Edgehill UMC Nashville Sermons

The Oneness of All Flesh

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.

When Bombs Begin to Fall

Acts 1:6-14 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.

Praying Through the Pain: What Hannah Teaches Us About Lament and Praise

1 Samuel 2:1-10 Have you ever wondered whether faith has room for lament, anger, and complicated emotions—not just praise? In this sermon, we explore the powerful story of Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel, whose two bold prayers reveal a faith honest enough to hold both heartbreak and hope together. Especially on Mother’s Day, we reflect on infertility, adoption, invisible grief, and the courage of those who nurture others through pain and uncertainty. Hannah’s story invites us to discover how God meets us in the in-between—and why lament may be one of the deepest expressions of faith we have.

They Call Me the Seeker

Acts 17:22 - 31 Is there something beyond what we can see and explain? This sermon explores these big, universal questions and reflects on the shared human search for meaning that spans cultures, beliefs, and even doubt itself. Looking at Paul’s conversation in ancient Athens, we see a different approach to spiritual curiosity—one that doesn’t dismiss questions, but affirms them as part of the journey toward truth.

Even in the Darkest Valleys

Psalm 23 Human nature often mirrors sheep—vulnerable, communal, and frequently led by instinct. That’s why the ancient biblical writers return to the image of sheep so often: it captures something deeply true about how we live, follow, and sometimes lose our way. At the center is the enduring promise of Psalm 23, which reframes God not as distant or detached, but as a Good Shepherd who remains present even in the darkest valleys. This texts invites us to consider how comfort and courage are found in God’s faithful presence—especially in seasons of uncertainty, fear, or wandering.