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Wonderful Works Talks - Disability Ministry PodcastDisability and the Small Church - Pastor Ryan Nelson & Rev. Shannon Blosser"Do you believe that disability ministry is one size fits all? If not, how can churches find their own fit?"Today, we are going to talk to the Disability Ministry Coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene, Pastor Ryan Nelson, and small church pastor, Reverend Shannon Blosser from the United Methodist Church, all about disability inclusion in the small church. So join us and learn what the perceived roadblocks are that keep disability ministry out of many small churches, why it's important to embrace dumb questions, how to plant the seeds of culture change...2025-03-021h 01
Sermons to GoA Christmas Carol: Ghost of Christmas PastThis week's sermon continues our "A Christmas Carol" series by looking at the Ghost of Christmas Past. Through Philippians 1:3-11, Rev. Shannon Blosser shares how we reflect on our past and are shaped by the moments of our lives. He says that to live with hope and joy in the present, we must make peace with our past and reflect on how God's grace has led us to where we are today.2024-12-1021 minSermons to GoA Christmas Carol: Bah HumbugThis week begins our Advent sermon series looking at themes of faith and the Christmas story found in the classic book "A Christmas Carol." Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-12 and how we are called to "abound in love" for one another. Part of that, he says, is to also love the people like Scrooge in our lives. To love them, we have to be willing to embrace their story and understand why they may be the way they seem.2024-12-0320 minSermons to GoGrace and PeaceThis week's sermon is from Revelation 1:4-8. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how we are called to live with grace and peace in response to Christ's Lordship. He talks about how grace and peace are to be our witness, and how it is counter to the witness we often give as followers of Christ. 2024-11-2620 minSermons to GoHoly GiftThis week's sermon is based on Mark 12:38-44. It is the story of the widow's gift of two coins to the Temple treasury. Rev. Shannon Blosser shares how simple gifts are holy and often reflect what God truly desires. That is our entire self in service to God.2024-11-1136 minSermons to GoTears in HeavenIt is our All Saints' Remembrance, and this week's sermon comes from John 11:32-44. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on 11:35 of "Jesus weeps." He talks about what leads up to this moment and what it means for us that Jesus is empathetic in this moment of grief.2024-11-0520 minSermons to GoWhat Do You Want Me to Do?This week's sermon focuses on Mark 10:46-52. It is the story of Bartimaeus who cries out to Jesus for mercy and to be able to see again. Rev. Shannon Blosser shares how we each have a place in our hearts, like Bartimaeus, that needs to cry out to Jesus. He says that sometimes the biggest healing moment comes when we admit where we need to see Jesus at work in our lives.2024-10-2921 minSermons to GoSacrificial FaithThis week's sermon focuses on Mark 10:17-31. It is the story of Jesus' encounter with a rich man who desired to know more about eternal life. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks of how the rich man could not let go of his belief that his riches gave him salvation and a good life. He asks us to consider what things or ideas we cling to and believe that they offer us the blessings only God can provide.2024-10-1523 minSermons to GoWelcome EmbraceThis week's sermon comes from Mark 10:2-16. Jesus encounters a group of Pharisees who want to trap him on the question of divorce. Rev. Shannon Blosser shares how we need to look deeper at how Jesus engages the question and how it leads us to a posture of love and not judgment towards people.2024-10-0821 minSermons to GoPart to PlayThis week's sermon was recorded at Benwood-McMechen United Methodist Church. It focuses on Numbers 11 and Moses' frustrations with the people's ongoing complaints. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the narrative and discusses Moses' willingness to hear from God to appoint new leaders. He also talks about how we each have a role to play in the church's mission.2024-10-0125 minSermons to GoBeing GreatThis week's sermon centers on Mark 9:30-37. It is the story of Jesus' sharing with the disciples, once again, about his coming death and resurrection and the disciples' focus on something else. While Jesus spoke, the disciples focused on who was the greatest among the fellowship.
Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how being great is now about success in the world's eyes. Being great in the kingdom of God is about embracing a posture of welcoming people who are not often heard and giving them a voice and hope.2024-09-2442 minSermons to GoCommunityThis week's sermon comes from Acts 2:42-47. Rev. Shannon Blosser touches on the four foundational qualities of the church - teaching, fellowship, communion, and prayer. He says they are what is needed, more so, than the qualities of the self that we often see define the church today. 2024-09-1621 minSermons to GoCrumbs of FaithThis week's sermon is based on the story of the mother who begs Jesus to heal her daughter. Rev. Shannon Blosser works through the mother's concern through the perspective of those with invisible disabilities who often feel forgotten by the church. He paints a picture of what it means to be a church that is inclusive and welcoming of autistic individuals and their families.2024-09-1123 minSermons to GoListenThis week's sermon is focused on James 1:19. It offers the classic Christian ethic of "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger." Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about what it means to follow this witness as a disciple of Christ, and how it enhances our ability to share God's love today.2024-09-0335 minSermons to GoAre You In Or Out?Rev. Shannon Blosser continues to examine Jesus' words about eating and drinking his flesh and blood by focusing on how some in the crowd responded to his teaching. The crowds expressed displeasure at the meaning of Jesus' words, and Jesus used the opportunity to engage what it means to be a true follower of Christ.
