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Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, TN - June 15, 2025
But wait! There's more! - Today is Trinity Sunday and Father's Day and we see in today's text how Jesus enabled the disciples to trust that the Holy Spirit would always help them to know what to do next. Thus they could step into a life of serving knowing that they would be reliably guided every step of the way.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, TN - June 8, 2025
What does this mean? - Today is Pentecost Sunday and we join to celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. We read from Acts 2:1-21 where we find the Holy Spirit is not just a gift to be held and cherished, but a gift from God who desires that we accomplish the task of bringing everyone into connection with God.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, TN - May 25, 2025
The Promise - Today is the 6th Sunday of Easter, and Jesus is talking with the disciples. Having learned that Jesus is leaving them, they wonder what they will do next. Yes, Jesus has shared their mission, but some things are easier said than done. Thankfully, Jesus has a gift, the Holy Spirit, who will enable them to carry out their work as disciples.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, TN - May 18, 2025
Love as Jesus loves - We read today from John 13:31-35. Jesus is sharing that loving others requires setting our agendas aside to help others experience God's great love. The central focus is on how we give ourselves to the task of being God's presence. We remember that it is not about us.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, TN - April 27, 2025
"That we might have life" - Today is the second Sunday of Easter and our reading brings us into the room with disciples who are hiding for fear of the religious authorities. Jesus comes into their midst and completes the task of establishing the new church of believers in his name. As we journey, we find that Jesus' message of love is the only way to conquer sin in our lives.
Grace UMC Worship - Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025 - Soddy Daisy, TN
It is Easter Sunday! We read from John's Gospel and hear Jesus tell Mary Magdalene to Go and Tell the disciples that he will be ascending to his Father, to God. Funny thing is that two of the disciples were just here and he didn't tell them himself. Hmm.
Grace UMC Worship - April 13, 2025 - Soddy Daisy, TN
Today is Palm/Passion Sunday and we turn to the Gospel of Luke to tell us the stories of Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his betrayal and arrest, and the events of his trial, death, and burial. Thank you to the readers who share the story with us.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, TN - April 6, 2025
Only our Best - Today is the 5th Sunday in Lent and we read from John 12:1-8. Jesus and his disciples are gathered with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus for a dinner before Passover. Through their efforts and the irritation offered through the person of Judas Iscariot we learn the lesson to always do our best and to keep from making anything that serves ourselves.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, TN - March 23, 2025
Wasting the Soil - Today is the 3rd Sunday in Lent and we read from Luke 13:1-9. Jesus uses a parable to teach that our purpose is not to determine saints and sinners, but to produce good fruit that blesses others and shares God's love with all. You have to ask the right questions.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, TN - March 9, 2025
Knowing how to respond - Today is the 1st Sunday in Lent and we read from Luke 4:1-13. The story of Jesus tempted by the devil in the wilderness marks the beginning of his ministry and gives us the lesson of how we can respond to temptations in our lives.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - March 2, 2025
Back to Work - It is Transfiguration Sunday and we read from Luke 9:28-43a. Jesus seeks to help the inner three of his disciples understand who he is. They will be the standard bearers to share God's gift to the world. The trouble is that high moments on the mountain top are followed with the reality that work takes place in the valley. Thankfully, there is help for the journey.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - February 23, 2025
Faith in Action (a.k.a. Love your enemy) - Today is the seventh Sunday after the Epiphany and we read from Luke 6:27-38. Jesus shares with the disciples that true discipleship calls us to follow Jesus and live as he lived with love, mercy, and compassion just as God is merciful, loving, and compassionate.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - February 16, 2025
The Essence of Faith - We read today from Luke 6:17-26. Jesus has just selected the disciples who will be the apostles and he presents his first sermon: The Sermon on the Plain. How do we deal with the Blessings and Woes that Luke shares from Jesus? What do they call us to do? The answer is a regular time spent with Jesus every day.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - February 9, 2025
"Do not be afraid" - Today is the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany and we are reading from Luke 5:1-11. Jesus calls Simon (Peter) and friends to be his disciples. What could they say after catching so many fish? What do we say to our super-abundant blessings?
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - February 2, 2025
You Must Have Faith - We read today from Luke 4:21-30 and discover that the people of Nazareth may have felt insulted by Jesus' words, but they missed the important step that God was taking to share God's love throughout the world. Be a disciple!
