The great hymns of our faith share the truth of scripture. They remind us of God’s promises in times of trouble and relax our hearts when we are overcome with worry. Songs such as, How Great Thou Art, Amazing Grace, Because He Lives and It Is Well with My Soul, give voice to our praise, prayers and the rhythm of our heart. Join First United Methodist Church on Sunday from May 24 to June 21 for Then Sings My Soul, a worship series focused on the faith we sing.
- May 24 – Acts of Worship – Psalm 34:19
- Blessed Assurance
- It Is Well with My Soul
- The Old Rugged Cross
- May 31 – The Glory of the Triune God – Revelation 4:8
- Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
- In the Garden
- Because He Lives
- June 7 – The Grace of Jesus Christ – Ephesians 1:7-8
- Amazing Grace
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus
- Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
- June 14 – The Power of the Holy Spirit – Matthew 28:19-20
- How Great Thou Art
- Nearer, My God, To Thee
- Be Thou My Vision
- June 21 – The Faith We Sing – Philippians 4:4-9
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus
- Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
What is this sermon about?
This sermon is about the background story of What a Friend We Have In Jesus and Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, as well as addressing the Charleston Church Shootings.
Why is this sermon important?
This sermon is important because the faith we sing sustains us during dark times and it is important to consider the Charleston Church Shootings in light of our faith.
What is the context of this sermon?
This sermon is preached as an extension of the Then Sings My Soul before a Sunday off. On Wednesday evening, a gunman opened fire at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, one of the nation’s oldest black churches, killing nine.
What are the next action steps?
- Choose good.
- Choose forgiveness.
- Choose light and life.
- Choose to follow Jesus Christ, Emmanuel – God is with us.
What is the good news (bottom line)?
The good news is that “There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear.”