Sermons from worship at Centenary Church in Lexington, KY
Centenary United Methodist Church
This week we examine the Gospel of John, Chapter 9, where we find the healing of the man who was born blind.
As James will reveal to us this Sunday as he preaches from Matthew 14:13-33, God can work with little faith and turn it into something much greater.
James Williams is back from his sabbatical and will be digging into Genesis 40.
Dr. Alison Hawanchak will be preaching this Sunday. Alison is an Old Testament instructor at Asbury Theological Seminary and a long-time member of our Centenary family. She will be applying all her expertise and heart to a rarely preached passage, Genesis 38. You will not want to miss her timely interpretation of the story of Judah and Tamar.
We are continuing our time in Genesis and James Williams will be preaching on "The Power of Information".
Zach Davis digs into Genesis 37:12-18 with his sermon titled "Sold into Slavery."
We are in for a treat as Jessica LaGrone recaptures for us the excitement of the Gentiles receiving the Holy Spirit recounted in Acts 10.
Randy Maynard, one of our Pastoral Care Coordinators, will be preaching and challenging us to "Don't just stand there, do something!" Randy will be digging into Acts 1:1-11. We encourage you to read the scripture before Sunday.
Jimmie Roper preaches the message "Breakthrough Praise" from Acts 16:22-30.
Derek Warnick preaches a message from Acts 4:1-12.
Clip of the Woman at the Well: https://youtu.be/el7dzoNV3IY?t=171 Have you ever struggled with accepting the forgiveness and grace of God? We so often are much harder on ourselves than we need to be. God’s plan for restoration is so simple yet difficult to accept. But we can practice accepting our Lord’s love and forgiveness until it becomes easier for us. In Psalm 51, King David cries out for forgiveness and restoration as a model for us in the 21st century. Freedom comes directly from confession, repentance, and acceptance of God’s unconditional love and redemption. This Sunday we’ll go deeper with this Psalm to gain peace and confidence that maybe you’ve never experienced. SHOW LESS
James Williams will lead us through a time and Psalm that has great healing power: Psalm 23. Don’t miss this week we talk about “No Fear in the Valley.” CCLI License number 822421
Zach Davis delivers a message from Malachi 3:13-4:3
Don’t miss Derek Warnick’s sermon this week (Jonah 4:1-11). Jonah is real. He is a lot like us. But even in his stubbornness, God used him to expand his holy ground. May it be so with us.
This Easter we will dig into Isaiah 53 and John 20 as we talk about going from “Virus to Victory!”
Bishop Al Gwinn preaches from Joel 2:23-32.
That Still Small Voice - Ben Witherington - Foundry - March 21 21 Ben Witherington teaches from 1 Kings 19.
James has been teaching from the Old Testament; this week, David and Bathsheba. In 2 Samuel, God's people begged for an earthly king, and they got a good one in David, but he ultimately decides to wield his power and take advantage of innocent people. That's what often happens with an earthly king, not at all like our King Jesus.
Derek Warnick preaches the message "The Recreation" about Noah from Genesis 9:8-17.
Zach Davis brings a message from Matthew 6 for the first Sunday of Lent and our Ash Wednesday consolidated service.
James Williams delivers a message on Adam and Eve from Genesis 3:1-8.
James Williams preaches a message from Genesis 1:1-27.
Acts Chapter 10. The story of Peter and Cornelius is especially pertinent to where many of us are spiritually these days. We are either struggling in our belief or being called to a deeper level of commitment in our witness to others.
James Williams delivers the message "How Will They Know?" from Acts 8:26-40.
Julie Broderson brings us the message, "Lessons from Epiphany: Follow the Light" from Acts 9:1-19 on January 17th, 2021.
Jimmie Roper brings the message #GOAL from Acts 6 and 7.
James Williams brings us the message "Cheering for the Other Side" from Luke 15:11-31.
James Williams brings us the message of Jesus coming into the neighborhood and delivers a message on location from several of our neighborhoods around Lexington.
Jessica Carter, Missionary Staff to Costa Rica, shares about her work bringing the light of God to those in her community.
Rev. Williams continues our Advent series preaching from John 1:6-8.
Rev. Williams continues our Advent series preaching from John 1:1-5.
Derek Warnick kicks off our Advent series preaching from John 1:1-18.
Rev. James continues our stewardship series preaching from John 1:40-42.
Rev. Williams continues our stewardship emphasis preaching from John 2:15-17.
Bishop Al Gwinn kicks off our "Sow It Up" series preaching from Matthew 16:24-27.
Rev. Williams concludes our "What About Us?" series preaching from Luke Luke 11:1-2.
Rev. Williams continues our "What About Us?" series preaching from Acts 17:22-24.
Pastor Williams begins a new series preaching from Acts 15.
Associate Pastor, Derek Warnick, concludes our Hebrews series preaching from Hewbrews 13:16-21.
Rev. James Williams delivers a message from Hebrews 13:11-15.
Associate Pastor, Derek Warnick, preaches from Hebrews 13: 7-10.
Rev. James WIlliams continues our Hebrews series preaching from chapter 13: 1-6.
Richard Grier preaches from Hebrews 12: 14-29.
Zach Davis shares a message from Hebrews 12:1-13! In this wearly world we live in our passage from Hebrews reminds us that we are running a race together. Even though we cannot see the finish line, we see Jesus, who teaches how to endure through joys and afflictions.
Rev. Williams continues our "Strangers in a Strange World" series preaching from Hebrews 11:20-32.
Zach Davis kicks off a new series preaching from Hebrews 11:13-16.
Rev. Williams concludes our "Set Apart" series preaching from 1 Kings 17:1-24.
Rev. Williams continues our "Set Apart series preaching from Exodus 33.
Rev. James Williams continues our “Set Apart” sermon series preaching from 1 Peter 2:12-17.
Rev. Williams kicks off our new "Set Apart" series preaching from 1 Peter 1:13-16>
Rev. Williams concludes our “Pixelated” series preaching from Matthew 11:1-6.