Burns Memorial United
William R. Morris
Preaching Plan: January 25th, to June 28th, 2015
Date Scripture Passages Sermon Title
01/25/15
Jonah 3:1-5, 10, p. 811, HB “To Leave the Nets”
Psalm 62, p. 787, UMH
1 Corinthians 7:29-31, p. 160, NT
Mark 1:14-20, p. 33, NT
(Jonah goes to Ninevah, God is our refuge, the present form of the world is passing away, Jesus’ ministry begins)
Deuteronomy 18:15-20, p. 168, Hebrew Bible (HB) “A New Teaching”
Psalm 111, p. 832-833, United Methodist Hymnal (UMH)
1 Corinthians 8:1-13, p. 160, New Testament (NT)
Mark 1:21-28, p. 33, NT
(a new prophet, God’s covenant, food as a stumbling block, Jesus commands an unclean spirit)
02/08/15
Isaiah 40:21-31, p. 628, HB “To Proclaim the Message”
Psalm 147, p. 859-860, UMH
1 Corinthians 9:16-23, p. 161, NT
Mark 1:29-39, p. 33, NT
(to trust in God, God’s favors, Paul works for the sake of the gospel, Jesus teaches and heals)
02/15/15 Transfiguration Sunday
2 Kings 2:1-12, p. 317, HB “A Voice from the Cloud”
Psalm 50, p. 783-784, UMH
2 Corinthians 4:3-6, p. 169, NT
Mark 9:2-9, p. 41, NT
(Elisha watches Elijah go into heaven, God judges all, the light of the gospel, the Transfiguration)
02/18/15 Ash Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Service
02/22/15 First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 9:8-17, p. 7, HB “Saved Through Water”
Psalm 25, p. 757, UMH
1 Peter 3:18-22, p. 220, NT
Mark 1:9-15, p. 33, NT
(God’s rainbow covenant, the Lord’s paths, Noah’s flood prefigures baptism, Jesus is baptized and tempted)
03/01/15 Second Sunday in Lent, Holy Communion, Community Meal
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, p. 12, HB “Faith and Your Cross”
Psalm 22:25-31, p. 753, UMH
Romans 4:13-25, p. 145, NT
Mark 8:31-38, p. 41, NT
(God blesses Abraham and Sarah, all shall worship the Lord, Abraham’s faith was reckoned as righteousness, take up your cross)
03/08/15 Third Sunday in Lent, Daylight Saving Time begins
Exodus 20:1-17, p. 63, HB “To Raise 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, praise for God’s law, God’s wisdom & strength, Jesus clears the Temple)
03/15/15 Fourth Sunday in Lent, Special Offering: One Great Hour of Sharing
Numbers 21:4-9, p. 134, HB “Come to the Light”
Psalm 107, p. 830-831, UMH
Ephesians 2:1-10, p. 181, NT
John 3:14-21, p. 88, NT
(Moses’ bronze serpent, God cares for his people, saved by grace through faith, Jesus is the Light)
03/22/15 Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jeremiah 31:31-34, p. 691, HB “To Lose Life”
Psalm 51, p. 785-786, UMH
Hebrews 5:5-10, p. 207, NT
John 12:20-33, p. 100, NT
(God’s new covenant, prayer for God’s forgiveness, Jesus as a priest, Jesus glorifies God’s name)
03/29/15 Palm Sunday, Combined Communion Service
Mark 11:1-11, p. 44, NT
Psalm 118, p. 839-840, UMH
(Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly, praise the Lord)
04/02/14 Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 p.m.
John 13:1-17, 31b-35, p. 101, NT
(the Last Supper)
04/03/14 Good Friday Service, A Service of Tenebrae, 7:00 p.m.
(the Passion of Jesus Christ)
04/05/14 Easter Sunday
Acts 10:34-43, p. 121, NT “He Has Been Raised!”
