The Sterling Sermons

Sterling United Methodist Church
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The Sterling Sermons

Welcome! We are glad you are listening along with us! Sterling United Methodist is a church in Sterling, Virginia, dedicated to inviting and nurturing others to a relationship with Christ. If you are local to our church home, we would love to meet you on Sunday morning! If you aren't "from around here", we are thrilled you found us and invite you to join us online for worship! This channel currently hosts the Sunday messages that our pastor, Rev. Bert Cloud, delivers to our church body. These sermons are recorded live and are perfectly imperfect! www.sterlingumc.org

  1. The Sunday Forecast

    5D AGO

    The Sunday Forecast

    The Sunday Forecast with Pastor Bert Cloud. Here's what you can expect in worship this Sunday, April 6th.

    3 min
  2. lost & found

    MAR 31

    lost & found

    Pastor Bert delivers a powerful sermon on the parable of the lost sheep from Luke 15. He emphasizes Jesus' willingness to seek out the lost and sinful, challenging the self-righteousness of the Pharisees. The pastor reminds us that God celebrates when even one lost person is found, highlighting God's relentless love for all.

    20 min
  3. The Sunday Forecast

    MAR 26

    The Sunday Forecast

    Pastor Bert offers a quick update on what you can expect in worship this Sunday, March 30th!

    4 min

  4. MAR 24

    rest & growth

    Pastor Bert explores Jesus' parable of the fig tree in the vineyard, emphasizing the balance between fruitfulness and restfulness in the Christian life. He highlights God's patience and compassion, represented by the gardener in the story, who nurtures growth and potential in believers despite their current lack of fruit.

    21 min
  5. The Sunday Forecast

    MAR 19

    The Sunday Forecast

    A first look at the conditions you can expect for worship this week at Sterling United Methodist Church!

    6 min
  6. faith & works

    MAR 16

    faith & works

    Pastor Bert explores the story of Mary and Martha, emphasizing that both devotion to Jesus and active service are valuable. He encourages finding balance between our relationship with God and practical ministry.

    21 min
  7. stranger & neighbor

    MAR 9

    stranger & neighbor

    Pastor Bert explores the concept of "in-betweenness" through Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan. The sermon challenges listeners to redefine their understanding of who their neighbor is and emphasizes the importance of empathy and compassion in Christian faith. Pastor Bert illustrates this with a personal story of helping a stranger, urging the congregation to ask, "If I do not help, what will happen to them?"

    27 min
  8. intention & action

    MAR 9

    intention & action

    Pastor Bert explores Jesus' journey to Jerusalem in the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing the tension between intentions and actions. He challenges listeners to find a middle ground in their discipleship, urging them to match good intentions with meaningful actions as they enter the Lenten season.

    27 min
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    About

    Welcome! We are glad you are listening along with us! Sterling United Methodist is a church in Sterling, Virginia, dedicated to inviting and nurturing others to a relationship with Christ. If you are local to our church home, we would love to meet you on Sunday morning! If you aren't "from around here", we are thrilled you found us and invite you to join us online for worship! This channel currently hosts the Sunday messages that our pastor, Rev. Bert Cloud, delivers to our church body. These sermons are recorded live and are perfectly imperfect! www.sterlingumc.org

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    • Creator
      Sterling United Methodist Church
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      88
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Sterling United Methodist Church
    • Show Website
      The Sterling Sermons

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