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Sermon Archive
  
On this page you will find recent sermons preached at Linden Heights United Methodist Church. You are invited to listen to these inspiring and thoughtful Biblical messages from Sunday worship service and join the people of Linden Heights each Sunday for worship, praise and fellowship. Unless otherwise noted, all sermons were preached by Rev. Alicia Vanisko, pastor at Linden Heights. To listen, just click your mouse on the title you wish to hear!
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Sermon Series on Silenced Voices
March 8, 2020 Silenced Voices: The Sick and Differently Abled
March 1, 2020 Silenced Voices: Little Ones
Sermon Series on the Family of Faith
February 23, 2020 United In Love
February 16, 2020

Is Forgiveness Free?
Preached by Ms. Deirdre Duda

February 9, 2020 Family Arguments
February 2, 2020 We're All In This Together
January 26, 2020 Radical Hospitality
January 19, 2020 A Stranger in a Strange Land
Sermon for the Baptism of the Lord
January 12, 2020 Initiated into the Family of Faith
Sermon for Epiphany Sunday
January 5, 2020 A New Star Word
Sermon for the First Sunday of Christmas
December 29, 2019 Compassionate Joy
Sermon for Christmas Eve
December 24, 2019 Incarnate Joy
Sermon Series for Advent
December 15, 2019 Joyful Joy
December 1, 2019 Hopeful Joy
Sermon Series: Who Do You Say That I Am?
November 24, 2019 The Two Crowns of Christ
November 17, 2019 The Dove: Spirit and Peace
November 10, 2019

The Trinity: One in Three and Three in One

November 3, 2019 The Cross: God's Love Came Down
October 27, 2019 The Lamb: God is Vulnerable
October 20, 2019 The Fish: Subversive People
October 13, 2019 The Star: God Incarnate
Sermon Series on New Beginnings
October 6, 2019 Walking Together
September 29, 2019 Taking A Risk
September 22, 2019 Letting Go
September 15, 2019 Be Still and Know
September 8, 2019 God Still Creates
Sermon Series on the Songs of Our Faith
September 1, 2019 Lord of the Dance
August 25, 2019 The Social Gospel Movement
August 19, 2019 I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
August 11, 2019 Songs of Charles Wesley
August 4, 2019

Tell Me The Stories of Jesus
Preached by Ms. Kelly Erdman

July 21, 2019 How Great Thou Art
July 14, 2019 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
July 7, 2019 Blessed Assurance
June 30, 2019 Amazing Grace
June 23, 2019 I Can Only Imagine
Preached by Mrs. Doris Crossland
June 16, 2019 God in Three Persons
Sermon for the Day of Pentecost
June 9, 2019 God is On the Move
Sermon Series on the Gospel of Luke
June 2, 2019 Resurrection Surprises: Work to be Done
May 26, 2019 Resurrection Surprises: It's Still the Same
May 19, 2019 Resurrection Surprises: Who is at the Table
May 12, 2019 Resurrection Surprises: Seeking the Lost
May 5, 2019 Resurrection Surprises: Wounds and Scars
April 28, 2019 Resurrection Surprises: Ordinary Moments
Sermons for Holy Week
April 21, 2019
Easter		 Surprise!
April 19, 2019
Good Friday		 I Was A Tree
 
Sermon Series on the Gospel of Luke
April 14, 2019 Welcome
April 7, 2019 Pruning with Jesus
March 31, 2019
March 24, 2019
March 17, 2019
The Good Samaritan
by Mr. Saleem Gauhar
March 10, 2019
March 3, 2019
February 24 2019
February 17, 2019
February 10, 2019
February 3, 2019
Storms and Pinions
(presented by Allison Vanisko)
January 27, 2019
January 20, 2019
Sermon for the Epiphany of Our Lord
January 6, 2019
Sermon Series on the Gospel of Luke
December 30, 2018
Sermon for Christmas Eve
December 24, 2018
Sermon Series on the Gospel of Luke
December 23, 2018
December 2, 2018

