CRSNB SERMONS

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CRSNB SERMONS

Sermons by (mostly) Scott Blevins at Chester, Rock Springs & New Beginnings UMCsA sermon is, at its best, a real-time encounter among God, the preacher and the gathered people. Because of this, these sermons are context-dependent: the message is primarily for me and the church where I preached them. I believe other people can find hope & insight from them, though. If you are one of those people, I'd love to hear from you.© Scott O. Blevins 2023. Share on social media with credit to Scott O. Blevins and a link to this podcast. Contact Scott Blevins at [email protected].

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    [The Easter Life is] A Life Empowered (New Beginnings UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Acts 2:1-12Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on Sunday, May 17, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life Empowered (Rock Springs UMC)" and [The Easter Life is] A Life Empowered (Chester UMC)." For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    [The Easter Life is] A Life Empowered (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Acts 2:1-12Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, May 17, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life Empowered (Chester UMC)" and [The Easter Life is] A Life Empowered (New Beginnings UMC)." For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

  3. 383

    [The Easter Life is] A Life Empowered (Chester UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Acts 2:1-12Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, May 17, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life Empowered (Rock Springs UMC)" and [The Easter Life is] A Life Empowered (New Beginnings UMC)." For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

  4. 382

    [The Easter Life is] A Life of Mystery (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Mark 16:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:9-14Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, May 10, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life of Mystery (Chester UMC)." Unfortunately I do not have a recording of sermon to New Beginnings UMC.For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

  5. 381

    [The Easter Life is] A Life of Mystery (Chester UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Mark 16:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:9-14Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, May 10, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life of Mystery (Rock Springs UMC)." Unfortunately I do not have a recording of sermon to New Beginnings UMC.For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    [The Easter Life is] A Life of Purpose (New Beginnings UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Matthew 28:16-20 & Acts 1:6-11Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on Sunday, April 26, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life of Purpose (Rock Springs UMC)" and "[The Easter Life is] A Life of Purpose (Chester UMC)."For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

  7. 379

    [The Easter Life is] A Life of Purpose (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Matthew 28:16-20 & Acts 1:6-11Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, April 26, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life of Purpose (Chester UMC)" and "[The Easter Life is] A Life of Purpose (New Beginnings UMC)."For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

  8. 378

    [The Easter Life is] A Life of Purpose (Chester UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Matthew 28:16-20 & Acts 1:6-11Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, April 26, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life of Purpose (Rock Springs UMC)" and "[The Easter Life is] A Life of Purpose (New Beginnings UMC)."For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    [The Easter Life is] A Life of Service

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: John 21:15-22Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, April 19, 2026. For reasons I do not understand I did not get recordings of the sermons to Rock Springs or New Beginnings UMCs.For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    [The Easter Life is] A Life Lived by Faith (New Beginnings UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: John 20:24-29Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on Sunday, April 12, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life Lived by Faith (Rock Springs UMC Easter)" and "[The Easter Life is] A Life Lived by Faith (Chester UMC Easter)."For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    [The Easter Life is] A Life Lived by Faith (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: John 20:24-29Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, April 12, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life Lived by Faith (Chester UMC Easter)" and "[The Easter Life is] A Life Lived by Faith (New Beginnings UMC Easter)."For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    [The Easter Life is] A Life Lived by Faith (Chester UMC)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: John 20:24-29Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, April 12, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[The Easter Life is] A Life Lived by Faith (Rock Springs UMC Easter)" and "[The Easter Life is] A Life Lived by Faith (New Beginnings UMC Easter)."For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    [Living the Easter Life in] A World Turned Upside Down (New Beginnings UMC Easter)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Matthew 28:1-10Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[Living the Easter Life in] A World Turned Upside Down (Chester UMC Easter)" and "[Living the Easter Life in] A World Turned Upside Down (Rock Springs UMC Easter)."For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    [Living the Easter Life in] A World Turned Upside Down (Rock Springs UMC Easter)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Matthew 28:1-10Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[Living the Easter Life in] A World Turned Upside Down (Chester UMC Easter)" and "[Living the Easter Life in] A World Turned Upside Down (New Beginnings UMC Easter)."For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    [Living the Easter Life in] A World Turned Upside Down (Chester UMC Easter)

    Series: Living the Easter LifeScripture: Matthew 28:1-10Jesus' resurrection has changed everything. God has turned the world upside down. The poor, the humble, the lowly and the outcast have been lifted up; the mighty, the powerful, the wealthy and the insiders have been brought low. In this series we'll be responding to the question, "How do we living in a world turned upside down when it looks like nothing has changed?"This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026. It is substantially similar to "[Living the Easter Life in] A World Turned Upside Down (Rock Springs UMC Easter)" and "[Living the Easter Life in] A World Turned Upside Down (New Beginnings UMC Easter)."For more information on all three churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    Truth Can Force Confession (Good Friday, Chester UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Matthew 27:32-54This sermon was originally preached to Chester, Rock Springs & New Beginnings UMCs on Friday, April 3, 2026. For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

