Sermons and Podcasts by Rev. Jessica Lunsford

Lighten Up

February 19, 2023 – Transfiguration Sunday is the last Sunday after Epiphany and before the season of Lent begins. The story of the Transfiguration is when Jesus was transfigured (shining like lightening!) with Moses and Elijah on either side of him. The disciples that saw this were now “in on it.” They knew Jesus was…

Contagious

November 13, 2022 – Pastor Jessica brings today’s message: You may have heard that there is a lot of stuff going around right now. Well, I am here to tell you that is true at Grace UMC. A heart of service is contagious. Be careful or you might catch the bug here. Spoiler – we…

Do Not Be Ashamed

November 6, 2022 – Pastor Jessica brings today’s message: The scripture reading, 2 Timothy 1: 8-14, tells us not to be ashamed of the gospel and yet too often the church has caused people to feel great shame. How do we embrace the cost of discipleship while letting go of the shame of not feeling…

Clean Your Plate

July 24, 2022 – Today’s message is brought to you by Pastor Jessica: Do you ever feel like your life is falling apart or you’re barely able to hold it all together? I feel like that more often than I want to admit. The good news is that Christ offers us freedom from those burdens…

Vision & Values

June 26, 2022 – We will look at the vision & values of the Acts 2 church as we reflect on the vision & values that Grace UMC is being called to: to reflect the grace of God in how we welcome, love, and serve the world and one another.