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Church Beyond Sunday from Versailles United Methodist Church is a weekly podcast that extends the message and mission of our church into your daily life. Through Sunday sermons, honest conversations, biblical encouragement, and community voices, we explore what it means to live like Jesus—not just on Sunday, but every day of the week.

  1. 6d ago

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | Turning the World Upside Down - Acts 17:16-34

    Turning the World Upside Down | November 8, 2026 Scripture: Acts 17:16–34 (CEB) Series: ACTS — The Church That Changed the World What does it take to change the world? Sometimes, it begins with changing how we see the people around us. When the Apostle Paul arrived in Athens, he encountered a culture filled with unfamiliar beliefs, traditions, and ideas. Rather than demanding that people meet him on his terms, Paul took time to understand their world and found a way to introduce them to the living God. His example challenges us to consider how we share our faith today. Are we willing to meet people where they are, or do we expect them to come to us? Can we embrace new approaches while remaining faithful to the timeless message of Jesus Christ? In this message, Turning the World Upside Down, we discover that reaching a changing world doesn't require changing the Gospel. It requires open hearts, meaningful relationships, and the courage to communicate God's love in ways people can understand. The early Church didn't transform the world by staying comfortable. They stepped beyond familiar boundaries and brought the hope of Christ to people who needed to hear it. The message remains the same. The way we share it can change. Join us at Versailles United Methodist Church as we continue exploring how the faith of the early Church can inspire us to make a difference in our communities today.

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | Turning the World Upside Down - Acts 17:16-34

  2. Nov 1

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | Worship in the Storm | Acts 16:16–34

    Worship in the Storm | Acts 16:16–34 (CEB) ACTS: The Church That Changed the World What happens when life doesn't go according to plan? When circumstances seem unfair, prayers feel unanswered, and the storms of life threaten to overwhelm us, can we still find a reason to worship? In Acts 16, Paul and Silas find themselves beaten, imprisoned, and chained for faithfully serving God. Yet in the darkness of their prison cell, they choose something unexpected: worship. They don't wait for their circumstances to change before lifting their voices in praise. Their story reminds us that worship doesn't require perfect circumstances. Our faith isn't defined by the absence of hardship but by our trust in a God who remains faithful through it all. And there's something even more powerful happening. While Paul and Silas worship, others are listening. What begins as an expression of faith in the middle of suffering becomes an opportunity for someone else to discover the hope and transforming love of Jesus Christ. Your worship can become somebody else's hope. Join Versailles United Methodist Church as we continue our series, ACTS: The Church That Changed the World, and discover how God can use our faithfulness in life's most difficult moments to encourage others and reveal His grace. Scripture: Acts 16:16–34 (CEB) Sermon Date: November 1, 2026 Versailles United Methodist Church | Versailles, Kentucky The storm may still be raging, but that doesn't mean our worship has to stop.

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | Worship in the Storm | Acts 16:16–34

  3. Oct 25

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | First Called Christians | Acts 11:19–26

    First Called Christians | Acts 11:19–26 ACTS: The Church That Changed the World Versailles United Methodist Church | October 25, 2026 What does it really mean to be called a Christian? Is it simply a name we carry, or should it be a life-changing identity that others can see? In Acts 11:19–26, we journey to Antioch, where the followers of Jesus were first called Christians. Their faith was more than a belief they professed; it was a transforming relationship with Christ that shaped how they lived and loved. In this message, First Called Christians, we explore two essential truths: following Jesus should change how we live, and when Jesus changes our hearts, love becomes our response. As we continue our series, ACTS: The Church That Changed the World, we're reminded that the church's greatest witness isn't found in its buildings, programs, or traditions, but in people whose lives reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ. The question isn't simply whether we call ourselves Christians, but whether others can see Christ living through us. Join us as we discover what it means to carry His name, follow His example, and share His love with the world.

  4. Oct 18

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | No More Outsiders | Acts 10:34–48