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    Calling Out Without Cancelling (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Matthew 21:1-17This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, March 29, 2026. It is substantially similar to "Calling Out Without Cancelling" (Chester UMC)." New Beginnings UMC worshiped as a shared meal and no recording was made.For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

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    Calling Out Without Cancelling (Chester UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Matthew 21:1-17This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, March 29, 2026. It is substantially similar to "Calling Out Without Cancelling" (Rock Springs UMC)." New Beginnings UMC worshiped as a shared meal and no recording was made.For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  19. 367

    Being Good (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 38:24-26This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, March 22, 2026. It is substantially similar to "Being Good (Chester UMC)." Due to a technical error there is no recording of the sermon to New Beginnings UMC.For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  20. 366

    Being Good (Chester UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 38:24-26This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, March 22, 2026. It is substantially similar to "Being Good (Rock Springs UMC)." Due to a technical error there is no recording of the sermon to New Beginnings UMC.For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  21. 365

    Avoiding the Victim Trap (New Beginnings UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 38:1-30This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on Sunday, March 15, 2026. It is substantially similar to "Avoiding the Victim Trap (Rock Springs UMC)." Due to a technical error I have no recording of the Chester UMC sermon from 3/15/26.For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  22. 364

    Avoiding the Victim Trap (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 38:1-30This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, March 15, 2026. It is substantially similar to "Avoiding the Victim Trap (New Beginnings UMC)." Due to a technical error I have no recording of the Chester UMC sermon from 3/15/26.For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  23. 363

    When Dreams Hit Reality (New Beginnings UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 37:1-28This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on Sunday, March 8, 2026. It is substantially similar to "When Dreams Hit Reality (Rock Springs UMC)" and "When Dreams Hit Reality (Chester UMC). "For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  24. 362

    When Dreams Hit Reality (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 37:1-28This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, March 8, 2026. It is substantially similar to "When Dreams Hit Reality (Chester UMC)" and "When Dreams Hit Reality (New Beginnings UMC). "For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  25. 361

    When Dreams Hit Reality (Chester UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 37:1-28This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, March 8, 2026. It is substantially similar to "When Dreams Hit Reality (Rock Springs UMC)" and "When Dreams Hit Reality (New Beginnings UMC). "For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

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    The Struggle for Justice (New Beginnings UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 34:1-31This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on Sunday, March 1, 2026. It is substantially similar to "The Struggle for Justice (Rock Springs UMC)" and "The Struggle for Justice (Chester UMC). "For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  27. 359

    The Struggle for Justice (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 34:1-31This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, March 1, 2026. It is substantially similar to "The Struggle for Justice (Chester UMC)" and "The Struggle for Justice (New Beginnings UMC). "For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  28. 358

    The Struggle for Justice (Chester UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 34:1-31This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, March 1, 2026. It is substantially similar to "The Struggle for Justice (Rock Springs UMC)" and "The Struggle for Justice (New Beginnings UMC). "For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  29. 357

    The Greatest Virtue (New Beginnings UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 32:3-8This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on Sunday, February 22, 2026. It is substantially similar to "The Greatest Virtue (Rock Springs UMC)" and "The Greatest Virtue (Chester UMC).For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  30. 356

    The Greatest Virtue (Rock Springs UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 32:3-8This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on Sunday, February 22, 2026. It is substantially similar to "The Greatest Virtue (Chester UMC)" and "The Greatest Virtue (New Beginnings UMC).For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

  31. 355

    The Greatest Virtue (Chester UMC)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 32:3-8This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on Sunday, February 22, 2026. It is substantially similar to "The Greatest Virtue (Rock Springs UMC)" and "The Greatest Virtue (New Beginnings UMC)." For more information on all three churches visit our website: CRSNBchurches.com.

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    Wrestling with God (Ash Wednesday Sermon)

    Series: Lent 2026, Being Faithful in a System Stacked Against YouBible: Genesis 32:22-32, Luke 22:39-46This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs, Chester & New Beginnings UMCs on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 as part of our Ash Wednesday Worship Service.

