Central United Methodist Church (knoxville, Tn)

Selected readings from Genesis 37 and 50

The story of Abram's call.

The Second in a series called In the Beginning. This week, we take a look at the ancient story of Noah and the flood and the promise God made. Genesis 6:5-22; 8-9

In this first sermon of the series "In the Beginning" we take a look back at one of the oldest stories recorded -- the Genesis account of creation. Genesis 1-3:8. The first part of the sermon is missing, but if you want a copy of the manuscript, call the office at 524-1659.

Christmas Eve

In our second of a series called For All Generations, Pastor Jimmy talks about the power of investing in our young people. He reminds us of Jesus' words to let the children come as well as the call from Deuteronomy to write the word of God on their hearts.

Ephesians 4:1-16

Drawing from Ephesians 2:11-22, Pastor Jimmy looks at reconciliation through the eyes of Paul and his call to make Christ be the cornerstone of our faith and life -- not walls of hostility. The sermon was given a day after the events in Charlottesville, VA.

Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52

from the celebration of life for Jean Akers Ellis

Drawing from Ecclesiastes, Proverbs and Paul's letter to the Galatian church, Pastor Jimmy proclaims the importance of gospel driven spiritual friendships. Part of our spirit-filled mysticism (does God still speak - practicing the presence of God, etc.) involves other spiritually mature people to help guide us.

In the second sermon in the series called Spirit-Filled Mysticism, Pastor Jimmy calls us to spend time cultivating spiritual awareness. To listen to God for revelation and what God is up to. He asks the question, "Does God still speak?" and "How will you hold your center each day" Scripture references are Galations 2:11-12 and I Samuel 3:1-10. The phrase Veni Sancte Spirits translates into "Holy Spirit, Come to Us."

Guest Preacher Emalie Dockery uses the story of the Widow's Mite to illustrate Peace with Justice Sunday.

Pastor Jimmy kicks off a new series called God Unbound. This Pentecost sermon encourages us to not let reason and intellect to suppress the Spirit, but to allow the Spirit to infuse these. Acts 2:1-21 and John 737-39