This Sunday

January 25, 2026

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

Rev. Val Stewart, 11:15 am Modern Worship

 

This week, the sermon will look to Psalm 15 and examine a crucial question: "Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent?" The answer might surprise you. While the Old Testament imagined God confined to a tent or temple on a hill, Jesus flipped that picture upside down by descending from the hill to meet people right where they lived—especially those society pushed to the margins. When we recognize Christ's deep compassion and care for all creation, including us, how will we respond? Join us this Sunday back in person (!) as we explore what truly allows us to abide in God's presence.

FIND A SERMON

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  • Traditional
    When all of our needs are so easily met, why do we still have so many wants?
    We live in a time and place of fantastic abundance. This week, our resident lay speaker, Patrick Wilson, will tackle that question in his sermon, “First World Problems.”


  • Modern

    Have you ever felt weighed down by unresolved conflicts or grudges?
    This Father's Day, join us as we explore Jesus' powerful message in Matthew 5:23-26 on the importance of reconciliation. We'll uncover how clearing the blockages in our relationships can lead to a more fulfilling spiritual life and discover how forgiveness acts as a divine medicine, healing our hearts and communities. Come ready to unclog the pathways to peace and experience the transformative power of forgiveness.

    Join us this Sunday as we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount with Dr. Kevin Tully's sermon, "Unclog It."


  •  What if there's more to avoiding sin than just following the rules?
    Join us this Sunday as we dive deep into Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5:21-22, 27-30. Together, we will explore the roots of our struggles, find true healing, and discover the transformative power of going "All In" with God's grace.

    Join us this Sunday as we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount with Dr. Kevin Tully's sermon, "All In."


  • Modern
    What does it mean to truly make a difference in the world?
    This Sunday, we’ll explore Jesus’ call for us to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world" through Matthew 5:13-16. Discover how our everyday actions can bring flavor and illumination to those around us, transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies of God’s love. Together, we will unpack the profound impact we can have when we embrace our identity as salt and light.

    Join us this Sunday for Rev. Val Stewart's sermon, "The Effect of Salt & Light."


  • Traditional
    What does it mean to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world?
    As we dive into Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount this summer, we'll explore how these powerful metaphors can transform our lives and our community. This Sunday, we will uncover the significance of letting our faith "shake it out" into the world, enhancing and preserving the goodness around us. Discover how living by Jesus’ teachings can flavor every aspect of our existence and bring light to those in darkness. 

    Join us this Sunday for Dr. Kevin Tully's sermon, "Shake It Out."


  • Modern

    Where do we fit into God's mission?
    In Matthew 5:1-11, Jesus describes groups of people who will inherit the kingdom of heaven—people who often seem different from us. So, what do we do when Jesus is not talking about us? Where do we fit into God's mission if Jesus is handing the kingdom over to someone else? 

    Join us this Sunday as we kick off our summer series, "The Way: Jesus' Sermon on the Mount," in for Seth Jones' sermon, "Divine Real Estate."


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