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    Patience, Perseverance & Accommodation (New Beginnings UMC)

    Theme: Human Struggle...Divine PurposeScripture: Genesis 31:1-13It's a struggle to follow Jesus. Sometimes we struggle with other people, sometimes with the world around us and sometimes with God. No matter how tough the struggle, though, God's purpose prevail.This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on 2/15/26. It is substantially similar to "Patience, Perseverance & Accommodation (Chester UMC)" and "Patience, Perseverance & Accommodation (Chester UMC)." You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

  34. 352

    Patience, Perseverance & Accommodation (Rock Springs UMC)

    Theme: Human Struggle...Divine PurposeScripture: Genesis 31:1-13It's a struggle to follow Jesus. Sometimes we struggle with other people, sometimes with the world around us and sometimes with God. No matter how tough the struggle, though, God's purpose prevail.This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on 2/15/26. It is substantially similar to "Patience, Perseverance & Accommodation (Chester UMC)" and "Patience, Perseverance & Accommodation (New Beginnings UMC)." You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

  35. 351

    Patience, Perseverance & Accommodation (Chester UMC)

    Theme: Human Struggle...Divine PurposeScripture: Genesis 31:1-13It's a struggle to follow Jesus. Sometimes we struggle with other people, sometimes with the world around us and sometimes with God. No matter how tough the struggle, though, God's purpose prevail.This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on 2/15/26. It is substantially similar to "Patience, Perseverance & Accommodation (Rock Springs UMC)" and "Patience, Perseverance & Accommodation (New Beginnings UMC)." You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    Truth or Consequences (New Beginnings UMC)

    Theme: Human Struggle...Divine PurposeScripture: Genesis 31:3-5, 14-18It's a struggle to follow Jesus. Sometimes we struggle with other people, sometimes with the world around us and sometimes with God. No matter how tough the struggle, though, God's purpose prevail.This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on 2/8/26. It is substantially similar to "Truth or Consequences (Rock Springs UMC)" and "Truth or Consequences (Chester UMC)." You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

  37. 349

    Truth or Consequences (Rock Springs UMC)

    Theme: Human Struggle...Divine PurposeScripture: Genesis 31:3-5, 14-18It's a struggle to follow Jesus. Sometimes we struggle with other people, sometimes with the world around us and sometimes with God. No matter how tough the struggle, though, God's purpose prevail.This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on 2/8/26. It is substantially similar to "Truth or Consequences (Chester UMC)" and "Truth or Consequences (New Beginnings UMC)." You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

  38. 348

    Truth or Consequences (Chester UMC)

    Theme: Human Struggle...Divine PurposeScripture: Genesis 31:3-5, 14-18It's a struggle to follow Jesus. Sometimes we struggle with other people, sometimes with the world around us and sometimes with God. No matter how tough the struggle, though, God's purpose prevail.This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on 2/8/26. It is substantially similar to "Truth or Consequences (Rock Springs UMC)" and "Truth or Consequences (New Beginnings UMC)." You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

  39. 347

    That's Not Fair (New Beginnings UMC)

    Theme: Human Struggle...Divine PurposeScripture: Genesis 29:14-31It's a struggle to follow Jesus. Sometimes we struggle with other people, sometimes with the world around us and sometimes with God. No matter how tough the struggle, though, God's purpose prevail.This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on 2/1/26. It is substantially similar to "That's Not Fair (Chester UMC)." Due to a technical error (I forgot to hit the record button), I do not have a recording of the sermon to Rock Springs UMC.You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

  40. 346

    That's Not Fair (Chester UMC)

    Theme: Human Struggle...Divine PurposeScripture: Genesis 29:14-31It's a struggle to follow Jesus. Sometimes we struggle with other people, sometimes with the world around us and sometimes with God. No matter how tough the struggle, though, God's purpose prevail.This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on 2/1/26. It is substantially similar to "That's Not Fair (New Beginnings UMC)." Due to a technical error (I forgot to hit the record button), I do not have a recording of the sermon to Rock Springs UMC.You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    The Power of a God-Given Dream (New Beginnings UMC)

    Theme: Dreams for a New YearScripture: Genesis 28:10-22The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a good look at what we are dreaming - what we hope, desire and expect for the future. That's what we're doing in this sermon series.This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on 1/18/26. It is substantially similar to "The Power of a God-Given Dream (Rock Springs UMC)" and "The Power of a God-Given Dream (Chester UMC)." You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    The Power of a God-Given Dream (Rock Springs UMC)

    Theme: Dreams for a New YearScripture: Genesis 28:10-22The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a good look at what we are dreaming - what we hope, desire and expect for the future. That's what we're doing in this sermon series.This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on 1/18/26. It is substantially similar to "The Power of a God-Given Dream (Chester UMC)" and "The Power of a God-Given Dream (New Beginnings UMC)." You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    The Power of a God-Given Dream (Chester UMC)

    Theme: Dreams for a New YearScripture: Genesis 28:10-22The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a good look at what we are dreaming - what we hope, desire and expect for the future. That's what we're doing in this sermon series.This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on 1/18/26. It is substantially similar to "The Power of a God-Given Dream (Rock Springs UMC)" and "The Power of a God-Given Dream (New Beginnings UMC)." You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    Do You Dream of Being Popular? (New Beginnings UMC)