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - January 26, 2025
I AM He - Today is the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany and we read from Luke 4:14-21. Jesus shares his mission statement with the congregation in the synagogue in Nazareth, the town where he was brought up. We look at his calling to inform us about our calling. We need to get on board with his reason for existing so that the world might be transformed.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - January 19, 2025
The Gift of Love - Today is the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany and we read the story of the Wedding at Cana from John 2:1-11. This story reminds us that God's love is super-abundant for all of our lives. God cares for us in the happy places and the sad; indeed for every season, for all time.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - January 12, 2025
Could John be the Messiah? - Reading from Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, John the Baptizer shares the Good News of God born in human form in the person of Jesus. Though not the Messiah, John still had a necessary part to fill in the story of revealing Jesus as the Son of God. How do we reveal the Son of God in our lives?
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - January 5, 2025
"Overwhelmed with joy" - Today is Epiphany Sunday and we read the story of the visit of the magi. We read that joy overwhelmed them at the sight of the star over the place where Jesus lived. How is joy different from happiness and pleasure? Joy brings you peace.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - December 22, 2024
The One of Peace - Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent and the focus is Love. To bring us to the place where love can lead us in our relationships with our sisters and brothers, we must have peace. Which of the three do you feel reflects Jesus? Military peace? Political peace? Spiritual peace? Jesus teaches us that we cannot live in peace with one another if there is no peace within us.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - December 15, 2024
Sing for Joy! - It is the third Sunday in Advent and we celebrate with Joy for the Lord God is our salvation. Just as the Israelites suffered in Babylon, so many suffer today not knowing when or where their help will come. Jesus came to be the help, hope, and healing we need. He is our salvation and we praise him.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - December 8, 2024
Let's cut to the chase - Today is the second Sunday in Advent and we read from the prophet Malachi 3:1-4. Malachi reveals that one is coming to restore our worship of God. See, we have blended worship to include the gods of society and lost our focus on what is good and righteous and just. I believe we are talking about Jesus.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - December 1, 2024
"The days are surely coming..." - We read from Jeremiah 33:14-16 today on the first Sunday of Advent. Jeremiah shares a bit of hope with the Israelites exiled to Babylon: A savior will come. May we remember the Savior who came to give us hope everyday.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - November 24, 2024
"What have you done?" - Today is Christ the King or the Reign of Christ Sunday and we read from John 18:33-37. This marks the end of the year on the liturgical calendar. At this point the life of Christ has revealed the nature of God and why Jesus came to earth. From this we learn that our role and responsibility on this planet are to stand as testimonies to the grace and love of God for all of creation.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - November 17, 2024
This is but the beginning - This is the 26th Sunday after Pentecost and we read from Mark 13:1-8 how Jerusalem will be destroyed. To the questions from four disciples as to when this will occur, Jesus directs them to pay attention to who does the calling. In that way, they will be able to know whether God is with them and will see them through their trials.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - November 10, 2024
What is Worth Everything - It is the 25th Sunday after Pentecost and we read from Mark 12:38-44. The journey of discovery must ultimately end at the point where one finds that which one values most. The question is, what is the one thing most valuable and why is it so?
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - November 3, 2024
The Last Word - We celebrate All Saints Day today and share in Holy Communion. Reading from John 11:32-44 we hear Jesus' words of assurance that this physical life is not all that there is. Instead, we are part of God's spirit conservation just as our bodies are part of the basic recreation of all things.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - October 27, 2024
It is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost and we read from Mark 10:46-52. Mark wraps up Jesus' miracles with the healing of Bartimaeus, contrasting this interaction with the previous stories in this chapter. How is Jesus' way better than the ways of his disciples and other people? Jesus' way heals relationships, too.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - October 13, 2024
Choices - It is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost and we read from Mark 10:17-31 today. Jesus teaches us that riches of any type are not to be worshiped but to be used in furthering God's kingdom. Are we using God's gifts to honor God and help others to know God? Or, are we using our possessions to glorify ourselves? May we choose wisely.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - October 6, 2024
It is World Communion Sunday and we are invited to remember the powerless and the poor. We read today from Mark 10:2-16 and seek to understand the consequences of believing that we are the ones who hold the power in this world. Are we in charge or not?
