Pastor Ben's First WUMC Sermon July 4, 2021

"AN ACTIVE FAITH REFLECTS"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqsvMzS0X2A

Pastor Sarah's Last WUMC Sermon June 27, 2021

"MY PRAYER FOR YOU"
https://youtu.be/J_78KWTn9c4
Introduction to the Sermon - "Why We Pray" - https://youtu.be/Hs8ErYJWeKg

WUMC Sermon June 20, 2021

"JARS OF CLAY"
https://youtu.be/4skUH-oqvk8
Suggested Additional Music:
"Christ Our Treasure" https://youtu.be/ojGdgYHwxyU
Introduction to the Sermon - "Clay Balls" - https://youtu.be/cyflX5ub0rM

WUMC Sermon June 13, 2021

"A NEW HEART AND SPIRIT"
https://youtu.be/A3WjJRrmOq4
Suggested Music:
"Change My Heart, O God" https://youtu.be/6toCCifDOMc
Introduction to the Sermon - "God Can Change the Hardest of Hearts" - https://youtu.be/EmFjlAO0inU

WUMC Sermon June 6, 2021

"CALLED BY NAME"
https://youtu.be/4t6DAusxo6w
Suggested Music:
"Be Not Afraid" https://youtu.be/_H_kgDXcKIw
Introduction to the Sermon - "God's Calling" - https://youtu.be/wpr7i_GUPtg

WUMC Sermon May 30, 2021

"CHILDREN OF GOD"
https://youtu.be/UeoZicIXjPs
Suggested Music:
"Who You Say I Am" https://youtu.be/IcC1Bp13n_4
Introduction to the Sermon - "Thank You God (a short prayer" - https://youtu.be/AUaKFiYzmCs

WUMC Sermon May 23, 2021

"OUR HOLY COUNSELOR"
https://youtu.be/WE31mWX0ahs
Suggested Music:
"Sweet, Sweet Spirit" https://youtu.be/i73PZJugjTk
"Holy Spirit, Rain Down" https://youtu.be/93L1b0rtGpI
Introduction to the Sermon - "Pentecost" - https://youtu.be/mdVYhVwHsDc

WUMC Sermon May 16, 2021

"THE RISEN JESUS: FEED MY SHEEP"
https://youtu.be/95nJM5dRg60
Suggested Music:
"My Dwelling Place-Psalm 91" https://youtu.be/Fxwgkbe4LjY
"I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" https://youtu.be/dp1xMhs5LmY
Introduction to the Sermon - "Feed My Sheep" - https://youtu.be/mmfduDJXM6Y

WUMC Sermon May 9, 2021

"THE RISEN JESUS: SPARK NOTES EDITION"
https://youtu.be/ktTEzwBOxIc
Suggested Music:
"My Hope is Built" https://youtu.be/EVE-xXFDOwg
"In Christ Alone" https://youtu.be/16KYvfIc2bE
Introduction to the Sermon - "Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene" - https://youtu.be/aGqA-vpegus

WUMC Sermon May 2, 2021

"THE RISEN JESUS: THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD"
https://youtu.be/dGRiZ1L8Twk
Suggested Music:
"Because He Lives (Amen)" https://youtu.be/-LwBqG7uXbY
"Sometimes a Light Surprises" https://youtu.be/teEKzpSZoug
Introduction to the Sermon - "Emmaus" - https://youtu.be/dmmTWQn95xQ

WUMC Sermon April 25, 2021

"THE RISEN JESUS: GONE FISHIN'"
https://youtu.be/KWQIR-A8LUU
Suggested Music
"Resurrection" https://youtu.be/_C2av96E6Dw
"Christ Is Risen" https://youtu.be/vMX9CNgRJCM
Introduction to the Sermon - "He's Still Risen" - https://youtu.be/25xXzrzUI0E

WUMC Sermon April 18, 2021

"THE RISEN JESUS: FROM COVER-UP TO GREAT COMMISSION"
https://youtu.be/riOEL_efDQU
Suggested Music:
"Jesus Messiah" https://youtu.be/iN4wj2KAdhU
"The Commission" https://youtu.be/Od8MEKaYvmU
Introduction to the Sermon - "The Great Commission" - https://youtu.be/DOudumvY9W4

WUMC Sermon April 11, 2021

"A BEATITUTE FOR THE FAITHFUL CHURCH"
Bishop Ken Carter
https://youtu.be/4oexrBzQo8k
Suggested Music:
"Easter Medley" https://youtu.be/f26P1ftbCco
"He Did (The Doubting Thomas Song)" https://youtu.be/RImyI8z-s_k