Psalm 118, p. 839-840, UMH
1 Corinthians 15:1-11, p. 165, NT
Mark 16:1-8, p. 51, NT
(Peter explains Jesus’ ministry, praise the Lord, Paul describes the Resurrection, the Resurrection of Jesus)
04/12/14 Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:32-35, p. 114, NT “Life in His Name”
Psalm 133, p. 850, UMH
1 John 1:1 – 2:2, p. 224, NT
John 20:19-31, p. 108, NT
(believers share everything, unity in the Lord, Christ the atoning sacrifice, Jesus appears to his followers)
04/19/14 Third Sunday of Easter, Special Offering: Native American Ministries Sunday
Acts 3:12-19, p. 113, NT “You Are Witnesses”
Psalm 4, p. 741, UMH
1 John 3:1-7, p. 225, NT
Luke 24:36b-48, p. 85, NT
(Peter preaches repentance in Christ, peace in the Lord, children of God, Jesus appears to his followers)
04/26/14 Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:5-12, p. 113, NT “One Flock, One Shepherd”
Psalm 23, p. 754, UMH
1 John 3:16-24, p. 226, NT
John 10:11-18, p. 97, NT
(Peter explains the healings, the Lord is my shepherd, to abide in Christ, the good shepherd Jesus)
05/03/14 Fifth Sunday of Easter, Holy Communion, Community Meal
Acts 8:26-40, p. 119, NT “Vine and Branches”
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 eunuch, worship the Lord, the consequence of God’s love, the true vine Jesus)
05/10/14 Sixth Sunday of Easter, Mother’s Day
Acts 10:44-48, p. 122, NT “Friends Bear Fruit”
Psalm 98, p. 818-819, UMH
1 John 5:1-6, p. 227, NT
John 15:9-17, p. 103, NT
(Peter baptizes Gentiles into Christ, earth’s music praises God, faith conquers the world, to bear fruit for Christ)
05/17/14 Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension Sunday
Acts 1:15-26, p. 110, NT “Sanctified in Truth”
Psalm 1, p. 738, UMH
1 John 5:9-13, p. 227, NT
John 17:6-19, p. 105, NT
(Matthias replaces Judas, God’s way of righteousness, eternal life in Christ, Jesus asks God to protect his followers)
05/24/14 Pentecost, Combined Communion Service
Acts 2:1-21, p. 111, NT
Psalm 104, p. 826-827, UMH
Romans 8:22-27, p. 148, NT
John 15:26 – 16:15, p. 104, NT
(the story of Pentecost, the glory of God’s Creation, the Spirit intercedes for us, Jesus explains the Spirit’s work)
05/31/14 Trinity Sunday, Special Offering: Peace with Justice Sunday
Isaiah 6:1-8, p. 597, HB “Heavenly Things”
Psalm 29, p. 761, UMH
Romans 8:12-17, p. 147, NT
John 3:1-17, p. 88, NT
(God calls Isaiah, the voice of the Lord, heirs with Christ, Nicodemus visits Jesus)
06/07/15 Holy Communion, Community Meal
1 Samuel 8:4-20, 11:14-15, p. 239, 242, Hebrew Bible (HB) “The Family of God’s Will”
Psalm 138, p. 853-854, United Methodist Hymnal (UMH)
2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1, p. 170, New Testament (NT)
Mark 3:20-35, p. 35, NT
(Israel wants a king, praise for God’s protection, to live human life in faith, the true family of Jesus)
06/14/15
1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13, p. 248, HB Mark T. Dockter preaching
Psalm 72, p. 795-796, UMH
2 Corinthians 5:6-17, p. 170, NT
Mark 4:26-34, p. 36, NT
(David is anointed king, blessings for the king, a new creation in Christ, the parables of the growing seed and the mustard seed)
06/21/15 Summer Solstice, First Day of Summer, Father’s Day
1 Samuel 17:32-49, p. 249, HB “Lord of Creation”
Psalm 9, p. 744-745, UMH
2 Corinthians 6:1-13, p. 171, NT
Mark 4:35-41, p. 36, NT
(David slays Goliath, God’s justice is praised, the nature of Paul’s ministry, Jesus calms the storm)
06/28/15
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, p. 263, HB “The Power of Faith”
Psalm 130, p. 848, UMH
2 Corinthians 8:7-15, p. 172, NT
Mark 5:21-43, p. 37, NT
(David grieves for Saul and Jonathan, the Lord’s redemption, Paul urges genuine generosity, Jesus heals and restores life)
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