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, 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…
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Summary In this week’s service, Jayme Graham explored how we can remain aware of God’s presence and power within our daily lives, from the simple beauty of a sunrise to profound moments of divine miracle. By reflecting on the feeding of the 5,000 and the provision for Elijah, the sermon highlighted that even in situations…
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Summary In this week’s service, [Pastor’s Name] addressed common misconceptions regarding the Apostle Paul and the nature of the Gospel. While many view Paul’s writings as harsh or exclusionary compared to the comforting image of Jesus, the sermon highlighted that both reveal a consistent truth. Focusing on his letter to the Romans, [Pastor’s Name] explained…
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Summary In this week’s service, Pastor Steven McIlvaine explores the difficult question of why evil seems to exist alongside goodness and why God does not immediately remove it from the world. Reflecting on the parable of the wheat and the weeds, he illustrates how our desire for immediate justice can often overlook God’s greater plan.…
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Summary In this week’s service, Rev Dylan Parson draws a poignant parallel between the intensive, careful labor required to cultivate a lawn at his parsonage and the spiritual discipline needed to grow in faith. Reflecting on the human instinct to be risk-averse with our resources—such as time, energy, or church budgets—he examines the Parable of…