    Theme: Dreams for a New YearScripture: John 12:25-26, 42-43The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a good look at what we are dreaming - what we hope, desire and expect for the future. That's what we're doing in this sermon series.This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on 1/11/26. It is substantially similar to "Are You Dreaming of Being Popular? (Chester UMC)." Due to a technical error (I forgot to hit the record button), I do not have a recording of the sermon to Rock Springs UMC.You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    Do You Dream of Being Popular? (Chester UMC)

    Theme: Dreams for a New YearScripture: John 12:25-26, 42-43The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a good look at what we are dreaming - what we hope, desire and expect for the future. That's what we're doing in this sermon series.This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on 1/11/26. It is substantially similar to "Are You Dreaming of Being Popular? (New Beginnings UMC)." Due to a technical error (I forgot to hit the record button), I do not have a recording of the sermon to Rock Springs UMC.You can find out more about all three churches by going to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    What Is This Feeling? (New Beginnings UMC)

    Theme: Wicked for ChristmasScripture: John 4:4-10The movies "Wicked" and "Wicked: for Good" are a good story and well-told. Like all good stories, they point to the Great Story. There is much in music, characters and storyline that point us to timeless and important truths about our life of faith with God, so this Christmas we'll be exploring some of those truths through the songs and story of Wicked & Wicked: For Good.This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on 12/28/25. It is substantially similar to "What Is This Feeling? (Rock Springs UMC)" and "What Is This Feeling (New Beginnings UMC)." For more information about Chester, Rock Springs & New Beginnings United Methodist Churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    What Is This Feeling? (Rock Springs UMC)

    Theme: Wicked for ChristmasScripture: John 4:4-10The movies "Wicked" and "Wicked: for Good" are a good story and well-told. Like all good stories, they point to the Great Story. There is much in music, characters and storyline that point us to timeless and important truths about our life of faith with God, so this Christmas we'll be exploring some of those truths through the songs and story of Wicked & Wicked: For Good.This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on 12/28/25. It is substantially similar to "What Is This Feeling? (Chester UMC)" and "What Is This Feeling (New Beginnings UMC)." For more information about Chester, Rock Springs & New Beginnings United Methodist Churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    What Is This Feeling? (Chester UMC)

    Theme: Wicked for ChristmasScripture: John 4:4-10The movies "Wicked" and "Wicked: for Good" are a good story and well-told. Like all good stories, they point to the Great Story. There is much in music, characters and storyline that point us to timeless and important truths about our life of faith with God, so this Christmas we'll be exploring some of those truths through the songs and story of Wicked & Wicked: For Good.This sermon was originally preached to Chester UMC on 12/28/25. It is substantially similar to "What Is This Feeling? (Rock Springs UMC)" and "What Is This Feeling (New Beginnings UMC)." For more information about Chester, Rock Springs & New Beginnings United Methodist Churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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    For Good (Rock Springs UMC)

    Theme: Wicked for ChristmasScripture: Luke 1:39-79The movies "Wicked" and "Wicked: for Good" are a good story and well-told. Like all good stories, they point to the Great Story. There is much in music, characters and storyline that point us to timeless and important truths about our life of faith with God, so this Christmas we'll be exploring some of those truths through the songs and story of Wicked & Wicked: For Good.This sermon was originally preached to Rock Springs UMC on 12/24/25. It is substantially similar to "Defying Gravity (New Beginnings UMC)." For more information about Chester, Rock Springs & New Beginnings United Methodist Churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

  50. 336

    For Good (New Beginnings UMC)

    Theme: Wicked for ChristmasScripture: Luke 1:39-79The movies "Wicked" and "Wicked: for Good" are a good story and well-told. Like all good stories, they point to the Great Story. There is much in music, characters and storyline that point us to timeless and important truths about our life of faith with God, so this Christmas we'll be exploring some of those truths through the songs and story of Wicked & Wicked: For Good.This sermon was originally preached to New Beginnings UMC on 12/24/25. It is substantially similar to "Defying Gravity (Rock Springs UMC)." For more information about Chester, Rock Springs & New Beginnings United Methodist Churches, go to CRSNBchurches.com.

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Sermons by (mostly) Scott Blevins at Chester, Rock Springs & New Beginnings UMCsA sermon is, at its best, a real-time encounter among God, the preacher and the gathered people. Because of this, these sermons are context-dependent: the message is primarily for me and the church where I preached them. I believe other people can find hope & insight from them, though. If you are one of those people, I'd love to hear from you.© Scott O. Blevins 2023. Share on social media with credit to Scott O. Blevins and a link to this podcast. Contact Scott Blevins at [email protected].

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