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“On the Road Again”

May 29

The unofficial start of summer begins this weekend and people will soon be on the road traveling for their vacations. We all want to arrive safely at our intended destination whether that relates to traveling or our own lives. We all want to get the future right. Follow these rules and you will get there on time and on purpose. // Learn more

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“At the Movies” (2022) Sermon Series
“At The Movies” is a fun summer series where we show movie clips from popular current films of this past year along with a message that connects the popular movies [...]
“One Nation Under God” Sermon
July 3, 2022 // One Nation Under God // Galatians 5:13-15 Red or Blue. Left or Right. For or Against. It sometimes feels like the United States isn't very united. [...]
“I Said This, You Heard That” Sermon
June 12, 2022 // Seasons of Change // Psalm 23 Someone once said “the only thing constant is change.” Change is hard, but we all go through it in various [...]
“Seasons of Change” Sermon
June 12, 2022 // Seasons of Change // Psalm 23 Someone once said “the only thing constant is change.” Change is hard, but we all go through it in various [...]
Pentecost and Confirmation Sunday
June 5, 2022 // Pentecost and Confirmation Sunday Join us as we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and welcome our new confirmands. .
“On the Road Again” Sermon
May 29, 2022 // On the Road Again // Proverbs 13:20; 19:20; 27:12 The unofficial start of summer begins this weekend and people will soon be on the road traveling [...]
“Women of the Bible” Sermon Series
The Bible was written in an era of patriarchal society. While the women found in its stories have hidden roles, they have much to teach us. This sermon series will [...]
“Gratitude: A Habit for Life” Sermon
April 24, 2022 // Gratitude: A Habit for Life // 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 30:2-3, 11-12 To be true Easter people, we need to train our hearts to experience life [...]
Easter 2022: “The Rest of the Story”
April 17, 2022 // The Rest of the Story (Easter 2022) The death of Christ wasn't an ending. It was just the beginning... .
“The Lord’s Prayer” Sermon Series
In a recent survey, 80 percent of Americans say they have prayed at one time. Yet, we struggle with prayer. Does God hear us? Is God tired of our pleas? [...]
Ash Wednesday 2022
March 2, 2022 // Ash Wednesday 2022 Worship .
“Closing the Spiritual Gap” Sermon Series
When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God, he was speaking of the world as it should be. Included in his teachings are his expectations for us as his followers. [...]
December 26, 2021 Worship – Full Service Replay
December 26, 2021 // Full Service Replay 
“The Bible Tells Me So” Sermon Series
The Bible contains some of the loftiest and most beautiful verses in literature. Millions look to it for inspiration and guidance. At the same time, some parts are confusing and [...]
“New Beginnings” Sermon
January 2, 2022 // New Beginnings // Galatians 5:22-23 The New Year is full of possibilities that fuel the potential for a better future. That’s why we make resolutions . [...]
December 26, 2021 Worship
December 26, 2021 // A Video Message from Bishop John Schol Focused on Colossians 3:12-17, this Christmas message from Bishop John Schol will remind us that as God's people we [...]
“Christmas Every Day” Christmas Eve 2021 Sermon
December 24, 2021 // Christmas Every Day // Genesis 12:1-3, Galatians 4:4, John 1:14, Matthew 1:22-23, Hebrews 4:15, John 1:12 When Christmas Day is over, we start taking down the [...]
“Almost Christmas” Sermon Series
In 1741, John Wesley preached his famous sermon titled “The Almost Christian” in which he encouraged people to follow Christ wholeheartedly. We should not be satisfied with being almost Christian [...]
“Defending the Faith” Sermon Series
Are you ever afraid someone will ask you why you believe what you believe? Do you fear someone might question what you believe? Responding to people's questions and challenges can [...]
“FIRST” Sermon Series
What we put first in our life matters. If we’ll choose to put God FIRST, in our living and giving, we can touch more lives, connect greater numbers of folks [...]
“Creed” Sermon Series
In the world of the early Christian Church, access to written materials was scarce. It was largely oral tradition that carried story and belief from generation to generation. The Church [...]
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Sermon Series
Worry... it's universal. It's as much a part of life as breathing. Yet Jesus said: “Don't. Don't worry!” Easier said than done... In this 3-part series, we will explore all [...]
“Life Lessons from the Olympics” Sermon Series
This summer, the attention of the entire world turns to Tokyo as our greatest athletes gather to compete in the 2021 Olympic Games. For these athletes, journeys filled with years [...]
“At the Movies” (2021) Sermon Series
At The Movies is a fun summer series where we show movie clips from popular current films of this past year along with a message that connects the popular movies [...]
“The Judges” Sermon Series
The book of Judges covers a period of hundreds of years that ultimately ends with everyone in Israel doing what is right in their own eyes. Israel chose to only [...]
“The Holy Spirit” Sermon Series
The Holy Spirit is God’s indwelling presence in our lives. If you ever feel weak, weary or powerless, you need the Holy Spirit. If you ever feel anxious, afraid or [...]
“The Story of Ruth and Naomi” Sermon
The story of Ruth and Naomi is a story of loss, love and redemption. In a foreign land, Naomi loses her husband and her two sons, and returns back to [...]
“The Faith We Sing” Sermon Series
In "The Faith We Sing" series, we'll explore some of the familiar songs that are treasured parts of our corporate worship gatherings. April 11, 2021 // Amazing Grace // Ephesians [...]
“The Day Hope Was Restored” Sermon (Easter 2021)
When Jesus died, hope died along with him. No one was planning to keep this new movement going, because, after all, it seemed Jesus wasn’t who he had claimed to [...]
Good Friday 2021
April 2, 2021 // Good Friday 2021: The Stations of the Cross .
Maundy Thursday 2021
April 1, 2021 // The Body and Blood of Christ (Maundy Thursday 2021) .
Ash Wednesday 2021
February 17, 2021 // Ambassadors Who Wear Ashes (Ash Wednesday 2021) .
“The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life” Sermon Series
What does it mean to be deeply committed Christians, growing in faith every day? How do we become fully engaged and flourishing in the Christian life? In this series, we [...]
“Abundant Love” Sermon
The wedding at Cana sets the scene for the beginning of Jesus’s ministry in the world (John 2:1-11). This passage is full of symbolic meaning. Jesus acts on behalf of [...]
“Asking for a Friend” Sermon Series
Maybe you grew up in a church where it was frowned upon to ask questions? You were basically told what to believe. And like many Christians, maybe you still have [...]
“Better Than Ever” Sermon Series
As we begin a new year, there is hope that the COVID-19 vaccine will lead us to a brighter 2021. If we're wise, we'll reflect on what we've learned from [...]
“The Work of Christmas” Sermon
Join us as Pastor Mindy McKonly returns to preach the message: "The Work of Christmas." Worship is streaming at 10:30 AM at live.asburylv.org.
“Sent: Delivering the Gift of Hope at Christmas” Sermon Series
"As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them . . ."—John 17:18 God sent Christ into the world as our Savior. That’s what Christmas is all [...]
“Expression of Gratitude” Sermon
“After all I’ve done for you! You are so ungrateful.” Have you ever said that? Has anyone ever said that to you? Very few things sting a relationship like ingratitude. [...]
“The Caring Congregation” Sermon Series
The Apostle Paul calls Christians to care for one another. But sometimes we are not sure how to care for one another. Sometimes we are not even sure what to [...]
“The Intersection of Religion and Politics” Sermon Series
There are few things as divisive as politics. But the question for Jesus followers is this: Are you willing to evaluate your politics through the filter of faith rather than [...]
“Entrusted” Sermon Series
When it comes to money it seems like we never have enough and it leads to stress, anxiety and frustration. But, maybe the problem is not how we handle our [...]
“Settling In” Sermon Series
COVID-19 has turned our world upside down and has left us with a new normal. At some point, the world will have an answer for this pandemic and things will [...]
“Peter – A Flawed Yet Faithful Follower of Jesus” Sermon Series
Simon Peter was an ordinary fisherman who transformed into a follower of Jesus. He was faithful, yet flawed. Peter was the first to profess Jesus as the Son of God, [...]
“Into the Deep End” Sermon Series
Asbury’s mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. But how do we grow deeper in our faith? No one strives to be shallow. It's easy [...]
