Fairhaven UMC
United Methodist Church
2415 Saw Mill Run Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Sunday 9:30am Worship
Category: Sermon
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Summary In this week’s service, [Pastor’s Name] explores the fundamental differences between pursuing justice through impunity or retribution versus the biblical model of reconciliation found in Matthew 18. Drawing from a personal anecdote regarding the chaotic living conditions of a college dormitory and an ineffective university “restorative justice” circle, the sermon illustrates how both ignoring…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Steve Mclaine explored the challenging instructions found in Romans 12:9-21, contrasting comforting scriptures with the practical, often difficult, call to live out a genuine Christian faith. He emphasized that true love is not merely verbal, but is demonstrated through active patience, forgiveness, and the essential ministry of being present…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explores the tension between a quiet, conforming faith and the radical, disruptive nature of true scriptural Christianity. Drawing from the historical roots of Methodism—which began as a movement of “troublemakers” who challenged social injustice—the sermon contrasts a polite, private relationship with God against the reality of being…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Steve Mcllaine explores the powerful narrative of the Canaanite woman found in Matthew 15. Focusing on her desperate plea, “Lord, help me,” Pastor Mcllaine emphasizes that these simple, heartfelt words are often all we have left when we face life’s most difficult and overwhelming trials. The message delves into…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson reflects on a family trip to the disappearing coastline of Buxton, North Carolina, using the uncontrollable power of the ocean as a metaphor for the chaos and fear we face in our lives. He connects this to the biblical story of Jesus walking on water, illustrating how…