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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. 1d ago

    No More Outsiders | Acts 10:34–48

    No More Outsiders | Acts 10:34–48Acts: The Church That Changed the WorldOctober 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 10:34–48Series: 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

    No More Outsiders | Acts 10:34–48

  2. Oct 11

    Nobody Is Too Far Gone | Acts 9:1–31

    Nobody Is Too Far Gone | Acts 9:1–31ACTS: 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 9:1–31Sermon Date: October 11, 2026 Learn more: https://versaillesumc.org #Acts #NobodyIsTooFarGone #GodsGrace #Transformation #VersaillesUMC

    Nobody Is Too Far Gone | Acts 9:1–31

  3. Oct 4

    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.

    What the Enemy Meant for Evil

  4. Sep 27

    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?

    When Standing Costs Everything

  5. Sep 20

    ACTS: 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 6:1–7Series: Acts — The Church That Changed the World

    ACTS: Growing Pains

  6. Sep 13

    Week 7: Open Hands| Scripture: Acts 4:32–5:11

    In Week 7 of Acts: The Church That Changed the World, we turn to Acts 4:32–5:11 and discover what it really means to live with open hands. The generosity of the early church wasn’t simply about money—it flowed from hearts transformed by Jesus. Open hands begin with an open heart, recognizing that what God places in our hands can become a blessing in the life of someone else. But the story of Ananias and Sapphira takes us deeper. They wanted the appearance of generosity without the honesty behind it. Their story reminds us that God would rather have our honest heart than our impressive image. He isn’t looking for appearances or spiritual performance; He desires authenticity, surrender, and a heart fully open to Him. As you listen, consider what you may be holding too tightly—and where God might be inviting you to live with greater generosity, honesty, and openness. Scripture: Acts 4:32–5:11Series: Acts: The Church That Changed the WorldWeek 7: Open Hands

    Week 7: Open Hands| Scripture: Acts 4:32–5:11

  7. Sep 6

    BOLD | Acts 4:1–31

    What does it mean to live boldly for Jesus? In Acts 4, Peter and John faced opposition, threats, and pressure to remain silent—but they refused to stop speaking about what they had seen and heard. In this message from our ACTS: The Church That Changed the World series, we discover that boldness comes from knowing who is with us. The early believers didn't pray for an easier life; they prayed for greater courage. When our confidence is rooted in Christ, fear doesn't have to have the final word. The same God who empowered the early church is still with His people today. Scripture: Acts 4:1–31Series: ACTS: The Church That Changed the WorldSermon: BOLD

    BOLD | Acts 4:1–31

  8. Aug 30

    More Than Enough | Acts 3

    In Acts 3, a man who had been unable to walk his entire life asked Peter and John for money. He knew what he wanted—but Jesus saw what he truly needed. Sometimes we come to God focused on the immediate problem, hoping for just enough help to make it through another day. But Jesus sees deeper. He doesn’t simply help us cope with where we are; He offers healing, restoration, and transformation. This week, we discover that what Jesus offers is always greater than what we could ask for on our own. His grace doesn’t merely help us survive—it changes us. Scripture: Acts 3 Sermon Points: Jesus sees more than your immediate need. Jesus doesn’t just help us cope; He offers transformation.

    More Than Enough | Acts 3
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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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