The United Church of Canandaigua

The United Church of Canandaigua

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The United Church of Canandaigua

The United Church of Canandaigua is a wonderful church family with rich traditions and history in the community of Canandaigua, NY. Our mission is: That All Might Know, Love, and Follow the Lord Jesus Christ as Their Personal Lord and Savior. Enjoy our library of sermons dating back to 2011. https://www.unitedchurchcanandaigua.com/

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2024-11-17: The King’s Invitation: Responding with Gratitude - Rev. Dr. Wade Allen

As we explore Matthew 22:1-14, we examine the parable of the wedding banquet, illustrating the Kingdom of Heaven through God's open invitation to all, both good and bad. While many initially reject the invitation, the king (representing God) invites everyone to fill the banquet. However, one guest is expelled for not wearing the provided wedding clothes, symbolizing the necessity of genuine transformation and repentance. The sermon highlights gratitude as the appropriate response to God's grace, emphasizing that while all are welcome, acceptance into His Kingdom requires embracing His ways.

19 min
NOV 12

2024-11-10: Living in God’s Abundant Provision - Rev. Dr. Wade Allen

This sermon reflects on the closing scene of Genesis, focusing on the deaths of Jacob and Joseph and the continuation of God's promise to their descendants. Despite their deaths, the story of God’s deliverance and grace is not over, as Joseph expresses hope for the future return to the Promised Land. The sermon highlights that the story of Genesis is only the beginning, with God’s ultimate plan for redemption unfolding through the work of Jesus.

24 min
NOV 4

2024-11-03: Blessings, Legacy, and the Lion of Judah - Rev. Dr. Wade Allen

This sermon explores Genesis 49, where Jacob offers blessings and prophecies for each of his sons before his death. These words reflect the character and actions of Jacob’s sons and point forward to the future of Israel’s tribes, with a particular focus on Judah’s lineage leading to Jesus, the “Lion of Judah.” The sermon emphasizes the importance of legacy, showing how our actions today impact future generations, and connects the biblical story to our participation in God’s redemptive work through Christ.

24 min
OCT 28

2024-10-27: God's Surprising Blessings - Rev. Dr. Wade Allen

This sermon explores Genesis 48, where Jacob, defying cultural expectations, blesses his younger grandson Ephraim over the firstborn Manasseh. This act highlights how God's blessings often come in surprising ways that defy human plans, encouraging listeners to trust in God's unexpected guidance and be open to His direction in their lives.

22 min
OCT 21

2024-10-20: Embracing Divine Provision - Rev. Dr. Wade Allen

Joseph’s family is provided for during a time of famine, as seen in Genesis 45-46. God, through Pharaoh, ensures that Joseph’s family receives far more than they deserve, illustrating the themes of grace and divine provision. We are challenged to recognize and respond to God’s abundant provision in our own lives, avoiding jealousy and instead embracing gratitude.

25 min
OCT 14

2024-10-13: Restoration - Rev. Mark Slomski

In Genesis 45:1-15, Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, who are initially terrified after having sold him into slavery. He reassures them that their actions were part of God's divine plan to save their family from famine, highlighting themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. This passage serves as a reminder of the importance of leaning in and listening, and reflecting on God's love for us. We can see how God uses even painful experiences for good, fulfilling His promises and bringing restoration to our lives.

19 min
SEP 30

2024-09-29: Out of the Pit - Rev. Dr. Wade Allen

This sermon explores Joseph's journey through hardship, focusing on his imprisonment and eventual rise to power in Egypt, as detailed in Genesis 41. It emphasizes God's perfect timing, shaping Joseph for his future role despite his prolonged suffering and apparent abandonment. The sermon concludes with a reflection on how believers today can trust in God's timing, depend on His presence, and rely on His provision, using Joseph's story as a powerful example of faith and divine faithfulness.

22 min
SEP 23

2024-09-22: Trusting God's Timing - Rev. Dr. Wade Allen

The sermon begins with a story about a boy who trusts a shop owner’s larger hands to give him candy, illustrating trust in a greater power. It then discusses Joseph in Genesis 40, who, while in prison, interprets the dreams of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker through God’s guidance, not human wisdom. Despite his accurate interpretations, Joseph remains in prison as the cupbearer forgets him, emphasizing the need to wait on God's timing. The message encourages trusting in God’s perfect timing and greater plan, even when immediate outcomes aren't visible.

20 min

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The United Church of Canandaigua is a wonderful church family with rich traditions and history in the community of Canandaigua, NY. Our mission is: That All Might Know, Love, and Follow the Lord Jesus Christ as Their Personal Lord and Savior. Enjoy our library of sermons dating back to 2011. https://www.unitedchurchcanandaigua.com/

Creator

The United Church of Canandaigua
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

117
Rating

Clean
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