Sermons at St. John's MCC - Raleigh, NC

Introduction: Website Guest Greeting

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:10:00 EST

This short, one minute introduction and greeting is a quick download and can initialize your subscription to the Sermons at St. John’s MCC podcast. Senior Pastor Belva Y. Boone says, "Greetings, beloved, and welcome to the Online Community of St. John’s MCC in Raleigh, North Carolina. I want to extend my thanks to you for your interest in listening to the sermons proclaimed here at St. John’s. We pray that you will be blessed and edified as you experience the Word proclaimed among us. Please know that we are grateful for your visit to our Online Community and treasure your virtual presence with us. In our community of faith, we never believe that anyone experiences St. John’s by accident, but rather by Divine appointment – a Divine appointment that we believe God has specifically scheduled with you. Thus, our prayer, as you encounter God with this sermon, is that your heart will be touched, your soul stirred, and your life will never be the same again. Whenever you are in the Triangle area or travelling close to Raleigh, we invite you to join us for worship in person. Remember, there is a place here for you, too. Join us in the journey."

Sermon: Living in the Meantime

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

Sunday, November 08, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 5:13-20 | Subtitle: Why Pray? | Summary: In the conclusion of the series of messages from James, Pastor Belva reflects on the tragedies of the week and upon the witness of her late uncle – an overcomer and witness to her home community. James tells us how to pray during these times.

Sermon: Healed ... Inside and Out

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Sunday, November 08, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 5:13-20 | Subtitle: Learning to Let Go | Summary: In the conclusion of her series of messages from James, Pastor Belva reflects on the tragedies of the week and upon the witness of her late uncle – an overcomer and witness to her home community. James tells us how to pray during these times.

Sermon: Doing the Right Thing

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Sunday, November 01, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 4:13-17 | Subtitles: Evaporate or Saturate - The Choice is Yours AND What Legacy Will You Leave? | Summary: Continuing from the 4th chapter of James, Pastor Belva teaches us about the true nature of sin. Rather than that which separates us from God, she shows us that sin is anything that keeps us from being open and available to share God's love with others.

Sermon: Becoming Friends of God

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

Sunday, November 01, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 4:1-12 | Subtitle: When We Decrease, God Increases | Summary: Preaching from the difficult 4th chapter of James, Pastor Belva helps us understand what it takes to be a friends of God. From internal struggles, prayer, unconditional love, humility, and the surrender of self, we must engage in the process.

Sermon: How Wise Are You Really?

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Sunday, October 25, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 3:13-18 | Subtitles: Markers of Spiritual Wisdom AND What Business Are You In? | Summary: As a part of her sermon series from James, Pastor Belva expands on the characteristics of God’s wisdom. It provides a witness to God’s love, is intended to teach, is led by the Spirit, and empowers others to be better than they previously were.

Sermon: Wisdom from Above

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Sunday, October 25, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 3:13-18 | Subtitle: Characteristics of the Wise | Summary: As a part of her sermon series from James, Pastor Belva reminds us of the characteristics of God’s wisdom. It provides a witness to God’s love, is intended to teach, is led by the Spirit, and empowers others to be better than they previously were.

Sermon: Who Are You When You Speak? (11:00)

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Rev. Wanda Floyd, Pastor on Staff | Scripture: James 3:1-12 | Summary: Pastor Wanda reminds us that our mental, emotional, and spiritual health dictates what comes out of our mouths. Small things we say carry a lot of weight. In short, we must learn to speak blessings instead of curses.

Sermon: Who Are You When You Speak? (8:45)

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Rev. Wanda Floyd, Pastor on Staff | Scripture: James 3:1-12 | Summary: Pastor Wanda briefly reminds us that our spiritual health dictates what comes out of our mouths. Small things we say carry a lot of weight. Often, we can’t control our tongues, but God can. In short, we must learn to speak blessings instead of curses.

Sermon: The Business WE Are In

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Sunday, October 11, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 2:1-13 | Summary: Pastor Belva continues the series of sermons from the Epistle of James

Sermon: The Way GOD Operates

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Sunday, October 11, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 2:1-13 | Subtitle: God's Principle Values | Summary: Senior Pastor Belva Boone continues her preaching series from the Epistle of James.

