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Fairhaven Sermon 9 28 20250:00/1464.7441× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the story of Samson and Delilah from the Book of Judges, a narrative often overlooked in favor of more familiar biblical tales. He challenged the congregation to consider Samson not as a
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Fairhaven Sermon 9 14 20250:00/1236.841× In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson delivered a sermon centered on the story of Noah from Genesis and its surprising parallels to J.D. Salinger’s Franny and Zooey. He challenged the congregation to reconsider Noah's role, noting
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Fairhaven Sermon 7 20 20250:00/1257.361× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson challenged the congregation to move beyond a comfortable understanding of faith and confront the harsh realities of injustice. Drawing on the prophet Amos, Parson emphasized that God’s ruling attribute is love, but
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Fairhaven Sermon 7 13 20250:00/1111.8481× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the meaning of "neighbor" through a compelling examination of Luke 10 and its connection to Mr. Rogers' legacy. He challenged the conventional understanding of neighbor as someone who shares
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Fairhaven Sermon 6 22 20250:00/1254.1681× In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the theme of “prophetic temper tantrums” found throughout scripture. He examined the story of Jonah, who tried to flee from God’s call, and Jesus cursing the unfruitful fig tree, highlighting moments of
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Fairhaven Sermon 5 25 20250:00/1024.7521× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the readings from Acts, highlighting the significance of the Holy Spirit’s movement in the early church. He explained how the lectionary's focus on Acts alongside the Gospel of John
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Fairhaven Sermon 4 27 20250:00/1191.5281× Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the nature of belief, drawing on the biblical account of Thomas’s doubt and eventual recognition of Jesus’s resurrection. Parson shared a personal journey of seeking certainty and understanding through apologetics,
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Fairhaven Sermon 4 13 20250:00/726.6961× Summary In this week's service, Pastor Rev. Dylan Parsons delved into themes from Palm Sunday, drawing parallels between Advent and Lent. He noted how both seasons are characterized by penitence and preparation, with a focus on scriptural prophecies of Christ’
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Fairhaven Sermon 3 30 20250:00/1046.5441× Summary In this week’s service at Fairhaven United Methodist Church, Pastor Dylan Parson reflected on Luke 15:11-32, the parable of the prodigal son and his older brother. Drawing from personal experiences, Pastor Parson noted that most attendees see themselves more
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Fairhaven Sermon 3 16 20250:00/965.9761× Summary In this week's service at Fairhaven United Methodist Church, Pastor Dylan Parson explored Luke 13:31-35, focusing on Jesus' encounter with the Pharisees who warned him about Herod’s intentions to kill him. Pastor Parson contextualized this event
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Fairhaven Sermon 3 2 20250:00/1085.8081× Summary In this week’s service, Pastor Rev. Dylan Parson explored the profound connection between humanity's innate desire for elevated vantage points and spiritual encounters with God atop mountains. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical narratives, including the transfiguration of
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Fairhaven Sermon 2 16 20250:00/892.5121× In this week's service, Rev. Dylan Parson explores the question "why do we worship?" He notes that his own upbringing was unconventional, but finds himself drawn to worship because he believes it is essential for personal growth and