Sermons by Tara Limbaugh

This I Call To Mind

This week we continue a new sermon series inviting us to explore how we live open-heartedly in a risky world and at a contentious time. Many of us experience life as a tapestry, woven with threads of both sorrow and joy. In this week’s text,  we turn to a passage in the book of Lamentations that shifts from lamentation to a message of hope and trust in God’s faithfulness, even in the midst of great suffering and despair. Scripture: Lamentations…

Power in Peace

This week, we look at another profound aspect of God’s nature: God’s peace. Scripture: Psalm 20 (CEB)

… and Know that I am God

What is the power of words in an institution? This Ascension Sunday we conclude our post-Easter sermon series exploring “The Power of Words.” Our denomination just finished its work at the General Conference in Charlotte, NC. This year’s theme was based on Psalm 46, entitled “…and know I am God.” Scripture: Psalm 46: 1-5, 9-10  &  John 17: 7-11 (NRSV)

Setting the Plot in Motion

On the Wednesday of Jesus’ final week, two of Jesus’ followers make important decisions that set the plot in motion for Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. The writer of the Gospel of Mark contrasts for us the decisions made by the woman with the alabaster jar, and Judas, one of the twelve disciples. Scripture: Mark 14:1-11 (CEB)

Packed & Ready?

This week we begin a four-week journey of Advent called Road Trip. Advent is the time leading up to Christmas where we eagerly wait and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. It’s about anticipating the joy, hope, and love that Jesus brings into our world. During this season that is often filled with the nostalgia of Christmases past, we often find ourselves traveling to spend time with family and friends; our vehicles packed to the brim. There’s…

Wrestling with Favor

Have you ever wanted to walk on water? Have you ever wanted to stand out? Have you ever wanted to be the favorite? Careful what you wish for! Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, 19-28; Romans 10:10-13; Matthew 14:22-33 (CEB)

Wrestling with Legacy

Like Jacob who wrestles an angel, we all wrestled with our own legacy. Today we will look to the past in order to plan for the future. Scripture: Genesis 32: 22-31; Matthew 14: 13-21

United, Not Uniform

The church at Corinth began to follow the ways of the Greek and Roman temples by creating “mini gods” of their teachers and dividing themselves according to which teacher they preferred. The Apostle Paul admonishes them for setting human influence over the Gospel of Christ. We can all claim our favorite preachers, theology books, hymns, or styles of worship. We are not called to be uniform in our preferences; however, we must never create “mini gods” of those preferences. We,…

Strength in Connexion

Pastor Tara continues our series on Unity in Diversity: The Beauty of The United Methodist Church. In earlier weeks, we explored the structure and systems in place that make the UMC a “connectional” church. This week’s message illustrates how this connectionalism strengthens our congregations and strengthens our denomination. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7,11-16 (CEB)

God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It?

How many times have you heard this statement? This exclamation is typically employed at the end of a conversation. Why are we so quick to end conversations with friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners when beloved community often begins with a conversation? Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:12-14 (CEB)
  • 1
  • 2