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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.
Dylan Parson
Fairhaven Sermon 2-4-2024
"Form follows function" teaches that purpose should shape our actions, urging adaptability in faith and life to fulfill our spiritual mission.
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Fairhaven Sermon 1-21-2024
Jesus' call to His first disciples signifies a profound transformation, a journey from simple beginnings to a life-altering faith. This journey isn't just an activity but a deep change in identity and purpose, reshaping our entire existence in the light of His teachings.
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Fairhaven Sermon 1-7-2024
This moment of baptism is significant. It's where Jesus, in his humanity, identifies with us. He aligns himself with our own baptismal journeys, sharing in our experiences.
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Fairhaven Service 12-31-2023
This week's sermon wove biblical tales from Genesis to the New Testament, tracing the journey from mankind's fall to the birth and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, emphasizing redemption, hope, and divine grace.
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Fairhaven Sermon 12-24-2023
Powerful, sacred songs pull us into truth; singing them unites us with billions, as if the music itself is a prayer drawing us to God.
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Fairhaven Sermon 12-10-2023
Loneliness, a modern epidemic, is countered by Christian community, echoing Mary and Elizabeth's deep connection in God's kingdom.