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - September 29, 2024
As this is the 5th Sunday in the month of September, we are having a singing service. We pray that you will enjoy the music and worship of today's service. May you leave with a heart filled with God's love that you might share it with the world. Amen.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - September 15, 2024
It is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and we read today from James 3:1-12. James does and excellent job of telling us what is wrong with our relationships, but we need guidance on how to overcome an evil tongue. Thankfully we have Jesus to look to for help.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - September 1, 2024
Be Doers - Reading from James 1:17-27 on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, James reminds us that everything is from God, not for our benefit, but that we might bless others. Thus, we are to be doers of the word and not just hearers. We are also to be models of God's love through our conduct and speech. And, the blessings we share will enable others to know God's blessings, too.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - August 25, 2024
Be Strong in the Lord - This is the 14th Sunday after Pentecost and we are reading from Ephesians 6:10-20. The heart of the matter is that people are not innately evil but are subject to the same temptations that beset all humanity but without knowing how to overcome. God gives us what we need.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - August 11, 2024
"Imitators of God" - It is the 12th Sunday after Pentecost and we read today from Ephesians 4:25-5:2. Paul tells the Ephesians that if you want to do something well, you have to pick the right model and practice, practice, practice. Interesting how his text is so appropriate for today.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - August 4, 2024
It is the 11th Sunday after Pentecost and we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus, 4:1-16. We are to no longer be children but growing and maturing disciples who are growing up into Jesus who is the head of the body. We celebrate the return to school with a backpack tag and blessing for all of our children. We also share in Holy Communion.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - July 21, 2024
Built Together in Christ Jesus - Reading from Ephesians 2:11-22, we hear Paul's invitation to the congregation at Ephesus to remember when they were outside of the covenant, and how they were brought into the family through Jesus. Jews and gentiles alike are built together and are now the dwelling place of God.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - July 7, 2024
Many Came Bearing Good News - The dispersion of Jesus-followers that took place due to persecutions in Jerusalem, allowed the good news to spread beyond Israel. It was because the message moved that the good news spread to non-Jews. And with that, the hope of the world has come to every nation. Good news truly cannot be contained.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - June 30, 2024
Welcome to our 5th Sunday Singing Service! Hope you enjoy the music and feel free to sing along if you know the words. Clapping your hands, patting your foot, and dancing are all great accompaniments to the singing, so praise the Lord with what you have!
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - June 16, 2024
Happy Father's Day! "Saul, Saul" Reading from Acts 9:1-6, we join Saul on the road to Damascus where he had hoped to arrest followers of "the Way." Instead, Saul is transformed from one intent on ridding the world of Jesus-followers, to one of Jesus' greatest defenders. How that happened is a miracle in line with every other miracle showing Jesus as the Messiah.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - June 2, 2024
"On the other hand..." - Today is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost and we read a troubling history of the early church from Acts 4:36-5:10. How does the church respond when bad news comes its way? How do we continue in the way of the Christ? What answer do we give to "Now what?" We must look to God for help.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - May 26, 2024
Awe Came Upon Everyone - It is Trinity Sunday and we are reading from Acts 2:43-47. The picture of the early church offers a description of the early church and an invitation to live with others, share our gifts and resources, and praise God for the peace we receive as God's children. Maybe it is time to inspire a little awe in the world once again.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - May 12, 2024
Happy Mother's Day! We are grateful for God's loving care so often expressed through our mothers.
Extraordinary, Ordinary People - Today's text, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28, describes a representative group of Christ-followers. The disciples were ordinary in many ways, but the effect of their work turned the world upside down. We, too, are ordinary people who, like the disciples, are seeking to transform the world through loving, caring service. Following Jesus, we have all that we need.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - May 5, 2024
Pass It On - Today is the 6th Sunday of Easter and Jesus is preparing the disciples for his ascension. They will be the ones to carry on the ministry of helping people to know God's love for them. This will be one of the hardest lessons that Jesus teaches, but it is the most essential for their ultimate success. We read from John 15:9-17. We celebrate Holy Communion today.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - April 28, 2024
Stay Connected - It is the 5th Sunday of Easter and we read from John 15:1-8. Jesus is teaching the disciples that, in order to have a consistent witness, they must have a consistent information source. With so many interpretations of Scripture, the only true source for help, healing, and hope is Jesus. We, too, must turn to him so that we can love as he loves.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - April 21, 2024
Not Just any Shepherd - Today is the 4th Sunday of Easter and we read from John 10:11-18. Jesus teaches us that he is the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep and we learn that we are the sheep he died for. Why? God commanded that we know his love and by Jesus' death and resurrection we learn God's love is real.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - April 14, 2024
Today is the 3rd Sunday of Easter and we read from Luke 24:36b-48. For the author of Luke, this is the moment that explains why Jesus came and what that means for the disciples. You and I learn that, truly, God is love. Now we must go and share the Good News.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - April 7, 2024
