THIS SUNDAY

August 2, 2026

Rev. Adam Spore, 8:30 & 11:00 am Traditional Worship

Rev. Val Stewart, 11:15 am Modern Worship

 

Church membership vs. discipleship — are they the same thing? (Hint: one comes with a country club card. The other comes with responsibility. 

This Sunday, we're looking at the feeding of the 5,000 in Luke 9, a moment when Jesus could have easily done it all himself but instead turned to his disciples and said, "You feed them." That charge still applies to us today.

Join us Aug 9, as we talk about what it really means to be made, equipped, and sent as disciples of Jesus.

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  • Remember "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors"? 🚪 Before we look at where we're going, we're looking back at who we've aspired to be. This Sunday we revisit Luke 24 — the moment Jesus opened the disciples' minds to understand it all — and ask what it means for OUR hearts, minds, and doors to be open today.

     

    Starting Aug 2, join us for Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously — five weeks exploring where we've been, who we are, and where God's calling us next. See you Sunday.


  • It is easy to think of faith as something private — just between you and God. But Methodists have always believed that what happens on the inside has to show up on the outside too. The book of James puts it plainly: faith without action is just words.

    This week, we're exploring what it looks like to grow as individuals while also showing up for the people and communities around us. Join us this Sunday as we wrap up Methodism 101 and ask the big question — what kind of people are we becoming together?


  • Most people have heard the word "grace," but for Methodists, it is more than a nice idea — it is the whole foundation of how we live. God's grace starts working in our lives before we even realize it, drawing us toward something bigger than ourselves. It meets us at our lowest point, lifts us up, and then keeps walking with us every step of the way. This week, we're unpacking why grace isn't just a gift we receive but a way of life we practice toward every person we meet. Join us this Sunday and discover why grace might be the most radical idea in the room.

     


  • Long before there was a Methodist Church, there was just a movement — a group of people trying to live out their faith with passion and purpose. Jesus sent his followers out two by two, telling them to share the good news and bring God's kingdom near wherever they went. That same spirit shaped the early Methodists, who believed every person, not just the clergy, has a role to play in God's work. This week, we're digging into the history that shaped who we are, including a name you've probably heard before but maybe didn't know the story behind. Join us this Sunday as we trace our roots and discover where we came from.


  • Jesus told a story about a man who threw a big banquet and invited all his friends. One by one, they made excuses and didn't show up. So the host sent his servants out into the streets to invite anyone they could find — and the table still had room for more. This week, we're asking why that story matters for how we live as Methodists today. What does it mean to follow a faith that always makes room for one more person? Join us this Sunday as we explore what it means to have an Open Table.


  • Patriotic Music Sunday is a long-standing tradition here at FUMC!  It's our chance to celebrate our nation's birthday together and highlight the work of our incredible musicians.  Worship will take place at 8:30 am and at 11:00 am.  The modern worship service will join the traditional worship at 11:00 for a combined worship experience. See you on Sunday!


Our Pastor

Hey there! Thank you for visiting our sermon page.  Pastor Val Stewart and I hope to see you in person in one of our three live worship services each Sunday.  First UMC Waxahachie is a place where we treat one another as family.  If you are looking to visit us for the first time, click the Plan A Visit button below and we'll make sure to help you come and worship God together.

 

Grace and Peace, 

Pastor Adam Spore