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First Cary UMC

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First Cary United Methodist Church • Sharing the Heart of Christ from the Heart of Cary

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  1. “Beyond Sunday” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – October 18, 2026 In the opening chapter of the Bible, God looked at everything he had made and called it “very good.” But somewhere along the way, we've forgotten how to simply enjoy the world God has given us. A walk in the...

  2. “Beyond Sunday” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – October 18, 2026 In the opening chapter of the Bible, God looked at everything he had made and called it “very good.” But somewhere along the way, we've forgotten how to simply enjoy the world God has given us. A walk in the woods, a...

  3. “Beyond Sunday” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – October 11, 2026 We spend an enormous portion of our lives working, yet we often separate our work from our faith. Scripture offers a different vision: work was part of God's good creation from the very beginning. Whether we're...

  4. “Beyond Sunday” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Kristyl Kepley (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Kristyl Kepley – October 11, 2026 We spend an enormous portion of our lives working, yet we often separate our work from our faith. Scripture offers a different vision: work was part of God's good creation from the very beginning. Whether we're...

  5. “Beyond Sunday” Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – October 4, 2026 What if holiness isn't something reserved for extraordinary moments? Paul points us toward a very ordinary kind of holiness in Colossians 3:12-17: compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, gratitude,...

  6. “Beyond Sunday” Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – October 4, 2026 What if holiness isn't something reserved for extraordinary moments? Paul points us toward a very ordinary kind of holiness in Colossians 3:12-17: compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, gratitude, and...

  7. “Take Courage” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Kristyl Kepley (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kristyl Kepley – September 27, 2026 What if the fear that we’re not enough keeps us from believing we have a place at the table? In 2 Samuel 9, Mephibosheth, the disabled grandson of Saul, is living in obscurity, likely expecting to be forgotten or...

  8. “Take Courage” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – September 27, 2026 What if the fear that we’re not enough keeps us from believing we have a place at the table? In 2 Samuel 9, Mephibosheth, the disabled grandson of Saul, is living in obscurity, likely expecting to be forgotten…

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  9. “Take Courage” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – September 20 , 2026 In Acts 16, Paul and Silas find themselves in prison. An earthquake erupts. Doors are flung open and chains are unfastened. They could have escaped - but they choose to stay in jail. Instead of fearing for...

  10. “Take Courage” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – September 20, 2026 In Acts 16, Paul and Silas find themselves in prison. An earthquake erupts. Doors are flung open and chains are unfastened. They could have escaped - but they choose to stay in jail. Instead of fearing for their...

  11. “Take Courage” Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – September 13, 2026 Even with the fear of his past catching up with him, his concern about leading, and his present context after being on the run, Moses is able to say yes to God’s call. Signs from God follow, offering...

  12. “Take Courage" Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – September 13, 2026 Even with the fear of his past catching up with him, his concern about leading, and his present context after being on the run, Moses is able to say yes to God’s call. Signs from God follow, offering reassurance,...

  13. First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Natasha Moulton – September 6. 2026

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Natasha Moulton – September 6. 2026

  14. First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Martha McLean – September 6. 2026

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Martha McLean – September 6. 2026

  15. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 5 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – August 30, 2026

  16. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 5 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 30, 2026

  17. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 4 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – August 23, 2026

  18. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 4 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 23, 2026

  19. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – August 16, 2026

  20. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 16, 2026

  21. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Kristyl Kepley (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kristyl Kepley – August 9, 2026

  22. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 9, 2026

  23. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – August 2, 2026

  24. “Something Old & Something New” Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Martha McLean (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Martha McLean – August 2, 2026

  25. “Wisdom” Sermon Series, Week 4 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer– July 26, 2026 Scripture: Proverbs 13:1-16

  26. “Wisdom” Sermon Series, Week 4 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – July 26, 2026 Scripture: Proverbs 13:1-16

  27. “Wisdom” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – July 19, 2026 Scripture: Job 28:12-28

  28. “Wisdom” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – July 19, 2026 Scripture: Job 28:12-28

  29. “Wisdom” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – July 12, 2026 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-14

  30. “Wisdom” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Martha McLean (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Martha McLean – July 12, 2026 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-14

  31. “Wisdom” Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – July 5, 2026 Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-20

  32. “Wisdom” Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – July 5, 2026 Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-20

  33. “Challenging Jesus” Sermon Series, Week 4 – Rev. Brittany Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Brittany Absher-Baer – June 28, 2026 In Matthew 22, the Sadducees challenge Jesus with a tricky hypothetical situation in an attempt to disprove his claims about resurrection. Jesus changes the terms of the discussion by pointing to a living God…

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  34. “Challenging Jesus” Sermon Series, Week 4 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – June 28, 2026 In Matthew 22, the Sadducees challenge Jesus with a tricky hypothetical situation in an attempt to disprove his claims about resurrection. Jesus changes the terms of the discussion by pointing to a living God whose power...