Shannon talks about how it is easy to say we follow Jesus, but more than just words are required to walk with Jesus. 2024-08-2722 minSermons to GoBetter Than a Diet Coke and Reese's PiecesThis week's sermon is based around John 6:51-58. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about what it means to see Jesus as the living bread and how we are called to be filled by Christ's word and presence in our lives.2024-08-2021 minSermons to GoTruth and LoveWe live in a time when it seems the concepts of truth and love are viewed as opposites. Ephesians 4:15, though, encourages followers of Christ to live with a mindset of "speaking the truth in love." This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser discusses how speaking the truth in love is vital in our conversations. He says we cannot speak truthfully unless we are willing to love one another in Christ.2024-08-1325 minSermons to GoWe Are in This TogetherIn this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser discusses Ephesians 4:1-12. He specifically focuses on Paul's work with the word unity. He shares what it means, does not mean, and how the body of Christ needs one another to work together. 2024-08-0623 minSermons to GoRooted in LoveThis week's sermon is focused on Ephesians 3:14-21. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about some experiences within his family, especially his grandparents, and how our lives are shaped by what defines us. He says that when we are rooted in Christ's love, we will produce fruit that expresses God's love and hope for all.2024-07-3021 minSermons to GoSee the PossibilitiesThis week's sermon looks at Mark 6:30-34, 50-53. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how the disciples and Jesus were exhausted after a season of ministry, and yet still found a way to meet the needs of the people that came before them. He talks about how followers of Christ are called to find ways to help people and to focus on what can be done and not what cannot be done.2024-07-2324 minSermons to GoWe Are Here to WorshipIn this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about why we worship God and in what ways we continue worship beyond Sunday mornings.2024-07-1720 min
Sermons to GoWhat Kind of Shepherd Are You Looking For?This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Mark 6:1-5. It is the story of Jesus being rejected in his hometown. He focuses on how the people of Nazareth had expectations for Jesus and couldn't get past their image of Jesus. The sermon focuses on our expectations for each other and how we are called to focus on Jesus when we fail to live up to those expectations.2024-07-0727 min
Pea Ridge UMC SermonOn War and PeaceThis week's worship is focused on how to live for peace in times of war and conflict. The podcast begins with Rev. Shannon Blosser offering general announcements about our mission and ministry at Pea Ridge UMC. From there, our choir leads us in "Have a Little Talk with Jesus." We then hear from Rev. Blosser. He reflects on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and how we are called to respond through Matthew 24:1-14. He says faith calls us to be peacemakers who persevere in times of war and fear.
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Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2023-09-2426 minPea Ridge UMC SermonBlessed are the PeacemakersThis week our sermon series "Blessed Are" is focused on Matthew 5:9. Jesus says, "blessed are those who are peacemakers." What does it mean to be a peacemaker? In today's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser applies the practice of peacemaking to making sure there is room for everyone at the table of fellowship.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org or by following us on Facebook at Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2023-03-2607 minPea Ridge UMC SermonBlessed are the Pure in HeartOur sermon podcast is back after a week off! We pick up our series called "Blessed Are" with a look at Matthew 5:8. The beatitude focuses on having a pure heart. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how the passage calls us to consider how dedicated and focus we are in our faith.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2023-03-1923 minPea Ridge UMC SermonBlessed Are the Mournful and MeekToday is the Second Sunday of Lent. Our sermon series "Blessed Are" continues with a look at Matthew 5:4-5. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on the nature of mourning and how it relates to the principle of meekness. He says that what we see in Christ is how we are called to respond to the injustices that face our time.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2023-03-0522 minPea Ridge UMC SermonBlessed Are ... the Pure in HeartToday we begin a new sermon series called "Blessed Are." Each week during Lent, we will examine a part of the Beatitudes and what they say to us today in this season of renewal and repentance. This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on Matthew 4:23-5:3 and "Blessed are the poor in spirit." He talked about how being poor in spirit is about having a posture of humility for God and what that looks like for us today.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV, and worships each week at 10:45 a.m., in person and on our...2023-02-2624 minPea Ridge UMC SermonA Season of PrayerAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. In today's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on Matthew 6:1-18. He focuses on our motives for entering the Lenten journey and how this is a season intended for spiritual renewal and growth.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2023-02-2320 minPea Ridge UMC SermonYou Can't Stay on the MountaintopThis week is Transfiguration Sunday. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the story of Jesus' glory being revealed to Peter, James, and John through Matthew 17:1-13. He talks about the ongoing revival at Asbury University, our own high mountaintop moments of encountering God's presence, and how they lead us to faithful living today.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2023-02-1926 minPea Ridge UMC SermonAnger ManagementThis week's sermon comes from Matthew 5:21-26. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how anger can harm our relationships with one another, and how God calls us to seek reconciliation in moments when our anger harms our connections.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2023-02-1224 minPea Ridge UMC SermonWhen Our Light Goes OutThis week's sermon is from Matthew 5:13-15. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the call to be a shining city on a hill through the lens of the mental health crisis in America. He talks about his own experience with mental health challenges, how the church perpetuates stigmas, and what we can do to a light that shines for others in dark times.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.V. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
2023-02-0527 minPea Ridge UMC SermonThe Wisdom of the CrossThis week, our focus is on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. Our podcast begins with our chancel choir singing "Blessed Be the Name." This leads to Rev. Shannon Blosser speaking on how everything we do as followers of Christ must point to the cross. He says that our focus on our divisions distracts from the message of the Gospel.
