Sermon

Worship Services: Saturdays at 5:00pm Sundays at 9:00am

Below we will keep a list of past sermons for the past several months.  In addition the links will let you read or listen the contents of each sermon.  We hope to serve the church membership for those that are shut-ins or may have missed a Sunday service. 

Sermon Message in the Radio:  Fountain Park UMC is broadcasting it’s weekly sermon message on WSTM “The Family” Radio found on 91.3 FM and 103.3 FM.  They can be heard every Sunday at 11:00am.  The message heard will be from the previous weeks service.

Date Sermon Title Presenter
March 29,
2020		 “Killing the Giant of Pain”
Psalm 130 / 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Luke 8:40-56
Link: Worship Sermon Text
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 Pastor Warren
Waddell
March 25,
2020
Lenten Message

 “Killing the Giant of Grief”
John 11:1-45
Link:  Lenten Message Text
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Waddell 
March 22,
2020		 “Killing the Giant of Resentment”
Proverbs 26:23-26 / 1 Samuel 18:6-11
Romans 12:17-21
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 Pastor Warren
Waddell
March 18,
2020
Lenten Message		 “Killing the Giant of Loneliness”
Link: Lenten Message Text

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 Pastor Warren
Waddell
March 15,
2020		 “Killing the Giant of Depression”
1 Samuel 21:11-15 / 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
John 14:1-6, 25-27
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 Pastor Warren
Waddell
March 11,
2020
Lenten
Message		 “Killing the Giant of Lust”
Romans 6:1-14
Link: Lenten Message Text
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March 8,
2020		 “Killing the Giant of Jealousy”
Genesis 4:1-8 / James 3:13-18
Romans 13:8-14
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 Pastor Warren
Waddell
March 4,
2020
Lenten
Message		 “Killing the Giant of Bitterness”
Colossians 3:19 / Hebrews 12:15
Ephesians 4:31-32 / Matthew 18:35
Link:  Lenten Message Text
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 Pastor Warren
Waddell
March 1,
2020		 “Killing The Giant Of Fear”
1 Samuel 17:1-50 / Psalm 27
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 Pastor Warren
Waddell
February 23,
2020		 “Abiding in the Glory of God”
Exodus 24:12-18 / 2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
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 Pastor Warren
Waddell 
February 16,
2020		 “But I Say To You. . .”
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Matthew 5:21-48
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 Pastor Warren
Waddell
February 9,
2020		 “The Wisdom of God”
Psalm 112 / Matthew 5:13-20
1 Corinthians 2:1-16
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 Pastor Warren
Waddell 
February 2, 2020 “The Message of the Cross”
Psalm 15:1-5 / 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
January 26, 2020 “Come, Follow Me!”
Psalm 27:1, 4-9 / 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
January 19, 2020 “The Lamb of God”
Isaiah 53:1-12 / Psalm 40:1-11
John 1:29-42
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
January 12, 2020 “This Is My Son”
Isaiah 42:1-9 / Psalm 29
Matthew 3:13-17
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
January 5, 2020 “The Word and the Light”
Jeremiah 31:7-14 / Psalm 147:12-20 John 1:1-18
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
December 29, 2019 “Living The Dream”
Matthew 2:7-23
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 Lay Minister Ken King
December 24, 2019 “Jesus, The Light of the World”
Isaiah 9:2-7 / Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:8-20
Link:  Worship Sermon Text
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December 22, 2019 “Christmas By The Book” 
Christmas Program Presentation
No sermon today.
Song: “Christmas Hallelujah” Sung by: Janna Stokdyk
Piano & Background: Alyssa Harmeling Listen to the song:

