bridging those divides and nurturing community. So how do we do that? In John’s gospel we hear the story of Christ’s encounter with a woman from a different culture and background. His encounter with her is a model for our own lives in this volatile time. Using the acronym SALT (from Matthew 5:13) we’ll explore how to orient and prepare ourselves to be Christ’s emissaries to a broken and angry world.
Sunday, August 9- The Perfect Glass of Tea Drinking of Living Water
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Sunday, August 16- At Least I Beat You To The Ground! The common denominator
of being sinners
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Sunday, August 23- Friends We Haven't Met Yet Making room for all.
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Sunday, August 30- Uh Huh Cultivating the art of listening
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Sunday, September 6- Now You Try Putting it into practice
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CONVERSATIONS AT A WELL
The Necessity of Becoming SALT
We live in a world in upheaval and conflict. We are divided along racial, cultural and political lines. Yet the church is called to be God’s agency for bridging those divides and nurturing community. So how do we do that? In John’s gospel we hear the story of Christ’s encounter with a woman from a different culture and background. His encounter with her is a model for our own lives in this volatile time. Using the acronym SALT (from Matthew 5:13) we’ll explore how to orient and prepare ourselves to be Christ’s emissaries to a broken and angry world.
Sunday, August 9- The Perfect Glass of Tea Drinking of Living Water
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Sunday, August 16- At Least I Beat You To The Ground! The common denominator
of being sinners
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Sunday, August 23- Friends We Haven't Met Yet Making room for all.
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Sunday, August 30- Uh Huh Cultivating the art of listening
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Sunday, September 6- Now You Try Putting it into practice
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SUMMER SERMON SERIES 2020
As we begin to emerge from COVID-19 isolation, the Cordele FUMC family is gathering again. Come join us for a series of summer sermons and worship services.
Sunday, July 5- "Freeeeeeedom!"
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Sunday, July 12- "When the GPS Goes Down"
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Sunday, July 19- "Not a Tame Lion"
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Sunday, July 26- "You Know What I Meant to Say!"
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Sunday, August 2- "What Are You Going to Do About It?"
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SUMMER SERMON SERIES 2020
As we begin to emerge from COVID-19 isolation, the Cordele FUMC family is gathering again. Come join us for a series of summer sermons and worship services.
Sunday, July 5- "Freeeeeeedom!"
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Sunday, July 12- "When the GPS Goes Down"
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Sunday, July 19- "Not a Tame Lion"
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Sunday, July 26- "You Know What I Meant to Say!"
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Sunday, August 2- "What Are You Going to Do About It?"
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ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?
Lessons from the Life of Jacob
Meet Jacob... a spoiled son who let no one - including his own brother - stand in the way of getting what he wanted... A shrewd and sometimes unethical business man... the patriarch of a very large dysfunctional family... And, the only man who ever wrestled with God and lived to tell about it. Despite his flaws and challenges, in the end Jacob was blessed by God and managed to redeem himself and his broken relationships. If you've ever wrestled with God, struggled with relationships or done things you're not proud of, you'll see yourself in Jacob's story.
Sunday, June 7- Running From Ourselves
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Sunday, June 14- A Tale of Two Wives
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Sunday, June 21- Are You Ready To Rumble?
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Sunday, June 28- What Goes Around...
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ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?
Lessons from the Life of Jacob
Meet Jacob... a spoiled son who let no one - including his own brother - stand in the way of getting what he wanted... A shrewd and sometimes unethical business man... the patriarch of a very large dysfunctional family... And, the only man who ever wrestled with God and lived to tell about it. Despite his flaws and challenges, in the end Jacob was blessed by God and managed to redeem himself and his broken relationships. If you've ever wrestled with God, struggled with relationships or done things you're not proud of, you'll see yourself in Jacob's story.
Sunday, June 7- Running From Ourselves
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Sunday, June 14- A Tale of Two Wives
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Sunday, June 21- Are You Ready To Rumble?