Pea Ridge UMC is located at 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more at Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV and at pearidgeumc.org.2023-01-2930 minPea Ridge UMC SermonCome, Follow MeThis week's sermon is based on Matthew 4:12-22. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about the start of Jesus' public ministry in Galilee and his call to his first disciples to follow him. Rev. Blosser examines what it means to follow Jesus and how each day is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the journey of Christ.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2023-01-2226 minPea Ridge UMC SermonRemember Your BaptismToday is Baptism of the Lord Sunday. This week, our sermon looks at Matthew 3:13-17. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how we remember our baptism by identifying ourselves with Christ daily.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2023-01-0822 minPea Ridge UMC SermonChristmas Day WorshipMerry Christmas! Our podcast features elements from our worship on December 25, 2022. It includes our special music of "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" by Emily Cloer. Our pastor, Rev. Shannon Blosser, leads us in a reflection on John 1:1-14 by asking us to think about what narrative defines our view of Christmas. Finally, the podcast ends with a singing of "Silent Night."
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.
2022-12-2526 minPea Ridge UMC SermonChristmas Eve 2022: Online Only and Unexpected MomentsThere is an old quote of "as soon as you know all the answers, I change all the questions." Well, that is what defines worship for us this Christmas Eve at Pea Ridge UMC. We expected to be in person for worship, yet cold temperatures and black ice spots on the parking lot forced us to be online only.
Rev. Shannon Blosser delivered an online sermon based on the liturgical reading for Christmas Eve of Luke 2:1-20. He focuses on how nothing had been expected for Mary and Joseph, yet in the unexpected God comes in the...2022-12-2524 minPea Ridge UMC SermonAnticipation: ImmanuelToday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Our sermon examines Isaiah 7:10-16. It includes a passage (Isaiah 7:14) Matthew uses to support the importance of Jesus' birth in Matthew 1:23. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the context of Isaiah 7:14, how fear can consume us, and how we trust that God is always with us.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2022-12-1824 minPea Ridge UMC SermonAnticipation: Rejoicing in the PromiseThis is the Third Week of Advent and a time when the church focuses on joy. Perhaps you're like Rev. Shannon Blosser this year and struggling to find joy this season. How do we experience true joy in the midst of difficulties or challenges? This week's sermon looks at how true joy is found not in external things of life, but in Christ and the promise of Emmanuel.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV. 2022-12-1123 minPea Ridge UMC SermonSecond Sunday of AdventIt is the Second Sunday of Advent. It is a week we focus on peace. The first part of our podcast includes the anthem from our chancel choir of "Away in a Manager." That is followed by this week's sermon from Isaiah 11:1-10. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at how the Messiah came as the true Son of David guided by wisdom and righteousness, which leads to peace. As followers of Christ, he says, we are called to seek avenues of peace as we live in the time of the Second Advent awaiting Christ's return.
Pea Ridge UMC...2022-12-0424 minPea Ridge UMC SermonServing the CommunityThis week's sermon takes a look at 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. Rev. Shannon Blosser examines the issues Paul dealt with in a church where some people were not contributing to the community. In doing so, he focuses on how we have an opportunity to serve God in our community, but it comes when we stop focusing on the negative and begin to see the possibilities.
