| Play | Title | Description | Author | Reading | Sermon Date |
 | "I Love to Tell the Story": Banishment and Burnishment - Isaiah-Malachi |
The third of a sermon series, "The Big Stories of the Bible"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Amos 5:18-27 | 01/29/2012 |
| "I Love to Tell the Story": The Settling, Joshua - 2 Kings |
The second of a sermon series, The Big Stories of the Bible
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Joshua 1:1-9 | 01/22/2012 |
| "I Love to Tell the Story: 'The Journey,' Genesis-Deuteronomy" |
The first of a sermon series, "The Big Stories of the Bible"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Genesis 1:20-31 | 01/15/2012 |
| "In the Beginning..." |
A sermon about how to approach the messages presented in the books of the Bible
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Genesis 1:1-5 and Mark 1:4-11 | 01/08/2012 |
| A Christmas Homily |
A Christmas Eve reflection on keeping the true values of Christmas foremost in our hearts
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 2:1-7, 8-14, 15-20 | 12/25/2011 |
| "Jesus' Wish List" |
The fourth of the SLOUMC Advent Sermon Series, Christmas is not Your Birthday
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 1:26-38; 46-55 | 12/18/2011 |
| "God With Us - All of Us" |
A sermon on the all-encompassing nature of God's love for us
| Jason Sisk, Member and Seminarian | Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 | 12/11/2011 |
| "The Way to the Party!" |
The second of the SLOUMC Advent Sermon Series, Christmas is not Your Birthday
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 1:1-8 | 12/04/2011 |
| "Christmas is Not Your Birthday!" |
A reflection on how Christmas turns the world up-side-down and how we make it right within ourselves
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 | 11/27/2011 |
| "The Hope Depot!" |
A sermon on the antecedents of hope
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Romans 5:1-5 | 11/20/2011 |
| "Growing Hope!" |
A sermon on the nature of hope and how we might encourage it
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 7:24-29 | 11/13/2011 |
| "Legacy of Hope!" |
A sermon on the importance of Hope in our lives
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 2 Timothy 1:1-7 | 11/06/2011 |
| "Seeds of Hope!" |
The first in a series of sermons for a season of focus on stewardship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 4:26-32 | 10/30/2011 |
| "Can Supermom Really Fly?" |
A sermon for "Preschool Sunday" on what God might expect from a parent and what we, as parents, might expect from ourselves
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 11:28-30 | 10/23/2011 |
| "On a Mission from God" |
A sermon on some of the ways God may be calling us to service
| Glen Smeltzer | Genesis 12:1-5 | 10/16/2011 |
| "Prayer: The Mightiest Force in the World" |
A sermon on the nature and power of prayer
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 21:12-22 | 10/09/2011 |
| "Feast of Forgiveness!" |
Sermon on the Christian's requirement to forgive
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 18:21-35 | 10/02/2011 |
| "Beautiful Things" |
A testimony by the newly appointed Wesley Fellowship Director
| Molly Stuckey | Revelation 21:3-5 | 09/25/2011 |
| "The Steps to Success!" |
Commentary on Mark 6:6b-13
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 6:6b-13 | 09/18/2011 |
| "Sacrifice, and Peace" |
Continuing a sermon series Pastor Jane is preaching on "The Peace of Christ"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 16:21-38 | 09/11/2011 |
| "Our Bedrock of Peace' |
Continuing a sermon series Pastor Jane is preaching on "The Peace of Christ"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 16:13-20 | 09/04/2011 |
| "Our Bedrock of Peace" |
Continuing a sermon series Pastor Jane is preaching on "The Peace of Christ"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 16:13-20 | 09/04/2011 |
| "When Two or More..." |
Continuing a sermon series Pastor Jane is preaching on "The Peace of Christ"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Romans 13:8-10 and Matthew 18:15-20 | 08/28/2011 |
| "The Recipe for New Creation!" |
Continuing a sermon series Pastor Jane is preaching on "The Peace of Christ"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | 08/21/2011 |
| "Three Little Words that Generate Christ's Peace" |
Continuing a sermon series Pastor Jane is preaching on "The Peace of Christ"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 15:10-28 | 08/14/2011 |
| "Seeking Peace, Finding Jesus; Seeking Jesus, Finding Peace!" |
The first sermon in a series Pastor Jane is preaching on "The Peace of Christ"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 14:22-33 | 08/07/2011 |
| "Seeking Peace, Finding Jesus; Seeking Jesus, Finding Peace!" |
The first sermon in a series Pastor Jane is preaching on "The Peace of Christ"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 14:22-33 | 08/07/2011 |
| "Abundance-o-rama!" |
A sermon on the abundance of good things the Lord provides to all
