Gray Memorial United Methodist Church Sermons
Sermons offered at Gray Memorial UMC in Tallahassee, Florida. To learn more, visit graymumc.org.
Episodes
103 episodes
Nothing is Impossible With God
In this Advent message, Pastor Beth reflects on what it means to wait with hope when the world feels weary and the promises of God seem slow in coming. Looking at Mary and Joseph’s story, she reminds us that hope is rooted not in certainty, but...
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Episode 102
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24:20
Between Two Kingdoms
Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Luke 23:33-43 On Christ the King Sunday, we’re reminded that Jesus rules not by force or intimidation, but by mercy, compassion, and self-giving love. Standing between two kingdoms—fear and control on one side, f...
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Episode 101
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24:07
God Provides
A message by special guest, Seals Martin, a student with the Wesley Foundation at FSU and TSC. Scripture is read by Bill Eddy.
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Episode 100
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19:02
Those Seeds Are Still Growing
Join us as we celebrate 60 years of ministry and mark All Saints Day.
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Episode 99
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15:49
The Promise Still Holds
This week’s message explores what it means to be truly seen and set free by Jesus, through the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19. It also reflects on the powerful real-life journey of Leo Schofield, whose story reveals the surprising places g...
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Episode 98
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23:58
Draw the Circle Wider
Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector invites us to see ourselves more clearly and humbly. Drawing from the ministry of Father Greg Boyle and his book, Tattoos on the Heart, this sermon challenges us to let go of spiritu...
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Episode 97
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23:41
Faith That Won't Let Go
In this message, Pastor Beth explores Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge, reminding us that faith is what carries us through the “holy in-between”—the time between what is and what will be. Through stories of two modern...
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Episode 96
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23:36
Gratitude Returns, Love Clears the Way
Pastor Beth explores Luke 17:11–19 alongside the story of Dr. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” Both the healed leper and Opal Lee show what it looks like when gratitude doesn’t stand still—it returns, and love clears the way for other...
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Episode 95
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26:42
Abundant Life Requires Commitment to Justice
This is the third-week of our three-week series about Abundant Life. Abundant life requires community, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Scripture is read by Davison Tekseni.
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Episode 94
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32:26
Abundant Life Requires Compassion
Jesus commands us to love one another, to lay down our lives for each other. Being pious (or religiously "correct") is not what we are called to. We are commanded to not only feel empathy, but to put our compassion in action.Scripture re...
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Episode 93
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26:41
Abundant Life Requires Community
God made us for each other. Abundant life begins in, and requires, community.
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Episode 92
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22:23
Are You Spiritually Dehydrated?
What do we build our lives around—and does it hold water? Reflecting on Luke 14 and Jeremiah 2, Pastor Beth talks about our human tendency to chase approval, status, and control, even in the name of faith. The good news is, God doesn’t discard ...
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Episode 91
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23:46
Bent Into Shape by God
What bends us out of shape—and what helps us stand tall again? In this sermon on Luke 13:10–17, Pastor Beth explores the healing power of mercy as something essential—not optional—in the life of faith. From Jesus healing a bent-over woman in th...
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Episode 90
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23:13
The Power of Faith
Special Guest, FLUMC Bishop Tom Berlin, offers this message on the power of holding onto faith in every circumstance. Drawing from Hebrews, he reminds us that hope in Christ offers a future beyond despair and even death — a promise great...
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Episode 89
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33:22
Wait Faithfully
What does it really mean to “be dressed for action” and wait faithfully? From disaster zones to church kitchens, discover how the gifts God has already given you can change lives—right now. Sermon read by Kim Maxwell.
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Episode 88
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17:17
Pray Persistently So You Can Live Differently
Through the Parable of the Persistent Friend in Luke 11:1-13, Jesus teaches us to be persistent in our prayers. Why? Because persistent prayer changes us. We pray persistently that our life itself might become a prayer. A prayer tha...
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Episode 87
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23:07
Listen Deeply and Live Differently
Luke 10:38-42In a world full of noise and hurry, Jesus invites us to slow down and listen deeply. Through imagined journal entries from Mary and Martha, this sermon explores what it means to be present with Christ rather than distracted ...
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Episode 86
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23:13
Love Boldly
The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to BE a neighbor. Offering thoughts and prayers isn't enough.
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Episode 85
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25:48
The Kingdom of God is Closer than You Think
In this sermon, Pastor Beth explores how the kingdom of God often comes near in quiet, ordinary ways—through healing, kindness, courage, and presence. From ancient stories to present-day heartbreak and hope, we’re invited to open our eyes to th...
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Episode 84
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25:43
Free and Fruity
When we get a driver's license, it can bring a new sense of freedom, but it's the freedom to share the road. Christian freedom is similar. We are free to love our neighbor, not free to live selfishly.Scripture is read by Davison Tekseni....
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Episode 83
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23:52
Thirsty Souls
Psalm 42 invites us to let the deepest parts of ourselves (the parts we try to keep hidden) reach out for the deepness of God's love and mercy.Scripture is read by Tony Daniels and the congregation.
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Episode 82
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26:26
Trinity Sunday 2025
The Trinity is a relationship between God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit - not a puzzle to solve, but a truth to lean into.The Trinity reflects God's majesty and intimacy - God is both far above us and deeply pr...
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Episode 81
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30:01
The Tesimony of Art Varnadore
Art Varnadore shares examples with us of how God's Holy Spirit has been present in his life.
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Episode 80
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18:36