The Promise of Advent
Pastor Bruce Frame

November 25, 2018
November 18, 2018
November 11, 2018
November 4, 2108
October 28, 2018
October 21, 2108
October 14, 2018
October 7, 2018
September 30, 2018
September 23, 2018
September 16, 2018
September 9, 2018
Sermon for a Service of Confirmation of the Faith
September 2, 2018
Sermon Series on Faith as Seen in Popular Motion Picture Musicals
August 19, 2018
August 12, 2108
August 5, 2018
July 29, 2018
July 22, 2018
July 15, 2018
July 1, 2018
June 24, 2018
June 17, 2018
Sermon Series on Empowered by the Holy Spirit
June 10, 2018

Spirit Empowered: Love
June 3, 2018
May 27, 2018

Spirit Empowered:Faith
Sermon for the Day of Pentecost
May 20, 2018
Sermon Series for the Season of Easter
May 13, 2018
May 6, 2018
April 29, 2018
April 22, 2018
April 15, 2018
April 8, 2018
Sermon for Easter Sunday
April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday
Sermon Series for Lent
March 25, 2018
March 11, 2108
March 4, 2018
February 25, 2018
Sermon Series on Jonah
February 11, 2018
February 4, 2018

Jonah: A Whale of a Job
January 28, 2018
January 21, 2018
Sermons for the Season of Epiphany
January 14, 2018
January 7, 2018
December 31, 2017
Christmas Eve 2017
December 24, 2107
Advent 2017 Sermon Series - "Waiting for Jesus"
December 17, 2017
December 10, 2017
November 26, 2017
November 19, 2017
November 12, 2017
November 5, 2017
October 2017 Sermon Series - "The Promises We Make"
October 29, 2017
October 22, 2017
October 15, 2017
October 8, 2107
October 1, 2017

The Promises We Make: Prayer

September 2017 Sermon Series - "Keeping the Sabbath"
September 24, 2017
September 17, 2017
September 10, 2017
September 3, 2017

Summer 2107 Sermon Series - Questions Answered
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During the Summer of 2017 Rev. Vanisko's messages during Sunday worship addressed questions asked by the congregation.
August 27, 2017
August 20, 2017

How Great Is Our God?
Mrs. Doris Crossland, Guest Speaker
August 13, 2017
August 6, 2017
July 30, 2017
July 23, 2017

Stairway From Heaven
Pastor Bruce Frame, Guest Speaker
July 16, 2017
July 9, 2017
June 25, 2017

June 18, 2017

Why Did God Make Me?
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June 11, 2017 -Trinity Dance of the Trinity
June 4, 2017 - Pentecost Transformed by the Holy Spirit
Sermon Series for the 2017 Easter Season
May 28, 2017 Transformed by Christ - Blessings
May 21, 2017 Transformed by Christ - Work to Do
May 14, 2017 Transformed by Christ - Peace
May 7, 2017 Transformed by Christ - Opened Minds
April 30, 2017 Transformed by Christ - Assurance
April 23, 2017 Transformed by Christ - Met Where We Are
Easter 2017 Sermon
April 16, 2017 Transformed by Christ
Sermon Series for Lent 2017
April 9, 2017 Broken Faith Restored by Christ
April 2, 2017 Broken Trust and Love Restored by Christ, Pastor Bruce Frame, Guest Speaker
March 26, 2107 Broken Justice Restored By Christ
March 19, 2017 Broken Promises Restored by Christ
March 12, 2017 Broken Relationships Restored by Christ
March 5, 2017 Broken Image Restored in Christ
March 1 2017 - Ash Wesnesday Broken Image Restored by Grace
 
Sermon Series on Some Lesser Known Bible Folks
February 26, 2017 Who? Matthias!
February 19, 2017 Who? Orpah!
February 12, 2017 Who? Seth!
February 5, 2017 Who? Abigail!
January 29, 2017 Who? Jonathon!
January 22, 2017 Who? Dorcas!
January 15, 2017 Wade in the Water
January 8, 2017 Star Words

January 1, 2107

 A New Future
December 25, 2016 It's Christmas
December 18, 2016 Away in a Manger
December 11, 2016 Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
November 27, 2016 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
November 20, 2016 Parable of the Bridesmaids
November 13, 2016 Mr. Saleem Gauhar, Lay Speaker, Parable of Two Foundations
November 6, 2016 Parable of the Talents
October 30, 2016 A Rich Fool
October 23, 2016 A Little Seed and Some Yeast
October 16, 2106 Ms. Emily Carroll on Laity Sunday The Mission Team
October 9, 2016 Invited to A Party