That You May Believe - Today is the 2nd Sunday of Easter and we read from John 20:19-31. Jesus comes into the locked room and reveals himself to everyone present. Thomas is not present. We learn about belief coming through faith. God does love us and wants us to share that with others.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - March 31, 2024
It is Easter Sunday and we read from John 20:1-18 where we find Mary the Magdalene reporting that she has seen the Lord. We have seen the Lord, too, for Jesus is active in every act of kindness and mercy. May the love of God shine through every moment of our lives to glorify the Lord.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn, - March 24, 2024
It is Palm/Passion Sunday and we read from the Gospel of Mark, chapter 11:1-11, and Mark 14:1-15:47. Our reading fills in the blanks between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday so that we might properly understand the gift of the Resurrection. Hear these words:
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - March 17, 2024
Drawn to Jesus - Today is the 5th Sunday in the season of Lent and we read from John 12:20-33. The time is near for Jesus to complete the task for which he has come to earth. The crucifixion will reveal his power over the evil actions of humanity for as he is raised up, all people are drawn to him. He is our hope; he is the glory of God.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - March 10, 2024
Darkness and Light - This is the 4th Sunday in the season of Lent and we read today from John 3:14-21. Jesus teaches us that we have a responsibility to test our actions, thoughts, and words to see if they shine in the light of God's love as revealed through Jesus. All who live in the light have life eternal. All who live in darkness need renewal.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - March 3, 2024
"We don't understand." Today is the 3rd Sunday in Lent and we read from John 2:13-22. John sets Jesus on a collision course with the temple and political leaders from the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Our invitation is to examine our lives to know are we worshiping God or money. We celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion today.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - February 25, 2024
Today is the 2nd Sunday in Lent and we read from Mark 8:31-38. Peter has moved from following to thinking that he can lead and Jesus has to remind him that his task is to follow. This is the message for all who would desire to be Jesus' disciples. It is the source of life for all who will follow.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - February 18, 2024
Preparing For Service - This is the first Sunday in Lent and as we see Jesus' preparations to enter in to his ministry in Mark 1:9-15, we are reminded of the gift of Lent. All of us need a time to restore and refresh our faith. Taking the time to strengthen our spiritual lives for service as a disciple helps us prepare. There is much that would distract us from serving and serving well. Lent gives us time to refocus.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - February 4, 2024
Today is the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany and we read from Mark 1:29-39. Jesus continues his ministry of teaching, healing, and casting out demons. When he rises early to be alone in prayer, the disciples pursue him with the word that everyone is searching for him. Jesus, though, moves to carry his ministry to the other towns in Galilee. Now, why are the demons the only ones who know who Jesus is? Why? We celebrate Holy Communion.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - January 28, 2024
It is the 4th Sunday after Epiphany and we read from Mark 1:21-28 today. In teaching the people in the synagogue, Jesus shares God's love in three ways: presence, embodied Scripture, and God with us. Amazing! People come to worship today for the same reasons.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - December 17, 2023
Today is the Third Sunday of Advent and we read a familiar prophecy from Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11. Isaiah speaks to the people in bondage, Jesus speaks to the synagogue in Nazareth, and we heard the message of hope again for our time. May we find reason for joy this year.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - December 3, 2023
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. We read familiar words from Isaiah 64:1-9 and join with the lament of the Israelites that God would show God's self once again and restore the lives of God's people. We celebrate Holy Communion in this recording.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - November 19, 2023
It is the 25th Sunday after Pentecost and we are reading from Matthew 25:14-30. The parable of the talents is not just about money or skills and abilities, but a way of understanding how we accomplish this journey of faith with others who are seeking help for the journey, too. When we help others, we multiply the gift we have received to the glory of God.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - November 12, 2023
This is the 24th Sunday after Pentecost and we read from Matthew 25:1-13 of the importance of having an abundant supply of oil to fill the lamps that light the way. Where do we get this oil? From acts of justice, mercy, and faith. This will enable us to shine the light of God's love into the world.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - November 5, 2023
It is All Saints Sunday. We read today from Matthew 5:1-12 as we look at how we can bear the image of God and serve as saints in this world. We celebrate Holy Communion in this service and remember those who have moved from this plane of existence.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - October 29, 2023
As it is the 5th Sunday in the month of October, we are having a singing service! Today's sermon is thus set to music, a gift that will carry you farther than anything else when sharing the Gospel with others. May the music and the message sink into your heart.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - October 22, 2023
What do we give? - It is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost and we are reading from Matthew 22:15-22. The money used to pay taxes bears the mark of the entity collecting the taxes. We bear the mark of God from our creation and the seal of the Holy Spirit from our baptism. Thus, it makes sense to say that we give ourselves to God for God's purposes.
Grace UMC Worship - Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - October 15, 2023
Get Ready For the Wedding - Today is the 20th Sunday after Pentecost and we read from Matthew 22:1-14. Jesus tells a parable about coming to the wedding banquet to share that we are all invited for we are all loved. And we are to always be prepared to invite others for this is the banquet that never ends. You do not want to miss this one!
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