The mission of Riviera United Methodist Church in Redondo Beach, CA, USA, is to be a witness to Christ's love in the world: feeding the hungry, nourishing the soul, and celebrating the grace of God through worship, music and the arts. We share with you here sermons from Pastor Amy Aitken and others.…
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07/19/2020, Dena Abramson Babb, Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Galatians 5:25-6:4
07/12/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
07/05/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6, 25-30
06/21/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:8
06/14/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7
06/07/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4a
05/31/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Acts 2:1-18; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13
05/17/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: John 21:1-19
05/10/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: John 20:19-30
05/03/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
04/26/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Psalm 104
04/19/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken with special guest Nate Lee, Holy Humor Sunday, Scripture: Psalm 100; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
04/12/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: John 20:1-18
04/05/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Mark 21:1-11
03/08/2020, Revs. Bill and Fran Noll, Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7
03/01/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Psalm 95; Acts 2:42-47
02/23/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9
02/16/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37
02/09/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20
02/02/2020, Julie Asuncion, United Methodist Women Sunday, Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11, 1 Peter 3:8-14
01/12/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
01/05/2020, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12
12/24/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20
12/22/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
12/08/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12
12/01/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14
11/24/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
11/10/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3; Luke 19:1-10
11/03/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23
10/27/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17
10/20/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
10/13/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Psalm 139:1-9
10/06/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
09/29/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Genesis 1:27-31; Luke 12:13-21 Questions for Reflection In what ways can I be a good steward of the resources God has entrusted to me (money, possessions, talent, time, education, experience, etc.)? How can I best employ my gifts in the service of God and for the benefit of others? What steps am I willing to take in order exercise greater stewardship of creation (e.g., by living more simply and avoiding wasteful extravagance)?
09/22/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Genesis 1:26-2:3; Matthew 11:28-30 Questions for Reflection Where in my relationship with myself do I recognize the need for change or balance? How will I care for myself (e.g., by eating healthy foods and by getting regular exercise and adequate sleep)? How will I preserve a "balance" in my life, so that one area of life (work, for example) doesn't dominate other areas? How will I express my creativity and develop my mind (through study and reading, the arts, music, etc.)? How can I incorporate times for rest and recreation into my day, my week, my year?
09/15/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Questions for Reflection What guidelines can I identify that would help me grow in love for my spouse, my family, my friends, my colleagues in the workplace, and others? How will I seek and serve God in others, especially in those who are different from me? In what ways can I contribute to the work of God in the world, advancing the cause of peace, justice and bringing healing reconciliation and hope to my community, my church, my nation and the world?
09/08/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5 Questions for Reflection 1. How would I describe the relationship with God that I desire and seek? 2. What spiritual practices or disciplines do I already know feed this relationship? 3. What spiritual practices or disciplines might I adopt that would help me grow in this relationship?
09/01/2019, Rev. Dr. Lincoln Galloway, Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-8, 12-13; Hebrews 13:1-3, 5, 15-16
08/25/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: John 15:1-11
08/18/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
08/11/2019, Rev. Darin Arnston, Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
07/28/2019, Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Luke 11:1-8
07/07/2019, Rev. Ed McRae, Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Philippians 3:12-16
06/30/2019, Rev Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25
06/23/2019, Rev Dr. Amy Aitken, Scripture: Luke 8:26-39