Pea Ridge UMC is in Huntington, W.V. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMC.2022-11-1325 minPea Ridge UMC SermonAll Saints' Sunday PodcastThis week our sermon podcast is focused on All Saints' Sunday. First, we share our All Saints' Remembrance from worship. All Saints' Sunday is the day we remember those who have passed away during the previous year and the great cloud of witnesses who help us on our journey of faith. Following the remembrance, Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in our sermon on Ephesians 1:15-23. He focuses on how Christ fills us with his presence as the body of Christ and how Jesus' lordship centers us in God's wisdom, insight, and hope.
Pea Ridge UMC serves the...2022-11-0629 minPea Ridge UMC SermonThe Other Side of David and BathshebaThis week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. This story has often been viewed through the lens of adultery, however, Rev. Shannon looks at the encounter through the violation of David's role as king and his abuse of power. He also focuses on how we can misuse what God has given us by focusing on ourselves more than others.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMC or at pearidgeumc.org.2022-10-2331 minPea Ridge UMC SermonAre We Like the Judge?Today's sermon continues our From Exclusion to Inclusion sermon series. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Luke 18:1-8 and the story of the corrupt judge and the persistent widow. In the sermon, he looks at how we can be like the judge and ignore the cries for justice from those on the margins of society. He says children of God are called to stand with the marginalized and ease their suffering.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more by visiting pearidgeumc.org or Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV. 2022-10-1627 minPea Ridge UMC SermonGenesis 39:1-23: September 25, 2022This week's sermon finishes our mini-look at the Book of Genesis. Our sermon takes a look at Joseph and his life. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how God spoke to Joseph in difficult times. He says God often speaks to us the most when life is not going well to show us what God desires for us.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WVa. You can learn more by visiting Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV or pearidgeumc.org. Online giving is available on our website.2022-09-2629 minPea Ridge UMC SermonInto the UnknownIn this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser examines Genesis 12:1-9 and the call of Abram (later known as Abraham). He focuses on how God called Abram to leave what he depended upon and to trust God on a new journey of faith. The sermon looks at how God calls us, today, to let go of things that keep us from being fully dependent upon God.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. Visit Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV or pearidgeumc.org to learn more.2022-09-1826 minPea Ridge UMC SermonAn Olive Branch and a RainbowOur sermon this week continues our look at the story of Noah and the ark. Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on Genesis 9:1-17, which describes the scene after Noah leaves the flood and the conversation with God. The sermon examines how God decides to interact with humanity and creation moving forward and how God calls us to respond today.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more about our community by visiting pearidgeumc.org or by following us on Facebook at Facebook.com/PeaRidgeUMCWV.2022-09-1125 minPea Ridge UMC SermonFaith Like NoahThis week we begin a look at the story of Noah. Rev. Shannon Blosser dives into the story of Noah and what led to the flood. He also examines how Noah's faithfulness led him to say "yes" to God and how we can say "yes" today.
Pea Ridge UMC is in Huntington, WV. You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org or finding us on Facebook. Online giving is available on our website.2022-09-0426 minPea Ridge UMC SermonSacrificial LoveThank you for listening to this week's sermon podcast from Pea Ridge United Methodist Church.
This week's sermon is from Hebrews 13:1-18, 15-16. In the sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on how we are called to be the church that shares mutual love with our church and the larger community.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more by finding us on Facebook or visiting pearidgeumc.org.2022-08-2825 minPea Ridge UMC SermonAcceptable WorshipRev. Shannon Blosser leads us in this week's sermon by examining Hebrews 12:15-29. The passage looks at the nature of Christ and how we approach worship. Rev. Shannon looks at the heart of worship and how we engage in worship through the perspective of Esau. Esau sold his birthright to experience a moment of pleasure in a meal. The sermon looks at how focusing on worship only by our pleasures misses the true depths of worship.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org...2022-08-2124 minPea Ridge UMC SermonI Have a Question: Why is the Church Dividing?Rev. Shannon Blosser concludes our sermon series called "I Have a Question" with a look at Mark 3:24-25. He uses the passage to dive into the divisions within the United Methodist Church. In today's sermon, he outlines the various perspectives and a Christ-centered call to being the church today that values unity within our orthodoxy.
Pea Ridge UMC is located at 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org or following us on Facebook.2022-08-1430 minPea Ridge UMC SermonI Have a Question - What is the Role of the Church in Politics?Our sermon series, I Have a Question, continues by looking at Romans 13:1-7. Rev. Shannon Blosser uses the passage to discuss the church's role in the public arena. In the sermon, he looks at the current state of polarization, ways the church should not be involved in politics, and advocates for a faith-based approach to our engagement.
