Edgehill UMC Nashville Sermons

Relentless Grace: Prayers from the Deep (Jonah 2)

Jonah 2 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jonah%202&version=NRSVUE] - Have you ever found yourself stuck in a season of uncertainty? Have you ever wondered if God could still work through you despite your mistakes, doubts, or failures? As we journey through Jonah's time in this dark and uncomfortable "in-between" place, we discover how God often meets us in seasons of confusion, struggle, and transformation. Along the way, we'll wrestle with questions about ego, self-deception, God's relentless pursuit of us, and the surprising truth that God can work through imperfect people. Click here [https://www.edgehill.org] to learn more about Edgehill UMC and how you can get involved!

Relentless Grace: Runaways (Jonah 1)

Jonah 1 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jonah%201&version=NRSVUE] - Have you ever resisted a calling, avoided a difficult conversation, or run from something God was asking of you? In this message, we begin our journey through the Book of Jonah and discover that Jonah’s story is about far more than a big fish. Through humor, honesty, and a surprisingly relatable prophet, we explore God's patience, persistence, and unconditional love for even the most stubborn among us. If you've ever wrestled with faith, forgiveness, or God's direction for your life, this sermon offers a fresh and encouraging perspective on a God who never stops pursuing us—and never gives up on us. ⁠Click here⁠ [https://www.edgehill.org] to learn more about Edgehill UMC and how you can get involved!

Embracing the Mystery: What the Trinity Teaches Us About Love and Belonging

John 16:12-15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2016%3A12-15&version=NRSVUE] - In this Trinity Sunday sermon, we explore one of the most profound and challenging teachings of the Christian faith—the Trinity. Far from being an abstract doctrine, the Trinity reveals powerful truths about mystery, community, and love. Together, we discover why faith isn't about having all the answers, how God's very nature models healthy relationships and belonging, and what it means to be invited into a love that enters into the world's suffering rather than standing apart from it. Click here⁠ [https://www.edgehill.org] to learn more about Edgehill UMC and how you can get involved!

The Oneness of All Flesh

Acts 2:1-21 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A1-21&version=NRSVUE] - In this Pentecost sermon from Acts 2, we explore how the Holy Spirit broke down barriers of language, culture, and fear so people from every nation could hear and understand one another. Through powerful stories, biblical insight, and a timely reflection on immigrants, refugees, and the call to love our neighbors, this message invites us to ask: What if the miracle we need today is not being heard—but learning how to truly listen? Discover how the wind and fire of Pentecost still challenge and transform the church today. The Rev. Paul Slentz is today's guest preacher. Click here⁠ [https://www.edgehill.org] to learn more about Edgehill UMC and how you can get involved!

When Bombs Begin to Fall

Acts 1:6-14 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%201%3A6-14%20&version=NRSVUE]- Have you ever found yourself so distracted by worry, work, the past, or even spirituality itself that you missed what was happening right in front of you? In this Ascension Day sermon, we explore the powerful moment when the disciples watched Jesus ascend into heaven—and the unexpected question the angels asked them: “Why do you stand looking up?” Through humor, cultural stories, and reflections on faith and presence, this message invites us to stop merely gazing upward and start living fully engaged lives—awake to God, attentive to others, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Click here⁠ [https://www.edgehill.org] to learn more about Edgehill UMC and how you can get involved!