    No More Outsiders | Acts 10:34–48 Acts: The Church That Changed the World October 18, 2026 | Versailles United Methodist Church Who belongs in God's Kingdom? Who deserves His grace? And have we sometimes created boundaries that God never intended? In Acts 10, Peter's encounter with Cornelius challenges everything he thought he understood about who could receive God's love. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter discovers a life-changing truth: God's grace reaches beyond our traditions, assumptions, and differences. The Gospel was never meant to be reserved for a select few. In this message, No More Outsiders, we explore two powerful truths: God's Grace Is Bigger Than Our Boundaries. God's love is not confined by the lines we draw between ourselves and others. When we begin seeing people through the eyes of Christ, we discover that His grace reaches further than we ever imagined. The Gospel Doesn't Wait for People to Come to Us. The Church was never called to simply open its doors and wait. Like Peter, we are called to step beyond what is familiar, meet people where they are, and carry the hope of Jesus into the world. The Church that changed the world wasn't defined by the walls that surrounded it, but by the love that moved beyond them. Perhaps the greatest question isn't whether people are welcome in our churches, but whether we're willing to go beyond our walls to show them they are loved. Scripture: Acts 10:34–48 Series: Acts: The Church That Changed the World Join us at Versailles United Methodist Church, where we believe there is A Place for Everyone. versaillesumc.org

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | No More Outsiders | Acts 10:34–48

  5. Oct 11

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | Nobody Is Too Far Gone | Acts 9:1–31

    Nobody Is Too Far Gone | Acts 9:1–31 ACTS: The Church That Changed the World Is anyone ever too far gone for God's grace? Saul was a man determined to destroy the early Church. He persecuted believers, opposed the message of Jesus, and seemed like the last person anyone would expect God to use. But on the road to Damascus, everything changed. Jesus met Saul right where he was, and the man who once fought against the Gospel became one of its greatest messengers. In this message from Acts 9:1–31, we discover two powerful truths: God's grace meets us before we get our act together, and transformed people need others who genuinely believe that grace is real. Saul's story also reminds us of the importance of people like Barnabas—those willing to look beyond someone's past, recognize God's transforming work, and offer encouragement when others are hesitant to believe change is possible. No matter where you've been, what you've done, or how far you've wandered, your past does not have to determine your future. God's grace can reach the hardest heart, restore the most broken life, and bring purpose from the most unexpected places. Nobody is beyond the reach of God's grace. And sometimes, the person we least expect is the very person God is preparing to use. Join Pastor William Herndon at Versailles United Methodist Church as we continue ACTS: The Church That Changed the World. Scripture: Acts 9:1–31 Sermon Date: October 11, 2026 Learn more: https://versaillesumc.org #Acts #NobodyIsTooFarGone #GodsGrace #Transformation #VersaillesUMC

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | Nobody Is Too Far Gone | Acts 9:1–31

  6. Oct 4

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | What the Enemy Meant for Evil

    What happens when the very thing meant to stop you becomes the way God moves His mission forward? In “What the Enemy Meant for Evil,” we continue Acts: The Church That Changed the World in Acts 8:1–25. Persecution scattered the early believers from Jerusalem, but scattering did not silence them. Wherever they went, they carried the good news of Jesus with them. Philip’s unexpected journey took him into Samaria, where people heard the gospel, lives were changed, and an entire city experienced great joy. What scatters you doesn’t have to silence you. God can turn your disruption into somebody else’s destination. Sometimes the road you never planned to travel becomes the very road God uses to bring hope to someone else.

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | What the Enemy Meant for Evil

  7. Sep 27

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | When Standing Costs Everything

    When Standing Costs Everything | Acts 7 What does it mean to remain faithful when following Jesus comes with a cost? In Acts 7, Stephen demonstrates a faith that refuses to retreat when obedience becomes difficult. He stands firm in his witness, even in the face of hostility, and keeps his eyes fixed on Jesus. In this message from our series Acts: The Church That Changed the World, we discover that standing firm means obeying God even when it costs us—and keeping our eyes on Jesus when everything around us tells us to look away. Where might God be calling you to stand firm today?Is this conversation helpful so far?

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | When Standing Costs Everything

  8. Sep 20

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | Growing Pains

    Growth is good—but growth can also reveal problems that need to be addressed. In Acts 6:1–7, the early church faced tension as people were being overlooked and needs were going unmet. Rather than hiding the problem, the church responded with wisdom and developed new leaders to help carry the ministry forward. In “Growing Pains,” we discover two important marks of a healthy church: healthy churches don’t hide problems—they solve them, and healthy churches don’t just fill positions—they develop people. God calls His Church to face challenges with grace, recognize the gifts within His people, and equip one another for ministry as we continue His mission together. Scripture: Acts 6:1–7 Series: Acts — The Church That Changed the World

    ACTS — The Church That Changed the World | Growing Pains
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Church Beyond Sunday from Versailles United Methodist Church is a weekly podcast that extends the message and mission of our church into your daily life. Through Sunday sermons, honest conversations, biblical encouragement, and community voices, we explore what it means to live like Jesus—not just on Sunday, but every day of the week.

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