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Fairhaven Sermon 4-28-2024
Miracles disrupt societal norms, challenging power and inspiring faith, but often provoke discomfort among those accustomed to control.
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Fairhaven Sermon 4-21-24
In Rev. Peg Bowman's sermon for Good Shepherd Sunday, she reflects on the presence of Jesus as a guiding force of love and care at the southern U.S. border. She advocates for a compassionate response to migrants, urging the congregation to use their privilege to welcome and support those in need.
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Fairhaven Sermon 4-14-2024
Rev. Parson explores Jesus' tangible resurrection, emphasizing its profound implications for life after death and all of creation's renewal.
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Fairhaven Sermon 4-7-2024
In this week's sermon, Rev. Peg Bowman focuses on the post-Easter experiences of the disciples, underscoring the unity among believers and the importance of confronting doubts as intertwined themes illuminated by scripture.
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Easter Sermon 3-31-2024
Rev. Dylan Parson's sermon on Easter delves into faith's challenges using Mark's Gospel, focusing on the transition from hope to fear and the resurrection's power to transform and renew faith amidst uncertainties.
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Fairhaven Sermon 3-24-2024
This week's sermon by Pastor Dylan Parson on Palm Sunday reflects on the unique, anticlimactic nature of parades and Jesus' subversive entry into Jerusalem, challenging contemporary expectations of kingship and victory.
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Fairhaven Sermon 3-17-2024
During Lent Week 5 at Fairhaven United Methodist Church, we were reminded that each of us is a seed in the sand. We are called to bear fruit through the power of God and Jesus' resurrection.
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Fairhaven Sermon 3-10-2024
The bronze serpent by itself does nothing...If your brother or sister looks at the bronze serpent, it won't help you if you're the one who's been bitten. You get the idea.
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Fairhaven Sermon 3-3-2024
Rev. Dylan Parson reflects on his transformative pastoral internship in small North Carolina churches, emphasizing the crucial interplay of faith, community, and service in shaping his ministry.
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Fairhaven Sermon 2-25-2024
In Rev. Peg Bowman's Lenten sermon, she urged followers to become "desert people," leaving old loyalties for new ones in God's kingdom through spiritual growth and identifying with the disenfranchised. Jesus' teachings about sacrifice and overcoming darkness paved the way.
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Fairhaven Sermon 2-18-2024
In his sermon, Pastor Dylan Parson draws from Jesus' time in the wilderness and the Desert Fathers to challenge us to relinquish our earthly safety nets and dependencies, urging a deeper trust in God's providence for spiritual growth and resilience.
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Fairhaven Sermon 2-11-2024
On Transfiguration Sunday, Rev. Peg Bowman at Fairhaven United Methodist Church delivers a powerful sermon, exploring Jesus' divine transformation and its significance for faith today. She connects biblical teachings to modern spirituality, inspiring deep reflection and personal growth.