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Sunday, June 28- What Goes Around...
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OUTSTANDING! 2020
Living As People With Nothing to Lose
As Christians we are called to be “resurrection people,” those who live above and apart from a dead world. More than that, we are called to bring life to that world through the power of Christ and the Spirit dwelling within us. That’s a tall order and the world is extremely resistant to say the least! The letter of 1 Peter is written to a congregation struggling with precisely those same issues. For this season of Easter, we’ll explore this letter and its message for Easter People.
Sunday, April 19- Scars Are Just Tattoos With Better Stories
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Sunday, April 26- Will This Be On The Test?
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Sunday, May 3- All in All, You're Just Another Brick in the Wall!
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Sunday, May 10- You've Got to Expect Some Bruises
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Sunday, May 17- Properly Motivated
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Sunday, May 24- Outstanding or Just Out...Standing?
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OUTSTANDING! 2020
Living As People With Nothing to Lose
As Christians we are called to be “resurrection people,” those who live above and apart from a dead world. More than that, we are called to bring life to that world through the power of Christ and the Spirit dwelling within us. That’s a tall order and the world is extremely resistant to say the least! The letter of 1 Peter is written to a congregation struggling with precisely those same issues. For this season of Easter, we’ll explore this letter and its message for Easter People.
Sunday, April 19- Scars Are Just Tattoos With Better Stories
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Sunday, April 26- Will This Be On The Test?
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Sunday, May 3- All in All, You're Just Another Brick in the Wall!
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Sunday, May 10- You've Got to Expect Some Bruises
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Sunday, May 17- Properly Motivated
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Sunday, May 24- Outstanding or Just Out...Standing?
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES 2020
Video During this season as we find we are unable to meet due to the COVID-19 outbreak, our service are video-based and can be accessed by the links below any time. We hope you can gather with your household and join us in worship- even if we are physically apart- as we celebrate the Good News of our faith.
Palm Sunday, April 5 2020 - "The Wonderful World of Sea Monkeys!"
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Holy Week Communion & Meditation Service
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Easter Sunday, April 12 2020 - "Folded Up and Put Away"
HOLY WEEK SERVICES 2020
Video During this season as we find we are unable to meet due to the COVID-19 outbreak, our service are video-based and can be accessed by the links below any time. We hope you can gather with your household and join us in worship- even if we are physically apart- as we celebrate the Good News of our faith.
Palm Sunday, April 5 2020 - "The Wonderful World of Sea Monkeys!"
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Holy Week Communion & Meditation Service
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Easter Sunday, April 12 2020 - "Folded Up and Put Away"
RENOVATIONS
Reshaping our lives from mere believers to a body of disciples
For too many Christianity is something you do or an idea with which you mentally agree. Yet being a disciple of Jesus Christ is a life long journey, a process by which we grow to know God, each other and ourselves better and through which we are steadily changed into the likeness of Christ. It grows in stages of belonging to the body, believing in God, growing in our commitment and understanding and finally living full lives of faith. As we start the new year, we’ll explore this process of belonging, believing, growing and living as we invite God to continue the renovations He calls for in our hearts, bodies and spirits.
Sunday, January 5- From the Ground Up!
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Part I: Belonging
Sunday, January 12- All for One...And I'M the One!
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Sunday, January 19- The Island of Misfit Toys
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Sunday, January 26- E Pluribus Unum
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Part II: Believing
Sunday, February 2- My Jesus Crisis
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Sunday, February 9- Spirituality Lite
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Sunday, February 16- So What Holds It Up?
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Part III: Growing
Sunday, February 23- A Fifty Year Conversion
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Sunday, March 1- But I Play One on TV
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Sunday, March 8- Is This Poem True
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Part IV: Living
Sunday, March 15- The Glue of the Cosmos
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Sunday, March 22- Dare to Be the Same
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Sunday, March 29- Deeper in and Higher Up
