Thanksgiving Turkey & Canadian Geese (11/23/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on Sunday November 23, 2014 came as we neared the Thanksgiving holiday. As we anticipate the aroma of turkey, stuffing, and the vision of piles of mashed potatoes, what are we really thankful for? Hit the play button (the recording is from the 2nd service), scroll down, and follow along. The text was based on Psalm 100 and on 1 Corinthians 1:4-9. In the recording, Pastor Jim read Psalm 100 from the Living Bible (“Life Application...
Read MoreWhen All Else Fails, Read the Instructions (11/16/14)
Sunday November 16 was Bible Sunday. Pastor Jim’s message was from Paul’s final letter; 2 Timothy 3:14-17. We looked at how the Bible is the only real source of truth in our lives. What do you compare yourself to? Click the “Play” button below to start the recording, then scroll down and follow along… 2 Timothy 3:14-17 14 But you must keep on believing the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know that you can trust those of us...
Read MoreWe are a part of all that we have met (11/9/15)
The sermon on November 9 was given by our District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Jisun Kwak. She spoke on Acts 20:23-24 and shared how God used the legacy of many people to form her background and to build the path that brought her from Korea to New Jersey. Click the following “Play” button to start the recording of the sermon, then scroll down to follow along. Acts 20 Acts 20:22-24 22 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will...
Read MoreA Time to Remember (11/2/14)
On Sunday November 2, we marked our church’s anniversary. Pastor Jim’s sermon tapped into the anniversary and All Saints Day themes. The scripture reading was from Numbers 10:8-10 and Hebrews 12:1-2. Click the “Play” button below to start the recording, then scroll down and follow along… Scripture Reading Numbers 10:8-10 8 The sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets; and these shall be to you as an ordinance forever throughout your...
Read MoreThe Power of Forgiveness (10/26/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on 10/26/14 was on the story about the women caught in adultery who was brought to Jesus by the religious leaders who wanted to stone her. How does grace and forgiveness fit into holiness and The Law?Click the “Play” button to listen to the recording and then scroll down to follow along… The message was from John 8:1-11. Pastor Jim read from the New King James Version. Click the box to open the passage… John 8:1-11 1 But Jesus...
Read MoreThe Fellowship of Believers (10/19/14)
October 19 was 2014’s Laity Sunday. The suggested theme for this year’s Laity Sunday was “Engaging Small Groups.” Testimonies were given by members of two small groups, and then the scripture and sermon followed. In the audio below, Bryce Hogan read the scripture and the sermon was given by Larry Bakely. The title of the message was “The Fellowship of Believers,” and it was based on Acts 2:37-47. Click the “Play” button to begin the...
Read MoreJesus is the Answer to the Pop Quiz (10/5/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on October 5 continued our at Jesus as our Messiah, Glorious King, and Provider. This morning, we looked at Jesus as our Shepherd who protects us through all of life’s storms. A recording of the sermon from the 11AM service is below. Click the “Play” button, scroll down, and follow along as you listen. This morning’s Scripture was from John 6:15-21. Open the following drop down to follow along… John 6:16-21...
Read MoreWhat do Jesus and Sprite Have in Common? (9/28/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on Sunday Sept. 28, 2014 was on the “Woman at the Well”, in John 4:4-26. Click the “Play” button below to listen to the sermon, then scroll down to follow along… Open the following box to follow along in the reading of the scripture passage… John 4:4-22 John 4:4-26 4 He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6...
Read MoreOur Glorious Messiah! (9/21/14)
In his sermons, Pastor Jim has been focusing on the attributes of God: His touch, awesomeness, goodness, holiness, His word. In the next few weeks the focus moves to Jesus: Our Savior and Messiah.This Sunday (September 21, 2014) we looked at the glory of the risen Lord, as described in the opening chapter of Revelation. Click below to play the recording of the sermon (from the 11AM service), then scroll down to follow along… The sermon was based on Revelation 1:9-19. ...
Read MoreThese Feet are Made for Walking (9/14/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on September 14, 2014 challenged us to move out into the “world” and proclaim the Gospel. The sermon was based on Romans 10:11-17 and the sermon was entitled “These Feet are Made for Walking” (apologies to Nancy Sinatra and her hit “These Boots Are Made for Walking”)… Click the “Play” button below to start the recording, open the scripture (click the “down” arrow in the Scripture Box below), then...
