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Beech Grove UMC Sermons
by Beech Grove UMC
Weekly Sermons preach at Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Suffolk, Va.
Episodes
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Who Are You?
October 26, 2025 Sermon Title: Who Are You? Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Focus: Becoming more Christlike takes intentional and daily commitment. When we put on the ‘Christ clothes’ of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, and love, our inner transformation overflows into our…
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Sacred Memory
June 29, 2025 Sermon Title: Sacred Memory Scripture: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness (UMH 140) Song: Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton Focus: When God feels distant, we return to stories, songs, and sacred moments that have guided us. Reminding ourselves of God’s…
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Longing For Something
Originally Preached June 22, 2025 by Rev. Andrew WareSeries: Sacred EchoesSermon Title: Longing for SomethingScripture: Psalm 42Hymn: As the Deer (TFWS 2025)Song: Fast Car by Tracy ChapmanFocus: Our lives are filled with longings for change, healing, escape, restoration, and love. How do we sit...
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Here We Stand
Originally Preached June 15, 2025 by Rev. Andrew WareSeries: Sacred EchoesSermon Title: Here We StandScripture: Psalm 8 Hymn: How Great Thou Art (UMH 77)Song: What a Wonderful World (Originally perfromed by Louis Armstrong)Key Theme: In the vastness of creation, we glimpse God’s majesty — and are...
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God with Zechariah
First Sunday of Advent Theme: God with Zechariah, the Skeptic Scripture: Luke 1:5-16, 23-25, 76-80 Focus: There are moments when circumstances in life or deferred hopes and dreams may feel like a heavy burden with no relief in sight, from smaller expectations to deeper concerns, such as job...
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The Secret of Contentment
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7, 10-14, 19 Focus Statement: As we learn what it really means to have enough, we are freed to embrace and leverage what we have. Key Points: True contentment comes not from material wealth but from dependence on Christ. Prayer and gratitude are pathways to peace and...
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"God Trusted Me With It"
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Fear can lead to paralysis and missed opportunities. God trusts us with gifts that we are called to steward faithfully. The parable of the talents teaches us to use our resources not for self-preservation, but for the good of others. To watch the full service, click...
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Called By Love
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 When God calls our name, it’s an invitation to a transforming relationship as an agent of grace. Zacchaeus went from being an agent of the state to an agent of God. To watch the full service, click here. We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the...
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From Macedonia to Suffolk
Scripture: Acts 16:6-15 Explore how the early church operated beyond the confines of the temple or synagogue, taking the gospel into the streets and homes of the people. This week will look at the church’s call to move beyond it's walls. Find the bulletin and sermon notes on our webpage:...
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New Wine, New Wineskins
Scripture: Luke 5:33-39 As we recognize the necessity of change and adaptation in our church practices, we emphasize the significance of embracing novel forms of worship and community that resonate with people’s current circumstances. To watch the full service, click here. We currently have 2...
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Build A Bridge and Go Over It
Scripture: John 1:1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the...
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The Spark of the Church
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 13 ‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. 14 ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 No one…
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Communion: The Holy Meal of Grace
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ 25 In...
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Experience Christian Community
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 In the United Methodist Church, holy conferencing focuses on the ability of laity and clergy to come together and discuss and discern difficult topics guided by the Holy Spirit, which can be a witness to the world. The local church can also engage in holy…
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Holiness: Living a Life of Faith
Scripture: Micah 6:6-8 John Wesley said, “There is no holiness but social holiness.” Salvation and a full life in Christ are seen in personal and social holiness. This holiness calls us to a missional connection with our communities and the world. To watch the full service, click here. We…
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Grace: The Journey of Faith
Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10 Grace is a gift from God given freely to all people; because of this gift, we are saved. This grace is the spark that makes the Methodist fire burn, the starting point and an essential root of our theology. Unfortunately, we do not have a video for the full worship...
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Baptism: Birth in the Spirit
Scripture: John 3:1-17 Baptism is God’s cleansing of our original sin, initiation into Christ’s Holy Church, incorporation into the body of Christ, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit for a lifelong process of discipleship in the community. Through Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, we understand...
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Our Theological Task
Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-6:12 Our theological task, within our faith, is to learn and grow in our understanding of our most basic Christian affirmation and what that means for us. Hebrews invites us to recognize what within our faith is necessary for growth. In the Methodist tradition, we often…
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Our Christian Affirmation
Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-6:12 The original affirmation of our faith is that of affirming our belief in the Lordship and Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. This affirmation rests at the heart of our faith and informs how we interact with God and one another. Through Paul’s affirmation of what...
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The Language of Grace
Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to give to Beech Grove and its mission and...
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Casting the Lots
Seventh Sunday of Easter Scripture: Acts 1:12-17, 21-26 You can watch the full service here. We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @...
