Burns Memorial United Methodist Church

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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