Sermons – The Table UMC https://thetableumc.org rooted in grace | growing in faith | reaching in love | giving generously Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:11:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://thetableumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cropped-10154137_817341618294512_3411354968498362961_n-100x100.jpg Sermons – The Table UMC https://thetableumc.org 32 32 notable,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMCAudio recordings of sermons from The Table at Central United Methodist Church in Sacramento, CA.Audio Recordings of SermonsThe Table at Central UMCmatt@thetableumc.orgThe Table at Central UMC HOPE https://thetableumc.org/sermons/hope-2/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:11:12 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21125 Giving people hope in this context is about offering a vision that is compelling and transformational and inviting them to take part in making that vision a reality.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noGiving people hope in this context is about offering a vision that is compelling and transformational and inviting them to take part in making that vision a reality. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCGiving people hope in this context is about offering a vision that is compelling and transformational and inviting them to take part in making that vision a reality. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC HOSPITALITY https://thetableumc.org/sermons/hospitality/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:34:26 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21119 We all understand the value of creating a welcoming and hospitable environment. How much more powerful is it when we are personally oriented toward becoming a place of welcome and hospitality to others, ourselves?We all understand the value of creating a welcoming and hospitable environment. How much more powerful is it when we are personally oriented toward becoming a place of welcome and hospitality to others, ourselves?

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noWe all understand the value of creating a welcoming and hospitable environment. How much more powerful is it when we are personally oriented toward becoming a place of welcome and hospitality to others, ourselves?We all understand the value of creating a welcoming and hospitable environment. How much more powerful is it when we are personally oriented toward becoming a place of welcome and hospitality to others, ourselves? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCWe all understand the value of creating a welcoming and hospitable environment. How much more powerful is it when we are personally oriented toward becoming a place of welcome and hospitality to others, ourselves?We all understand the value of creating a welcoming and hospitable environment. How much more powerful is it when we are personally oriented toward becoming a place of welcome and hospitality to others, ourselves? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC HONOR https://thetableumc.org/sermons/honor/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:06:27 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21113 Honoring others is about letting them know that they are seen and valued. If humility is about de-centering ourselves, honoring is about centering others.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noHonoring others is about letting them know that they are seen and valued. If humility is about de-centering ourselves, honoring is about centering others. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCHonoring others is about letting them know that they are seen and valued. If humility is about de-centering ourselves, honoring is about centering others. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC HUMILITY https://thetableumc.org/sermons/humility-2/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:50:24 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21103 Humility is key to creating space for others to offer their own unique expertise, wisdom, and giftedness.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noHumility is key to creating space for others to offer their own unique expertise, wisdom, and giftedness. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCHumility is key to creating space for others to offer their own unique expertise, wisdom, and giftedness. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC ALL IN https://thetableumc.org/sermons/all-in/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:29:57 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21098 Both spiritual practice and steadfast activism require a pattern of faithful presence over time (often with no visible result). Showing up, again and again, is the shape of both spiritual practice and activism.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noBoth spiritual practice and steadfast activism require a pattern of faithful presence over time (often with no visible result). Showing up, again and again, is the shape of both spiritual practice and activism. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCBoth spiritual practice and steadfast activism require a pattern of faithful presence over time (often with no visible result). Showing up, again and again, is the shape of both spiritual practice and activism. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC Steadfast Practice https://thetableumc.org/sermons/steadfast-practice/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:25:28 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21091 Both spiritual practice and steadfast activism require a pattern of faithful presence over time (often with no visible result). Showing up, again and again, is the shape of both spiritual practice and activism.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noBoth spiritual practice and steadfast activism require a pattern of faithful presence over time (often with no visible result). Showing up, again and again, is the shape of both spiritual practice and activism. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCBoth spiritual practice and steadfast activism require a pattern of faithful presence over time (often with no visible result). Showing up, again and again, is the shape of both spiritual practice and activism. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC Free and be Freed https://thetableumc.org/sermons/free-and-be-freed/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:43:03 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21084 The Christian gospel is a liberation announcement — and being set free demands a response. If life in Christ is a life set free, what kind of world is that life called to help build?

