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Audio Files of SermonsThe following titles will link you to an offsite download of sermons preached by Pastor J. R. Norwood.
June 12, 2016 - {Preached
Outdoors at the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Powwow} June 5, 2016 May 29, 2016 May 22, 2016 - (Preached
at the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Spring Tribal Gathering Worship) May 15, 2016 May 8, 2015 May 1, 2016 April 24, 2016 April 17, 2016 April 10, 2016 April 3, 2016
8:30AM Special Morning Worship
Perplexed by an Empty Tomb - John 20:1-10 The work of God is not always immediately comforting, sometimes it can be confusing. In this early morning Resurrection Sunday sermon, Pastor Norwood examines how sometimes the unfolding of the sovereign plan of the Lord is beyond our understanding. 10:30AM Worship Why are You Weeping? Whom are You Seeking? - John 20:11-18 There are many times in our lives when we do not realize how close God is, or that his hand of comfort is already present. In this sermon Pastor Norwood looks at Mary Magdalene's experience of the resurrection of Jesus. March 21, 2016 March 20, 2016 March 6, 2016 January 31, 2016 January 3, 2016 December 27, 2015 December 20, 2015 December 13, 2015 December 6, 2015 November 29, 2015 November 22, 2015 November 15, 2015 November 1, 2015 (2:00PM) November 1, 2015 (10:30AM)
Being a Christian is more than merely claiming the label. Disciples of
Jesus Christ are to be devoted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this
series of three sermons, Pastor Norwood preaches from the theme "Your
Gospel Story: Know It! Live It! Share It!" 9/20/2015 Know Your Gospel - 2 Timothy 2:8-10 9/27/2015 Live Your Gospel - Galatians 2:20 10/4/2015 The Secret Joy of the Sower - Matthew 13:1-9
4/19/2015 (At Indian Mission UM Church, Millsboro, DE) April 12, 2015 A Delivering Faith - Mark 5:22-43 People can encounter many barriers to having true faith in Christ's power. There are those who feel they are to sophisticated to need Jesus and there are others who feel that they are too far gone for Jesus to help them. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood examines two miracles of healing that demonstrate that Jesus can deliver anyone who believes in him, and how we all need to believe. March 15, 2015 When Jesus Does Not Seem To Care - Mark 4:35-41 Many believers have those times of personal challenge or difficulty that may cause them to wonder if Jesus cares about what they are going through. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood looks at the miracle of Jesus calming the wind and the waves and considers what it means for believers today. March 8, 2015 Godly Friendship - Mark 2:3-5 The way people use the word "friend" has changed over the past decade or so... but should it? In this sermon, Pastor Norwood looks at Godly friendship as it is presented in Mark 2:3-5. March 1, 2015 Jesus Can Fix It - Mark 1:40-42 A man came to Jesus believing that Jesus had the power to heal him. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood explores how the power of Jesus is what we all need to be made whole. February 8, 2015 Never Alone - Matthew 28:20b Even Christians who are strong in their faith need the abiding presence of Jesus to assure and strengthen them. In this final sermon of his five sermon series "Committed to the Commission," Pastor Norwood looks at the promise given to those who take the Great Commission seriously. February 1, 2015 The Distinction of Discipleship - Matthew 28:20a Salvation in Christ is by grace alone through faith along in Christ alone. But, once a person is saved, what is expected? In this fourth sermon in the series "Committed to the Commission," Pastor Norwood looks at an important aspect of discipleship. January 25, 2015 More Than Mere Water - Matthew 28:19b While different Christian Churches may have varying perspectives on the form and function of baptism, Bible believing Christians agree on the importance of baptism as the initiation rite into the visible church. In this third sermon in the series "Committed to the Commission," Pastor Norwood examines significance and power of baptism. January 18, 2015 Go Teach! - Matthew 28:19a There is truly no better news than the "good news" of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Sadly, many people don't really know what the Gospel is. In this second sermon from the series "Committed to the Commission," Pastor Norwood discusses what the Gospel actually is and why it is so important to understand it. January 11, 2015 The Authority of the Almighty - Matthew 28:16-18 Bible believing Christians will affirm that the Lord Jesus has power over all things, but too often we forget that he also has authority over all things. In this first sermon from the series "Committed to the Commission," Pastor Norwood looks at the opening verses of the Great Commission and examines the authority of Jesus Christ. October 5, 2014 Praying God's Blessings - Numbers 6:22-27 Christians have been called a "royal priesthood" in Christ. An aspect of serving in such a role is the privilege of blessing others. In this third sermon from the series "Teach Us To Pray," Pastor Norwood focuses in on an ancient form of blessing given by God for use by his priests. September 28, 2014 Praying the Glory of God - Psalm 34:1-3 Too often our prayers can become "order forms" in which we merely list our wants and desires. In this second sermon from the series "Teach Us To Pray," Pastor Norwood examines the importance of giving glory to God in prayer. September 21, 2014 The Importance of Prayer How much of a priority is prayer in your life? How important should it be? In this first sermon from the series "Teach Us How To Pray," Pastor Norwood examines the request the disciples made of Jesus to teach them to pray and stresses just how important prayer is for the believer. June 29, 2014 Celebrating the Goodness of God How do you face each day? Too often Christians wait to see how a day turns out to determine if they have been blessed through it. