
Gray Memorial United Methodist Church Sermons
Sermons offered at Gray Memorial UMC in Tallahassee, Florida. To learn more, visit graymumc.org.
Episodes
84 episodes
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

Guest Preacher: Rev. Bob Gibbs
This week we have a sermon by a guest preacher, Rev. Bob Gibbs, our retired District Superintendent.Scripture is read by Susan Hutchison.
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Episode 79
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24:43

God's Inclusive Menu
In Acts 11, Peter tells the story of what happened in Acts 10. God showed him a vision (three times!) that required him to re-interpret scripture based on the new things God was doing.Scripture read by Susan Hutchison.
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Episode 78
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23:28

What needs to be resurrected in you?
The story of Tabitha invites us to think about what needs to be resurrected in us.Scripture read by Susan Hutchison.
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Episode 77
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26:48

God Doesn't Define Us By Our Mistakes
The stories of the Apostles Peter and Paul teach us that God doesn't define us by our worst moments. Scripture read by Susan Hutchison
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Episode 76
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21:29

Faith-filled Doubting Thomas
The Apostle Thomas teaches us that doubt is not the opposite of faith. He was faithful in the midst of doubt. What is the opposite of faith? Despair. Doubt can ask hard questions. Despair says there are no answers....
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Episode 75
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19:31

Easter 2025: Resurrection Pieces
On Easter, God seeks to move us from death to life, from confusion and grief to eternal love.
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Episode 74
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21:52

04/13/2025: Palm Sunday 2025 (RCL Year C)
Palm Sunday is a great example of how God exceeds our expectations. The people welcoming Jesus like a triumphant king expected one kind of deliverance, but got something much, much more. Pastor Beth shares other examples of how we see this in t...
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Episode 73
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31:15

04/06/2025: Lent, Pouring Out Our Pieces
Mary of Bethany pours herself out when she anoints Jesus's feet in John 12:1-8. Her devotion prompts some to say, "What a waste!" But Jesus defends her and says that her love is not wasted. What is God inviting you to pour out? ...
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Episode 72
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32:24

03/30/2025: Lent, Missing Pieces
If you like to put puzzles together, you know the frustration of getting to the end only to realize a piece is missing. Pastor Beth invites us to think about this as a metaphor for how God feels about people who are missing out on experiencing ...
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Episode 71
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23:02

03/23/2025: Third Sunday in Lent, When the Puzzle Pieces Don't Fit
How do pieces like tragedy and suffering fit into the puzzle of our lives? In Luke 13, Jesus gives us some guidance.
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Episode 70
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24:33

03/09/2025: First Sunday in Lent, Puzzle Pieces
God is at work on the puzzle pieces of our life.Gospel reading by Bill Eddy.
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Episode 69
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29:56

03/02/2025: Transfiguration Sunday, Glowing for God
You are the light of the world. You are the body of Christ. You are a person with the capacity for more. The endless, unconditional, unfathomable, unending love of God dwells in you.Guest preacher, Rev. Betsy Ouellette
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Episode 68
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29:26

The Courage to Turn the Other Cheek
Today's Gospel reading is a continuation of the Sermon on the Plain. In this segment, Jesus gives his followers a radical message: turn the other cheek. By sharing the story of Civil Rights leader Septima Poinsette Clark, Pastor Beth explores t...
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Episode 67
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32:00

Where Do You Stand?
Luke 6:17-26Jesus didn’t stay on the mountain—he came down to stand on a level place, among the people, where God’s work happens. Just as Jesus stood with those in need, we are called to see, to step forward, and to embody God’s justice ...
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Episode 66
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30:20

A Time of Preparation
Guest preacher, Eli Jeffre, a student leader with the Wesley Foundation at FSU and TSC. Todd Clark reads Luke 5:1-11 (NRSVue).
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Episode 65
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18:32

Sometimes Good News Is Hard to Hear
In Luke 4:21-30, people in Nazareth are so outraged by Jesus's message that they try to throw him off a cliff. What was that all about and what does it have to do with us today? Scripture reading by Kim Maxwell.
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Episode 64
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25:38

Do Whatever He Tells You To
John 2:1-11, The Wedding in Cana, Water to WineJesus worked through ordinary servants to create extraordinary results, whether at the wedding in Cana when water was turned into wine, or through modern-day servants of God like Dr. Martin...
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Episode 63
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23:00

Why was Jesus baptized?
Jesus was baptized for our benefit, not for his.Scripture (selected verses from Luke 3) read by Kim Maxwell.
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Episode 62
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22:50

01/05/2025 Epiphany Sunday
The Light that Guides UsScripture reading by Kim Maxwell
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Episode 61
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22:09
