Journey of Hope UMC's Weekly Sermons

Seven Words: ”Woman, Here Is your Son”

Jesus redefines family with these simple words of "Woman, here is your son...son, here is your mother." What does this tell us about being family? 

Seven Words: ”My God, My God”

Our Lent journey continues as we struggle with some difficult words from he cross. Why would Jesus claim that God abandoned him? Or maybe these words point to something greater. Listen as Pastor Jarrod shares about the direct correlation to Psalm 22.

Seven Words: Today, You Will Be With Me

As we continue on our Lenten journey, we stop to focus on the second word from Jesus; "Today you will be with me in paradise." Have you ever stopped to think about why Jesus said paradise and not heaven? This is just one of the questions Pastor Jarrod addresses in this thought provoking message. #jointhejourney

Seven Words: Father Forgive Them

On this first Sunday in Lent, we begin a new worship series called "Seven Word" where we will look at the last seven things spoken from the cross. These words are incredibly important and give us insights into how we should live our lives. This first week is all about forgiveness, a hot topic on any day. Listen as Pastor Jarrod shares about Jesus' words "Father, Forgive Them."

Guiding Light

Have you ever noticed that Toto is always there in the movie The Wizard of Oz? This reminds me of how the Holy Spirit is always with us, guiding, encouraging, and convicting us throughout our life. Pastor Jarrod talks about how Toto can be seen as a metaphor for the Holy Spirit in our final episode of the Journey to Oz worship series.

Glimpses of Home

What is heaven? Where is heaven? Is it something we long for, or maybe something we are trying to avoid. Listen as Pastor Jarrod talks about our main character, Dorothy, and her desire to return home in the latest installment of our Journey to Oz series.

If I Only Had the Nerve

Courage is overrated. Well, maybe. The cowardly lion overcompensates for his lack of courage with a little bullying, but is there something more to this character? Listen as Pastor Jarrod talks about courage in this installment of our Journey to Oz series.

If I Only Have a Heart

What does the Tin Man's search for a heart tell us about our Christian journey? Are we too, looking for a heart for ministry?

If I Only Had A Brain

This is the first week of a new series about many of the character in the beloved Wizard of Oz. Pastor Jarrod will take us on a journey to Oz, reflecting on what each of the characters can teach us along our faith journey. Now, if I only had a brain.

531 Initiative: Go the Distance

God tells us to pray without ceasing, and through a parable of Jesus, we hear that we should be persistent in our prayers. How is the breakthrough prayer going for you? Are you being persistent, and have you noticed any changes in your life since you began this initiative?