HUMC Beacon of Hope

Pastor Chris Longman
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Weekly sermon from the Harbor United Methodist Church in Scituate Massachusetts featuring Pastor Chris Longman.

  1. Feb 23

    The Meaning of Lent

    Lent is a season of letting go of pretenses and finding our truest selves in God, not about success or punishment. The wilderness, a place of testing and scarcity, is also where God’s grace shows up, as seen in the stories of Adam and Eve and Jesus. This Lent, we are invited to enter a chosen wilderness, setting aside distractions to feel our hunger for God and experience His mercy.

    13 min

  2. Feb 2

    Kindness as the Path

    Pastor Longman discusses the honesty and open-mindedness of kindness and describes it as a path to spirituality.

    11 min

  3. Jan 26

    The Church's Task

    Pastor Longman uses Matthew's Gospel to describe the church’s task as going into the world, risking comfort and reputation, to bring light and healing to those in darkness by demonstrating acts of kindness, patience, tolerance and love.

    10 min

  4. Jan 19

    You are the Light

    Pastor Longman uses the construction of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona as a metaphor for the Christian faith, emphasizing that following Jesus is a lifelong journey without immediate results. We are encouraged to embrace the experience of the living God, rather than seeking a finish line or proof, and to faithfully build God’s kingdom, reflecting Christ’s light wherever we go.

    9 min

  5. Jan 12

    The Meaning of Baptism

    Pastor Longman discusses purpose and power of baptism and urges us to act on that confirmation by extending love and kindness to others.

    9 min

  6. Jan 5

    Be the Light for Others

    Pastor Longman uses the story of the Maji from Matthew 2 to encourage us to be the light for others in the new year.

    9 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    The Signs of God's Power

    Pastor Longman discusses the gospel reading from Matthew which highlights the darkness and fear that followed Jesus’ birth. Despite the cruelty and corruption of King Herod, God’s power is revealed in dreams, whispers, and the faithfulness of Joseph and Mary. This power is not found in force or domination, but in compassion, healing, and making room for hope and grace.

    9 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    The Essence of Christianity

    Pastor Longman discusses how love, not rigid adherence to rules, is the essence of Christianity, as it brings about redemption and fulfills the law through compassion and mercy.

    14 min
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Weekly sermon from the Harbor United Methodist Church in Scituate Massachusetts featuring Pastor Chris Longman.

Information

  • Creator
    Pastor Chris Longman
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Copyright
    © Harbor United Methodist Church
  • Show Website
    HUMC Beacon of Hope