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 | 07/24/2011 |
| "Livin' with Weeds!" |
Commentary on the nature of "weeds" in Jesus's parable of "Weeds among the Wheat"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 | 07/17/2011 |
| "Livin' with Weeds!" |
Commentary on the nature of "weeds" in Jesus's parable of "Weeds among the Wheat"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 | 07/17/2011 |
| "The Parable of the (ENDLESS!) Sower" |
A sermon on the meaning of the parable of the sower
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 | 07/10/2011 |
| "I Can See Clearly Now" |
A sermon on Jesus' restoring the sight of the blind begger, Bartimaeus
| The Rev. Dr. J. Robert Stimmel | Mark 10:46-52 | 07/03/2011 |
| "Divine Provision" |
A sermon on the apparent moral paradox of the Lord's command to Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac
| Sue Pruner, Lay Speaker | Genesis 22:1-19 | 06/26/2011 |
| "A Big Bang, A Gentle Breeze, and You!" |
A sermon on the many facets of our concepts of creativity
| The Rev. Dr. J. Robert Stimmel | Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a | 06/19/2011 |
| "Confirmation, Pentecost, and the Birth of... The Mission!" |
A sermon for Pentecost Sunday and for the 2011 SLOUMC Confirmation Class
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Psalm 27 | 06/12/2011 |
| "They'll Know We Are Christians by Our (fumbling attempts at) Love!" |
The final in the sermon series: "The Life Zoe, Abundant Life" and the Early Church
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Peter 4:7-11 | 06/05/2011 |
| "They'll Know We Are Christians by our Suffering" |
A commentary on how Christians might confront and deal with the suffering that can come to us when we try to do what is right
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Peter 3:13-22 | 05/29/2011 |
| "They'll Know We are Christians by our Holy Living." |
The second in the sermon series "The Life Zoe, Abundant Life" and the Early Church
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Peter 1:13-25 | 05/08/2011 |
| "They'll Know We are Christians by our Holy Living." |
The second in the sermon series "The Life Zoe, Abundant Life" and the Early Church
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Peter 1:13-25 | 05/08/2011 |
| "They'll Know We Are Christians by our Living Hope" |
The first in the sermon series "The Life Zoe, Abundant Life" and the Early Church
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Peter 1:3-9 | 05/01/2011 |
| "Easter Always Comes" |
A reflection on the variability and sometimes uncertainty of the timing of Easter and on the assurance that it will always come
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 20:1-18 | 04/24/2011 |
| "With Friends Like Us... ." |
A reflection for Palm Sunday
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 21:1-11 | 04/17/2011 |
| "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" |
Using a contemporary illustration of an extraordinary friendship to compare with the idea of "what a friend we have in Jesus (even when we're dead... or wish we were...)"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 11:1-45 | 04/10/2011 |
| "What a Friend We Have in Jesus... Honest!" |
A sermon on the meaning and implications of the story of Jesus and the Woman of Samaria
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 4:5-42 | 03/27/2011 |
| "What a Friend We Have in Jesus... for a Braver New World" |
A sermon on the meaning of John 3:16
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 3:1-17 | 03/20/2011 |
| "What a Friend We Have in Jesus... When We're Tempted" |
A sermon on the concept of Jesus as friend
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 4:1-11 | 03/13/2011 |
| "Living the Life Zoe, in Community" |
A reflection on the importance of community in a Christian's life
| Dr. Stephen Lloyd-Moffett | Matthew 17:1-9 | 03/06/2011 |
| "The Living Church" |
A reflection on Paul's use of the human body as a metaphor for the early church
| Jason Sisk | 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 | 02/27/2011 |
| "Duct Tape Church" |
The fourth in a series of sermons about life in the 1st Century Corinthian Church and how it informs life for SLOUMC today
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 | 02/20/2011 |
| "Ship of Fools" |
The third in a series of sermons about life in the 1st Century Corinthian Church and how it informs life for SLOUMC today
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 | 02/13/2011 |
| "House Church!" |
The second in a series of sermons about life in the 1st Century Corinthian Church and how it informs life for SLOUMC today
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 | 02/06/2011 |
| "Enough Already!" |
The first in a series of sermons about life in the 1st Century Corinthian Church and how it informs life for SLOUMC today
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 | 01/30/2011 |
| "The Parabolic Life" |
Part three of a three-part reflection on our discipleship journey as we begin a new year...
