In Sermons:

Speak The Word Only

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 2, 2026

There are times in life when we feel helpless. We love someone, but we can’t fix what’s hurting them. We care deeply, but we can’t reach into their pain and make it disappear.

Speak the Word Only Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10 There are times in life when we feel helpless. We love someone, but we can’t fix what’s hurting them. We care deeply, but we can’t reach into their pain and make it disappear. We can make phone calls, send messages, ask for advice, and do everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Amos, The Courageous Prophet "I Was No Prophet”

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 24, 2026

Now, the sentry performs a vital function in the life of the people they are keeping watch for. They don’t go to sleep on the job, and in ancient times and at least up to the civil war, they could be executed if they did fall asleep at their post.

Amos, the Courageous Prophet “I Was No Prophet” (Amos 7:7-17) If you would, I want you to think about a watchman on a wall. If you aren’t sure what that is, it’s a guy on sentry duty. The army or marines at war, maybe in a jungle, mountains, or desert, whenever they stop for a day or longer, will ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Pastoral Word On Fatherhood And The Father (Father’s Day Sermon)

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 18, 2026

...a father is like the lighthouse keeper on a dangerous coast. He doesn’t create the light; he guards it, maintains it, and ensures that it shines for those who are being guided through the darkness and rough seas.

A Pastoral Word on Fatherhood and the Father (Father’s Day Sermon) Father's Day arrives each June with greeting cards, neckties, and brunches, but for the Christian pulpit, it should never be simply a sentimental holiday. It is a pastoral moment—one that can either magnify the goodness of God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:4, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Methodist

From Bitterness To Blessing

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 12, 2026

*Surrender leads to blessing. Not because surrender is easy. Not because letting go doesn’t hurt. But because *God's open hand always has more to offer than our clenched fist can hold.

From Bitterness to Blessing 1 Samuel 1:1-28 If you have your Bibles this morning, I want you to turn with me to 1 Samuel chapter 1, and I want to tell you right now — this is one of the most honest, most raw, and most hope-filled stories in all of Scripture. Now before we read, let me set the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

Unexpected Heroes Deborah, Barak, And Jael (Yaw-El)

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 5, 2026

The story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael (Yaw-el) found in Judges 4 and 5 teaches us about God’s power to use ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary purposes.

Unexpected Heroes Deborah, Barak, and Jael (Yaw-el) *A Story Unfolds Good morning, church. You know, a couple of the things that I like about preaching the text of our Sunday School lesson is that first, it helps to reinforce what was taught in Sunday School, and second, it makes me preach on ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Authority Sends And Assembly Strengthens

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 30, 2026

You cannot fulfill the commission if you forsake the assembly. The same Savior who promised to be with us always also commands us not to forsake the gathering of ourselves together.

Authority Sends and Assembly Strengthens Matthew 28:18-20; Hebrews 10:22-25 This morning I’m returning to my practice of preaching the text of our Sunday School lesson. I had gotten away from doing this for the last few weeks to focus on Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, but now I’m back doing this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

Greater Love (A Memorial Day Sermon)

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 22, 2026

Before we can fully appreciate the sacrifice of our fallen heroes, we need to ask a foundational question. Why did it matter? Why did all of those young men and women leave their homes, cross oceans, and march into harm's way? What were they defending?

Greater Love (A Memorial Day Sermon) Greater Love There is a practice that began early in American military history and continued through every major conflict our nation has ever faced. Before soldiers went into battle — especially before what they feared might be their final mission — many of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Proverbs 14:34, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Methodist

Still God

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 22, 2026

The government has been releasing declassified files and footage about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena — what most of us grew up calling UFOs.

Still God I want to bet that this week, more than a few of you have been watching the news a little more closely than usual. Maybe you saw the headlines. Maybe somebody at the diner brought it up over coffee. Maybe your grandkids texted you something about it. The government has been releasing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Free From The Impossible

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 7, 2026

Many women, godly, faithful, hardworking women — read Proverbs 31 and instead of feeling inspired, they feel exhausted. Instead of feeling honored, they feel like they are failing.

Free From the Impossible The Impossible Portrait Mother’s Day. Happy Mother's Day. You know, if there was ever a Sunday where a pastor could take the easy road, this is it. Put up a picture of a smiling mother with her children, read Proverbs 31, tell every woman in the room she is wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

God's Blueprint For Marriage And Family

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 25, 2026

Families today are facing challenges in the home that are unprecedented in our times—marriages under strain by dual careers and how to care for the children, children that end up drifting away from the faith once they’re out on the their own...

God's Blueprint for Marriage and Family Deu 6:1-9; Mat 19:3-9 Families today are facing challenges in the home that are unprecedented in our times—marriages under strain by dual careers and how to care for the children, children that end up drifting away from the faith once they’re out on the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

Such As These

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 16, 2026

In the Gospel of Mark, chapters nine and ten, we find Jesus teaching on some profound truths about the kingdom of God. Truths wrapped up in the simple lives of little children.

Such as These Mark 9:36-37,42; 10:13-16 You know, there is something about a child that can stop you right in your tracks. Maybe you have experienced it yourself — a grandbaby reaches up and grabs hold of your finger with that tiny little hand, or maybe it’s those first moments when your grandson ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:36-37, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring God In A Divided World

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 10, 2026

How do we honor God when the culture around us has no interest in such things, or actively fights against giving honor to God?

Honoring God in a Divided World 1Pet 2:13-17; Mar 12:17; Rom 13:1,6-8 I am sure that you have noticed, like I have, that we are living in very divided times. Think about the last time you scrolled through your phone, turned the news on to your favorite channel, or maybe the last time you sat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, Mark 12:17, Romans 13:1, Romans 13:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

What God Has Made Clean

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 23, 2026

...Imagine, if you would, a man who had spent years in prison promising himself that if he ever got out, he would never return of his own free will.

What God Has Made Clean Acts 10:9-16, 30-35 I want you to imagine, if you would, a man who had spent years in prison promising himself that if he ever got out, he would never return of his own free will. While in prison, he spent the vast majority of his time doing those things that would help ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16, Acts 10:30-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of True Religion

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 27, 2026

He asked, Mrk 12:28 …"What commandment is the foremost of all?" Of all the 613 commandments in the Jewish law, which one is the most important?

The Heart of True Religion Mark 12:28-34; James 2:14-17 If you could ask Jesus just one question, what would it be? Would you ask about your future, whether you’ll be happy, rich, poor, long or short life? Would you ask about heaven and maybe loved ones who have gone on before? Or would you want a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Power From Pentecost, Pattern From The Prince

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 21, 2026

You shall receive power. Not for personal kingdoms, earthly alignments, or governmental status but for planetary proclamation.

Power from Pentecost, Pattern from the Prince Acts 1:6-8; 2Cor 8:3-9 Take your Bible this morning and turn to Acts chapter 1. Now the scene we’re looking at is like this: Jesus has risen from the dead. He’s been appearing to the disciples over a period of 40 days, and now He's about to ascend ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, 2 Corinthians 8:3-9

Denomination: Methodist