Burns Memorial United
William R. Morris
Preaching Plan: February 5, 2012
Date Scripture Passages Sermon Title
02/05/12 Holy Communion, Community Meal
Isaiah 40:21-31, p. 628, Hebrew Bible (HB) “To Mount Up With Wings Like Eagles”
Psalm 147, p. 859-860, United Methodist Hymnal (UMH)
1 Corinthians 9:16-23, p. 161, New Testament (NT)
Mark 1:29-39, p. 33, NT
(God is great and his followers are blessed, God of all Creation, Paul is all things in sharing the gospel, Jesus heals and preaches)
02/12/12
2 Kings 5:1-14, p. 320, HB “Outer Curing or Inner Healing?”
Psalm 30, p. 762-763, UMH
1 Corinthians 9:24-27, p. 161, NT
Mark 1:40-45, p. 33, NT
(Elisha heals Naaman, praise to God for deliverance, Paul’s running analogy, Jesus heals a leper)
02/19/12
2 Kings 2:1-12, p. 317, HB Mark Dockter preaching
Psalm 50, p. 783-784, UMH
2 Corinthians 4:3-6, p. 169, NT
Mark 9:2-9, p. 41, NT
(Elisha watches Elijah ascend to heaven, salvation for those faithful to God, the light of Christ in Paul’s heart, Jesus is transfigured)
02/26/12 First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 9:8-17, p. 7, HB “Baptismal Beginnings”
Psalm 25, p. 757, UMH
1 Peter 3:18-22, p. 220, NT
Mark 1:9-15, p. 33, NT
(God’s covenant rainbow, God’s love for the faithful, Jesus’ saving grace in baptism, John the Baptist to Jesus)
03/04/12 Holy Communion, Community Meal
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, p. 12, HB “Take Up Your Cross in Faith”
Psalm 22, p. 752-753, UMH
Romans 4:13-25, p. 145, NT
Mark 8:31-38, p. 41, NT
(God’s covenant with Abraham and Sarah, deliverance from God, faith reckoned as righteousness, Jesus foretells his death and resurrection)
03/11/12 Daylight Savings Time begins
Exodus 20:1-17, p. 63, HB “To Clear the Temple”
Psalm 19, p. 750-751, UMH
1 Corinthians 1:18-25, p. 156, NT
John 2:13-22, p. 87, NT
(the Ten Commandments, asking to be acceptable to God, Christ the power and wisdom of God, Jesus clears out the Temple)
03/18/12 One Great Hour of Sharing, special offering
Numbers 21:4-9, p. 134, HB “Saved By Grace Through Faith”
Psalm 107, p. 830-831, UMH
Ephesians 2:1-10, p. 181, NT
John 3:14-21, p. 88, NT
(Moses and the bronze serpent, justice from God’s steadfast love, saved by grace through faith, Jesus came to offer eternal life)
03/25/12
Jeremiah 31:31-34, p. 691, HB “The Grain of Wheat Must Die”
Psalm 51, p. 785-786, UMH
Hebrews 5:5-10, p. 207, NT
John 12:20-33, p. 100, NT
(God’s new covenant, asking God’s forgiveness, Jesus is a high priest, Jesus explains the meaning of his death)
04/01/12 Palm Sunday, Combined Communion Service, Community Meal
Psalm 118, p. 839-840, UMH
Mark 11:1-11, p. 44, NT
(the Lord processes into the city, Jesus makes his triumphal entry into Jerusalem)
04/05/12 Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 p.m.
Exodus 12:1-14, p. 56, HB
1 Corinthians 11:23-26, p.163, NT
John 13:1-17, 31b-35, p. 101, NT
(the first Passover, the institution of the Lord’s Supper, the Last Supper)
04/06/12 Good Friday Tenebrae Service 7:00 p.m.
04/08/12 Easter Sunday, United Methodist Men: Community Breakfast
Isaiah 25:6-9, p. 613, HB “Rejoice! The Tomb is Empty!”
Psalm 118, p. 839-840, UMH
Acts 10:34-43, p. 121, NT
John 20:1-18, p. 108, NT
(the Lord brings salvation, God’s procession, Peter explains Jesus’ salvation, Jesus’ Resurrection)
04/15/12
Acts 4:32-35, p. 114, NT “Peace Be With You”
Psalm 133, p. 850, UMH
1 John 1:1 – 2:2, p. 224, NT
John 20:19-31, p. 108, NT
(the believers share everything, the blessedness of unity, fellowship and sacrifice for sin, Jesus appears to the disciples)
04/22/12 Native American Ministries Sunday, special offering; Earth Day
Acts 3:12-19, p. 114, NT “He Opened Their Minds”
Psalm 4, p. 741, UMH
1 John 3:1-7, p. 225, NT
Luke 24:36b-48, p. 85, NT
(Peter explains Jesus’ work, to sleep in God’s peace, God’s righteous children, Jesus appears and explains himself)
04/29/12
Acts 4:5-12, p. 113, NT “Love in Truth and Action”
Psalm 23, p. 754, UMH
1 John 3:16-24, p. 226, NT
John 10:11-18, p. 97, NT
(Peter and John testify for Jesus, the Lord is my shepherd, belief and obedience to Christ, Jesus the good shepherd)
05/06/12 Holy Communion, Community Meal
Acts 8:26-40, p. 119, NT “Bear Much Fruit”
Psalm 22:25-31, p. 753, UMH
1 John 4:7-21, p. 226, NT
John 15:1-8, p. 103, NT
(Philip baptizes the Ethiopian eunuch, praise to God, God’s love in action, Jesus is the true vine)
05/13/12 Mother’s Day
Acts 10:44-48, p. 122, NT “Complete Joy for Friends”
Psalm 98, p. 818-819, UMH
1 John 5:1-6, p. 227, NT
John 15:9-17, p. 103, NT
(Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit, Creation praises the righteous Lord, faith conquers the world, love for one another brings joy)
05/20/12 Ascension Sunday
Acts 1:15-26, p. 110, NT Guest Preacher
Psalm 1, p. 738, UMH
1 John 5:9-13, p. 227, NT
John 17:6-19, p. 105, NT
(Matthias replaces Judas, the wicked versus the righteous, God’s testimony in Christ, Jesus prays for his disciples)
05/27/12 Pentecost, Combined Communion Service, Memorial Sunday
Ezekiel 37:1-14, p. 759, HB
Psalm 104, p. 826-827, UMH
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15, p. 104, NT
Acts 2:1-21, p. 111, NT
(God brings life to the dry bones, the glory of God’s Creation, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, Pentecost brings the Holy Spirit)
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