Sermon Archives - 2021

Messages written and preached by Pastor Lori VonHoltum

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Archived Sermons - 2021

Ephiphany  Still Seeking 01/03/2021  Matthew 2:1-12

​Words Matter 01/10/2021 Based on Luke 3:1-22

​Kingdoms and Inaugurals 1/17/2021 ​Based on Luke 4:14-40

​Into the Deep 01/24/2021 Luke 5:1-11 Centering Song;  Official Anthem Lights Invitation Medley including "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"

Love...Rules 1/31/2021 Luke 6:1-16 Sermon Movie Clip:  "YouTube Despicable Me - Gru tell his rules to his girls" Centering Song:  by Home Free, "What We Need is Love" Centering Song:  by We Are Messengers, "Love"

Worthy 2/7/2021 Luke 7:1-17

Alleluias and Blanket Forts 2/14/2021 ​Based on Luke 9:28-45

Ash Wednesday 2021

Hearing and Doing God's Word Sermon Video clip:  Mattress Mack opens doors to help Texans Based on Luke 10:25-42 Centering Song:  Less Like Me by Zach Williams

​Foxes, Hens, and Chicks: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem 2/28/2021 Based on Luke 13:1-9 &  Luke 13:31-35 Luke 13 Unpacked by Pastor Lori Vonholtum ​The singing contractors. New song. A small word of encouragement.

Lenten Worship 03/03/2021

​Alleluias Are Coming Soon 03/07/2021 Luke 15:1-32 Sermon Clip:  Prodigal Centering Song:  Cochren & Co. - Church (Take Me Back) Centering Song:  Matthew West - The God Who Stays  Communion Song: Sidewalk Prophets - Come To The Table

​The Rich Man and Lazarus 03/14/2021 Luke 16:19-31

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Based on Luke 18 and  Luke 19 Sermon Clip:  Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Centering Song:  Be Thou My Vision - Audrey Assad Centering Song/Story:  Open the Eyes of My Heart (Duffley)

Even the Rocks Sing 03/29/2021 Based on Luke 19:29-44

Beloved Disciple June 2010 A skit about Mary Magdalene written and recorded by Sue Skramstad for Holy Week

​Good Friday 4/2/2021 The Thieves GOOD FRIDAY - Scriptures For Today  Matthew 26:57-27:61 Mark 15:1-47 Luke 23:1-56 John 19:1-42 Song:  New Again by Brad Paisely & Sara Evans

Easter Sunday  ​Remember What He Told You 4/4/21 Luke 24:1-12 Centering Song:  Crowder, Johnnyswim, Tori Kelly - Because He Lives (Easter At Passion City Church)

​Where Will You See Jesus?  04/11/2021 Based on Luke 24:13-35 Centering Song:  We Believe by the Newsboys CREED by Third Day and Brandon Heath

Fruit Basket Upset 04/17/2021 Galatians 5:1-10 & 13-15 Centering Song:  Ryan Stevenson - The Gospel ​​

The Fruit of the Spirit is LOVE 04/25/2021 Galatians 5

​Fruit of the Spirit - JOY 05/02/2021 Sermon video clip:  The Chosen Jesus and the Samaritan Woman At The Well Galations 5 Centering Song:  Alan Jackson - Blessed Assurance (Live)

The Fruit of the Spirit - PEACE  05/08/2021 Galations 5 It Is Well with My Soul - The Spoken Word Sam Cooke - What A Wonderful World (Official Lyric Video) ​Closing song:  Don't Worry About a Thing​

​The Fruit of the Spirit - PATIENCE 5/16/2021 Galations 5 Sermon Clip:  Stubborn Husky demands water bowl refill Sermon Clip:  (1970) Tootsie Pop Commercial (Original Full Version) Sermon Clip:  The Marshmellow Experiment Closing Song:  Spirit in the Sky by Father and Son The Karoke Kings

The Fruit of the Spirit - KINDNESS 05/23/2021 Galations 5 Centering Song:  Be A Light - Thomas Rhett (Cover) | Rise Up Children's Choir feat. GENTRI and Easton Shane Sermon Video Clip:  Power of KINDNESS | Simon Sinek | Motivation Centre  Video Clip:  Life Vest Inside - Kindness Boomerang - "One Day"

​The Fruit of the Spirit - GOODNESS 05/30/2021 Galations 5 Sermon Video Clip:  Freedom Writers Movie CLIP - You Are The Heroes Centering Song:  Good Good Father w/ Lyrics (Chris Tomlin) Centering Song:  Rhett Walker - Good to Me  ​Centering Song:  King Of My Heart - [Lyric Video] Kutless

The Fruit of the Spirit - FAITHFULNESS 06/06/2021 Galations 5 ​Say I Won't  by Mercy Me A Woman | FAITHFUL featuring Amy Grant & Ellie Holcomb I AM THEY - Faithful God

Fruit of the Spirit - GENTLENESS 06/13/2021 Galations 5

Fruit of the Spirit - SELF-CONTROL 06/20/2021 Galations 5

Childlike Faith by Sue Skramstad 7/18/2021 Matthew 14:22-33 Centering Song:  Lauren Daigle – Trust in You (Live) Sermon Clips:  Son of God | Jesus Feeds the 5000 Son of God | Jesus Walks on Water

