Central United Methodist Church (Arlington, Virginia) Sermon Podcast
An audio podcast of the weekly message preached at Central United Methodist Church in Arlington, Virginia. You're invited to join us online for worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Visit us on the web at cumcballston.org to learn how to join us for worship via zoom or facebook live. You're invited to join our congregation where we worship God, serve others, and embrace all.
Episodes
288 episodes
Tambourine Theology
Singing Our Faith: Tambourine TheologyScripture: Exodus 15:1–21 (CEB)This week at Central UMC, Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen invited us to stand on the shores of the Red Sea with the Israelites, who had just witnessed ...
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Season 72
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Episode 90
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26:31
The Best Is Yet to Come
Singing Our Faith: The Best Is Yet to ComeScripture: Isaiah 43:15–21 (CEB)This week at Central UMC, we welcomed guest preacher Rev. Michelle Holmes Chaney, Director for Leadership and Church Vitality for the Northern...
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Season 72
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Episode 89
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21:00
Directions for Singing
Singing Our Faith: Directions for SingingThis week at Central UMC, we welcomed guest preacher Brian Lamb from Wrights Chapel UMC in Ladysmith, VA. A seminary-educated public high school business teacher pursuing ordination, Brian ...
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Season 72
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Episode 88
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19:28
Ubi Caritas Deus Ibi Est
Singing Our Faith: Ubi Caritas Deus Ibi EstScripture: Psalm 107:1–7, 33–43 (UMH 830)This week at Central UMC, we welcomed guest preacher Rev. Joanna Dietz, a deacon who ministers in the community—often at farmer's ma...
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Season 72
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Episode 87
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27:18
The Still Center
Singing Our Faith: The Still Center Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8–16This week at Central UMC, we turned to the story of the prophet Elijah—a man who stood against injustice, called down fire from heaven, and then foun...
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Season 72
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Episode 86
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22:03
Singing Toward What We Cannot Yet See
🎶 Faith That Sings: Songs of Heaven and Resistance Scripture: Hebrews 11:1–16This week at Central UMC, we turned to the stirring words of Hebrews 11—a chapter sometimes called the “Hall of Faith”...
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Season 72
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Episode 85
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22:17
Taizé
🕊️ Sent and Still: A Taizé-Inspired ServiceScripture: Luke 10:1–11This week’s worship service at Central UMC took a contemplative turn as we explored the rhythms and spiritual practices of the Taizé Community,...
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Season 72
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Episode 84
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13:57
Eternal Flame
Tending the Flame Scripture: Leviticus 6:8–13In this week's message, Pastor Sarah draws from the rarely-visited book of Leviticus to uncover profound truths hidden within ancient temple rituals. Centering on the...
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Season 72
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Episode 83
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26:20
Praying at the River
Praying at the River Scripture: Acts 16:13–15In this week’s message, Pastor Sarah takes us to the riverside in Acts 16, where Paul meets Lydia—a bold and generous woman whose open heart and courageous faith help...
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Season 72
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Episode 82
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22:53
Improvising Prayers
Improvising Prayers Scripture: Romans 8:22–27Sometimes prayer begins not with words, but with sighs too deep for words. In this week’s message, Pastor Sarah shares a powerful experience of communal prayer in Sou...
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Season 72
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Episode 81
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21:44
Singing Our Faith
Singing Our FaithScripture: Colossians 3:12–16What we sing shapes what we believe. As we begin our new worship series, Singing Our Faith, Pastor Sarah invites us to reflect on how music forms us—individually...
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Season 72
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Episode 80
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24:49
Journey: The Places We Will Go
Journey: The Places We Will Go Scripture: Acts 10:34–36Some transformations lead us far from where we started. When the Holy Spirit moves, we may find ourselves crossing borders, breaking assumptions, and joining in a l...
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Season 72
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Episode 79
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17:46
Fly: Daring New Heights
Fly: Daring New Heights Scripture: Mark 2:1–5 Some transformations only happen when we’re willing to take risks—when we dare to go higher, dig deeper, and break through the barriers in our way.In this week’s ...
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Season 72
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Episode 78
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23:15
Let Go: Leaving Behind What We Don’t Need
"Let Go: Leaving Behind What We Don’t Need" Scripture: Exodus 16On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember not just those we’ve lost, but the quiet grief that comes with change — even good change. In Exodus 16, the Isr...
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Season 72
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Episode 77
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28:50
Unfold: Claiming New Possibilities
Sermon preached on 2025-05-18 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen Matthew 16:13–20 Common English BibleIn this moving sermon, Pastor Sarah reflects on the moment Jesus renames Simon as Peter—the rock—showing how Christ sees who...
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Season 71
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Episode 76
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20:27
Unwrap: Waking Up
Sermon preached on 2025-05-12 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen John 11:1–44 Common English BibleIn this powerful message, Pastor Sarah explores the story of Lazarus—inviting us to confront what holds us back, embrace grace, ...
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Season 70
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Episode 75
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Open: Into the Light
Sermon preached on 2025-05-04 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen Luke 24: 28-49 Common English Bible
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Season 69
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Episode 74
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Coming Out: Leaving Comfortable Places
Sermon preached on 2025-04-27 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen Hebrews 11:1-3 Common English Bible
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Season 68
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Episode 73
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25:07
Tombs and Cocoons: Trusting The Dark
Sermon preached on 2025-04-20 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen John 20:1-18 Common English Bible
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Season 67
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Episode 72
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20:10
The Garden
Sermon preached on 2025-04-13 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen Mark 14:32-52 Common English Bible
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Season 66
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Episode 71
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23:48
The Last Supper
Sermon preached on 2025-04-06 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen John 13:1-16 Common English Bible
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Season 65
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Episode 70
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17:26
Anointing
Sermon preached on 2025-03-30 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen Matthew 14:3-9 Common English Bible
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Season 64
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Episode 69
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25:10
The Image of God
Sermon preached on 2025-03-23 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen Matthew 25:15-22 Common English Bible
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Season 63
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Episode 68
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16:18
