La Plata UMC | Sermons
08/15/2010: The Widow and the Unjust Judge
Today's message is about praying to God for the right reasons. We shouldn't pray for immediate gratification, we should pray for redemption and salvation.
08/08/2010: The Ten Maidens
Today's message is a parable of ten maidens who are preparing to meet the bridegroom. Five of the maidens are prepared, and five are unprepared.
08/01/2010: The Wheat and Tares
Todays message is about being honest with God and doing what is right for the church. We should set aside our selfish thoughts and do what is right for everyone.
07/25/2010: The Great Treasure
Todays message is about finding treasures in your life that God leads you to.
07/11/2010: The Talents
Today's message is the sixth of this summer's Top-10 Parables of Jesus, an it is titled "The Talents". Everyone has a talent, what's your and how does God choose?
07/04/2010: The Workers in the Vineyard
Today's message is the fifth in a seies of the Summer Sermon Series, titled the Top-10 Parables of Jesus, and the message today is title "The Workers in the Vineyard". Fairness between siblings, fairness among follwers of Jesus?
06/27/2010: The Sower of the Seed
Today's message is the fourth in a series of the Top-10 Parables of Jesus titled "The Sower and the Seed".
06/20/2010: The Prodigal Son
Today's word is the third installment of the 2010 Summer Sermon Series on the Top-10 Parables of Jesus, and today's message is titled "The Prodigal Son".
06/13/2010: The Good Samaritan
Today's message is the second of a ten-part Summer Sermon Series titled "The Good Samaritan".
06/06/2010: The Wedding Banquet
Today we start the 2010 Summer Sermon Series titled "The Top-10 Parables of Jesus". Today's message is titled "The Wedding Banquet".
05/30/2010: Understanding the Trinity
Today's message it about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
05/23/2010: Empowered for Great Things
Today we celebrate Pentecost, and what better time is there than now to talk about the gift of the Holy Spirit.
05/16/2010: Staring Up At Heaven
Today's message is about getting prepared for adulthood and going out into the world and making a difference.
05/09/2010: Giving Faith to Our Children
Today's special Mothers Day message is about faith and passing knowlege on to our children.
05/02/2010: Who Am I to Hinder God
Todays message is about "traditions", doing what comes to you, and doing what is right for the church.
04/25/2010: Is the Lord Your Shepherd?
Today's message is about our mission in God's eyes. God has placed each one of us on this earth for a reason, and through faith, we will accomplish His tasks.
04/18/2010: An Instrument Whom God Has Chosen
Todays message is about doing God's work in a busy and complicated world.
04/11/2010: Covenant of Grace (Easter Cantata)
The La Plata United Methodist Church, La Plata, Maryland, takes pride in presenting this years Easter Cantata.
04/04/2010: I Told You So
Today's Easter message is about hope and rebirth.
03/28/2010: From Hero to Lamb
Today's message is about doing well one minute, and then doing something bad another minute. How would handle this situation?
03/21/2010: A New Leaf on Life
Today's message is about change and how you should look into things that happen in your life that impact your family and church.
01/31/2010: Life Happens
This evenings Contemporary Worship Service Message is titled "Life Happens". Good things, and bad things, happen to us all and we all handle our circumstances differently.
01/31/2010: Extravagant Generosity
Today's message is helping others who may be in financial need.
01/24/2010: Risk Taking Mission and Service
Today's message is about taking risks in helping others, and serving those in the community.
01/17/2010: Intentional Faith Development
Today's message is about building faith in Jesus Christ.
01/10/2010: Passionate Worship
Today's message is about Passionate Worship.
01/03/2010: Radical Hospitality
Todays message is about making people feel welcome to the church.
08/23/2009: Top Ten Stories, Jonah and the Whale
Today's message is about answering God's calling to do what is in His plan. Are you making a difference in other people's lives?
08/09/2009: Top Ten Stories, Daniel and His Friends
Todays message is about Daniel and his Friends. Faith plays a vital role in our lives, and today's message relates some interesting stories in faith.
08/02/2009: Top Ten Stories, Elijah and the Prophets
Today's message is about Elijah and the Prophets.
07/26/2009: Top Ten Stories, David and Goliath
Today's message talks about David and Goliath, the ultimate underdog. How many times do you have an opportunity to step up and do what is right, only to sit back because others may not agree with you?
07/19/2009: Top Ten Stories, The Call of Samuel
Today's message is about Samuel, the choices he made in life, and how we can dedicate our lives to God.
07/12/2009: Top Ten Stories, The Walls of Jericho
Message today talks about the Walls of Jericho and removing obstacles in our daily lives.
07/05/2009: Top Ten Stories, Moses and the Red Sea
Message today talks about Moses and the exile from Egypt.
06/28/2009: Top Ten Stories, Joseph and His Brothers
Message today is about Joseph, his brothers, pride and humiliation.
06/21/2009: Top Ten Stories, Abraham and Sarah
Message today relates to God's call to Abraham.
06/14/2009: Top Ten Stories, Noah and the Ark
Summer sermon series: Top Ten Favorite Stories of the Old Testament, "Noah & the Ark".
01/25/2009: Coping and Hoping Through Tough Times (Part 4): Loss of Trust in a Relationship
Fourth in a series of sermons that discuss coping and hoping. Part 4 discusses the loss of trust in a relationship
01/18/2009: Coping and Hoping Through Tough Times (Part 3): Loss of Security
Third in a series of sermons that discuss coping and hoping. Part 3 discusses the loss of security.
01/11/2009: Coping and Hoping Through Tough Times (Part 2): Loss of Employment
Second in a series of sermons that discuss coping and hoping. Part 2 discusses the loss of employment.
01/04/2009: Coping and Hoping Through Tough Times (Part 1): Loss of a Loved One
First in a series of sermons that discuss coping and hoping. Part 1 discusses the loss of a loved one.