HPUMC - Cornerstone Sermons (Contemporary Worship)

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Before giving the Great Commission, Matthew tells us that when the disciples saw the risen Christ, they worshiped him—but some doubted (Matthew 28:…

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Jesus began his public ministry with a clear and urgent message, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:17). The kingdom is n…

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In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul urges believers to live in a way that pleases God and to keep growing more and more in their walk with Christ. This is n…

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How do you respond when life turns up the heat—when the trials and tribulations inevitably come? Do you find yourself reacting in fear, scrambling …

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In this week’s sermon on Matthew 5:9-10, we explore the deep meaning of shalom—a peace that is more than just the absence of conflict but the prese…

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Do you ever struggle to see how God is at work? Not just in the world, but in your own story? Though God is never mentioned by name in the book of …

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During difficult or trying seasons, there’s power in showing up. All of us are moved by stories of people who go beyond their own security and sens…

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In the midst of suffering and tragedy, the example of Stephen in Acts 7:55–56 offers a profound glimpse of hope and perspective. As he faced death,…

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We all face moments in life when we feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of what to do next. Whether it’s a major decision, a season of su…

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Have you ever asked, “Why am I going through this? What is God doing?”

No matter the season we’re in, testing is inevitable. Some trials come from …

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All of us make decisions all the time. You make thousands of small decisions every day, a handful of important decisions every year, and a few trul…

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Have you ever said something and immediately wished you hadn’t? If that’s you, you’re not alone. James, one of the letters in our New Testament, say…

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What is something you can never get enough of? We all have insatiable desires, and no matter how much we have or accumulate, we still want a little…

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Have you ever experienced a moment when things didn’t work out the way you thought they would? You expected the situation to go one way, but it wen…

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All year, we’ve explored what it looks like to cultivate a life with God, where the Holy Spirit grows good things in us and around us. You know the …

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Family can be messy and complicated. In this week’s sermon, we look at the story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar in Genesis 16. Sarai tries to control G…

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We often think about self-control in terms of being from something—to not say this or not do that. But what about self-control for something? 

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Over the past year, we’ve been learning what it means to cultivate lives that bear the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, g…