Easter Sunday Service April 4, 2021

"EASTER SUNDAY: TERROR AND AMAZEMENT"
https://youtu.be/YjAZR2lvovY
Suggested Music:
"Easter Song" https://youtu.be/rtuHzBB4abk
"Hallelujah Chorus" https://youtu.be/weFJHtcxJt0
Special Request by a Member: "End of the Beginning" https://youtu.be/LrhSjP5988E
Introduction to the Sermon - "Risen" - https://youtu.be/aQk-8cmdBfw

Good Friday Service April 2, 2021

https://youtu.be/U8gwrK1AxV0

Maundy Thursday Service April 1, 2021

https://youtu.be/My2iNkGlibI

Palm Sunday Sermon March 28, 2021

"THE ONE WHO COMES"
https://youtu.be/7qncD4QDglM
Suggested Music:
"Hosanna!" https://youtu.be/YApEIjvE6S4
"Hosanna" (different song and both are fantastic!) https://youtu.be/xoz5wpycqvw
Introduction to the Sermon - "Palm Sunday" - https://youtu.be/IQ23ryYK8ac

WUMC Sermon March 21, 2021

"WRITTEN ON THE HEART"
https://youtu.be/INLj-1PEMeQ
Suggested Music:
"Here I Am to Worship" https://youtu.be/03G52K9X2hQ
"The More I Seek You" https://youtu.be/NI_1YliutzA
Introduction to the Sermon - "I Forgive You" - https://youtu.be/lbwVHAV_qU4

WUMC Sermon March 14, 2021

"LOOK UP AND LIVE"
https://youtu.be/cIiFGjC4rkA
Suggestd Music:
"Shout to the Lord" https://youtu.be/5_aIauL2xKA
"Look Up Child" https://youtu.be/yHCsANscc4E
Introduction to the Sermon - "Eating Twinkies with God" - https://youtu.be/yHCsANscc4E https://youtu.be/y9N8OXkN0Rk

WUMC Sermon March 7, 2021

"ALL THESE WORDS"
https://youtu.be/6i3wrRAZQQA
Suggested Music:
"Oh My Soul" https://youtu.be/DjNZf878ISQ
"Wonderful Merciful Savior" https://youtu.be/fK6sYVQCqhs
Introduction to the Sermon - "The Ten Commandments" https://youtu.be/cxXUEDbOxgo

WUMC Sermon February 28, 2021

"WALK BEFORE ME"
https://youtu.be/YV2601ChT7I
Suggested Music:
"How Firm a Foundation" https://youtu.be/ZLDWfnfI5Dc
"By Faith" https://youtu.be/fXB8ihepUpE
Introduction to the Sermon - "Core Faith" https://youtu.be/sCZN370s6a0

WUMC Sermon February 21, 2021

"THIS IS THE SIGN (GENESIS 9:8-17)"
https://youtu.be/bG4evqaarbc
Suggested Music:
"GOD Will Make a Way" https://youtu.be/e1Hcq2-Ur5s
"Protector" https://youtu.be/Qa5i-Ov9VXg
Introduction to the Sermon - "Breathtaking Rainbow" https://youtu.be/nJSgAc4EucQ

WUMC/SWUMC Ash Wednesday Service February 17, 2021

"REASSESSING OUR FAITH JOURNEY"
Pastor Shane McIntosh, Southwest UMC
https://youtu.be/-auanlZIPOM

WUMC Sermon February 14, 2021

"WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY'
https://youtu.be/yuRfD3s6Q-8
Sugested Music:
"In the Presence of Jehovah"   https://youtu.be/ZgQX4lDzpWg
"Transfiguration"   https://youtu.be/jjeE1wzLfjI
Introduction to the Sermon: "The Greatness of God"  https://youtu.be/z8WRZBEyAm0

WUMC Sermon February 7, 2021

"SERVING WITH RENEWED STRENGTH"
https://youtu.be/F_q2IfNyoU0
Suggested Music:
"Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy" https://youtu.be/-K3nHbvUHY8
"On Eagles Wings" https://youtu.be/DpjlI7kYTmg
Sermon introduction: https://youtu.be/58FuuMI6LFA

WUMC Sermon January 31, 2021

"COURAGE TO BE FIRST"
https://youtu.be/Aiifon78S1E
Suggested Music:
"Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me" https://youtu.be/dHJPwI1Qioo
"Press On" https://youtu.be/d8DVJve79e4
I highly encourage you to view this clip from the movie "Hidden Figures" before you view the service! https://youtu.be/u8WN9eRdw1U

