Sermons (Page 3)

Sermons (Page 3)

The sermons are listed in chronological order.  Click any of the Series, Books, Speakers, or Months entries above to filter the sermons displayed.

Third Sunday of Advent – The Voice of Mary

Sunday, December 14 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, December 14th, is the third Sunday in Advent and we will listen to “The Voice of Mary.” We continue our Advent Sermon Series, Voices of Advent based on Matthew Skinner’s Book “Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope”. Isaiah 35:1-10 Luke 1:46-55

Second Sunday of Advent – The Voice of John the Baptist

Sunday, December 7 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, December 7th, is the second Sunday in Advent and we will encounter John the Baptist. Join us as we listen for John’s voice and hear his message for us today. We continue our Advent Sermon Series, Voices of Advent based on Matthew Skinner’s Book “Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope”. Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Matthew 3:1-12

First Sunday of Advent – The Voice of Jesus

Sunday, November 30 Traditions worship service. We begin a new church year with the first Sunday of Advent, a season of preparation, expectation and waiting for the celebration of Christmas. We begin our Advent Sermon Series, Voices of Advent based on Matthew Skinner’s Book “Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope”. Psalm 122 Matthew 24:36-44

Where is Our Treasure?

Sunday, November 16 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, November 16th, Pastor Kelly Lyn will share a message titled “Where is Our Treasure?”  as we consider our stewardship and giving for 2026. Psalm 145:8-21 Matthew 6:19-24

Healing Service

Sunday, November 9 Traditions worship service. We will offer anointing and healing prayers on November 9th at White Plains UMC. Psalm 103 James 5:15-16 Mark 8:22-26

All Saints Sunday

Sunday, November 2 Traditions worship service. November 2nd is All Saints Sunday at White Plains UMC. Pastor Rob will share a message of hope and encouragement as we share in Holy Communion and remember those who have gone before us. Hebrews 11:1 – 12:1

Breathing Room

Sunday, October 26 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, October 26th, Pastor Kelly Lyn will share a message on Psalm 4 and “Breathing Room.”  Guest musicians, Claire Holley and Jay Kory Johnson will provide special music. 1 Peter 3:8-12 Psalm 4

Stephen Ministry Sunday

Sunday, October 19 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, October 19th, we celebrate Stephen Ministry.  Stephen Ministers walk alongside someone during their time of emotional, physical, or spiritual need, listening to, praying for, and loving that person along the way, providing in-depth one-on-one, confidential care. Galatians 6:2 John 5:1-9

Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously

Sunday, October 12 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, October 12th, we continue our sermon series, #BeUMC – Committed People of God. In this fifth week of the series, we will focus on the new vision statement for the United Methodist Church. Matthew 22:37-39 John 13:34-35 Nehemiah 8:10 John 13:14-15 Joshua 1:9

The People for whom the World is our Parish

Sunday, October 5 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, October 5th, we continue our sermon series, #BeUMC – Committed People of God. In this fourth week of the series, we will be talking about being “The People for whom the World is our Parish.” Isaiah 2:1-5

The People of God who Attend the Ordinances of God

Sunday, September 28 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, September 28th, we continue our sermon series, #BeUMC – Committed People of God. In this third week of the series, we will be talking about being “The People of God who Attend the Ordinances of God.” 1 John 4:7-12, 17-19 1 John 5:1-4

The People of God who Do Good

Sunday, September 21 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, September 21st, we continue our sermon series, #BeUMC – Committed People of God. In this second week of the series, we will be talking about being “The People of God who Do Good.” Romans 12:9-21

The People of God who Do No Harm

Sunday, September 14 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, September 14th, is Rally Day at White Plains UMC. We start a new sermon series, #BeUMC – Committed People of God. In this first week of the series, we will be talking about being “The People of God who Do No Harm.” Proverbs 3:1-2 Proverbs 3:29-30

WholeHEARTed Series Wrap Up

Sunday, September 7 Traditions worship service. This Sunday, September 7th, we will wrap up our sermon series, wholeHEARTed, inspired by Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. We will take a look back at the values we’ve cultivated the past 11 weeks and the thoughts and behaviors we need to let go in order to make room. We hope to see you in person or online! Proverbs 3:5-6 Philippians 4:4-9

Cultivating Laughter, Song, and Dance

Sunday, August 31 Traditions worship service. This Sunday we will continue our sermon series, wholeHEARTed, inspired by Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.  During this series, we will explore ten guideposts found in scripture for Wholehearted living to help us let go of who we think we are supposed to be and embrace who we already are. This Sunday, we are at Guidepost 10: Cultivating Laughter, Song, and Dance: Letting Go of Being “Cool” and Needing to Always Be in Control. Genesis 21:1-7 Proverbs 17:22

Cultivating Meaningful Work

Sunday, August 24 Traditions worship service. This Sunday we will continue our sermon series, wholeHEARTed, inspired by Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.  During this series, we will explore ten guideposts found in scripture for Wholehearted living to help us let go of who we think we are supposed to be and embrace who we already are. This Sunday, we are at Guidepost 9: Cultivating Meaningful Work: Letting Go of Self-Doubt and “Supposed to.” Galatians 6:1-10 1 Peter 4:7-11

Cultivating Calm and Stillness

Sunday, August 17 Traditions worship service. This Sunday we will continue our sermon series, wholeHEARTed, inspired by Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.  During this series, we will explore ten guideposts found in scripture for Wholehearted living to help us let go of who we think we are supposed to be and embrace who we already are. This Sunday, we are at Guidepost 8: Cultivating Calm and Stillness: Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle. Psalm 46 Mark 4:35-41

Cultivating Play and Rest

Sunday, August 10 Traditions worship service. This Sunday we will continue our sermon series, wholeHEARTed, inspired by Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.  During this series, we will explore ten guideposts found in scripture for Wholehearted living to help us let go of who we think we are supposed to be and embrace who we already are. This Sunday, we are at Guidepost 7: Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self-Worth. Matthew 11:28-30 Matthew 18:1-5

Cultivating Creativity and Letting Go of Comparison

Sunday, August 3 Traditions worship service. This Sunday we will continue our sermon series, wholeHEARTed, inspired by Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.  During this series, we will explore ten guideposts found in scripture for Wholehearted living to help us let go of who we think we are supposed to be and embrace who we already are. This Sunday, we are at Guidepost 6: Cultivating Creativity and Letting Go of Comparison Psalm 150 Exodus 35:20-29

Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith

Sunday, July 27 Traditions worship service. This Sunday we will continue our sermon series, wholeHEARTed, inspired by Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.  During this series, we will explore ten guideposts found in scripture for Wholehearted living to help us let go of who we think we are supposed to be and embrace who we already are. This Sunday, we are at Guidepost 5: Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith Isaiah 55:1-9 Hebrews 11:1-3