Episodes
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The Theory of Happiness
Matthew 22: 15-22 Jesus tells the Pharisees to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to give to God what belongs to God! Paul tells the Thessalonians to exhort in Presence, Power, Passion by giving our best to God— then we find happiness in the way of God’s holiness in our lives!!
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Accept the Invitation and Rejoice!
Matthew 22:1-14; Philippians 4: 1-9 Jesus tells the parable of the Kings Invitation to the Banquet— Paul tells us how to live rejoicing!— receive Christ’s invitation.
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Uprising!
Matthew 21:33-46 tells the story of the “ wicked tenants” and how they showed greed and worked some evil to try and get what they wanted. Jesus was trying to show that we are to be good stewards of all that God has given and do God’s good works on earth!
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Faithfulness and Honesty in Relationships with God and Others
Matthew 21: 28-32 is known as “ The Parable of the Two Sons.” Jesus taught us to be faithful and honest! We look to the scriptures for guidance in fulfilling life’s demands. * Special thanks to President Jimmy Carter for “Sources of Strength.”
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Late to the Dance!
In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the “Laborers in the Vineyard.” Jesus gives the controversial and shocking notion that those who are late in being hired receive the same wages as those who came early. Essentially, Jesus is telling us it is never too late to come to God! I think…
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The Courageous First Step of Reconciliation!
Jesus tells the parable of forgiveness and reconciliation. The message is clear if we expect to be forgiven, we must forgive! ( Special thanks to President Jimmy Carter for his “ Sources of Strength” devotional stories).
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What Is Required of Me?
In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us to forgive ( as is a common theme). What should we do in a church situation, family situation, societal situations, etc. We should strive to reconcile when possible!
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Out do each other!
The Apostle Paul tells us how we should treat each other in all situations. Jesus taught us the same. Special thanks to President Jimmy Carter for passages from his book, “ Sources of Strength!” Let’s out do each other in doing good works and treating people as we would like to be treated!
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Team Jesus!
Jesus asks his Disciples who do people say that I am? They give the usual responses of being John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or some other prophet. Simon the son of Jonah declares that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God! Jesus calls Simon, Peter ( which means rock), and proceeds to tell him...
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Careful with the Weeds!
Matthew 13: 24-43
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God is Watching Us!
It’s the third Sunday after Pentecost! This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, June 21st, 2020. While this marks the fifteenth week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held physical services due to the COVID-19 pandemic we currently plan to...
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How Many Cups Have You Given?
It’s the second Sunday after Pentecost! This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, June 14th, 2020. While this marks the fourteenth week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held physical services due to the COVID-19 pandemic we currently plan to...
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God is One; May We Be One!
It’s the first Sunday after Pentecost – Trinity Sunday! This is the day we recognize our Almighty and everlasting God, who revealed himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, living ever and reigning in the perfect unity of love. This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, June 7th, 2020.…
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The Wind Is Blowing !
Fifty days after Easter we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles. This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, May 31, 2020. This...
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How Well Did You Do in Your Interview?
Forty days after Easter we celebrate an important episode in the life of Jesus: his ascension into Heaven. Today, many United Methodist congregations recognize Jesus' ascension during regular worship services on Ascension Sunday, the Sunday immediately following Ascension Day (which was this past...
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Being People of Faith in Chaotic Times!
It's the 6th Sunday of Eastertide! This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, May 17, 2020, the 6th Sunday after Easter. This marks the tenth week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Happy Eastertide!!…
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Haven’t You Learned Anything?
It's the 5th Sunday of Eastertide! This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, May 10, 2020, the 5th Sunday after Easter. This marks the ninth week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Happy Eastertide!!…
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At Play with the Good Shepherd!
It's the 4th Sunday of Eastertide! This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, May 3, 2020, the 4th Sunday after Easter. This marks the eighth week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Happy Eastertide!!…
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News We Can Believe!
It's the 3rd Sunday of Eastertide! This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, April 26, 2020, the 3rd Sunday after Easter. This marks the seventh week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Happy...
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Jesus’ Scars Give Peace & Comfort
It's the 2nd Sunday of Eastertide! This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, April 19, 2020, Easter Sunday. This marks the sixth week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Happy Easter!! We hope that you...
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Good News: Christ is Risen!
It's Easter Sunday and He has Risen!!! This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, April 12, 2020, Easter Sunday. This marks the fifth week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Happy Easter!! We hope that...
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Please Save Us!
It's Palm Sunday!!! This is Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, April 5, 2020, for the 6th Sunday in Lent. This marks the fourth week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope that you have a Blessed...
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Every Day with Jesus is Real Life!
Reverend Sid Chapman's sermon for Sunday, March 29, 2020, for the 5th Sunday in Lent. This marks the third week that the congregation of Faith United Methodist in Riverdale, Georgia, have not held services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope that you will join us at Faith when services…
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Whose Fault Is It In Times Like These?
Reverend Sid Pastor delivers his sermon online this week, as the church cancels services due to the Coronavirus.
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Pastor Sid Chapman’s sermons from our small sanctuary in Riverdale, Georgia.
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