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Let The Spirit Work
Scripture: Acts 10:44-48 You can watch the full service here. We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to…
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What is Stopping Me?
You can watch the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to give...
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The Cornerstone
Scripture: Acts 4:1-12 Watch the full service We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If you feel led to give to Beech...
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Through Action and Message
Scripture: Acts 3:12-19 12 When Peter saw it, he addressed the people, ‘You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? 13 The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has...
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Early Church Values That Last Forever
Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, John 20:19-31 You can watch the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @...
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Your King is Coming
Message Information Scripture - John 12:12-19 Is Jesus the king we wanted, or the king we got? In the narrative we have Jesus, riding into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna, but as we prepare to journey through this week, we know those shouts will change. Why is the “good news” truly hard to hear?…
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52 Words
Message Information Scripture - John 3:14-21 John 3:16-17 is 52 words, and we often define those verses as a summary of the Gospel. In the midst of a conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus offers a teaching on who he truly is, and the work of the good news in the world. It is not our job to judge the...
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Destroy Your Temple
Check out this sermon as Jesus continues this distinction between the physical and the spiritual. As he walks into the temple, he notices all of the things happening inside of it. Seeing many of these things angers him and he turns the tables. Were the leaders so focused on the physical temple,...
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How to Save A Life
To watch the full service: Click Here Join Us For Worship We have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship (In our sanctuary at 4251 Driver Lane Suffolk, Va 23434) * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service…
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NOW..and Forever
To watch the full service: Click Here Join Us For Worship We have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship (In our sanctuary at 4251 Driver Lane Suffolk, Va 23434) * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service…
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Picking Up The Mantle
To watch the full service: Click Here Join Us For Worship We have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship (In our sanctuary at 4251 Driver Lane Suffolk, Va 23434) * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service…
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Pay Attention
To watch the full service: Click Here Check out Sermon Notes to follow along or share with others: Click Here Join Us For Worship We have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship (In our sanctuary at...
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As A Prophet
To watch the full service: Click Here Join Us For Worship We have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: * 10:30 AM - Community Worship (In our sanctuary at 4251 Driver Lane Suffolk, Va 23434) * 10:30 AM - Livestream Service…
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Well Pleased
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11 You can watch the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: 10:30 AM - Community Worship 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If…
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Reclaiming Love
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 You can watch the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: 10:30 AM - Community Worship 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org If...
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Reclaim Joy
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-4, 8-11 John 1:6-8, 19-28 You can watch the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: 10:30 AM - Community Worship 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @...
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Reclaiming Peace
Second Sunday of Advent Scriptures: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8 Amidst the chaos of the world, we are called to peace and comfort. When we look around creation we often see the worst of what humanity has to offer. However, we are called through Christ as beacons of peace. Not a peace that gives us...
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Reclaiming Hope
First Sunday of Advent Scriptures: Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:24-37 “It all seems hopeless…” A phrase I am sure many of us have uttered, especially the last few years. However, we are called to stand fast in God’s name. We are called to hold onto the hope of the world. We see the promise of God in…
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Fools Despise Wisdom
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7 Don't forget to check out the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: 10:30 AM - Community Worship 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @...
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This Ain't Nothing
Rev. Danny Kesner - Guest Preacher Scripture: Hebrews 11 (selected verses) Don't forget to check out the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: 10:30 AM - Community…
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For All the Saints
All Saints Sermon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beechgroveumc.substack.com
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Our "Modern" Calling
Scripture: Hebrew 10:19-25 Don't forget to check out the full service on our YouTube channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: 10:30 AM - Community Worship 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @…
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Dear Church
As we close the series, Our Vow, I do so with a letter to the church. A letter to call us together in love, to live as a community of believers with love for one another and those all around us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
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Our Vow: Witness
Scripture: James 2:14-26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beechgroveumc.substack.com
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Our Vow: Service
Scripture: John 13:1-17 Don't forget to check out the full service on our Youtube Channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: 10:30 AM - Community Worship 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @ beechgroveumc.org…
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Our Vow: Presence
Scripture: Hebrew 10:19-25 Don't forget to check out the full service on our Youtube Channel We currently have 2 worship options and invite you to join us in the manner in which you are most comfortable at this time: 10:30 AM - Community Worship 10:30 AM - Livestream Service @…
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Our Vow: Faithfully Participating With Your Prayers
Scriptures: James 5:13-18 Theme: Prayers Description: Membership in the local involves faithfully participating in the ministries of the church. We first look at how we participate in the prayer life of the church. There is much to pray for and with the others in our community. What does it mean…
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A Methodist Gives Thanks
Give Thanks in all things This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beechgroveumc.substack.com
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