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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
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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
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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)
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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 
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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 
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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

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   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" 
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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​

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