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 Several Adult & Youth Members
December 15, 2019 “The Joy of Jesus Christ”
Isaiah 35:1-10 / 1 Peter 1:3-9
Luke 1:39-56
Link: Worship Sermon Text
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
December 8, 2019 “The Peace That Christ Brings”
Isaiah 2:1-5 / Psalm 34:12-18
Colossians 3:12-17 / Luke 1:26-38 Link:  Worship Sermon Text
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
December 1, 2019 “The Hope Christ Brings”
Isaiah 49:1-7 / Matthew 12:15-21 Ephesians 1:3-14
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
November 24, 2019 “Faith in the Midst of Corruption” Hebrews 11:1-6, 13-16
Colossians 1:9-14 / 1 Kings 18:1-6 Link:  Worship Sermon Text
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
November 17, 2019 “The Power of a Simple Prayer” Proverbs 3:5-10 / Matthew 7:7-11 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
November 10, 2019 “He Wouldn’t Stop Shouting”
Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 / Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:46-52
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 Pastor Warren Waddell 
November 3, 2019 “Three Sizes Too Small – ‘Til Jesus” Habakkuk 1:1-4. 2:1-4
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Luke 19:1-10
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
October 27, 2019 “The Humble Shall Be Exalted”
Joel 2:23-32 / 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14
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 Pastor Warren Waddell 
October 20, 2019 “Teach Your Children”
Jeremiah 31:27-34 / Psalm 119:97-105 2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5
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 Lay Minister Joyce Holstein
October 13, 2019 “Comfort One Another With These Words”
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Sorry, text & recording unavailable.
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October 6, 2019 “Standing On The Promises of Judgement”
Ephesians 5:3-6 / 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Lamentations 1:1-6
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 Lay Minister Ken Bailey
September 29, 2019 “The Great Battle Within Us”
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 / 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31
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 Pastor Warren Waddell 
September 22, 2019 “No One Can Serve Two Masters” Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 / 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-15
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 Pastor Warren Waddell 
September 15, 2019 “Aren’t They Worth It?”
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
1 Timothy 1:12-17 / Luke 15:1-10 Link: Worship Sermon Text
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
September 8, 2019 “The Cost of Following Jesus”
Jeremiah 18:1-11 / Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Luke 14:25-33
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
September 1, 2019 “Have We Forsaken the Lord”
Psalm 81:1, 5-16 / Hebrews 13:1-9 Jeremiah 2:4-13
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
August 25, 2019 “The Holy Spirit and Our Church” Revelation 3:14-22 / Ephesians 4:1-8 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
August 18, 2019 “The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit” Galatians 5:16-26 / 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 6:63-66
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
August 11, 2019 “The Holy Spirit Ministers To Me”
Isaiah 61:1-9  /  Romans 8:26-30 Matthew 19:16-26
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 Pastor Warren Waddell 
August 4, 2019 “The Holy Spirit Meets Our Needs” Ephesians 5:1-20 / 1 John 2:27-29
John 14:15-26
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
July 28, 2019 “Receiving The Holy Spirit”
Romans 8:5-17  /  Luke 11:1-13 Link:  Worship Sermon Text
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 Pastor Warren Waddell 
July 21, 2019 “Where Did I Put Jesus?”
Luke 10:38-42
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July 14, 2019 “Introducing the Holy Spirit”
Ezekiel 36:23-38 / John 16:7-31 Link:  Worship Sermon Text
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July 7, 2019 “Love Even The Enemy”
2 Kings 5:1-14  /  Galatians 6:1-10
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
June 30, 2019 “How Far Will You Go To Follow Jesus” 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 / Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
June 23, 2019 “When All Else Fails, Turn to Jesus”
1 Kings 19:1-18 / Luke 8:26-39
Galatians 3:23-29
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June 16, 2019 “Dad of the ages”
Malachi 1:6-14  /  Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon audio unavailable.
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June 9, 2019 “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” Romans 8:14-17 / John 14:8-17
Acts 2:1-21
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
  Special Sermon Series “Our Response to the Resurrection” April 28th to June 2nd, 2019  
June 2, 2019 “Our Response to the Resurrection – Amazement”
Psalm 47:1-9  /  Ephesians 1:15-23
Acts 1:1-14
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
May 26, 2019 “Our Response to the Resurrection – Reaffirmation”
Psalm 65:1-13  /  John 21:1-17
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
May 19, 2019 “Our Response to the Resurrection – Doubt”
Psalm 148:1-14 / Revelation 21:1-6
John 20:24-31
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
May 12, 2019 “Our Response to the Resurrection – Shock”
Revelation 7:9-17  /  John 20:19-23
Luke 24:36-49
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
May 5, 2019 “Our Response to the Resurrection – Discouragement”
Psalm 30:1-12 / Revelation 5:11-14
Luke 24:13-35
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
April 28, 2019 “Our Response to the Resurrection – Disbelief”
Acts 5:27-32  /  Revelation 1:4-8 Matthew 28:11-15
Link:  Worship Sermon Text
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  Special Sermon Series “I Am” Times Seven
March 10th to April 21st, 2019		  
April 21, 2019 “I Am” Times Seven Series #7: “Jesus Is The Resurrection & The Life”
John 11:17-27  / 1 Corinthians 15:17-26 Luke 24:1-12
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
April 14, 2019 “I Am” Times Seven Series #6: “Jesus Is The Way, The Truth, The Life”
Isaiah 50:4-9  / Philippians 2:5-11 John 14:1-6
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
April 7, 2019 “I Am” Times Seven Series #5: “Jesus Is The Good Shepherd”
Psalm 80:7-19  /  Isaiah 43:15-21
John 15:1-10
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
March 31, 2019 “I Am” Times Seven Series #4: “Jesus Is The Good Shepherd”
Ezekiel 34:11-16  /  Psalm 23
John 10:10-15
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March 24, 2019 “I Am” Times Seven Series #3: “Jesus Is The Bread of Life”
Isaiah 55:1-9  /  Psalm 63:1-8
John 6:35-40
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 Pastor Warren Waddell 
March 17, 2019 “I Am” Times Seven Series #2: “Jesus Is The Door Of The Sheep”
Exodus 12:21-28  /  Psalm 27
John 10:7-10
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
March 10, 2019 “I Am” Times Seven Series #1: “Jesus Is The Light Of The World”
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 / Romans 10:8-13 John 8:12-19
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
  Special Sermon Series “The Habits of Happiness”
Jan. 6th to March 3rd, 2019		  
March 3, 2019 The Habits of Happiness, Part 9 – God’s Promise to the Generous
Philippians 4:14-20
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
February 24, 2019 The Habits of Happiness, Part 8 – How To Keep From Stressing Out
Philippians 4:6-13
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
February 17, 2019 The Habits of Happiness, Part 7 – Unity In Christ Brings Happiness
Philippians 3:15 – 4:5
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
February 10, 2019 The Habits of Happiness, Part 6 – Five Daily Habits for Happiness
Philippians 3:1-14
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
February 3, 2019 The Habits of Happiness, Part 5 –  Happiness Can Be Learned
Philippians 2:19-30
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
January 27, 2019 The Habits of Happiness, Part 4 – How To Keep Your Heart Happy
Philippians 2:12-18
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January 20, 2019 The Habits of Happiness, Part 3 – The Humble Path to Happiness
Philippians 2:1-11
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
January 13, 2019 The Habits of Happiness, Part 2 – How to be Happy No Matter What Philippians 1:12-30
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 Pastor Warren Waddell
January 6, 2019 The Habits of Happiness, Part 1 – Growing Healthy Relationships Philippians 1:1-11
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 Pastor Warren Waddell