Pea Reach United Methodist Church is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more about our church by visiting pearidgeumc.org or by following us on Facebook.2022-08-0732 minPea Ridge UMC SermonI Have A Question - Why Are People Not Coming to Church?This week's sermon continues our sermon series, "I Have a Question." Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Hebrews 10:19-25 and focuses on the question he often hears in the church. That is why people are not coming to church. The sermon looks at statistics from the nation and our community and how the church must keep sharing the love of Christ.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more about our church by visiting pearidgeumc.org or following us on Facebook.2022-08-0130 minPea Ridge UMC SermonI Have A Question - Can You Lose Your Salvation?In today's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser continues our sermon series "I Have a Question" by looking at if someone can lose their salvation. He looks at Psalm 77:7-8 and examines our understanding of salvation and how it is possible to backslide in your faith. He talks about what it looks like to backslide and God's response when it happens.
Pea Ridge United Methodist Church is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org. Online giving is available on our website.2022-07-2530 min
Pea Ridge UMC SermonI QuitThis week's sermon comes from 1 Kings 19:1-15a. It is the story of Elijah and his struggles with life and ministry following his victory at Mount Carmel over Ahab. Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in thinking about moments when we've wanted to quit and what keeps us motivated in life and ministry.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more about our ministry by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org or by finding us on Facebook. Online giving is available on our website.2022-06-1934 minPea Ridge UMC SermonLeaving a Legacy Through Our WitnessToday is Ascension Sunday. Our sermon from Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how the Great Commission calls us to go into our community as a witness of Christ. This week's sermon podcast also includes our mission reflection from Tim Effingham. As well, we will hear from Rev. Shannon regarding the shooting at Robb Elementary in Texas.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more about our mission and ministry by visiting pearidgeumc.org. You can support our mission through your generous gift online.2022-05-2938 minPea Ridge UMC SermonLeaving a Legacy through PresenceToday is Mother's Day. Rev. Shannon Blosser continues our sermon series "Leaving a Legacy" by looking at how we are called to live out our commitment to being present with one another.
Pea Ridge United Methodist is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more about us at pearidgeumc.org, where you will find a place to support our mission and ministry.2022-05-0826 minPea Ridge UMC SermonFinal Words: Why Have You Forsaken Me?Our Final Words series continues with a look at Matthew 27:45-46. It is the only word from the cross we have in Matthew, and it is the most gut-wrenching of the seven. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at what was going through Jesus' mind when those words were said, and how it might relate to our faith journey.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more about the church by visiting pearidgeumc.org. Online giving is available on our website. 2022-03-2718 minPea Ridge UMC SermonBread of LifeWelcome to the Pea Ridge UMC Sermon Podcast! This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at John 6:35-59. It includes the first of the seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. Jesus says he is the "bread of life." Rev. Shannon examines this statement's meaning and its importance in our discipleship life today.
Pea Ridge UMC is located in Huntington, WV. You can learn more about our mission and ministry by visiting pearidgeumc.org. You can donate to support our church on our website.2022-02-1324 minPea Ridge UMC SermonControversial HealingIt is the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany. This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at John 5:1-18. In the sermon, he talks about the healing of the man on the Sabbath and how it violated the interpretation of the Sabbath law. He reflects on why we continue to do things if they are not leading to new life in Christ.
We invite you to visit our webpage at pearidgeumc.org to learn more about Pea Ridge UMC. Online giving is also found on our website.2022-02-0629 minPea Ridge UMC SermonWoman at the WellIn this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on John 4:1-26. It is the story of Jesus engaging a Samaritan woman at the well. The sermon reflects on the nature of the conversation, its topic of living water through Christ, and how Jesus calls us to share the invitation with those we often exclude.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org. Online giving is available at pearidgeumc.org to support our mission and ministry.2022-01-3026 minPea Ridge UMC SermonMore Than Just One VerseIn this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the context surrounding John 3:16. It is the most well-known verse of Scripture, yet perhaps also misunderstood. Rev. Shannon discusses what the context tells us of how God came not to judge the world, but to share love and grace with every person.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org. You can also find us on Facebook. Online giving is available at pearidgeumc.org.2022-01-2323 minPea Ridge UMC SermonWater Into WineIt's Baptism of the Lord Sunday! Rev. Shannon Blosser continues our look at the Gospel of John by examining John 2:1-12. This week's sermon focuses on the abundant love of God's grace through Christ.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org. There you will find an online giving portal where you can support the mission and ministry of our church and online ministries.2022-01-0920 minPea Ridge UMC SermonGo with the LambIt's Epiphany Sunday! We start off a new year by looking at John 1:35-51. In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on the journey of discipleship. He says followers of Christ are called to be part of the journey as disciples, but also to invite others to see Christ for themselves.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org or by finding us on Facebook. Online giving is available at pearidgeumc.org.2022-01-0224 minPea Ridge UMC SermonChristmas Movies: You Old Building and LoanOur sermon series, "Christmas Movies," concludes this week with a look at It's a Wonderful Life and Luke 1:46-55. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at the reversal of life that occurs through Christ. The podcast this week includes special music from our bell choir.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting our website at pearidgeumc.org or by finding us on Facebook. Online giving is available on our website. 2021-12-2021 minPea Ridge UMC SermonChristmas Movies: It Wasn't The Gravy, ScroogeWe continue our "Christmas Movies" Advent sermon series by examining the story of Joseph through the lens of Ebenezer Scrooge. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how both were discouraged with life. They both experienced visions from God that enabled them to experience the Christmas story. He also talks about how when we've heard the story it calls us to take action.