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 13:1-17 | 01/23/2011 |
| "A Passion for Compassion" |
Part two of a three-part reflection on our discipleship journey as we begin a new year...
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 9:35 -10:4 | 01/16/2011 |
| "Simply Listen" |
A message for Epiphany
| Margaret Yun, Lay Speaker | Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12 | 01/02/2011 |
| "Christmas, Simply" |
A Christmas homily
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 2:1-10 | 12/24/2010 |
| "Love, Simply" |
Commentary on Joseph's acceptance of Mary as described in the Scripture reading and how this story might apply to some aspects of present day family structures
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 1:18-25 | 12/19/2010 |
| "Joy, Simply" |
Commentary on the joy experienced by Mary and Elizabeth and the lesson it provides for us today
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 1:39-56 | 12/12/2010 |
| "Repent Simply" |
A homily for the second Sunday of Advent
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 3:1-12 | 12/05/2010 |
| "Watch Simply" |
A homily for the first Sunday of Advent
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 24:36-44 | 11/28/2010 |
| "The Abundant Journey" |
Commentary on a specific instance of the power of prayer and on the Scripture reading found in the Book of Deuteronomy
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Deuteronomy 26:1-11 | 11/21/2010 |
| "What Are You Doing Here?" |
A reflection on the meaning of Elijah's encounter with God as described in 1 Kings
| Roz Phillips, Certified Lay Speaker | 1 Kings 19:1-9 | 11/14/2010 |
| "The Crazy Mixed-Up Upside-Down Discipleship Way!" |
A sermon on the Beatitudes
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 6:20-31 | 11/07/2010 |
| "A View from the Tree" |
Reflection for Reformation Sunday
| Jason Takagi, SLOUMC Lay Leader | Luke 19:1-10 | 10/31/2010 |
| Testimony and Sermon: "Lord, Teach Us to Pray for Endless Gladness" |
Testimony of Faith by Judi Carlyle followed by the Scripture reading and then the Sermon (The seventh of a series of sermons helping us to "Pray it Forward")
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts and Judi Carlyle | Revelation 21:1-6 | 10/24/2010 |
| "Can You See Anything?" |
The sixth of a series of sermons helping us to "Pray it Forward"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 8:22-26 | 10/17/2010 |
| Testimony and Sermon: "In the Arms of a Child" |
Testimony of Faith by Steve Gee followed by the Scripture reading and then the Sermon (The fifth of a series of sermons helping us to "Pray it Forward")
| Kendall Protzmann and Steve Gee | Isaiah 11:1-10 | 10/10/2010 |
| Testimony and Sermon: "Lord, Teach Us to Pray for Liberation |
Testimony of Faith by Roy Lovtang followed by the Scripture reading and then the Sermon (The fourth of a series of sermons helping us to "Pray it Forward")
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts and Roy Lovtang | Exodus 3:1-12 | 10/03/2010 |
| "Lord, Teach Us to Pray for Strategy" |
Testimony of Faith by Glen Smeltzer followed by the Scripture reading and then the Sermon (The third of a series of sermons helping us to "Pray it Forward")
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts and Glen Smeltzer | Genesis 41 | 09/26/2010 |
| "Lord, Teach Us to Pray for Surprises" |
The second of a series of sermons helping us to "Pray it Forward"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Genesis 28:10-19 | 09/19/2010 |
| "Lord, Teach Us to Pray for Greatness" |
The first of a series of sermons helping us to "Pray it Forward"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Genesis 15:1-6 | 09/12/2010 |
| "Lord, Teach Us to Follow and Fish" |
Reflections on how we are called to be disciples of Jesus and how some have responded
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 1:14-20 | 09/05/2010 |
| "Lord, Teach Us to Pray with Chutzpah" |
A sermon on the importance of persistence in our prayers
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 11:1-8 | 08/22/2010 |
| "It's a God-thing" |
Commentary on the advice to pray without ceasing found in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
| The Rev. Richard Kurrasch | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 | 08/15/2010 |
| "Lord, Teach Us to Pray" |
Reflection on the meaning of the Lord's Prayer
