White House First United Methodist Church: Loving, Growing, Serving
by White House First United Methodist Church
A weekly recording of the sermon message and special music from White House First United Methodist Church.Join us if you're able!3403 Hwy 31WWhite House, TN 37188• Blended Service: Sunday morning at 8:15am• Sunday School: 9:30am• Traditional Service: 10:30am.#WHFUMC
Episodes
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Promise Breaker or Keeper?
Promise Breaker or Keeper? Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 9:11-15, Matthew 22:37-40 (NRSV) “Our hope is not in an elephant or a donkey. It is in the Lamb.” Jeremiah 31:31-34 People broke their promise, but God didn’t Hebrews 9:11-15 Sacrifice Matthew 22:37-40
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Doing our part
“People do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all lessons from history.” -Aldous Huxley Let’s do our part! We need to reflect on what has been handed down to us from past generations “As we revere our dead, we must tell their story with honesty, not flinching...
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Counting Our Days
Psalm 90: 1-6m 12-17 (NRSV) Psalm 90:1 God is the one, true constant in life Psalm 90:9b: "Our years come to an end like a sigh." Psalm 90:12 2 Timothy 2:7 The same dependability God was for the Israelites is still available! Psalm 90:14
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Separation Anxiety
Psalm 22:1-15 (NRSV) Psalm 22:1 "‘It is finished.’ Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit” (John 19:30). “crying with a loud voice said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:46). What do we do when we are assailed by doubts and…
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The Party You Can’t Control
Matthew 22:1-14 (CEB) Grace is rarely rejected because it is unclear. It is rejected because it gets in the way of our well-laid plans Matthew 22:8,9 Participation is required Matthew 22:13 Have we truly received what we have been given, or have we simply learned how to attend without being...
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Nothing can really satisfy you but the Lord!
John 6:22-35 (CEB) “Snickers really satisfies.” John 6:33 John 6:34 John 6:35 John 10:10 John Wesley’s 2-fold benefits of participating in Holy Communion: our sins are forgiven and we are strengthened to live the Christian life
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Storms
Acts 27:21-25 (CEB) Some spiritual storms can be avoided Acts 27:10 Acts 27:21 “Not every storm happens because of sin, but every storm can be used by God to shape our faith and character and draw us closer to Him.” Dr. David Jeremiah When you experience a difficult trial, look for how God is...
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We need a new wardrobe
Colossians 3:12-14 (NRSV & Message Translation) Colossians 3:14: "And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it." (The Message) Colossians 3:12: "So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for…
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What grandparents and Jesus have in common
Proverbs 3:1-8 (NRSV) Loyalty and faithfulness Proverbs 3:3 Psalm 100:5 Proverbs 3:7a Proverbs 3:5,6
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Getting in the Habit
James 2:1-10 (CEB) Partiality to the rich is not a good habit to have James 2:5,6 So how do we move away from showing partiality, making distinctions and judging people on outer appearance? When we show partiality in the church, we break this law of love “Watch your thoughts for they become…
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Essentials to live by
Romans 10:9-15 (CEB) Romans 10:9 Romans 10:10 Our faith shouldn’t be a totally private matter Matthew 5:14,15 Romans 10:11 Romans 10:15 How will your loved ones and neighbors hear about Jesus unless someone tells them? Is God calling you to take a part in making His message known in your community?
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The Compassionate Father
Luke 15:12, 20-24 (CEB) 2 characteristics of the Heavenly Father in the passage: 1) He has unconditional love towards us (verse 12) 2) If we are willing to make the 1st step, He meets us where we are at! (verse 20b) Luke 15:28-32 Questions to ponder: Are we willing to admit we have done wrong?…
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Are we like the older son?
Luke 15:25-32 (CEB) The older brother’s response to his younger brother’s return Do we have a bit of the older brother’s blood in us? Don’t judge a book by its cover The oldest son never realized who his father really was Do you know who your Heavenly Father really is? If we put our trust and...
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The Prodigal Son
Freedom and independence Some think like the prodigal son that they can live without God The progression that happened to the prodigal son Have we had a similar turning point in our own lives like the prodigal son? We don’t need to get to the point of desperation before we finally turn humbly to...
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Postcard Christianity
Psalm 13 (CEB) David kept it real with God Psalm 13:3 Psalm 13:5,6 Just as much as we need to be real with God, we also need to be real with those we’re around
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Unexpected Turns
A message from Lay Speaker: Bryce Embry Proverbs 19:21 James 4:13-16
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What Treasure are We Striving For?
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-50 (CEB) Odd prizes sports people strive for Matthew 13:44 Matthew 13:45,46 Matthew 6:19-21 Questions to ponder: Where’s your focus? Your sacrifice? Your passion and purpose? What’s possibly keeping you awake at night? Matthew 13:47,48 We don’t have to win any world...