Pea Ridge UMC is located at 5747 E. Pea Ridge in Huntington, WV. You can follow us on Facebook or learn more about us by visiting pearidgeumc.org. Online giving is available on our website to support...2021-12-1323 minPea Ridge UMC SermonFaithful Worship: What Does It Look Like?This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser builds on our Sunday sermon from Amos 5:14-15, 21-24. He discusses what it means to worship God as individuals and as a church.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org or by finding us on Facebook. Online giving is available on our website. 2021-11-1511 minPea Ridge UMC SermonEmbracing: Welcoming the Political OtherIt's Reformation Sunday! This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser concludes our sermon series on how we welcome people we have a hard time accepting. Our sermon focuses on how we embrace people of different political views as followers of Christ. The sermon is a reflection on 2 Kings 10:15 and Ephesians 4:14-15.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge UMC by visiting pearidgeumc.org or finding us on Facebook. Online giving is available at pearidgeumc.org.2021-11-0134 minPea Ridge UMC SermonEmbracing Younger GenerationsThis week's sermon continues our "Embracing" series. Our focus is on how the church can reach younger generations with the love of Christ. During the sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser interviews four students from the Wesley Foundation at Marshall University about their experiences in the church.
You can learn more about Pea Ridge United Methodist Church by visiting pearidgeumc.org. You can also find us on Facebook.2021-10-1826 min
Beverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastServants of the LordToday is Rev. Shannon Blosser's final Sunday at Beverly Hills UMC. In today's message, we take a look at 1 Corinthians 3:5-9. He focuses on what it means to be a servant of God, and how it applies to this time of pastoral transition.
Beverly Hills UMC is located at 2600 Washington Blvd. in Huntington, W.Va. You can learn more about the church by visiting beverlyhillsumc.org. Online giving is available at easytithe.com/beverlyhillsumc.2020-06-2115 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastWho are the Laborers?In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Matthew 9:35-38. There we find Jesus saying that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. What does Jesus mean by this? What does it say to us, today, as we seek to be the church?
Beverly Hills UMC is worshiping online through the month of June. You can learn more about us by visiting beverlyhillsumc.org. Online giving is available at easytithe.com/beverlyhillsumc.2020-06-1414 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastIn the BeginningThis week, Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in reflecting upon God's creation and how we are called to care for God's world. Our message comes from Genesis 1:1-5, 26-28.
Throughout the month of June, Beverly Hills UMC is worshiping online. You can join us on both Facebook and YouTube by searching for Beverly Hills UMC. You can also learn more about us by visiting beverlyhillsumc.org.
Online giving is available at easytithe.com/beverlyhillsumc.2020-06-0721 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastWaiting with PowerIt is Ascension Sunday and Aldersgate Sunday! On this day, we remember both Christ's ascension into heaven and John Wesley's Aldersgate experience of deep faith.
Our sermon comes from Acts 1:1-11. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how God might be inviting us to ask new questions about what it means for us to be disciples and the church.
During the current coronavirus pandemic, Beverly Hills UMC is worshiping online to care for the most vulnerable in our community. You can worship with us online on our Facebook page each Sunday at 10:55 a.m. A YouTube feed begins at 11 a.m.
...2020-05-2520 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastBe AdaptersWe continue our look at the Book of Acts, this week, with a focus on Acts 17:22:31. It is the story of Paul speaking to a group in Athens about their altar to an "unknown God."
Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how Paul, must like St. Patrick, adapted the presentation of the Gospel so that people would be able to hear it. He says that is our call still today.
During the current coronavirus pandemic, Beverly Hills UMC is worshiping online on our Facebook page. You can learn more about us by visiting beverlyhillsumc.org. Online giving is available at easytithe...2020-05-1801 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastEven When it is HardThis week, we continue our series through the Book of Acts and what it teaches us as we are being launched into a new normal. Our passage comes from Acts 7:54-60 and is the story of Stephen and his death.
Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Stephen's amazing witness of faith. He says it takes boldness to speak the truth with love. A boldness, he says, is required of us now.