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 11:1-4 | 08/08/2010 |
| "Gain All You Can, Save All You Can, Share All You Can" |
Commentary on some of John Wesley's advice about money, saving, and sharing
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 12:13-21 | 08/01/2010 |
| "We Need a Little Christmas" |
Reflection on the idea of "Christmas in July"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 2:1-20 | 07/25/2010 |
| "Care of the Soul = Care of the Sole" |
Reflection on the story of Mary and Martha found in the Book of Luke.
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 10:38-42 | 07/18/2010 |
| "Looking or Seeing" |
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
| Sue Pruner, Lay Speaker | Luke 10:25-37 | 07/11/2010 |
| "Freedom From... Freedom To" |
A message for the Fourth of July
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 5:27-32 | 07/04/2010 |
| The Sacrifice of Treasure |
Part four of a four-part sermon series, "Losing to Find: Sacrifice, the Essence of Faith."
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Philippians 4:10-20 | 06/27/2010 |
| "Father's Day Message" |
Reflection on what rules for living a father might wish to pass forward to his children.
| Dr. Rushdi Abdul-Cader | Mark 7:14-23 | 06/20/2010 |
| The Sacrifice of Praise |
Part three of a sermon series, "Losing to Find: Sacrifice, the Essence of Faith."
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 | 06/13/2010 |
| The Sacrifice of Mind |
Part two of a sermon series, "Losing to Find: Sacrifice, the Essence of Faith"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Exodus 29:38-46 and Romans 12:1-2 | 06/06/2010 |
| Losing to Find--Sacrifice: The Essence of Faith |
The first of a four-part sermon series
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 9:23-27 | 05/30/2010 |
| What Languages of 'Mission-ese' do Wesley Fellowship Students Speak? |
| Wesley Fellowship Students | Acts 2:1-21 | 05/23/2010 |
| Look Up, Lift Up, Move On |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | Acts 1:1-11 | 05/16/2010 |
| A Peace the World Cannot Give |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 14:23-27 | 05/09/2010 |
| Keeping Up with the Christians! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 13:31-35 | 05/02/2010 |
| Illustrious Beginning |
| Lauren Brown | Psalm 23, Mark 4:26-32 | 04/25/2010 |
| Feeding Sheep for the 1st and the 21st Century |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 21:1-19 | 04/18/2010 |
| Living Stones |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 24:1-12 | 04/18/2010 |
| The Perils - and Opportunities - of Wounds |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 20:19-31 | 04/18/2010 |
| The Lenten Journey for Tough Times: Repent |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 13:1-9 | 03/07/2010 |
| The Lenten Journey for Tough Times: Lament |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 13:31-35 | 02/28/2010 |
| The Lenten Journey for Tough Times: Wilderness |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 4:1-13 | 02/21/2010 |
| "Spirit of Adoption" The Mitchell Story |
| Kristyn Mitchell | Romans 8:12-25 | 02/14/2010 |
| Treasures of the Deep: The Net Results! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 5:1-11 | 02/07/2010 |
| Windows of Opportunity |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 4:21-30 | 01/31/2010 |
| Anointed! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 4:14-21 | 01/24/2010 |
| Precious |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 13:10-17 | 01/17/2010 |
| United and Untied |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 | 01/10/2010 |
| Light in the Sky - Light of the World |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Robert Stimmel | Matthew 2:1-12 | 01/03/2010 |
| The Amazing Adventures of Bible Boy! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 2:41-52 | 12/27/2009 |
| How 'R' You Preparing for Christmas? Rapturously |
Part 4 of a 4-part sermon series: Rethinking Christmas
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 1:39-55 | 12/20/2009 |
| How 'R' You Preparing for Christmas? Repentance |
Part 3 of a 4-part sermon series: "Rethinking Christmas"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 3:2-18 | 12/13/2009 |
| How 'R' You Preparing for Christmas? 'R'evelation |
Part I of a 4-part sermon series: 'R'ethinking Christmas