WUMC Sermon January 24, 2021

"COURAGE TO BE LAST"
https://youtu.be/u87YpK8UVYI
Suggested Music:
"I Will Wait for You" https://youtu.be/21A7GLtGgDs
"Humble King" https://youtu.be/U7Rohc92j9M
Interview with Nelson Mandela, and I highly encourage you to watch it before viewing the service! https://youtu.be/wX85KLMOnQg

WUMC Sermon January 17, 2021

"COURAGE TO BE GRACIOUS"
https://youtu.be/QC2QhqBPlCE
Suggested Music:
"Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" https://youtu.be/Obp-9BEZe1c
"Grace" https://youtu.be/0BVxAYGt2kc
Introduction to this morning's sermon: https://youtu.be/ph1Aai8rSWA

WUMC Sermon January 10, 2021

"COURAGE TO BE VULNERABLE"
https://youtu.be/g7rXlyctZHQ
Suggested Music:
"Praise To the Lord" https://youtu.be/qHvlXl_cv7k
"You Say" https://youtu.be/oZvKJl1kK8g
Introduction to this morning's sermon: https://youtu.be/qJARfWkQyH4

WUMC Sermon January 3, 2021

"THOSE WHO DREAM: PERSEVERE"
https://youtu.be/d4KAoLj-R2M
Suggested Music:
An intro video about Epiphany https://youtu.be/KyScTm8S3FE
"We Three Kings" https://youtu.be/k8mjRxkMBkE
"The Carol of the Star" https://youtu.be/wkMu8gaKJSY

WUMC Sermon December 27, 2020

"THOSE WHO DREAM: WILL NOT KEEP SILENT"
https://youtu.be/FSr40FObCwg
Suggested Music and Learning:
An intro video about Christmas https://youtu.be/0ZS9uZkG_1s
"Joy to the World" https://youtu.be/6oOwa0CWVVQ
"O Come All Ye Faithful" https://youtu.be/XI2c9yptr4U

Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2020

"THIS NIGHT WE ARE THOSE WHO DREAM"
https://youtu.be/QGdcAeboxdk

WUMC Sermon December 20, 2020

"THOSE WHO DREAM: ARE NOT ALONE"
https://youtu.be/0axWSSgyOps
Suggested Music:
"What Child Is This" https://youtu.be/wO8qluGa-tM
"Angels From the Realms of Glory" https://youtu.be/v5mdybeyLVc

Also check out this video reflecting on Advent: https://youtu.be/8eY3gKp6Qe4

WUMC Sermon December 13, 2020

"THOSE WHO DREAM: SOW JOY"
https://youtu.be/_h2EMsd1sk4
Suggested Music:
"Mary Did You Know/Breath of Heaven" https://youtu.be/zP0MqAJ4fss
"Joy Unto the World" https://youtu.be/Nu018_9wF7k

Also check out this video about Advent: https://youtu.be/rdAVKl-xLxA

WUMC Sermon December 6, 2020

"THOSE WHO DREAM: PREPARE THE WAY"
https://youtu.be/n1PXpcAviI4
Suggested Music:
"Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" https://youtu.be/0dmO8UPlWoo
"Behold Him" https://youtu.be/ulGqyckf-oI

Also, here is a phenomenal video explaining Advent: https://youtu.be/eC0FGQLBp7w

WUMC Sermon November 29, 2020

"THOSE WHO DREAM: KEEP AWAKE!"
https://youtu.be/8_I9tXmqEmM
Suggested Music:
"O Come O Come, Emmanuel" https://youtu.be/N0157rvyww8
"We Are Waiting" https://youtu.be/MHA6y9Psyao

WUMC Sermon November 22, 2020

"THEY WILL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS..."
https://youtu.be/jJrTv6KBk8g
Suggested Music:
"Thanksgiving Medley" https://youtu.be/x3dXCL34aEA
"They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love" https://youtu.be/cfg5VTyDkyA

WUMC Sermon November 15, 2020

"SEE WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE"
https://youtu.be/4mnC2Z4un1I
Suggested Music:
"There Is a GOD"  https://youtu.be/9yqYCh2mPK4
"Salt and Light"  https://youtu.be/v8hwit5TtZQ

WUMC Sermon November 8, 2020

"LIVING OUT YOUR CALLING"
Liza Case
https://youtu.be/zO4GIQLOZC4
Suggested Hymns:
“Blessed Assurance” https://youtu.be/rDeiy9-t2GE
“Send Me Out” https://youtu.be/L8ZGQPW7OXg