Beverly Hills UMC is worshiping online for the foreseeable future. Our worship services are found on our Facebook page on Sundays at 10:55 a.m.
You can learn more about Beverly...2020-05-1028 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastA Renewed CommunityThis week, we start a new sermon series looking at how the Book of Acts guides us into a new reality. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Acts 2:42-47 and what values a community needs to claim and reclaim.
Throughout the month of May, Beverly Hills UMC is worshiping online as we continue practices of social distancing. Our worship service is available at 10:55 a.m. on Facebook. Our hope is to return to in-person worship on June 7.
You can learn more about Beverly Hills UMC by visiting beverlyhillsumc.org. Online giving is available there and at easytithe.com/beverlyhillsumc.2020-05-0327 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastEaster Sunday Sermon: New Life, New CreationIt is Easter Sunday! Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects upon the meaning of the resurrection and how, with the current health crisis, it is an opportunity for the church to think through its witness of the empty tomb.
During the health pandemic, Beverly Hills UMC is offering its worship services online to its Facebook page on Sundays at 10:55 a.m.
You can learn more about our church by visiting beverlyhillsumc.org. Online giving is available at that site and easytithe.com/beverlyhillsumc.2020-04-1324 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastWorship Service for March 22, 2020A special podcast this week as you will hear our entire worship service from March 22, 2020. We recognize that this is an additional way for people to worship during this national health crisis.
Our sermon will come from Matthew 23:37-39. In the message, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on the need to lament and how God reminds us where this hope through these prayers.
Beverly Hills UMC is located at 2600 Washington Blvd. in Huntington, WV. Currently, we are not worshiping in person in observance of the CDC's group guidelines. We are offering a worship experience each Sunday at 10:55 a.m., on our...2020-03-2220 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastPeace in Times of PanicWe took a break from our "One Week" sermon series to reflect on what does it mean to be the people of God in a time of a global pandemic. Rev. Shannon Blosser bases the sermon on Matthew 6:24-35 and talks about how we are called to focus on others more than ourselves right now as a way to share grace.
Beverly Hills UMC is currently encouraging those at risk from the coronavirus to join us online on our Facebook page on Sunday mornings at 10:55 a.m. We worship each week at 2600 Washington Blvd., at 10:55 a.m.
Online giving is...2020-03-1620 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastOne Week of Curses and FaithWe continue our "One Week" series looking at the events that took place early during Holy Week. This week, our sermon focuses on Matthew 21:18-22 and Jesus' cursing of the fig tree. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about the meaning of the event and how Lent inspires us to focus in on if we are producing fruit in our life with Christ.
Beverly Hills UMC is located at 2600 Washington Blvd., in Huntington, W.Va. Sunday School is each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., and worship is Sunday at 10:55 a.m.
You can learn more about us by visiting us online at beverlyhillsumc...2020-03-0920 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastOne Week of Upsetting the NormsThis week's sermon begins a new series called "One Week." Throughout Lent, our sermons will focus on the events of Holy Week - Palm Sunday through Holy Saturday - that do not often get the attention in worship.
Our series begins with Matthew 21:12-17. In this passage, we see Jesus overturn the tables in the Temple. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses in on what that mean in Jesus' day and how we might respond to this moment today.
Beverly Hills UMC is located at 2600 Washington Blvd., in Huntington, W.Va. We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays at 10:55...2020-03-0326 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastA Time to Repent, ReflectOn Ash Wednesday, we gathered to begin the journey to Jerusalem and the period of reflection known as Lent. This 40-day season of prayer and renewal is intended to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus' resurrection. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of that journey with a calling to repent of our sin and reflect upon our walk with God.
In this Ash Wednesday sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 and its call for the community to participate in a period of reflection and renewal as it seeks to grow in faith.2020-02-2702 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastWhy So Angry?This week's sermon continues our look at Matthew 5 and how God calls us to be faithful in the challenging moments of life. Our passage comes from Matthew 5:21-26. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at how Jesus calls us to seek reconciliation when we have been hurt or have hurt someone.
Beverly Hills UMC is located at 2600 Washington Blvd in Huntington, W.Va. Our worship time is 10:55 a.m., on Sunday morning. You can learn more about our church by visiting beverlyhillsumc.org.2020-02-1726 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastA Light of HopeThis week, continue our sermon series looking at the Sermon on the Mount and Matthew 5. The sermon is based around Matthew 5:13-20. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how we are called to give witness to the light of God's love in the dark corners of our community.
Beverly Hills UMC is located at 2600 Washington Blvd., in Huntington, WV. You can learn more about us by visiting beverlyhillsumc.org.2020-02-1021 minBeverly Hills UMC Sermon PodcastPeacemakers in Divided TimesThroughout the month of February, our sermons will focus on passages found within the Sermon on the Mount and what they say to us in living out our faith in difficult moments. This series of teaching, from Matthew 5-7, is where Jesus announced what was expected of those who sought to follow him.
The series begins with Matthew 5:9, which states "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (NRSV) In the sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how we are called to practice God's idea of peace in polarized times.
You can learn more about Beverly...2020-02-0324 min
Ogden Memorial UMC's PodcastFour Final Words: Persevere<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Today was Rev. Shannon Blosser's final Sunday with Ogden Memorial. For his final message, the sermon came from Romans 5:1-5 and focused on persevering in times of chaos.2019-06-1621 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastFour Final Words: Remember Who You Are<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />On Pentecost Sunday, our sermon comes from Romans 8:14-17. In his next-to-last sermon as the pastor of Ogden Memorial UMC, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how we often need to remember that we are part of a family that is bigger than we can imagine. That is God's family.2019-06-1019 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastFour Final Words: Be Storytellers<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />On Ascension Sunday, Rev. Shannon Blosser continues his series "Final Words" by looking at Luke 24:44-53. He says that we are called to be story tellers of the Gospel's love. This, he says, is the important task of the church today.2019-06-0220 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastFour Final Words: Be Faithful<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />We start a new series, Four Final Words, where Rev. Shannon Blosser shares four final thoughts he wants to give Ogden Memorial before leaving June 16. This week's message is focused on John 14:23-29 and looks at what it means to be faithful. Rev. Shannon says being faithful is about living out the love of God.2019-05-2623 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastLiving the New Creation<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser takes a look at what we believe about salvation. Using Revelation 21:1-6, he looks at how salvation calls us to live with hope of God's redemptive work in the midst of a broken world.2019-05-1918 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastWho Do You Follow?<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Rev. Shannon Blosser continues to build upon what it means to live as Easter people with this message from John 10:22-30. The passage focuses on Jesus' words to the religious elites that his sheep - true followers - hear his voice and follow him. Rev. Shannon looks at what it means to listen to God and asks if we are truly willing to pay attention.2019-05-1222 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastCalled to Love<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week's sermon is centered along the shores of Galilee, where Jesus and Peter have a long conversation about their relationship. In this sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser examines how John 21:15-19 is a call for Peter, and each of us, to love in response to God's love for us.2019-05-0522 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastWhere is Thomas?<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />The Sunday after Easter is often reserved to hear the story of Thomas. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at John 20:19-29 and wonders about where was Thomas and also how we might make room for those who have doubts in our communities of faith.2019-04-2823 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastEaster Sermon: What Has Happened?<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />On this Easter Sunday, Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on the meaning of the empty tomb and how it affects our lives today. The passage for the sermon is Luke 24:1-12.2019-04-2121 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastThe Life of Discipleship: Purpose<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />On this Palm Sunday, we conclude our sermon series "Life of Discipleship" by looking at the purposes of Jesus' arrival into Jerusalem. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses our thoughts around Luke 19:29-40 and how Jesus arrived into Jerusalem to establish God's kingdom of peace.2019-04-1424 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastThe Life of Discipleship: Anointing<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, our sermon looks at John 12:1-8 and the story of Mary anointing Jesus prior to his entry into Jerusalem. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at this act of anointing and how it is symbolic of expressing extravagant love towards God in response to God's extravagant love towards us.2019-04-0725 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastThe Life of Discipleship: Redemption<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week, our sermon series on The Life of Discipleship continues with a focus on redemption. Rev. Shannon Blosser uses Luke 15:11b-24 to describe redemption as the being brought into a new life through God's love. He shares of how the father's love in the story of the Prodigal Son is akin to God's love for all.2019-03-3125 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastThe Journey of Faith: Temptation<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Today is the First Sunday of Lent and we are beginning a new sermon series called "The Life of Discipleship." Throughout Lent, Rev. Shannon Blosser will focus on the moments that we often encounter in our journey of discipleship. The first moment is temptation. Based on Luke 4:1-13, Rev. Blosser shares how temptations are often relational and that our relationship with God helps to sustain us when we are tempted.2019-03-1024 minOgden Memorial UMC's PodcastGoing Forward<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/98/d4/ogdenmumc/3000x3000_13106639.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In the aftermath of General Conference and on this Transfiguration Sunday, Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on what it means to listen to God. The sermon comes from Luke 9:28-36 and the transfiguration of Jesus.2019-03-0318 min
Tony Franklin - Jesus PoliticsJesus Politics Episode 1: Grace in PoliticsAn Interview with Rev. Shannon Blosser, a former news and political journalist about where we find grace in politics today.2019-01-0835 min