Today is Rev. Shannon Blosser's final Sunday at Beverly Hills UMC. In today's message, we take a look at 1 Corinthians 3:5-9. He focuses on what it means to be a servant of God, and how it applies to this time of pastoral transition.Beverly H

Who are the Laborers?

Jun 14th, 2020 14m 54s

In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Matthew 9:35-38. There we find Jesus saying that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. What does Jesus mean by this? What does it say to us, today, as we seek to be the church?

In the Beginning

Jun 7th, 2020 21m 10s

This week, Rev. Shannon Blosser leads us in reflecting upon God's creation and how we are called to care for God's world. Our message comes from Genesis 1:1-5, 26-28.Throughout the month of June, Beverly Hills UMC is worshiping online. You ca

Waiting with Power

May 24th, 2020 20m 18s

It is Ascension Sunday and Aldersgate Sunday! On this day, we remember both Christ's ascension into heaven and John Wesley's Aldersgate experience of deep faith.Our sermon comes from Acts 1:1-11. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how God might

Be Adapters

May 18th, 2020 1m 20s

We continue our look at the Book of Acts, this week, with a focus on Acts 17:22:31. It is the story of Paul speaking to a group in Athens about their altar to an "unknown God."Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how Paul, must like St. Patrick, a

Even When it is Hard

May 10th, 2020 28m 1s

This week, we continue our series through the Book of Acts and what it teaches us as we are being launched into a new normal. Our passage comes from Acts 7:54-60 and is the story of Stephen and his death. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Stephen

A Renewed Community

May 3rd, 2020 27m 32s

This week, we start a new sermon series looking at how the Book of Acts guides us into a new reality. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Acts 2:42-47 and what values a community needs to claim and reclaim.Throughout the month of May, Beverly Hills

Guest Preacher: Rev. Benjamin Wells

Apr 26th, 2020 23m 49s

Our guest preacher, this week, is Rev. Benjamin Wells. He is the campus pastor for the United Methodist Students/Wesley Foundation at Marshall University.The message comes from Luke 24:13-35. Rev. Wells focuses on the story of Emmaus and the

Guest Preacher Mark Conner

Apr 19th, 2020 18m 54s

This week, Rev. Mark Conner is our guest preacher. He shares about Thomas and faith in times of fear.Beverly Hills UMC is currently worshiping online. You can learn more by visiting beverlyhillsumc.org. Online giving is available at easytithe

Easter Sunday Sermon: New Life, New Creation

Apr 13th, 2020 24m 34s

It is Easter Sunday! Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects upon the meaning of the resurrection and how, with the current health crisis, it is an opportunity for the church to think through its witness of the empty tomb.During the health pandemic, Be

Morning Worship for March 29, 2020

Mar 29th, 2020 51m 13s

As we continue to socially distance, we offer our weekly worship from March 29, 2020. Our sermon comes from John 11:17-44 and focuses on how we can experience hope today.You can learn more about Beverly Hills UMC by visiting beverlyhillsumc.o

Worship Service for March 22, 2020

Mar 22nd, 2020 20m 46s

A special podcast this week as you will hear our entire worship service from March 22, 2020. We recognize that this is an additional way for people to worship during this national health crisis. Our sermon will come from Matthew 23:37-39. In

Peace in Times of Panic

Mar 16th, 2020 20m 40s

We took a break from our "One Week" sermon series to reflect on what does it mean to be the people of God in a time of a global pandemic. Rev. Shannon Blosser bases the sermon on Matthew 6:24-35 and talks about how we are called to focus on oth

One Week of Curses and Faith

Mar 9th, 2020 20m 30s

We continue our "One Week" series looking at the events that took place early during Holy Week. This week, our sermon focuses on Matthew 21:18-22 and Jesus' cursing of the fig tree. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about the meaning of the event and

One Week of Upsetting the Norms

Mar 3rd, 2020 26m 15s

This week's sermon begins a new series called "One Week." Throughout Lent, our sermons will focus on the events of Holy Week - Palm Sunday through Holy Saturday - that do not often get the attention in worship.Our series begins with Matthew 2

A Time to Repent, Reflect

Feb 27th, 2020 2m 18s

On Ash Wednesday, we gathered to begin the journey to Jerusalem and the period of reflection known as Lent. This 40-day season of prayer and renewal is intended to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus' resurrection. Ash Wednesday mar

Why So Angry?

Feb 17th, 2020 26m 42s

This week's sermon continues our look at Matthew 5 and how God calls us to be faithful in the challenging moments of life. Our passage comes from Matthew 5:21-26. Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at how Jesus calls us to seek reconciliation when we h

A Light of Hope

Feb 10th, 2020 21m 56s

This week, continue our sermon series looking at the Sermon on the Mount and Matthew 5. The sermon is based around Matthew 5:13-20. Rev. Shannon Blosser focuses on how we are called to give witness to the light of God's love in the dark corners

A Light of Hope

Feb 10th, 2020 21m 56s

Peacemakers in Divided Times

Feb 3rd, 2020 24m 24s

Throughout the month of February, our sermons will focus on passages found within the Sermon on the Mount and what they say to us in living out our faith in difficult moments. This series of teaching, from Matthew 5-7, is where Jesus announced

Following Jesus

Jan 29th, 2020 26m 46s

In this week's sermon, Rev. Shannon Blosser looks at Matthew 4:18-22. The sermon focuses on what it means to follow Jesus completely.

Come and See

Jan 20th, 2020 26m 14s

Our sermon, today, comes from John 1:35-42. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about the invitational nature of discipleship and how we are called to invite people to "come and see" what God is doing.You can learn more about Beverly Hills UMC by visi

You are Beloved

Jan 13th, 2020 31m 13s

In this sermon from Matthew 3:13-17, Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on the baptism of Jesus Christ. He talks about how this important moment is about Jesus being identified as the servant of God. He also says that through our baptism we are iden

A Worriless Mission

Jan 6th, 2020 21m 40s

On Epiphany Sunday, Rev. Shannon Blosser speaks from Matthew 2:1-12 and 6:25-34 to discuss the mission of the church. He says that we are not to consume ourselves with worry about what may or may not happen, but to, instead, keep our eyes focus

The Nativity: Mary

Dec 23rd, 2019 25m 14s

This week, we conclude our sermon series on "The Nativity" by looking at Mary. Rev. Shannon Blosser reflects on Luke 1:45-56 and talks about Mary's life, the theology surrounding her, and how her entire life gave focus to God's redeeming love f