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Browse our complete collection of worship series and sermons. Each series explores different aspects of faith, scripture, and daily Christian living.

2025

Do Not Be Afraid
Do Not Be Afraid
Mar 2025

"Do Not Be Afraid: A Lenten Journey Through Fear" While fear serves as a natural protective mechanism, it can also become paralyzing, preventing us from taking risks in love, life, and faith. This Lenten series examines six common fears that inhibit our relationship with God, inviting readers to confront and shed these fears as a way of drawing closer to Christ during the season of spiritual reflection and growth.

2 sermons
Can You Relate?
Can You Relate?
Feb 2025

A series on relationships. At Clarkston United Methodist Church, our mission is to connect people to people and people to God. We are in the business of relationships. But what about other relationships? Parents, friends, family, friends and spouses?

4 sermons
At The Movie 2025
At The Movie 2025
Jan 2025

Movies are important to us. Sunday morning worship will explore lessons of faith found in popular movies, ranging from recent releases to classic films. You're invited to join us as we watch favorite movies, new and old, and discover connections between movies and the gospel.

5 sermons

2024

Nativity Stories
Nativity Stories
Dec 2024

Like Mary cradling divine promise, like shepherds watching through the night, we too are called to prepare our hearts for the miracle of Christ's birth. Join us as we rediscover how God's greatest gift arrived not in grandeur, but in the quiet of a manger – a moment that would forever transform our world.

2 sermons
Joy in the Journey
Joy in the Journey
Oct 2024

Lets find the Joy in the Journey as we discuss generosity and its impact in our lives everyday.

5 sermons
A Force for Good
A Force for Good
Sep 2024

Rooted in our faith in Christ, we ’ll explore how we can emulate Christ in our actions and interactions. On September 15th as we kick off this series, you’ll receive a “Be the Good” Calendar with an opportunity for you to do something good each day of this series. We encourage you to follow the calendar and engage in the intentionality of being a force for good in the world. We hope you ’ll share on social media, and through an in person collage at church, the ways that you are accepting the challenge.

6 sermons
In The Beginning
In The Beginning
Jun 2024

Our sermon series this summer is called “In the Beginning” and it is on the book of Genesis. We will explore the ways God has called us to be in covenant. We will go on a biblical adventure as we get to know Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Esau and Joseph and how the covenant was lived through them.

10 sermons
Tell Me The Stories
Tell Me The Stories
Feb 2024

The best stories spark something new each time we encounter them. This Lent, join us as we explore stories told by Jesus, like the parable of the mustard seed or the parable of the lost coin. These timeless tales will inspire us, challenge us, and nurture our faith, whether we know them well or are hearing them for the first time.

16 sermons
CUMC @ the Movies 2024
CUMC @ the Movies 2024
Jan 2024

Movies are important to us. Sunday morning worship will explore lessons of faith found in popular movies, ranging from recent releases to classic films. You're invited to join us as we watch favorite movies, new and old, and discover connections between movies and the gospel.

6 sermons

2023

Christmas Traditions
Christmas Traditions
Dec 2023

Join us for a heartwarming worship series this Christmas season as we explore the rich tapestry of holiday traditions that bring joy, warmth, and meaning to our lives. Through uplifting messages, festive music, and shared reflections, we'll delve into the timeless customs that connect us to the true spirit of Christmas. Come discover the beauty of cherished traditions that unite us in love, gratitude, and the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

4 sermons
Dare to Dream
Dare to Dream
Oct 2023

Since the completion of the building expansion in 2018, we have soared to new heights in ministry and outreach. This Fall, we will launch our Dare to Dream Generosity Challenge, which is focused on supporting the Annual Operating budget and completing our Capital Mortgage commitment.

6 sermons
Come Together
Come Together
Sep 2023

Music is powerful. Music can inspire us. Join us as we pair the power of music with scripture in a series inspired my the music of the Beatles. Here we can Come Together and grow in faith.

5 sermons
CUMC @ the Movies 2023
CUMC @ the Movies 2023
Jan 2023

Movies are important to us. Sunday morning worship will explore lessons of faith found in popular movies, ranging from recent releases to classic films. You're invited to join us as we watch favorite movies, new and old, and discover connections between movies and the gospel

2 sermons

2022

Christmas Carols
Christmas Carols
Nov 2022

This Advent our sermon series is all about Christmas carols. Sometimes we don’t always examine the words and consider what the songs are saying. Our Advent worship will do just that. I hope you’ll consider what words resonate with you and shape your faith. I believe it will be a meaningful time together. I look forward to sharing this sacred time of waiting through music!

8 sermons
Rise
Rise
Oct 2022

Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.

5 sermons
It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village
Sep 2022

The church is a village. Our village is shaped by mission statement and core values We all need a village not just to raise a family, but to journey through life.

1 sermon

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