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Momentary Pleasure
Genesis 25:19-34 (CEB) The importance of the birthright Genesis 25:34 Thoughts sometimes people say: "It's just one time." "No one will ever know." "He/she won't miss it." "It's not all that bad.” We can avoid making Esau’s mistake by comparing the short-term satisfaction with its long-range...
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The Nagging Sense of Dissatisfaction
Isaiah 55:1-9 (CEB) The passage connects with this weekend beautifully How we get the free nourishment that feeds our soul: We are to come (verse 1), listen (verse 2), seek and call on God (verse 6) Isaiah 55:6 Satan’s menu includes riches, relationships, prominence, acceptance, or recognition...
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Jesus is worth being crazy over!
Mark 3:20-30 Mark 3:21 Isaiah 53:2b: "No beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him." Mark 3:23b, 24 God is always in control! Mark 3:29 Jesus is worth being crazy over!
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The Art of Godliness
Proverbs 3:1-12 A lesson in godliness Proverbs 3:3 Proverbs 3:5 Proverbs 3:6 Matthew 6:33 Proverbs 3:12 God will allow us to hit rock bottom so we will realize that God is the Rock at the bottom!
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EPOCH Apsotles
Matthew 9:35-10:8 EPOCH: “Empathy,Presence, Opinion, [also known as ethical judgment] Creativity, and Hope, the ability to plan and execute a vision.” Jesus showed us how to have empathy Matthew 9:36 Compassion comes from the Latin word passio, meaning “suffering,” and com, meaning “with.” Jesus...
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God’s Promise
Romans 4:13-25 God’s promise to Abraham Romans 4:22 Habakkuk 2:4 Romans 4:3b Romans 3:10 Romans 7:18-19 Romans 4:16a Trust God always keeps His promises
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The Forgotten Holy Day
NRSV) John 14:8-17 Jesus’ attempt to prepare the disciples for what was coming John 14:8 John 14:12a The Holy Spirit’s help is all the help we need! Don’t be content with simply knowing about Jesus but believing in Jesus and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in your life John 14:26 Every day…
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From Tongues of Fire to Lives of Fruit
After Paul speaks of the fruit of the Spirit, he follows with the words “Against such things there is no law”. In Paul’s letter to Galatia, he is contrasting the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. The dregs of society in Rome are actually the targets of Christian love. God is not…
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Pray in the Spirit on all occasions
Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV) How can we pray on all occasions? “What does it mean, to pray in the Spirit? I suspect it means at least several things. For starters, ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in prayer over particular situations and people. Ask the Spirit to give you words, Scripture texts…
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Invite the Lord into your day and plans
Ephesians 5:14b-17 (English Standard Version) “What if there is no day after Easter? What if there is only Easter-today, tomorrow, and forever? Resurrection!”-J.D. Walt Walking Ephesians 5:15 (ESV) "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise." Ephesians 5:15 (NIV) "Be very…
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The One Who Means Everything!
Ephesians 4:1-6 “Chapters 1 through 3 of Ephesians present the case of what God has done. Chapters 4 through 6 present the practical implications. Paul moves us from indicative to imperative, from gospel message to gospel mission.” J.D. Walt Ephesians 4:1a Standards to live by from vs. 1-3…
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Expect Great Things from a Great Name
Ephesians 3:14-21 Ephesians 3:16 “Left to ourselves, we always gravitate toward image management. We care most about our outer appearance. The true and real life God created us for is all about our inner being. Our tendency is to ask God to use His power to impact our external world and affairs....
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The Captivating Presence of Grace
Ephesians 2:1-10 (New Living Translation) “Paul always begins his puzzle work with the center, and the center is always Jesus. Why doesn’t he begin with the edges like the rest of us? It’s because there are no edges. When you get Jesus, you also get the Father and the Holy Spirit.” J.D. Walt...
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Our Moral Compass
Ephesians 1:3-14 “I think the challenge for so many of us, particularly Americans, is that we think God has a wonderful plan for our lives. Indeed He does; it’s just not all about my life. The picture on the box top of the puzzle is not my life but God’s plan.” J.D. Walt The North point of the...
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Where is Jesus?
Matthew 28:5,6 Where is Jesus now? Matthew 28:7 Matthew 28:10 If Jesus is our answer to our questions, what do we do now? Psalm 118:1
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The Quirky Truth
Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) Jesus fulfilling the scriptures wasn’t all that quirky! Zechariah 9:9 Aspects we can do to hopefully have others want to live for Him: Giving Him praise Submit to His authority Allow Him to publicly tame our unruly lives Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) Jesus fulfilling the scriptures...
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The impossible is possible with our Lord!
John 11:1-16 The various characters in this scripture John 11:21,22 John 11:23 John 11:24 The Lord cares about the now too! John 11:25,26 Come to Jesus just as you are John 11:40 John 3:16 John 11:43b: “Lazarus, come out!” John 11:45 The impossible is possible with our Lord!