  35. “Challenging Jesus” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – June 21, 2026 Jesus says something in Matthew 16 that feels almost impossible to hear: “Take up your cross and follow me.” In a world that tells us to protect ourselves, build our brand, and chase comfort, Jesus offers a very...

  36. “Challenging Jesus” Sermon Series, Week 3 – Rev. Kristyl Kepley (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Kristyl Kepley – June 21, 2026 Jesus says something in Matthew 16 that feels almost impossible to hear: “Take up your cross and follow me.” In a world that tells us to protect ourselves, build our brand, and chase comfort, Jesus offers a very…

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  37. “Challenging Jesus” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – June 14, 2026 When James’ and John’s Mother challenges Jesus about promoting her sons, and when the disciples erupt in a feud of jealousy, Jesus challenges them to see how he offers a different way than worldly greatness. How…

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  38. “Challenging Jesus” Sermon Series, Week 2 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – June 14, 2026 When James’ and John’s Mother challenges Jesus about promoting her sons, and when the disciples erupt in a feud of jealousy, Jesus challenges them to see how he offers a different way than worldly greatness. How can we...

  39. “Challenging Jesus” Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – June 7, 2026 When the Pharisees challenge Jesus about violating the Sabbath, he fires back by forcing them to think about the purpose of the Sabbath. How can we rise above the letter of the law and honor God’s intent? Scripture:...

  40. “Challenging Jesus” Sermon Series, Week 1 – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – June 7, 2026 When the Pharisees challenge Jesus about violating the Sabbath, he fires back by forcing them to think about the purpose of the Sabbath. How can we rise above the letter of the law and honor God’s intent? Scripture…

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  41. First on Chatham – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – May 31, 2026

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – May 31, 2026 We are inundated with words clamoring for our attention. Words we know, but words that know nothing about us. God’s Word is different. In Hebrews 4 we’re reminded that God’s Word doesn’t just speak to us - it knows...

  42. Trinity Sunday – Rev. Carl Frazier (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Carl Frazier – May 31, 2026 Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

  43. “Holy Risk” Sermon Series, Week 4, Pentecost – Rev. Ben Alexander (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander – May 24, 2026 The Risk of Witness: Speaking Boldly Through the Spirit On the day of Pentecost (Acts 2), God’s Spirit breaks in, empowering the timid disciples to become witnesses as tongues fall like fire. There is amazement, there is...

  44. “Holy Risk” Sermon Series, Week 4, Pentecost – Rev. Kristyl Kepley (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Kristyl Kepley – May 24, 2026 The Risk of Witness: Speaking Boldly Through the Spirit On the day of Pentecost (Acts 2), God’s Spirit breaks in, empowering the timid disciples to become witnesses as tongues fall like fire. There is amazement, there is...

  45. “Holy Risk” Sermon Series, Week 3, Ascension Sunday – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – May 17, 2026 The Risk of Asking for Help: Courage to Receive In Mark 10, we encounter a blind beggar on the side of the road named Bartimaeus. As Jesus passes, Bartimaeus asks for help and cries out to Christ, even while others...

  46. “Holy Risk” Sermon Series, Week 3, Ascension Sunday – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander– May 17, 2026 The Risk of Asking for Help: Courage to Receive In Mark 10, we encounter a blind beggar on the side of the road named Bartimaeus. As Jesus passes, Bartimaeus asks for help and cries out to Christ, even while others try to...

  47. “Holy Risk” Sermon Series, Week 2, Sixth Sunday of Easter – Rev. Martha McLean (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Martha McLean – May 10, 2026 The Risk of Formation: Passing Down a Bold Faith: God has called us as First Cary to invest in the generations. As such, we are called to pass down our faith, which means taking the risk of forming others - and allowing...

  48. “Holy Risk” Sermon Series, Week 2, Sixth Sunday of Easter – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander– May 10, 2026 The Risk of Formation: Passing Down a Bold Faith: God has called us as First Cary to invest in the generations. As such, we are called to pass down our faith, which means taking the risk of forming others - and allowing…

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  49. “Holy Risk” Sermon Series, Week 1, Fifth Sunday of Easter – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer (First on Chatham)

    First Cary UMC’s First on Chatham Sermon – Rev. Kollin Absher-Baer – May 3. 2026 The Risk of Friendship: Choosing Vulnerability: There’s a popular joke that Jesus’s greatest miracle was keeping twelve close friends in his 30s. In the digital age, analog friendships are becoming increasingly rare....

  50. “Holy Risk” Sermon Series, Week 1, Fifth Sunday of Easter – Rev. Ben Alexander (First Sanctuary)

    First Cary UMC’s First Sanctuary Sermon – Rev. Ben Alexander– May 3, 2026 The Risk of Friendship: Choosing Vulnerability: There’s a popular joke that Jesus’s greatest miracle was keeping twelve close friends in his 30s. In the digital age, analog friendships are becoming increasingly rare. True...

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