2011 Sermon Page for Main Street United Methodist Church

Sermons Delivered January 2, 2011 to present


Sermon/Service Archives:      2012    2010    2009      2008      2007      2006      2005 (after 2/20/05)

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  1. a file (in PDF format) containing the order of worship as printed in the church bulletin for that service;
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  3. the whole worship service -- including -- the sermon in WMA file format.

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      Sermons Delivered by The Reverend Terry C. Martin  -  
Senior Pastor


2011 Sermon Date Sermon Title//Biblical Text Links
Bulletin Sermon Service
Dec 25 "Lessons and Carols"//Luke2:1-20 PDF No Sermon WMA Audio
Dec 24 "Hearing the Christmas Message"//None PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Dec 18 "Unwanted Gift?"//None PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The first 9:16 of the December 18 service recording above consisted of three pieces of music presented by Erin Knight, harpist.
Dec 11 "Who Are We?"//John 1:6-8, 19-28 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Dec 4 "In Preparation"//Mark 1:1-8 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Nov 27 "Hanging of the Greens Service" PDF No Sermon WMA Audio
Nov 27 "Getting Ready"//Mark 13:24-37 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Nov 23 "Reasons to Give Thanks"//Luke 17:11-19 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The November 23, 2011 service was Main Street's fourth annual Community Thanksgiving Service featuring choir members and clergy from six Greenwood-area churches. The message was delivered by The Reverend Terry C. Martin.
Nov 20 "From the Bottom Up"//Matthew 25:31-46 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Nov 13 "Christians Got Talent"//Matthew 25:14-30 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Nov 6 "Saintly Attitudes"//Matthew 5:1-12 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Oct 30 "Authentic Christianity"//Matthew 23:1-12 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Oct 23 "Keep It Simple"//Matthew 22:34-46 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The October 23, 2011 message was delivered by The Reverend Mary Teasley
Oct 16 "Come, Let Us Worship"//Luke 4:16-30 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The October 16, 2011 message was delivered by The Reverend Dr. C. J. Lupo of Wesley Commons
Oct 9 "I'm Proud To Be A United Methodist" PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The October 9, 2011 message was delivered by The Reverend Dr. C. J. Lupo of Wesley Commons
Oct 2 "World Communion Sunday Homily" PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Sep 25 "Keeping The Faith" //Matthew 8:5-13 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The September 25, 2011 message was delivered by The Reverend Bob Huggins, Pastor of St. John UMC in Sumter, SC.
Sep 18 "Kingdom Reality" //Matthew 20:1-16 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Sep 11 "A Time to Heal" //Matthew 18:21-35 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Sep 4 "Life in a Community" //Matthew 18:15-20 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Aug 28 "No Easy Way" //Matthew 16:21-28 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Aug 21 "What Now?" //Matthew 16:13-20 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Aug 14 "Outsider to Insider" //Matthew 15:10-28 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Aug 7 "Salkehatchie Reflections" PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The August 7, 2011 message was delivered by three of the twelve 2011 Main Street Salkehatchie participants: Michael and Madeline Johnson (West Metro Cayce Camp) and Kevin Bishop (Bamberg Camp).
Jul 31 "A Bag Lunch" //Matthew 14:13-21 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jul 24 "Two Percenters" //Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jul 17 "Weed Control" //Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jul 10 "Successful Seeds" //Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jul 3 "Come and Rest" //Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jun 26 "Welcome, Welcome" //    Matthew 10:40-42 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The June 26, 2011 music was provided by The Dunwoody United Methodist Church Youth Choir. The choir is from a city just northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.
Jun 19 "Open the Door" //    Matthew 28:16-20 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jun 12 "Dan's Exposition on Heaven" PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The June 12, 2011 message was delivered by Dr. Dan Flint, Executive Director of The Greater Greenwood United Ministries.
Jun 5 "The Story of Our Faith" //    Luke 24:44-53 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
May 29 "The Heart of Christian Faith" //    John 14:15-21 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
May 22 "Avoid Heart Troubles" //    John 14:1-14 PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
May 15 "Hymns of Our Heritage" Sunday PDF No Sermon WMA Audio
May 8 "In the Home"//
    Luke 24:13-35 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
May 1 "Rejoice, Easter People!"//
    John 20:19-31 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The May 1, 2011 message was delivered by Mallory Forte of our church.
Apr 24 "What Now?"//
    John 20:1-18 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Apr 17 "Now What?"//
    Matthew 21:1-11 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Apr 10 "Steps to Resurrection"//
    John 11:1-45 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Apr 3 "Loyalty ... or Idolatry?"//
    Luke 16:10-13 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The April 3, 2011 message was delivered by The Reverend Dr. Reginald Thackston as part of our Consecration Sunday service.
Mar 27 "Telling Your Story"//
    John 4:5-42 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Mar 20 "It's a Journey"//
    John 3:1-17 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Mar 13 "Growing Stronger"//
    Matthew 4:1-11 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
March 9 "Ash Wednesday Service" PDF No Sermon WMA Audio
Mar 6 "Women in the Pulpit Message"//
    Matthew 17:1-9 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The March 6, 2011 message was delivered by Mallory Forte, Associate Chaplain at Self Regional Healthcare
Feb 27 "Not to Worry!"//
    Matthew 6:24-34 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Feb 20 "Second-Mile Christians!"//
    Matthew 5:38-48 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Feb 13 "Just Cut It Out!"//
    Matthew 5:21-37 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Feb 6 "Light and Salt Christians"//
    Matthew 5:13-20 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jan 30 "Attitude Check"//
    Matthew 5:1-12 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jan 23 "A Plan of Action"//
    Matthew 4:12-23 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jan 16 "What's In a Name?"//
    John 1:29-42 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jan 9 "Why?"//
    Matthew 3:13-17 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
Jan 2 "Mallory's Second Message"//
    Matthew 2:1-12 		PDF WMA Audio WMA Audio
The January 2, 2011 message was delivered by Mallory Forte, Associate Chaplain at Self Regional Healthcare