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Archived Sermon Series
Pentecost
Scripture: Genesis 47-48
Preacher: Lucas Bonates, Associate Pastor
May 23, 2021
Sent for a Purpose
Scripture: Genesis 45:1:8
Preacher: Jess Williams, Executive Director, United Wesley Foundation of Miami
May 16, 2021
Thrown for a Loop
Scripture: Genesis Genesis 43:11-17
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
May 9, 2021
Tough Choices
Scripture: Genesis 41:50-57
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
May 2, 2021
Realizing Peace
Scripture: Genesis 41:8-15
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
April 25, 2021
A Troubled Family
Scripture: Genesis 37:3-8
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
April 18, 2021
Past Series
Making Room For Doubt
Scripture: John 20:24-31
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
April 11, 2021
From River to Resurrection
EASTER SUNDAY
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
April 4, 2021
A Palm Sunday Message
Scripture: John 12:12-19
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Cynthia Weems, District Superintendent
March 28, 2021
“Take Courage!”
Scripture: Matthew 14:24-27
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
March 21, 2021
Scandalized
Scripture: Matthew 13:54-57
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
March 14, 2021
Law & Compassion
Scripture: Luke 6:6-11
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
March 7, 2021
Far Richer Blessing
Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
February 28, 2021
Who is this man?
Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
February 21, 2021
Small Miracles
Scripture: John 2:6-10
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
February 14, 2021
A Willing God
Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3
Preacher: Lucas Bonates, Associate Pastor
February 7, 2021
Archégos & Teleiótés
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
January 31, 2021
The Recipe
Scripture: Luke 11:1-4
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
January 24, 2021
A Highway for God’s Dreams
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Cynthia Weems, District Superintendent
January 17, 2021
Against VS For
Scripture: Acts 15:12-19
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
January 10, 2021
Epiphany
Preacher, Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
January 3, 2021
A Christmas Message for the people of the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church
Preacher: Ken Carter, Bishop
December 27, 2020
Traditional Candlelight Christmas
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
December 24, 2020
A Children’s Christmas
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
A service for children, by children!
December 24, 2020
We Need a Little Love
Scripture: Luke 2:42-55
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
4th Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020
We Need a Little Joy
Scripture: Micah 2-5
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
3rd Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020
We Need a Little Peace
Scripture: Luke 1:30-38
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
2nd Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2020
We Need a Little Hope
Scripture: Luke 1:5-17
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
1st Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020
Fingerprints
Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
Thanksgiving Sunday, November 22, 2020
Investing Financially
Scripture: Philippians 4:8-14
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
November 15, 2020
Investing Intellectually
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-18
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
November 8, 2020
Investing Relationally
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 & 1 Corinthians 1:1-17
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
All Saints’ Sunday • November 1, 2020
Investing Physically
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-7 & Mark 6:30-37
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
October 25, 2020
Investing Spiritually
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
October 18, 2020
Saturated
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
World Communion Sunday, October 4, 2020
For the full World Communion Sunday service, visit https://vimeo.com/464616940!
Hope, Joy, & Peace
Scripture: Romans 15:1-13
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
September 27, 2020
A Virtual “Sit-Together Sunday,” when the children & youth lead us in worship! For the full service, visit https://vimeo.com/462213694!
No Condemnation
Scripture: Romans 14:1-13
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
September 20, 2020
Living Like Jesus
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Guest Preacher: Dionne Hammond, Atlantic Central
Interview with Tamara Isidore, Pastor, Faith UMC, Bradenton
September 13, 2020
SPECIAL SERVICE FROM OUR BISHOP & CABINET
This Labor Day Weekend, we briefly step away from our Romans series to enjoy a service created by our Bishop, Ken Carter, and the District Superintendents of the Florida Conference. Our Methodist brothers & sisters throughout the state will be worshipping together today!
Florida Resident Bishop: Ken Carter
Guest Preacher: June Edwards
September 6, 2020
Messengers
Scripture: Romans 10:4-15
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
August 30, 2020
Endurance
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
August 23, 2020
Justified
Scripture: Romans 3:10-27
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
August 16, 2020
Unashamed
Scripture: Romans 1:7-17
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
August 9, 2020
The Adventure of Sacrament
Scripture: Colossians 2:1-12 & John 6:53-58
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
August 2, 2020
The Adventure of Service
Scripture: John 13:1-17
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
July 26, 2020
The Adventure of Community
Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
July 19, 2020
The Adventure of Scripture
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Brian Russell
July 12, 2020
The Adventure of Worship
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
July 5, 2020
The Adventure of Prayer
Scripture: Matthew 26:30-42
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
June 28, 2020
Cabinet Worship Service
Scripture: Matthew 6:24-35
Preacher: Florida Resident Bishop, Ken Carter
June 14, 2020
Gather at the Table(s)
A Communion Meditation in Troubled Times
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
Peace with Justice Sunday, June 7 2020
Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
Scripture: Acts 2:1-12
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
Pentecost Sunday, May 31 2020
The Ascension
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
Ascension Sunday, May 24 2020
Hallū Yāh
Scripture: Psalm 150
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
May 17, 2020
Search Me & Know Me
Scripture: Psalm 139
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
May 10, 2020
The Freedom of Forgiveness
Scripture: Psalm 32
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
May 3, 2020
The Heavens Declare
Scripture: Psalm 19
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
April 26, 2020
Finished = Beginning
Scripture: John 20:1-11a
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020
Heartbreak & Hope
Scripture: Luke 19:36-44
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020
Resignation & Rejoicing
Scripture: John 5:1-6
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
March 22, 2020
The Scandal of Hospitality
Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13
Preacher: Lucas Bonates, Associate Pastor
March 15, 2020
Blessed
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Bulletin (pdf)
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
March 8, 2020
Living Water
Scripture: John 4:5-10
Bulletin (pdf)
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
March 1, 2020
Love of Self
Scripture: Psalm 63:1-5
Bulletin (pdf)
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
February 23, 2020
Love of Neighbor
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8
Bulletin (pdf)
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
February 16, 2020
Love of God
Scripture: 1 John 4:16-19
Bulletin (pdf)
Preacher: Lucas Bonates, Associate Pastor
February 9, 2020
Jonah Throws a Tantrum
Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11
Bulletin (pdf)
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
February 2, 2020
Jonah Takes a Do-Over
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5
Bulletin (pdf)
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
January 26, 2020
Jonah Gets a Time-Out
Scripture: Jonah 1:12-17
Bulletin (pdf)
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
January 21, 2020
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
January 12, 2020
The Search (A First Person Narrative)
Scripture: Micah 5:2-5a
Bulletin (pdf)
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
Epiphany, January 5, 2020
2019 Archived Series & Sermons
Making Room for Doubt
Scripture: John 20
Preacher: Hedy Collver, Senior Pastor
April 11, 2021