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.

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  • We begin a new sermon series this Sunday that appropriately aligns with the beginning of a new school year. We are going 'Back to Basics' as we explore some of the most foundational teachings of our Christian education. This first sermon reminds us how to live in the world with the simplest guidance from Jesus and inspiration from the writings of Robert Fulghum and his book, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." See you Sunday!


  • This Sunday, Pastor Adam preaches the last in his inaugural sermon series with FUMC, 'New Creation'. This week, we look at Ephesians, in which Paul reminds the people of Ephesus that it is through God's grace that we can be born into a new creation. Join us this weekend to explore how we can put in the work to make our own transformation.


  • This Sunday, join us as we look at the writings of the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians.  In this week's verse, Paul writes to the believers in Corinth in Chapter 4, verse 16, "Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."  Just like the butterfly's time spent in the Chrysalis, our time here on earth is short compared to our eternal life. But the growth and change we experience during this time are essential to our spiritual development.  Our call is to work within the chrysalis of change to allow beauty to form and take shape.


  • Our new Senior Pastor, Adam Spore, preaches at FUMC Waxahachie for the first time this coming Sunday.  Since we are just getting started on a new journey together, we’ll examine what the Apostle Paul told the early church in Corinth as they began their journey. Paul grounded his message in the simple truth of God's grace, the power of a unified church, and the transformation we experience through Christ. Just like a butterfly starts small and grows over time, our faith is transformed little by little on strong, simple truths. Join us Sunday for the first in a series on New Creation as we take our first small steps together.


  • This Sunday, Rev. Val Stewart leads us in worship as we wait for the beginning of a new chapter with our new Senior Pastor, Rev. Adam Spore. Change can be hard, but it’s also how God helps us grow and become more like Jesus. Just like the disciples were sent to serve, each of us is also called to be part of God’s mission in this church. Pastor Adam has been chosen to lead us, but we are all ministers together, working as one church family. Celebrate with us as we follow God into a new and exciting season at FUMC Waxahachie.


  • When everything familiar is taken away—home, comfort, power—what does it mean to still be faithful? The ancient Israelites wrestled with these same questions during exile, wondering if God had abandoned them or if their faith even mattered anymore. But voices like Habakkuk and Daniel show us that being chosen by God isn’t about privilege—it’s about living with courage, integrity, and trust, even in hard times. Please join us for this special Patriotic Music 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