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. 2d ago

    Again I Say

    Rev. Matt Tuggle

    22 min

  2. May 31

    A Living Surrender

    Rev. Dr. Abe Smith | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What does it mean to live with open hands and open hearts before God? Open hands are a posture of surrender—releasing our grip on the things we try to control and trusting God with what we carry. An open heart is a posture of receptivity—making space for God’s presence, guidance, and transforming love. Together, they describe a way of living that is neither clenched by fear nor closed off by self-reliance, but marked by trust, attentiveness, and availability to God. As we grow in awareness of Christ’s love, our perspective begins to change. The moments we once rushed through or overlooked can become places of encounter with God. A conversation with a friend, a quiet morning cup of coffee, a difficult decision, an act of service, a walk through the neighborhood, or a prayer whispered in the middle of a busy day can become sacred moments. Not because the circumstances themselves are extraordinary, but because God is present in them.  Living with open hands and an open heart is an invitation to discover that faith is not merely something practiced in church or reserved for special occasions. It is a way of being in the world—learning to recognize God's presence in the ordinary, trusting His care in every circumstance, and responding to His love with our whole lives. When we do, we often find that the sacred is woven into the fabric of our everyday experiences, and that God is closer than we imagined.

    37 min

  3. May 24

    It Only Looks Empty

    Rev. Chip Robertson | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. We tend to fill the buckets of our lives with things that, in the end, fail us—these things are empty of the promises they held for us when we acquired them—but they weigh a lot. Though there are plenty of things that leave us feeling empty, we can fill our buckets with things that leave us feeling fulfilled. How much does hope weigh? Or love? Or a child’s smile? Or a hand to hold when you are waiting to be taken to the operating room? Or a hug when the world seems to be crumbling around you? Or a willingness to risk your life for something more important than you are?  This is one of life’s great paradoxes: what matters most often cannot be seen at all? The world trains us to chase what is visible and measurable, but the soul is nourished by what is eternal. A person can possess everything the world applauds and still feel profoundly empty. Another person may own very little and yet radiate peace, joy, and purpose because their bucket is filled with things that cannot be taken away. If your bucket is full of love, hope, grace, friendship, courage, and self-giving service, then your life is filled with treasures untouched by time, gravity, or even death.

    32 min

  4. May 17

    Thy Kingdom Come: A Final Image

    Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. In 2 Timothy 1:1-7, Paul reflects on the sincere and genuine faith that shaped Timothy’s life, which was first seen in his grandmother, Lois, and his mother, Eunice. Their faith was not merely talked about; it was consistently lived out in everyday life. This week’s message reminds us that our faith is often formed by the people who surround us and the generations that come before us. The faith modeled for us frequently becomes the faith we embrace ourselves. Paul points to the influence of Scripture and the example of faithful family members in helping Timothy develop a real and lasting faith. But he also challenges Timothy to take ownership of that faith by “fanning into flame” the gift God placed within him. Faith cannot remain borrowed from someone else. It must be nurtured personally and continually renewed. The passage closes with a reminder that God does not lead His people through fear but through power, love, and self-discipline. As we grow in authentic faith, we are called not only to receive the gift of faith from others but also to live in a way that passes it on to the next generation.

    31 min

  5. May 10

    An Unfeigned Faith

    Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide In 2 Timothy 1:1-7, Paul reflects on the sincere and genuine faith that shaped Timothy’s life, which was first seen in his grandmother, Lois, and his mother, Eunice. Their faith was not merely talked about; it was consistently lived out in everyday life. This week’s message reminds us that our faith is often formed by the people who surround us and the generations that come before us. The faith modeled for us frequently becomes the faith we embrace ourselves. Paul points to the influence of Scripture and the example of faithful family members in helping Timothy develop a real and lasting faith. But he also challenges Timothy to take ownership of that faith by “fanning into flame” the gift God placed within him. Faith cannot remain borrowed from someone else. It must be nurtured personally and continually renewed. The passage closes with a reminder that God does not lead His people through fear but through power, love, and self-discipline. As we grow in authentic faith, we are called not only to receive the gift of faith from others but also to live in a way that passes it on to the next generation.

    29 min

  6. May 10

    The Motherhood Collective

    Hannah Buchanan

    23 min

  7. May 3

    The Lord Bless You

    Rev. Chelsea Peddecord

    21 min

  8. May 3

    Full of Emptiness

    Rev. Chip Robertson | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Empty. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “empty"? Sometimes it refers to the absence of something; we open a box, and there is nothing in it. Sometimes it’s a feeling; something or someone important seems to be missing from our lives. Sometimes it’s a verb, the act of removing content and leaving an openness; we empty the trash. Physicists tell us that nature abhors a vacuum, and how we fill that emptiness really matters. In this sermon, we’re going to start thinking about emptiness. It’s something many authors and social scientists think too many of us are experiencing these days. But, as usual, God has an idea about the problem. And sometimes God teaches us in the most unexpected ways.

    25 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
    777
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    Clean
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