“We the People” Sermon
July 5 // Galatians 5:13-14 The United States of America is a nation of laws. But laws don’t necessarily inspire virtue. When we confuse what is legal with what is [...]
“Jonah” Sermon Series
God works miracles through those who obey, though often times our nature rebels against Him. Regardless of which path we choose-obedience or rebellion- God is the God of second chances. [...]
“Unafraid” Sermon Series
In this series, we explore the most common worries and fears experienced by Americans today, consider practical steps for overcoming these fears, and reflect upon fear in the light of [...]
“Encounters on the Road” Sermon
The Easter story doesn't end with The Resurrection; but it took a familiar action for an encounter with the resurrected Jesus to become clear to some of his followers. In [...]
“Invitation to Believe” (Easter 2020)
Following Jesus’ crucifixion, his followers expected what anyone expects after someone dies: that they would remain that way. But one of Jesus’s followers, John, gave an eyewitness account that summarized [...]
“When Pigs Fly” Sermon Series
Are you searching for hope? Are you praying for the impossible to happen? While believing in Jesus gives hope, Christianity is not based on hope or blind faith. It's based [...]
Ash Wednesday 2020
Ash Wednesday is a solemn remembrance that "from ash we came, and to ash we will return."
“Welcome to Wonderland” Sermon Series
We all wonder. When we fix our eyes somewhere other than on God, wonder leads to wander. If you've wandered from the faith or are looking for the door, it's [...]
“Football Sunday 2020” Sermon
On Football Sunday 2020, players from the season’s championship teams as well as other pro-football players will share the love and truth of Jesus through video testimonies. Invite your co-workers, [...]
“A New Year, A New You” Sermon Series
It's a new year, which means new resolutions and a fresh opportunity to make some changes in your life. Normally, your resolutions include a list of things you want to [...]
“Black and White” Sermon
Working against racism is part of what it means to call Jesus Lord and Savior. Most of us don’t need to make speeches. We need to make friends. This is [...]
“The Other Baby Jesus Story” Sermon
December 29, 2019 // The Other Baby Jesus Story // Luke 2:21-40 Most of us are familiar with the story of the birth of Jesus. But there's another story about [...]
“A Hallmark Movie Christmas” Christmas Eve 2019 Sermon
December 24, 2019 // A Hallmark Movie Christmas // Luke 2:1-8 We all long for that perfect Hallmark movie Christmas. But too many times our Christmas is filled with stress [...]
“Christmas Playlist” Sermon Series
God is with us – in answered promises, realized dreams, and refreshed hope. How could we help but sing? In this series, we will explore the songs born from our [...]
“The Bible for Grown-Ups” Sermon Series
As children, many of us received a leather-covered book full of long words and difficult names we couldn’t pronounce. We were told everything in it was true and we should [...]
“Smart Money” Sermon Series
On Wall Street the term “smart money” is the money that is being controlled by financial professionals. The populace perceives that the smart money is invested by those with a [...]
“Communion for the Saints and the Rest of Us Too!” Sermon
October 6, 2019 // Communion for the Saints and the Rest of Us Too! // 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Christians can sometimes be accused of having an intellectualized faith, but we [...]
“Laity Involved in Mission” (Laity Sunday 2020)
September 29, 2019 // Laity Involved in Mission Laity Sunday is a day when the lay members of the congregation fully plan and lead worship. This Laity Sunday, Kevin Bruce, [...]
“Proud of It” Sermon Series
There’s something that rises up in each of us. It keeps us from apologizing, admitting we’re wrong, or showing weakness. It keeps us from forgiving. It causes us to lie [...]
“One Minute After You Die” Sermon Series
Knowing your forever can shape your today. The questions we have about life after death—Is there a heaven? Am I good enough? What if I’m not?— can leave us wondering. [...]
“At the Movies” (2019) Sermon Series
At The Movies is a fun summer series where we show movie clips from popular current films of this past year along with a message that connects the popular movies [...]
“Bad Blood” Sermon Series
Have you ever had a great relationship go bad or a bad relationship that got even worse? What if there was a way to make all your relationships better in [...]

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