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 21:25-36 | 11/29/2009 |
| "Stewardship & Space: 'The Right Stuff'" and A Personal Testimonial of Faith |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts and Lauren Brown | Romans 12:1-8 | 11/22/2009 |
| Stewardship & Space: This Land of Milk and Honey |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Deuteronomy 26:1-11 | 11/15/2009 |
| Teach Your Children Well |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Deuteronomy 6:1-9 | 11/08/2009 |
| Stewardship and Space: A God's-Eye View |
and Commentary on Our Vision
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts with Diane St. John, Doug Kramer, and Jason Takagi | Psalm 23 | 11/01/2009 |
| Children of Isaac |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 | 10/25/2009 |
| Let's See! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 10:46-52 | 10/18/2009 |
| Created for Joy |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 16:16-24 | 10/11/2009 |
| The First Discipline |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20 | 10/04/2009 |
| Living in Rhythm |
| The Rev. Chamie Deleskamp | Matthew 11:28-30 | 10/04/2009 |
| Last, but not Least |
Part XXVIII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 28:16-20 | 09/06/2009 |
| The Power of Mistakes |
Part XXVII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 13:45-46 | 08/23/2009 |
| Being Christian in Traffic |
Part XXVI of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Romans 12:9-21 | 08/16/2009 |
| Whose Line Is It Anyway? |
Part XXV of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 13:9-13 | 08/09/2009 |
| A Contrite Heart |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | Psalms 51:1-12, 15-17 | 08/02/2009 |
| The Feeder |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 6:1-15 | 07/26/2009 |
| The Beloved Community |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts and representatives of the Asian Rural Institute | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 | 07/19/2009 |
| When Two or More are Gathered… |
An Account of Annual Conference 2009
| Jason Takagi, Sue Pruner, Pam Clark, John Burdett, and The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 17:1-13 | 07/12/2009 |
| A Declaration of Interdependence! |
Part XXIV of a Sermon Series: the Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 6:1-13 | 07/05/2009 |
| Leading with a Limp! |
Part XXIII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 | 06/14/2009 |
| Born Again, Born From Above, and Even Earthier Than Before! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 3:1-17 | 06/07/2009 |
| Dem Bones! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Ezekiel 37:1-14 | 05/31/2009 |
| Almost a Christian |
Wesley's comparison of a good person and a Christian
| Sue Pruner, Lay Speaker | Ephesians 1:15-23 and 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:3 | 05/24/2009 |
| Hearts & Crafts |
Part XXII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 15:1-8 | 05/10/2009 |
| "L'Chiam!" or "Zorba the Christ!" |
Part XXI of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 7:31-35 | 05/03/2009 |
| Purity of Heart |
| Paula Huston | 1 John 3:1-7 | 04/26/2009 |
| The Blessing of Doubt! |
Part XX of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 20:19-31 | 04/19/2009 |
| Surprised by Joy |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 20:1-18 | 04/12/2009 |
| Palm (Springs) Sunday Week-end |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 11:1-11 | 04/05/2009 |
| A Forgiveness Party! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 18:21-22 | 03/29/2009 |
| Adelante! |
| The Rev. Catherine Whitlatch | Jonah 1:1-3 and Mark 10:17-27 | 03/22/2009 |
| On Seeking and Finding... the Christ |
Part XIX of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 2:13-22 | 03/15/2009 |
| On Seeking and Finding... Jesus |
Part XVIII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 8:34-38 | 03/08/2009 |
| On Seeking and Finding |
Part XVII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 7:7-11 | 03/01/2009 |
| Death and Transfiguration |
Part XVI of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 9:2-9 | 02/22/2009 |
| That Darn Healing! |
Part XV of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 1:40-45 | 02/15/2009 |
| The Power of Unanswered Prayer |