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noThe Christian gospel is a liberation announcement — and being set free demands a response. If life in Christ is a life set free, what kind of world is that life called to help build? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCThe Christian gospel is a liberation announcement — and being set free demands a response. If life in Christ is a life set free, what kind of world is that life called to help build? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC Resist Kingdom https://thetableumc.org/sermons/resist-kingdom/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:26:07 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21078 Contrast the domination system against the kingdom of God: our faith gives us a vision of the world organized around love and justice rather than power and domination — a vision in tension with the kingdoms of this world.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noContrast the domination system against the kingdom of God: our faith gives us a vision of the world organized around love and justice rather than power and domination — a vision in tension with the kingdoms of this world. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCContrast the domination system against the kingdom of God: our faith gives us a vision of the world organized around love and justice rather than power and domination — a vision in tension with the kingdoms of this world. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC Love Your Enemy https://thetableumc.org/sermons/love-your-enemy/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:06:56 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21058 One of the highest challenges to Christians. What does this mean, and ask of us, in relation to real-life “enemies”?

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noOne of the highest challenges to Christians. What does this mean, and ask of us, in relation to real-life “enemies”? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCOne of the highest challenges to Christians. What does this mean, and ask of us, in relation to real-life “enemies”? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC Honor Human Dignity https://thetableumc.org/sermons/honor-human-dignity/ Sun, 31 May 2026 18:46:46 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21047 If every human being bears the divine image (which scripture says we do), then we must affirm a fundamental human dignity/sacred worth that obligates us to oppose systems that degrade human beings.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noIf every human being bears the divine image (which scripture says we do), then we must affirm a fundamental human dignity/sacred worth that obligates us to oppose systems that degrade human beings. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCIf every human being bears the divine image (which scripture says we do), then we must affirm a fundamental human dignity/sacred worth that obligates us to oppose systems that degrade human beings. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC Church / Movement https://thetableumc.org/sermons/church-movement/ Sun, 24 May 2026 18:43:35 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21041 Pentecost Sunday commemorates the Pentecost event in the book of Acts, when people from all across the world speaking many languages could suddenly understand one another through the movement of the Holy Spirit. Symbols are fire and wind.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noPentecost Sunday commemorates the Pentecost event in the book of Acts, when people from all across the world speaking many languages could suddenly understand one another through the movement of the Holy Spirit. Symbols are fire and wind. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCPentecost Sunday commemorates the Pentecost event in the book of Acts, when people from all across the world speaking many languages could suddenly understand one another through the movement of the Holy Spirit. Symbols are fire and wind. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC Being A Blessing / Being Blessed https://thetableumc.org/sermons/being-a-blessing-being-blessed/ Sun, 17 May 2026 19:07:41 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21034 Being awake to God, learning to be comfortable in our own skin, leaning into our pain, being open to the journey, and embracing restfulness are some of the ways we’ve explored what it might look like for us to become more fully alive. Notice that what we have explored has been less about attaining something and instead more about becoming aware that the means are already ours. As author Barbara Brown Taylor puts it, “All we lack is the willingness to imagine that we already have everything we need.”

The creation story from the first chapter of Genesis makes one thing perfectly clear, the goodness of God is woven into the very fabric of creation. All that exists, shares in God’s own holiness. In that sense, we can think of being, as blessing.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noBeing awake to God, learning to be comfortable in our own skin, leaning into our pain, being open to the journey, and embracing restfulness are some of the ways we’ve explored what it might look like for us to become more fully alive. Notice that what we have explored has been less about attaining something and instead more about becoming aware that the means are already ours. As author Barbara Brown Taylor puts it, “All we lack is the willingness […]The Table at Central UMCBeing awake to God, learning to be comfortable in our own skin, leaning into our pain, being open to the journey, and embracing restfulness are some of the ways we’ve explored what it might look like for us to become more fully alive. Notice that what we have explored has been less about attaining something and instead more about becoming aware that the means are already ours. As author Barbara Brown Taylor puts it, “All we lack is the willingness […]table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC