Warrenton United Methodist Church
Weekly sermons from the pastor at Warrenton United Methodist Church, Warrenton VA
Warrenton United Methodist Church
August 17, 2025 - Reset: Purpose Realigned
Pastor Ashley’s sermon explores the importance of living with God’s purpose. Using the film Cast Away, she illustrates how a sense of purpose sustains us through challenges. She shares Pastor Junius Dotson’s story of burnout, reminding us that passion without connection to God leads to emptiness. Through Scripture, Ashley shows how even Jesus paused from ministry to pray, “touching the bag” and resetting his focus. She warns against getting lost in busyness or others’ expectations, urging us to seek God’s direction through stillness and prayer. True fulfillment comes when we let God continually reshape and reset our purpose.
Warrenton United Methodist Church
341 Church St.
Warrenton VA 20186
office@warrentonumc.org