Read MoreE.T. Meets Michelangelo (9/7/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on September 7, 2014 had the strange title of “ET Meets Michelangelo.” It was based on Exodus 33:7-11a. Click the “Play” button below to start listening to the recording, scroll down and follow along. Click the “down” button below to open up the scripture… Scripture Exodus 33:7-11 7 Now Moses used to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away, calling it the “tent of meeting.” Anyone...
Read MoreCelebrating the Life & Music of Fanny Crosby (8/31/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on August 31 took on a bit of a different format. This week, we looked not only at God’s Word as text in the Bible, but also as the expression of God’s word in the music and lyrics of Fanny Crosby. Click on the “Play” button below to listen to the sermon (this is from the 9:30 AM service). Scroll down, open the scripture readings, and follow along. Click on the “down arrow” to open up the Scripture...
Read MoreGod is Good (8/24/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on August 24 continued our look at the Attributes of God. So far we’ve seen that God is Awesome, Holy, and Faithful. This morning we looked at God’s Goodness.Click on the “Play” button below, then scroll down to follow along… The text for the sermon came from Psalm 86:1-13 and Nahum 1:7. Click on the arrow to open up the scripture… Scripture Readings Ps 86:1-13 Hear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. ...
Read MoreGod is Faithful (8/17/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on August 17 continued the series on the Attributes of God. In recent weeks we have looked at God’s Awesomeness and God’s Holiness. This week we look at God’s Faithfulness. Click on the “Play” button below to start listening to the sermon (from the 11:00 service). Scroll down to follow along. The scripture was from Lamentations 3:21-25. Click the arrow to open up the passage: Lamentations 3:16-27 16 He has broken...
Read MoreOrdinary People Set Apart to be Holy (8/10/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on August 10 continued our look at the attributes of God. Last week we looked at His Awesomeness and power. This week we look at His holiness. Click the below “Play” button to listen to a recording of the sermon (from the 11:00 service). While you’re listening, scroll down and use the summary to follow along (and don’t forget to try the quiz!). The text for the message was from Isaiah 6:1-8. Click the arrow below to open up...
Read MoreDon’t Give Up! (Camp Meeting, 8/3/14)
Don’t Give Up! On Sunday August 3, PUMC was the host church for the Pitman Camp Meeting service in the Pitman Grove Auditorium. Our Men’s praise Team provided the music and our pastor, Rev. Jim Bolton delivered the sermon. Click below to listen to a recording of the sermon and follow along by reading this post… Pastor Jim’s message was on Matthew 11:28-30. Matt 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke...
Read MoreWhat an Awesome God! (8/3/14)
Pastor Jim’s sermon on Sunday August 3 posed the question, “what is awesome?” We throw around that word so much that we allow it to describe almost anything. Could it be that our trivial regard of God’s True AWESOMENESS has led us to regard God in our own limited terms? Could it be that the God who created the universe is actually awesome enough to care about us? Here’s the audio recording (from the 11:00 service). You can listen to the sermon while following...
Read MoreA Road Trip to Heaven (7/27/14)
What’s heaven like? Pastor Jim’s sermon on July 27 took us into the book of Revelation to take a look at the New Jerusalem as described in Revelation 21:8 – 22:5. The title of his message was, “A Road Trip to Heaven.” Scroll down to the bottom of this post to access the audio recording… Here’s the scripture passage (Revelation 21:8 – 22:5)… Click here to learn more 18 The wall was made of jasper, and the city was pure gold, as clear as...
Read MoreTime to Dust Off the Bible (7/20/14)
Time to Dust off the Bible. Do you have any Bibles laying around that you haven’t read in a long time? Is it time to put them to use? Check out Pastor Jim’s sermon from Sunday July 20. The recording at the end of the post is from the 11:00 service. You can scroll down, start the recording, and follow along while listening… The sermon covered 2 Kings 22:1-13. Here’s the text (using the New International Version… note that Pastor Jim read from the Life...
Read MoreThe Voice of God is Calling (7/13/14)
Pastor Jim gave his 2nd sermon at PUMC on Sunday July 13. His text was from John10:1-5 and Acts4:5-12. The title of the sermon was, “The Voice of God is Calling”… John 10:1-5; The Sheep Hear the Good Shepherd… In John 10, Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd. The sheep (us!) hear His voice and recognize that it’s Him. Not only do they recognize His voice, they obey His voice and they are able to tune out all of the other noise and static...
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