June 20,2021 – Sermon: It is well – Scriptures: Job 16:1-3, 16-22 and Mark 4:35-41May 30, 2021 – Sermon: Humbling Ourselves – Scriptures: II Chronicles 30:8-13, 18-20 and Matthew 6:9-15May 23, 2021 – Sermon: The Holy Spirit – Scriptures: II Chronicles 6:40-7:3 and Acts 2:1-4, 16-17May 16, 2021 – Sermon: Six Types of Courage – I Chronicles 11:10-14 and Mark 12:28-34
Easter Sunday – April 4, 2021 – Sermon: Christ has Risen – Mark 16:1-8
March 28, 2021 – Palm Sunday – Sermon: Jubilation and Confrontation – Gospel Reading: Mark 11:15-19March 14,2021 – Sermon: Choose Life – Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Matthew 6:24March 7, 2021 – Sermon: “God Alone’ – Deuteronomy 6:4-12 and Matthew 22:36-40February 28, 2021 – ‘Healing for Hard Hearts’ – Numbers 27:1-8 and Matthew 19:1-8February 21, 2021 – “Claiming the Promise” by Rev. Bob Osgood [former Pastor of Asbury and Pleasantville UMC’s] – Genesis 9:8-17February 7, 2021 – Saved by the Cross – Leviticus 8:6-7,18-19,22-24; I Corinthians 1:20-25, 28; Mark 15:25-27, 33-34, 37-39January 31, 2021 – Engaging Our Gifts – Exodus 35:25-35; I Corinthians 12:4-7; Matthew 7:7-8January 24,2021 – Sermon title: Will Not Be Taken Away From Her – Exodus 2:1-10, 15:19-21; Luke 10:38-42January 17,2021 – The Nation’s Prophet – Genesis 35:1-3 and John 1:43-51January 10,2021 – Tyranny and Liberation – Genesis 21:2-3, 8-21 and Matthew 2:13-16January 3, 2021 – In God’s Image– Genesis 1-9 (excerpts)December 27,2020 – A Precarious Journey– Matthew 2:1-16December 20,2020 – The Word Made Flesh – John 1:14December 6, 2020 – The Priest of Christmas – Luke 1:5-20,57-72 Nov. 29,2020 – The Birth of a Prophet – Mark 13:35-37; Exodus 1:22-2:10; Matthew 2:13-17Nov. 22,2020 God’s Benefits – Psalms 103:1-8; Matthew 6:7-15Nov. 15, 2020 – These are the Days, Rev. Dr. Gennifer Brooks ; I Thessalonians 5:1-11 and Matthew 25:14-19Nov. 8, 2020 – Eagle’s Wings – Isaiah 40:28-31 and Matthew 11:28-30Nov 1: For All the Saints Isaiah 40:12-14 and Luke 1:46-52Oct. 25,2020- The Good Shepherd – Isaiah 40:6-11 and Matthew 18:10-14 10/18/20 – The Comfort of God – Isaiah 40:1-5 and Matthew 11:28-30 10/11/20 – Sermon: Letting Go and Letting God – Philippians 4:4-7 and Matthew 6:31-3410/4/20 – Imagine Compassion – Isaiah 10:1-3 and Mark 1:1-4 9/27/20 – Sermon – Shining Light – Isaiah 9:2, 10:1-3, 11:1-4a and Matthew 4:12-179/27/20 – Prayer by Reverend Bob Osgood, former Pastor of Asbury UMC9/20/20 – Sermon: Ears to Hear – Isaiah 6:8-13, Mark 4:21-239/13/20 -The Presence of God – In the midst of the chaos and confusion all around us, we “live in the shelter of the Most High.” (Psalm 91:1)As we remember 9-11 and continue to navigate the unprecedented challenges of our time, we will say to our God, “My refuge and my fortress; my God in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:2) We look forward to a powerful message on Sunday from our lay speaker, Stephen Goe, who was a first responder on September 11, 2001. He will reflect on the difference it makes to trust in God and to know that Christ is with us even in the midst of the storm, saying, “Peace! Be still.” (Mark 4:39)9/6/2020- Sermon: Called to Be Sent – Isaiah 6:1-88/23/20 Paralysis and Forgiveness Luke 5:17-26 8/23/20 – Prayer by Reverend Bob Osgood, former Pastor of AsburyHistoric Sunday – Voices from the Past. Introduction: Adam Bovone; Frederick Douglass: Stuart Colby; Ida B. Wells: Kathleen Phelan; Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Doreen Picker; Francis Willard: Sheila Furjanic; ConclusionAnn Reibel7/12/20 – The Frailty of Christ – Luke 18:9-147/5/20 – prayer by Rev. Bob Osgood7/5/20 – The Found Sheep – Luke 15:1-7 6/14/20 Scripture – Mark 4:1-9 – Jesus’s Parable of Sowing Seeds in Fertile Soil 5/31/2020 – Connected in the Spirit – Acts 2:1-6 and John 20:19-225/31/20 – Confirmation 2021 Class Members Reflections on the scripture and the Lord’s Prayer5/24/20 – Pastor Doug’s sermon [via zoom] : Connected in Prayer5/24/20 -Scripture: Acts 1:6-14 and Gospel Reading: John 15:1-4
3/22/20 – Today’s video includes an opening prayer, the reading from Romans 8:28-32 and the sermon.
3/15/20 – Hope in the Spirit of God These are challenging times. Why are we facing this challenge? How will we get through it? Who will lead us to better days? Paul’s letter to the Romans 8:18-27 offers wisdom and profound hope. March 8: Who am I? — Romans 8:12-17 and Luke 9:18-21 How well do you know yourself? Who do others say you are? And who do you say that you are? March 1: Why am I here? — Romans 8:1-11 and Luke 4:14-21 What is your life’s purpose? What are your unique gifts? February 23: Amazing Grace — Roman 7:21-8:2 and Luke 19:41-47 February 16: Dying and Rising with Christ Romans 6:1-15, 23 —- The process of salvation completely transforms our way of living through our kinship with Christ, a relationship that leads us from death into life. February 9: Building Character Romans 5:1-10 — As we encounter obstacles and even suffering along our faith journey, Paul says that we develop, “endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us.” (Romans 5:3-5) We grow in faith from the inside out. February 2: Freed from Sin Romans 4:1-9 — What is sin? How do we participate and how can we get free? January 5, 2020 – Bishop Bickerton’s sermon – Claiming Our Destiny – Ephesians 1:3-14December 29, 2019 : Welcome the New year – Isaiah 65:17-22, Revelation 21:1-5, Mark 2:21-22 Christmas Eve 2019 : Joy Born out of Despair – Luke 2:1-20December 22, 2019 : Joy of Truth – Luke 1:39-56December 15: Joy of Transformation – Isiah 6:1-8 and Luke 1:26-38December 8: Joy of Purpose – Isiah 11:1-9 and Mark 6:7-13 December 1: JOY FOR ALL Mark 5:21-43 November 24, 2019 – Faith in the Storm – Mark 4:35-41Nov. 3, 2019 Jesus is the One. Mark 1:1-15 Oct. 27: The Gift of Leadership Acts 20:22-32 Leadership is caring for the whole and being willing to use our gifts for the common good. What are your gifts of leadership?