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood looks to Psalm 118 for inspiring words about seeing God's goodness everyday. June 22, 2014 Do The Impossible Even believers are sometimes confronted by challenges that seem impossible to overcome. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood lifts the feeding of the five thousand to teach us how we are to face the call of Christ to do what seems impossible. May 5, 2014 Hearts on Fire - Luke 24:13-35 Often even believers have to be reminded of the power of God and the nearness of God. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood examines the experience of two disciples who encountered the risen Jesus as they traveled from Jerusalem to Emmaus and what that experience says to us today. April 27, 2014 We Have Come This Far By Grace - 2 Corinthians 4:5-10 For many people, the presence of tribulation means the absence of God's grace. But, this could not be farther from the truth. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood is preaching at the Harmony United Methodist Church of Millsboro, Delaware, on the occasion of their Native American Sunday observance. He speaks about the fact that the presence of difficulty does not necessarily mean the absence of grace. April 20, 2014 - Resurrection Sunday 8:30AM Service: I Serve A Risen Savior - Matthew 28:1-6 The reality of a living Jesus who rose from the dead is spoken about, but the weight of that truth is far more powerful that some consider. In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, the first of two from Matthew 28:1-10, Pastor Norwood examines the power of having a living Savior. 10:30AM Service: Oh I Want To See Him - Matthew 28:6-10 The great hope of every Christian should be to see Jesus. In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, the second of two from Matthew 28:1-10, Pastor Norwood considers the promise that the disciples will see Jesus, but also proclaims the importance of perceiving Jesus each and every day. April 13, 2014 - Palm Sunday "What Palm Sunday Is All About" - Luke 19:12-19 Palm Sunday is celebrated by Christians all over the world. But, do most believers really know why Palm Sunday is so important? In this sermon, Pastor Norwood looks at the story of Palm Sunday in the Gosple of Luke and lifts some important truths about this holy day. April 6, 2014 "Storming the Gates of Hell" - Matthew 16:15-18 Too often it can seem as though the Church is in retreat, or merely trying to defend itself from attack. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood lifts the words of the Lord Jesus Christ to remind believers that the Church is called to conquer the dominion of the Devil, not merely try to "fend it off." March 30, 2014 "Standing on the Rock" - Matthew 16:13-18 People are sometimes confused as what the Christian Church is all about, and what Christians should be all about. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood examines the confession of Saint Peter that "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God," as the foundational confession for the faith. March 16, 2014 Its Not an Enteraining Performance - Matthew 4:5-7 Sometime people look for God to "dazzle" them in order to prove himself. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood examines the second of three temptations of Jesus after his wilderness fast as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. March 23, 2014 Compromise is Sin - Matthew 4:8-11 There is so much that bids believers to turn from focusing on the Lord and compromise their faith, to slip in their walk of discipleship, to gain the world while losing their souls. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood examines the third temptation of Jesus after his wilderness fast as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. March 9, 2014 Bread is Not Enough - Matthew 4:1-4 For many people, there is a focus on meeting physical needs, wants, and desires, while neglecting the importance of spiritual formation. In this Lenten sermon, Pastor Norwood looks at the importance of spiritual nourishment. March 2, 2014 Wilderness Endurance - Mark 1.12 - 13 People often look at difficult and trying times as a form of punishment. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood examines the wilderness testing of Jesus and tells how such experiences are not necessarily punishments, but times of proving and strengthening. February 23, 2014 The Power of Private Prayer - Mark 1:32-35 Everyone has room to improve their prayer lives, and should realize the importance of doing so. In this sermon, Pastor Norwood examines the priority that Jesus placed upon his own time of prayer and vital prayer is to spiritual development. Know Your Story - Philippians 3:4-9 Does the celebration of cultural history have a spiritual connection to your walk in Christ? In this sermon, Pastor Norwood is the guest preacher for the "AFRAM=Christo" celebation at the Saint John Baptist Church of Camden, New Jersey, and he examines the way that reflecting accurately on history and culture can inspire a person's walk of faith. February 2, 2014 A Sense of Urgency - Mark 1:14-20 January 26, 2014 Through Difficulty to Destiny - Luke 2:36-38 January 19, 2014 An In-Between Time Faith - Luke 2:25-35 January 12, 2014 The Virtue of Obedience - Luke 2:21-24 January 8, 2014 What Worship is All About - Matthew 2:1-2 December 29, 2013 Can You Hear The Angels Sing? - Luke 2:8-14 December 22, 2013 The King is Coming - Luke 1:30-33 December 15, 2013 When the Routine Gets In the Way - Luke 1:11-18 December 8, 2013 The Hope of Holy Harmony - Isaiah 11:1-9 December 1, 2013 Walk in the Light - Isaiah 2:1-5 November 24, 2013 The Difference Between Being "Thankful For" and "Thankful To" - Luke 17:11-19 (focusing on verses 15-17) November 17, 2013 A Second Wind - Jeremiah 20:8-9 November 10, 2013 Let Me Not Be Ashamed - Psalm 25:1-2
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