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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  • This Sunday, Pastor Tully will share a message from the heart as he looks back on 45 years of serving as a pastor. What does it mean to live with gratitude, to serve faithfully, and to trust God through every moment—good or bad? Pastor Tully reminds us that being a follower of Jesus isn’t about being perfect, but about doing the next right thing with God’s help. Each of us has a role to play in sharing God’s love. We hope you’ll join us—it’s going to be a special day.


  • Life doesn’t happen all at once—it comes in phases, and each phase has a purpose. God has designed a time for everything: to grow, to learn, to love, and to give back. But when we rush or mix up those phases, we often end up hurting ourselves and others. In this Father’s Day message, we’ll explore what it means to live wisely, love deeply, and care for the next generation more than we care for ourselves. Come hear how Jesus calls us to grow up in faith, not just for our own sake—but for the future.


  • This Sunday is Pentecost, one of the most important days in the Christian year—even more important than Christmas! It’s the day we remember how the Holy Spirit was poured out on Jesus’ followers and how the Church was born. Some people were confused or even made fun of what was happening, but others opened their hearts and received something amazing. God still speaks through dreams and visions today, and the Holy Spirit continues to work in our lives if we’re willing to listen. Join us and discover what it means to dream God's dreams and be led by His Spirit!


  • Have you ever felt left out—or maybe proud to be part of something others couldn’t join? This Sunday, we’re talking about why that feeling matters and what it says about our hearts. God’s love isn’t just for the “in crowd.” Instead, God’s dream is a world where everyone belongs and is cared for. Come ready to think, reflect, and maybe see things a little differently.


  • This Sunday, we're talking about something hard - about the things that keep us far from God and from being our best selves. We’ll hear a Bible story that shows how Jesus helps people when nothing else seems to work. And we’ll talk about prayer—not as a magic fix, but as a way to bring God into the front seat of our lives instead of leaving Him in the trunk. Come ready to be challenged, comforted, and maybe even surprised by the power of prayer.


  • Have you ever looked back at a time in your life and suddenly understood it more clearly? A wise person once said,  “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward.” This Sunday, we’ll look at how that idea connects to Jesus’ command to love others as He loves us. Jesus didn’t just talk about love—He showed it by loving even those who betrayed and hurt Him. Join us as we explore what it means to love with courage, even when it’s hard.


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