Sermon: Be Fruitful and Multiply (8:45)

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Sunday, October 04, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Amy Lambert | Scripture: Genesis 1:26-2:3 | Subtitle: To Infinity and Beyond | Summary: Taking our queue from God's first command to us in Genesis, Amy reminds us how to multiply the Fruit of the Spirit - joy (not happiness), peace, patience (accepting the way things are in the moment), goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.

Sermon: Be Fruitful and Multiply (11:00)

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Sunday, October 04, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Amy Lambert | Scripture: Genesis 1:26-2:3 | Subtitle: To Infinity and Beyond | Summary: Learning from God's first command to us in Genesis, Amy expands how to multiply the Fruit of the Spirit - joy (not happiness), peace, patience (accepting the way things are in the moment), goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.

Sermon: Knowing WHO You Are In Christ

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Sunday, September 27, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: I Peter 2:1-10 | Subtitle: Royal, Holy, and Whole | Summary: Just before the Lunch that is an annual part of our annual NC Pride celebration, Pastor Belva gives us a word of affirmation that comes from St. Peter's first epistle: Now we ARE a "people." God loves us just how God created us, and we belong to God.

Sermon: God's Commitment to Us

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Sunday, September 27, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: I Peter 2:2-10 | Subtitle: Reasons to Rejoice | Summary: On Pride Sunday 2009, Pastor Belva gives us a word of affirmation that comes from St. Peter's first epistle: Now we ARE a "people." God loves us just how God created us, and we belong to God.

Sermon: Saying and Doing

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Sunday, September 20, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 1:17-27 | Subtitle: Who We Are Called to Be | Summary: Work to listen first and then inspire others by what we do. Transform anger into a force for good. Avoid negativity and open-ended conflict. Embrace humility. Show what we know as truth. Practice kindness.

Sermon: Now, Before You Say Anything...

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Sunday, September 20, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 1:17-27 | Subtitle: How to Win for Christ | Summary: We must be willing to share our story, inspire others to greatness, and nurture each other - particularly those who don't particularly want to be nurtured by us.

Sermon: The Call to Live It; Not to Dictate It (8:45)

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Sunday, September 13, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Amy Lambert | Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 | Summary: Rather than speak it, we live it. That way we avoid hypocrisy and avoid sounding like we are making an unwanted sales pitch. Rather than plan our own course of agenda, we follow the plan Jesus gave us. Rather than being god, we become a vessel for God.

Sermon: The Call to Live It; Not to Dictate It (11:00)

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Sunday, September 13, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Amy Lambert | Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 8:27-38 | Summary: Rather than speak it, we live it. That way we avoid hypocrisy and avoid sounding like we are making an unwanted sales pitch. Rather than plan our own course of agenda, we follow the plan Jesus gave us. Rather than being god, we become a vessel for God.

Sermon: When Temptation Comes

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Sunday, September 06, 2009 Jubilation! 8:45 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 1:1-8 | Subtitle: In Case You Are Wondering Why | Summary: Even when you don’t think you have enough, you have enough to “count it all joy.” When at wit’s end, tap into the resources God gives us to learn “the lesson” in it for you.

Sermon: You Still Can Have Joy!

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Sunday, September 06, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: James 1:1-8 | Subtitle: If You Wanna Get To It, You Gotta Go Through It | Summary: Even when you don’t think you have enough, you have enough to “count it all joy.” When at wit’s end, tap into the resources God gives us to learn “the lesson” in it for you.

Sermon: What Are You Holding On To? (11:00)

webcrafter@stjohnsmcc.org (St. John's MCC Community Website) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Sunday, August 30, 2009 Celebration! 11:00 am Service | Rev. Belva Y. Boone, Senior Pastor | Scripture: Mark 7:1-8 | Subtitle: When Spiritual Principles Are Misapplied | Summary: 11:00 - Just as the Pharisees of Jesus’ day, many of us revere tradition and resist transformation. We take faithful traditions out of context and ritualize them. Then, the ritual itself becomes more important. Finally, we intentionally harm others.