Part XIV of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Dr. J. Robert Stimmel | Mark 1:29-39 | 02/08/2009 |
| Calling Doctor... YOU! |
Part XIII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Acts 3:1-10 and Mark 1:21-38 | 02/01/2009 |
| Gone Fishing |
Part XII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 1:14-20 | 01/25/2009 |
| The Hidden Messages in Baptism |
Part XI of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:4-11 | 01/11/2009 |
| Living in the House of David |
| Roz Phillips, Lay Speaker | Matthew 2:1-12 | 01/04/2009 |
| Jesus is Born. What's Next? |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 2:22-40 | 12/28/2008 |
| "The Christmas of No Returns" A Christmas Homily |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Isaiah 9:2,6-7, Luke 2:1-20 | 12/21/2008 |
| Just Christmas |
Part X of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 1:46b-55 | 12/21/2008 |
| Tough Love or The Gift of Comfort |
Part IX of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Isaiah 40:1-11 | 12/07/2008 |
| Advent-Giving… |
or What it Means to Possess an Extraordinary Capability to Love Neighbor and Put that Love into Action Part VIII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 | 11/30/2008 |
| On Taking a Leap of Faith... in our Worship Life |
Part IV of four sermons on the stewardship theme: Happy Leap Year!
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Romans 12:1-2 | 11/23/2008 |
| On Taking a Leap of Faith... With Our Talents |
Part III of four sermons on the stewardship theme: Happy Leap Year!
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 25:14-30 | 11/16/2008 |
| On Taking a Leap of Faith with our... Treasure |
Part II of four sermons on the stewardship theme: "Happy Leap Year!"
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 12:38-44 | 11/09/2008 |
| On Taking a Leap of Faith with Your Time |
Part I of a Series on the Stewardship Theme: Happy Leap Year!
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 25:1-13 | 11/02/2008 |
| A Disciple's Primary Relationship is God... and God's Kingdom |
Part VII of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 6:24-33 | 10/19/2008 |
| A Disciple's Primary Relationship is God... Who is Their "Abba" |
Part VI of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 14:32-36 | 10/12/2008 |
| Our Primary Relationship is God. |
Part V of a Sermon Series: The Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 12:28-34 | 10/05/2008 |
| We are Called... to Fish for People |
Part IV of a Series on Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 4:18-22 | 09/28/2008 |
| Disciples are Aware They are Called...and Say "No" |
Part III of a Series on Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Jonah 1:1-17 | 09/21/2008 |
| Disciples are Aware They are Called... as a Priesthood |
Part II of a Series on Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Cathleen A. Coots and The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Peter 2:1-10 | 09/14/2008 |
| Disciples are Aware They are Called |
Part I of a Series on Core Principles of Discipleship
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 1:14-20 | 09/07/2008 |
| Follow the Leader |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 16:21-27 | 08/31/2008 |
| It's Not Optional |
| Sue Pruner, Lay Speaker | Matthew 18:21-35 | 08/24/2008 |
| Christians Anonymous |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Romans 7:15-25a | 08/17/2008 |
| Jesus for President |
On Scripture, Religion, and Politics (for the 21st Century... )
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Revelation 5:1-14 | 08/10/2008 |
| In God We Trust… |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Deuteronomy 10:12-13,17-21 | 07/06/2008 |
| The Master's Hand |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | Romans 5:1-8 | 06/15/2008 |
| Another Country |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Genesis 12:1-9 | 06/08/2008 |
| To Know God |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Psalm 46 | 06/01/2008 |
| Hide and Seek |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 6:24-34 | 05/25/2008 |
| A Testimonial for Memorial Day |
| Erik | Matthew 6:24-34 | 05/25/2008 |
| Reflections on Spring Break Mission Trip |
| The SLOUMC Wesley Group | 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 | 05/18/2008 |
| Gift |
Part 6 of a Series: Sanctuary - Unexpected Places God finds Us
