Warrenton United Methodist Church
Weekly sermons from the pastor at Warrenton United Methodist Church, Warrenton VA
http://www.warrentonumc.org
Episodes
63 episodes
September 20, 2026 - Unfair, Undeserved, Unstoppable
In Jonah, we see a God who is gracious, compassionate, and committed to changing hearts, including our own. Pastor Ashley reminds us that sometimes the people who frustrate us most are the very people God is calling us to see differently. Like ...
September 13, 2026 - Crossroads: Finding the Good Way
We all come to crossroads in life. Sometimes they are big and difficult, and other times they are quieter moments when we simply wonder, “What’s next?” Drawing from Jeremiah 6:16, Lori Bakewell reminds us that we don’t have to rush into the nex...
September 6, 2026 - Reflect Reconciliation
What does it mean to truly “speak life” to the people around us? As Pastor Ashley closes the series, she reminds us that following Jesus is about more than being right. It is about how we love, forgive, listen, and care for one another. Matthew...
August 30, 2026 - When Church Becomes a Home
Lindsay Bennington reflects on her journey from simply attending church to discovering what it truly means to feel at home in a church family. After growing up Catholic and later finding a welcoming Methodist congregation, Lindsay eventually re...
August 23, 2026 - Speak Life; Grow Gratitude
Pastor Ashley invites us to grow gratitude by surrendering our need for control and trusting God’s authority. Drawing from James 4, she reminds us that life is fragile and unpredictable, like a mist that quickly disappears. While planning is va...
August 16, 2026 - Speak Life; Bind Bitterness
Pastor Ashley’s sermon calls us to confront bitterness before it shapes our words and relationships. Envy, wounded pride, and the desire to feel right can feed resentment, but God’s wisdom offers another way: humility, gentleness, mercy, and pe...
August 9, 2026 - Speak Life; Harness Hearsay
In week two of the “Speak Life” series, Pastor Ashley explores the power of our words, focusing on the harm caused by gossip, rumors, and hearsay. Drawing from Scripture and the story of “Mildred,” she reminds us that seemingly harmless observa...
August 2, 2026 - Speak Life; Corner Criticism
In the first message of the Speak Life series, Pastor Ashley reminds us that our words carry far more power than we often realize. Drawing from James 3, she invites us to consider how the words we speak reveal the condition of our hearts...
July 26, 2026 - Knowing God's Will
Have you ever wondered, “How do I know if this is God’s voice or just my own thoughts?” In this powerful conclusion to the Experiencing God series, Pastor Ashley explores the challenge of recognizing God’s will and learning to trust Go...
July 19, 2026 - Knowing God
n week two of the Experiencing God series, Pastor Ashley reminds us that while Scripture reveals many attributes of God, the defining truth is that God is love. Drawing from 1 John 4, she encourages believers to evaluate every t...
July 12, 2026 - Seeking God
Pastor Ashley begins the Experiencing God series by inviting us to move beyond ideas about God into a genuine relationship with God. Drawing from Jesus’ invitation to “ask, seek, and knock” in Matthew’s Gospel, she reminds us that fait...
July 5, 2026; B.L.E.S.S.; S - Storytelling
Pastor Ashley concluded the B.L.E.S.S. series by focusing on the power of our personal story. Drawing from John 9, she reflected on the healing of the man born blind, whose simple testimony, “I was blind, but now I see,” became a witness...
June 28, 2026; B.L.E.S.S.; S - Serve
Pastor Ashley’s sermon centered on Jesus’ example of washing the disciples’ feet, reminding us that true greatness is found in humble service. Through personal stories of cleaning college bathrooms and the inspiring ministry of Oni Johns in Mem...
June 21, 2026; B.L.E.S.S.; E - Eat
Pastor Ashley’s sermon, part of the B.L.E.S.S. series, focused on the transformative power of sharing meals as a way to love neighbors and reflect Christ’s ministry. Building on previous weeks’ themes of prayer and listening, she empha...
June 14, 2026 - B.L.E.S.S.; L - Listen
Pastor Ashley’s sermon focused on the “L” in B.L.E.S.S.—Listen—as a practical way to follow Jesus and love others. She emphasized that while life and people are complicated, listening is a simple yet powerful act of faith. True listening...
June 7, 2026 - B.L.E.S.S.; B - Begin With Prayer
Pastor Ashley launched the new sermon series Bless by encouraging the congregation to rethink evangelism. Drawing from the story of Zacchaeus and the book Bless, she emphasized that sharing faith is less about converting peopl...
May 31, 2026 - God Makes a Way
Pastor Ashley’s sermon uses her poor sense of direction as a metaphor for the human tendency to become spiritually lost. Reflecting on Isaiah 43:16-19, she explains how the Israelites’ exile resulted from relying on themselves rather than God, ...
May 24, 2026 - One Spirit; Many Members. Guest Speaker: REV. David Lucey
Rev. David Lucey’s Pentecost sermon focused on how the Holy Spirit works differently in each person and within each church community. Using readings from Acts, John, and Corinthians, he described both the dramatic coming of the Spirit at Pentec...
May 17, 2026 - Who Is My Neighbor? Guest Speaker: David Dority
David Dority’s sermon reflected on the growing epidemic of loneliness and Jesus’ challenge in the parable of the Good Samaritan. He explained that the lawyer’s question, “Who is my neighbor?” was really an attempt to limit love, while Jesus red...
May 10, 2026 - Stay In Love With GOD
This sermon from Warrenton United Methodist Church focused on John Wesley’s third simple rule: “Stay in love with God.” Through a conversation between Pastor Ashley and youth participant Malachi, the message explored how relationships grow stro...
May 3, 2026 - Do Good
Pastor Ashley’s sermon focuses on John Wesley’s second rule: “do good.” Christians are called to imitate Christ by showing compassion to everyone, even in difficult or unjust situations. Doing good is not passive but intentional—choosing love, ...
April 26, 2026 - Do No Harm
Pastor Ashley introduces John Wesley’s first “Simple Rule,” do no harm, focusing on the challenge of avoiding unintentional harm in a complex world. She explains that we often hurt others when we don’t know, think, or ask, even with go...
April 19, 2026 - Present in His Presence
This sermon reflects on life after Easter, when celebration fades and quiet returns. In those ordinary, sometimes heavy moments, we often face buried fatigue, doubt, and disappointment. Drawing from the Emmaus story, the message re...
April 12, 2025 - Living Hope
Pastor Ashley reflects on the emotional shift after Easter, when the joy of resurrection gives way to everyday life. Drawing from scripture, she reminds the congregation that trials will continue, even in seasons of light, but these challenges ...
April 5, 2026 - An Unlikely Outcome
Pastor Ashley’s sermon reminds listeners that while we often believe we can predict life’s outcomes, God is continually writing a greater story. Using examples of predictable endings and surprising twists, she connects this truth to Easter. Lik...