HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)

Highland Park United Methodist Church - Dallas, Texas
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Join us each week for traditional worship and an inspiring message from Senior Minister Rev. Paul Rasmussen and Rev. Matt Tuggle.

  1. 17H AGO

    Good Friday 2026

    HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)

    51 min

  2. 19H AGO

    Interrupted

    HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)

    25 min

  3. 6D AGO

    "What Do You Want?"

    Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Jesus was asked many questions throughout his life. In fact, most of his teachings come as responses to what people asked or assumed. But here, just before his final week, Jesus turns the tables and asks a question himself—twice, in two different conversations: “What do you want?” First, a mother comes on behalf of her sons, asking for places of honor in his kingdom (Matthew 20:20-28). Then, two blind men cry out from the roadside, simply asking to see (Matthew 20:29-34). It’s a familiar question, but Jesus invites a deeper answer, one that moves beyond surface desires to the longings underneath. Placed side by side, these stories invite us to compare and reflect. One asks for power, and the other asks for sight. One reveals a kind of blindness despite proximity to Jesus, and the other demonstrates true spiritual vision despite physical blindness. Both, however, need Jesus to open their eyes in different ways. Through these moments, Jesus redefines life in his kingdom: greatness is not found in status or control but in service, sacrifice, and surrender—the way up is down. He not only teaches this truth but lives it, moving toward the cross and praying, “Not my will, but yours be done.” His invitation is to examine what we want, uncover what we really want, and bring those desires honestly to him. As we follow Jesus, we trust that he will reshape our desires according to his will.

    29 min

  4. 6D AGO

    One Wish

    HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)

    26 min

  5. MAR 22

    Are You Envious Because I Am Generous?

    Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Generosity. This is something that can be controversial to think about. Generosity can easily give rise to jealousy and envy in the human heart instead of grace and gratitude. Something in our hearts leans more toward jealousy when we see or hear about other people's generosity, even if it is a generosity that we are a beneficiary of. We serve a God who is gracious and generous beyond comprehension. This generosity is on display in Jesus’ parable in Matthew 20:1-16.  This parable reminds us that Jesus is all about bringing people into the work of God. There is always work to be done, and whether someone comes in at the first hour or the eleventh hour, God wants them there and will be generous with them in turn. And we’re called, like God, to be generous with others in return, people who receive the blessings of God with an open hand and share the blessings of God with an open hand. We are called to be generous in the big moments of our lives and the smallest moments of our lives.

    30 min

  6. MAR 15

    There Is No One Else There

    Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. “What does ‘humble’ mean?” That’s the question before us in this sermon. It is a question that many of us have asked throughout our lifetime. Humility is something that we hear about all throughout the Bible and is a common theme in Jesus’ life. Though the disciples saw pure humility in their lives of following Jesus, in Matthew 18 we see them challenge it with human pride, competition, and comparison. Despite everything they had seen, they were still measuring greatness the way the world measures it. And don’t we do the same? We compare. We compete. We seek recognition. We want to be seen, valued, and elevated. The disciples’ struggle with humility isn’t distant from us—it mirrors our own hearts. Their question reveals something deeply human: the pull toward pride and self-importance. Jesus responds in a way that completely redefines greatness. He calls a child to himself and says that unless we become like little children—lowly, dependent, and unassuming—we cannot even enter the kingdom of heaven. In other words, humility is not optional in the Christian life. It is essential. Let’s explore what it means to be humble together as we continue our Lenten journey toward the cross and the empty tomb.

    31 min

  7. MAR 8

    The Single-Minded Soul

    Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What is the last thing you purchased for the purpose of improving your life? Every day, we encounter hundreds of proposals about how we should spend our money, time, and attention. Advertisements, products, and opportunities promise to make our lives better—healthier, happier, more successful, or more fulfilled. Each of these proposals asks us to run a kind of cost–benefit analysis: Is this worth it? Will this truly improve my life? Jesus offers a different kind of proposal. In Matthew 13:44, Jesus says the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man discovers the treasure, he joyfully sells everything he owns in order to obtain it. Jesus is telling us that there is one thing worth everything. It is as valuable as buried treasure. It is like a precious pearl. The “it” Jesus is pointing to is life in the kingdom of God through discipleship to him. It is a life spent knowing Jesus, learning his ways, and becoming like him. The invitation of the parable is simple but profound: Consider the cost. Consider the benefit. Decide whether it is worth it. The life Jesus offers—one filled with love, joy, peace, and purpose—is the greatest treasure we could ever discover.

    30 min

  8. MAR 8

    The Land

    HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)

    29 min
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Join us each week for traditional worship and an inspiring message from Senior Minister Rev. Paul Rasmussen and Rev. Matt Tuggle.

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    Highland Park United Methodist Church - Dallas, Texas
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodes
    764
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