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 and Acts 2:1-21 | 05/11/2008 |
| Praise! |
Part 5 of a Series: Sanctuary - Unexpected Places Where God Finds Us
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Psalm 47 | 05/04/2008 |
| Commandment |
Part 4 of a Series: Sanctuary - Unexpected Places Where God Finds Us
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 14:15-21 | 04/27/2008 |
| Way |
Part 3 of a Series: Sanctuary - Unexpected Places God Finds Us
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 14:1-7 | 04/20/2008 |
| Voice |
Part 2 of a Series: Sanctuary - Unexpected Places God Finds Us
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 10:1-10 | 04/13/2008 |
| Bread |
Part 1 of a Series: Sanctuary - Unexpected Places God Finds Us
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 24:13-35 | 04/06/2008 |
| "The Church of Chopped Liver" |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 1:29-34 and Joshua 5 | 01/20/2008 |
| "The Storm of the Century" |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 3:13-17 and Joshua 4 | 01/13/2008 |
| Reclaiming the Star |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | Matthew 2:1-11 | 01/06/2008 |
| "Blessed Assurance" |
| Roz Phillips, Lay Speaker | Matthew 2:13-23 | 12/30/2007 |
| Wanted: Faithfulness |
| Suzanne Pruner | 1 Chronicles 29:10-17 | 10/21/2007 |
| The Soul of a Citizen |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 | 10/14/2007 |
| Pistis Christou |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 2 Timothy 1:1-14 | 10/07/2007 |
| Was Jesus... Funny? |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | | 09/30/2007 |
| The God Who Loves Tests! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 4:1-11 | 09/09/2007 |
| Compassionate Heart for the Forgotten |
| The Rev. Lorie Adoff | Galatians 3:23-29 | 06/25/2007 |
| And Now a Word to Our Confirmands |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | | 05/27/2007 |
| Mother's Day is for Peacemaking |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | John 14:23-29 | 05/13/2007 |
| Follow Me |
| Shanda Hanauer | John 21:1-19 | 04/22/2007 |
| The Lord's Prayer |
| | | 04/22/2007 |
| Shanda and Terry Hanauer |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | 'Listen!' Luke 19:28-40 | 04/01/2007 |
| Prove It! |
| Dr. Diane Heaton | Isaiah 43:16-21 | 03/25/2007 |
| Valentine Saints |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 6:27-36 | 02/11/2007 |
| Fun with Rummage! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Luke 18:9-14 | 02/04/2007 |
| What Are You Waiting For? |
| Roz Phillips, Lay Speaker | Luke 21:25-36 | 12/03/2006 |
| A Thanksgiving Offering |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Matthew 6:25-33 | 11/26/2006 |
| Pay It Forward! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Romans 8:14-25 | 11/19/2006 |
| The Beacons on the Hill |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Isaiah 25:6-9 | 11/05/2006 |
| Stewardship: The Journey |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 10:17-31 | 10/29/2006 |
| When the Wardrobe was a Geisha Girl |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 10:13-16 | 10/22/2006 |
| Of Pluto and People |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 9:30-37 | 09/24/2006 |
| Invasion of the Tree People! |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 8:22-26 | 09/17/2006 |
| The Armour of God |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Ephesians 6:10-20 | 08/31/2006 |
| The Love of Gifts |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Ephesians 4:1-16 | 08/06/2006 |
| Mid-State Fair Prayer |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Ephesians 3:14-21 | 07/30/2006 |
| Road Picture |
| The Rev. Jane E. Voigts | Mark 6:1-13 | 07/09/2006 |
| Love In Action |
| The Rev. Cathleen Coots | 1 John 3:16-24 | 05/10/2006 |
| Rainbows and Horizons - Promises and Possibilities |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Robert Stimmel | Psalm 23 and John 10:1-18 | 04/30/2006 |
| Victory and Life Beyond Measure |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | Jeremiah 29:11-14 and Luke 24:1-12 | 04/16/2006 |
| Following At A Distance -IV |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | Matthew 21:1-11 and 27:15-26 | 04/09/2006 |
| Following At A Distance -II |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | 1 Timothy 6:2c-12,20-21 | 03/26/2006 |