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Image Isn't Everything
1 Samuel 16:1-13 Blatant errors Saul did as king: Saul acted impulsively (1 Samuel 13:1-15), swore pledges (14:24-35), disobeyed God (15:1-9), killed priests (22:6-19), tried to kill David with a spear (18:10-11), consulted a witch/medium (28:3-25), had a poor relationship with his son Jonathan...
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God Is My Keeper
Psalm 121:5-8 Let the Lord be our shade! Psalm 121:7,8 The Lord allows pain in our life “With His help, we profit immensely more from walking through the pain than from avoiding it.” Dr. Charles Stanley Isaiah 43:2 God Is My Keeper!
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Assurance for Trials
Psalm 121:1-5 Psalm 121:1 Psalm 121:2 2 Samuel 22:2,3 Psalm 121:4 Psalm 121:5a
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Jesus and the Beatitudes Part Three
Matthew 5:9-12 Godly ways to handle persecution Matthew 5:9 Psalm 34:14 Matthew 5:9b Matthew 5:10: (New Living Translation) “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” 2 Timothy 3:12 Matthew 5:11,12 Persecution can be good in the following ways…
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Jesus and the Beatitudes Part Two
Matthew 5:6-8 The hungry and thirsty. The merciful. The holy. Matthew 5:6 Matthew 5:7 Matthew 5:8 Psalm 51:10 Matthew 5:8b 3 Beatitudes covered today: hunger and thirst for righteousness, being merciful, being pure in heart -Which of these Beatitudes are you strongest in? -Which of these…
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Jesus and the Beatitudes Part One
Matthew 5:1-5 “Blessed” means more than happiness Matthew 5:3 Luke 5:4 Luke 5:8b Romans 7:15 There is nothing we can do to make ourselves spiritually acceptable to God Luke 5:5: "God blesses those who are gentle and lowly, for the whole earth will belong to them." (New Living Translation) Quick...
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Rules of the Road
John 1:43-51 We have the same invitation from Jesus as the first disciples 3 Rules to become a licensed disciple of Jesus: 1. Follow John 1:43 John 1:45 John 1:46a John 14:6 2. Come John 1:46:b: “Come and see.” 3. See John 1:49 John 1:50b
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I've Got a Strong Case of the "Can't Help Its''
John 1:35-42 John 1:29 John 1:38, 39a Andrew did something with his strong case of the "can't help its." Are you? It's time to reclaim the "can't help its" if we've lost them! "If God is leading you to it, He will lead you through it." Will you embrace the challenges of the one and one?
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Timing is Everything!
Matthew 2:13-23 Divine guidance comes only to prepared hearts The reason why God led Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Egypt Hosea 11:1 Only natural to ask why, just be willing to embrace His timing Timing is everything! Embrace the timing of our Lord
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Listen to the Right Voice in 2026
Matthew 2:1-12 Wise men lived up to their names Matthew 2:12 Can we decipher the right voice to listen to? Do you know the Lord's voice when He speaks to you? Two questions to decide if you are making the right choice: Of the two choices you have in your mind, which one follows biblical…
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Always Preparing for Something Else
2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 2 Timothy 3:16 Can’t share what you don’t have 2 Timothy 4:2 Preparation requires time and effort Each of us make time for our priorities SOAP model: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer If the Lord is a priority, He is worth the effort and time to prepare for…
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Restore Us, O God
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Psalm 80:3,7,19 begin with “Restore” How can we obtain restoration? 1st and foremost, one must come to repentance. Psalm 80:6 Psalm 80:3,7,19: "Make your face shine so that we can be saved!" Matthew 1:23
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Noise Makes News
Luke 1:39-55 Luke 1:39-45 Luke 1:37: "Nothing is impossible for God!" Luke 1:46-55 Luke 1:47,48a Luke 1:52 Luke 1:54,55 Jesus was born to live in you and me!
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Peace Beyond Your Wildest Imagination
Isaiah 11:1-10 Isaiah 11:1-5 Jesus fulfilled this Old Testament prophecy Isaiah 11:2 Isaiah 11:4d: "by the breath of His lips He will kill the wicked." Isaiah 11:6-10 Let a little bit of heaven be on earth to people around us
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Jesus- A Thief?
Matthew 24:36-44 Matthew 24:36-44 Christ is our hope! Jesus’s return will happen like a thief in the night Jesus’s return hasn't happened yet, bu you better believe it will eventually! 3 promises in Scripture before leaving physically but constantly with us spiritually: Hebrews 13;5b, 1 Peter…
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The Great Gates of Praise
Psalm 100:1 3 questions to ponder: -Do we make a "joyful noise" when we come to worship, or do we settle for sighs of boredom or the sharp sound of complaint? -Do we worship the Lord with "gladness," or do we do so out of obligation or the mentality that I may be forced to be here but I’m going…
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