​​The Armor Series by Pastor Lori VonHoltum Armor - Belt of Truth  Ephesians 6:10-14a

​Armor - Breastplate of Armor ​Ephesians 6:10-14

​Armor of God - The Shield Ephesians 6:10-16

Armor - The Helmet of Salvation Ephesians 6:10-17

​Armor - The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-18​

Mayberry Moments - Know the Word 07/25/2021 Sermon Clip #1:  Barney Life The Preamble to the Constitution Sermon Clip #2:  Andy Discovers America ​

Mayberry Moments - Consider Your Ways 08/02/2021 Sermon Clip #1:  Mr. Tucker A Man in a Hurry Sermon Clip #2:  A Man in a Hurry Centering Songs:  The Fishin' Hole - Andy Griffith Theme Song  Mayberry - Rascal Flatts Mind on Fishin' - Trace Adkins

Mayberry Moments - A Medal for Opie 08/08/2021 Sermon Clip #1:  Opie is a Sore Loser Sermon Clip #2:  Sheriff Taylor Teaches Opie About Losing  Centering Song:  Even If by Mercy Me Centering Song:  Losing by Tenth Avenue North

Mayberry Moments - A Christmas Story 08/15/2021 Sermon Clip #1:  Christmas in Mayberry Sermon Clip #2:  The Christmas Story Highlights Centering Song:  Go Light Your World by Chris Rice Centering Song:  Peace on Earth by Casting Crowns

Mayberry Moments - Rafe Holister Sings 08/22/2021 Sermon Clip #1: Rafe Hollister  Sermon Clip #2:  Andy and Barney Explain A Cappella Sermon Clip #3:  "Seedy" Singing Farmer Embarrasses Socialites, Thrills Attendees Centering Song:  We Are One - Austin Stone Worship: Kids Centering Song:  Nobody by Casting Crowns

UMW Sunday - Ladies Led Worship 08/29/2021 Mayberry Moments:  Grief, When God Calls Your Name by Sue Skramstad, Lay Leader Centering Song:  Love Lifted Me, Women of Faith Message Clip #1:  Who You Are, A Message to all Women Message Clip #2:  Opie's Pet Turtle Dies

SERMON - Mayberry Moments - Opie and the Spoiled Kid 09/05/2021 Sermon Clip:  Opie and the Spoiled Kid Centering Song:  I'd Rather Have Jesus, byThe Singing Conttractors ​Centering Song:  Bruce Springsteen - This Land is Your Land (Woody Guthrie Song)

Word of God Speak Sept 12, 2021 Genesis 1:1-2 and Genesis 4a

"Laying Our Isaac's Down" 09/29/2021 Based on Genesis 22:1-14 Sermon Video: onetimeblind - Trust Fall Centering Song:  Laura Story - Mighty To Save Centering Song:  God Who Moves The Mountains - Corey Voss ​

White Noise:  Bee Hive Bee Hive...He's Alive! by lay leader Sue Skramstad Message Clip:  Grace by "The Skit Guys" Centering Song:  Casting Crowns - Nobody by Matthew West

He Knows My Name 10/03/2021 Based on Exodus Chapters 2-4 Centering Song:  Bid Daddy Weave - The Only Name Centering Song: Courtney Patton - Take Your Shoes Off Moses Communion Song:  Larry Fleet - To The Table Closing Song:  You Are My All In All ​

Bread of Heaven 10/10/21 Exodus 16:1-18 Sermon clip:  FEDEX - Cast Away Commercial Centering Song:  Manna From Heaven Centering Song:  Nobody Loves Me Like You by Chris Tomlin

Can you hear me now?  Good! 10/17/2021 The Call of Samuel 1 Samuel 3:1-21

​If God Took a Selfie 1 Samuel 16:1-13

A Song for the Ages 10/31/2021 Psalm 84 & 1 Kings 5:1-5 & 8:1-13 Centering Song:  "Better Is One Day" - Here Be Lions Centering Song:  "Sparrows" by Jason Gray

What's the Plan? 11/07/2021 Jeremiah 29:1-14

Oceans of Mercy, Rivers of Righteousness 11/14/21Amos Centering Song:  Be A Light by Thomas Rhett Centering Song:  You Will Be Found Centering Song:  My God Fights for Me by Charity Gayle

Unto Us 11/21/2021 Isaiah 9:1-7

So What's The Big Deal About Christmas? 11/28/2021 Isaiah 2:1-5 Centering Song:  Selah - Dance In The Dawn  Centering Song:  Light of the Stable - Selah Centering Song:  Hannah Kerr - "Christmas Eve in Bethlehem" ​

Because of Bethlehem...God Has a Face 12/05/2021 John 1:14

Because of Bethlehem Worship Works Wonders 12/12/2021

HOLE-I-DAYS 12/19/2021

Christmas Eve Service 12/24/2021

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United Methodist Church of Balaton
​220 2nd Street West | Balaton, MN 56115
Church (507) 734-4811
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Pastor Lori VonHoltum | Cell (507) 220-3557​
Office Email:  balatonumc@gmail.com
Church Website:  https:/www.balatonumc.org