| Following At A Distance -I |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | Mark 8:27-30 and John 20:24-29 | 03/19/2006 |
| Here We Are Together |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | Deuteronomy 32 - 34 and Joshua 1:12-25 | 02/26/2006 |
| Standing Up |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Mark 2:1-12 - Living the Vision | 02/19/2006 |
| Leaping In Faith |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Mark 1:40-45 | 02/12/2006 |
| From Burned Out To On Fire |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | | 02/05/2006 |
| Staying Centered - Breathing In, Breathing Out |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Mark 1:21-28 | 01/29/2006 |
| Trusting The Process |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Mark 1:14-20 | 01/22/2006 |
| Called To Be Visionaries |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | John 1:43-51 | 01/15/2006 |
| Do Not Be Afraid! |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Luke 2:8-20 | 12/11/2005 |
| How Shall We Go To Bethlehem? |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Luke 2:1-7 | 12/04/2005 |
| I'll Sing of the Greatness of the Lord |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Luke 2:26-38 | 11/27/2005 |
| Sing A New Song |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | | 11/20/2005 |
| Overflowing |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Isaiah 55 | 11/13/2005 |
| Thankful Giving |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | James 1:12-27 | 11/06/2005 |
| Blessed Living |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Matthew 26:6-13 | 10/30/2005 |
| Real Giving |
| Mele Maka | 1 Kings 17:1-24 | 10/23/2005 |
| Scarcely Living |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Mark 10:13-22 | 10/16/2005 |
| Living Abundantly |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 | 10/09/2005 |
| This Holy Mystery |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Luke 24:13-35 | 10/02/2005 |
| Called to Community |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | 1 Peter 2:1-10 | 09/25/2005 |
| Called to Goodness |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Romans 12:1-21 | 09/18/2005 |
| We Are Called... To What? |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | | 09/11/2005 |
| The Persistence of God: "Hesed" - Steadfast, Unfailing Love |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Matthew 20:1-16 | 06/12/2005 |
| The Salvation of God: from Exclusion to Embrace |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | 06/05/2005 |
| The Will of God: not good, but great |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Matthew 18:1-14 | 05/29/2005 |
| The Character of God: Daddy, Lover, Holy, Just |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Matthew 22:34-40 | 05/22/2005 |
| Up, Up, and Away! |
| The Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Kreiss | | 05/08/2005 |
| No Good Deed Goes Unpunished! |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | 1 Peter 3:13-22 | 05/01/2005 |
| Ask. Go Ahead. Ask. |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | John 14:1-14 | 04/24/2005 |
| Who Wants to be a Sheep!? |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | John 10:1-10 | 04/17/2005 |
| Now You See Him, Now You Don't |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Luke 24:13-35 | 04/10/2005 |
| Morning Breaks |
| The Rev. Dr. Bob Stimmel | John 20:19-31 | 04/03/2005 |
| The Passion According to Mark |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Mark 14:10 - 15:47 | 03/20/2005 |
| Blown Away |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | John 3:1-17 | 02/20/2005 |
| What Does the Lord Require of You? |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Micah 6:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 | 01/30/2005 |
| Remembering Your Baptism |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 3:13-17 | 01/09/2005 |
| What Happens When We Say, 'I'm Sorry.' |
| Paul Suhr | | 10/24/2004 |
| A Missionary's Reward |
| The Rev. Ehrhardt Lang | Matthew 10:16, 40-42 and Isaiah 6:5-8 | 10/10/2004 |
| Like a Child |
| Terry Hanauer | Colossians 3:12-17 and Luke 2:41-52 | 12/28/2003 |
| Christmas Eve Homily |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | | 12/24/2002 |
| The Camp Colby Story |
| The Rev. Dr. Ron Griffen | | 07/07/2002 |