WUMC Sermon November 1, 2020

"ALL SAINTS SUNDAY"
Rev. Carmen Arnett
https://youtu.be/kCCTfibadng
Suggested Hymns:
"For All the Saints" https://youtu.be/1OaBgaMcOvM
“Sweet Beulah Land” https://youtu.be/Guo3UKegXFg

WUMC Sermon October 25, 2020

"BEING WELCOMED"
Rev. Ryan Frack
United Methodist Children's Home
https://youtu.be/JXryvnWFVqo
Suggested Hymns:
“What A Beautiful Name” https://youtu.be/eMEKuEPcCUc
“You Raise Me Up” https://youtu.be/TRcIEMgppK8

WUMC Sermon October 18, 2020

"GOD'S PRESENCE"
James Arnett, Director of Music
https://youtu.be/FqIiVRK5jHs
Suggested Hymns:
“Is He Worthy” https://youtu.be/GD7ItUesHeE [C1]
“The Blessing” https://youtu.be/tNk_xCa7zaQ

WUMC Sermon October 11, 2020

"WITHOUT LOVE, NOTHING MATTERS"
Pastor Nancy Case
https://youtu.be/IELw67gncu0
Suggested Hymns:
"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmg-7KVpOFA&feature=youtu.be
"How Can I Keep From Singing?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq59iE3MhXM&feature=youtu.be
"Be Still, My Soul" https://youtu.be/mg59IF3MbXM

WUMC Sermon October 4, 2020

"WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY: HOLY LIVING"
Rev. Carmen Arnett
https://youtu.be/v4GLOCSZ3dE
Suggested Hymns:
“Our God/How Great Is Our God” https://youtu.be/V3pKGd0ILno
“Come, Share the Lord” https://youtu.be/KcyL_8mD2Fw

WUMC Sermon September 27, 2020

"PASSING THE MESSAGE"
James Arnett, Director of Music
https://youtu.be/747ome2owfo
Suggested Hymns:
“He Will Hold Me Fast” https://youtu.be/seD3wiJU6lg
"Jesus" https://youtu.be/cEbQswNB6Wc

WUMC Sermon September 20, 2020

"CARE PACKAGES"
Pastor Joel Pancoast, GatorWesley Campus Ministry
https://youtu.be/c7_YKzPNBlc
Suggested Hymns:
“The Servant Song” https://youtu.be/PMCaPGozu90
”We Are Called” https://youtu.be/5DCzqHV-Xns

WUMC Sermon September 13, 2020

"TRADITION"
Pastor Nancy Case
https://youtu.be/QQdjs0tmBRY
Suggested Hymns:
"The Solid Rock (My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less)" https://youtu.be/nkIr6eHjqXI
"Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me" https://youtu.be/zundjUFazfg

WUMC Sermon September 6, 2020

"I BELIEVE, HELP MY UNBELIEF"
Rev. Carmen Arnett
https://youtu.be/7ERdB_j_qms
Suggested Hymns:
"Way Maker" https://youtu.be/S69RtFf-NhU
"You Are My All in All" https://youtu.be/xDZZ0-F5EKk

WUMC Sermon August 30, 2020

"TRUE GENUINE LOVE IS THE FOCUS"
Rev June Edwards, District Superintendent
https://youtu.be/XAB-VGRKMKA
Suggested Hymns:
"We're Marching to Zion"  https://youtu.be/EibysQhaZyw
"The Love of God"  https://youtu.be/Jgdbx-5PDuA
"And Can It Be That I Should Gain?"  https://youtu.be/29myH7xXI4M

WUMC Sermon August 23, 2020

"SHAPED BY GOD"
James Arnett
https://youtu.be/MsQCpm7_mGE
Suggested Hymns:
"Joyful, Joyful" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYKP2p6uEkM&feature=share
"All Hail the Power of Jesus Name" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WVSyGBBfi8&feature=share
"Take My Life" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QubPnYFavY&feature=share

Wesley United Methodist Church

Wesley United Methodist Church serves this dynamic Gainesville, FL community with faith that seeks to share the love of Christ in tangible, life-changing ways. Through times of worship, study, prayer and mission, we invite all people to draw close to God, experience God’s love in powerful ways and discover how God has shaped you in a wonderful and unique way to share love with others. Together, with God, we believe that God is doing something amazing in our community and we are excited to invite you to be a part of it!.

Our church family welcomes both our first-time and returning visitors. We hope your time here with us will be an inspiring worship of God, an intimate encounter with Jesus, and an experience of caring and love with Wesley UMC.

826 NW 23rd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609

Phone: Office: (352) 372-2845

secretary@wumc.cfcoxmail.com

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed