Sermons – The Table UMC https://thetableumc.org rooted in grace | growing in faith | reaching in love | giving generously Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:28:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 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 ALL MEANS ALL https://thetableumc.org/sermons/all-means-all-3/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:28:08 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21179 “All Means All” is a joyful, gospel-rooted anthem of belonging and radical welcome. Written around one of The Table’s core mission statements, the song speaks directly to people who have felt excluded from the house of God — those who have been afraid to share their deepest truths, told they were born in sin, burdened by grief, poverty, loneliness, or the fear that they are not a gift.

Theologically, the song proclaims that God’s grace is wider than the boundaries people often draw. “All means all” is not just a slogan, but a declaration that every heart and every person belongs in the love of God. The song names both the strong and the weary, the joyful and the hurting, and insists that none are outside the reach of grace.

For the series, “All Means All” can serve as a clear expression of The Table’s identity and calling.

It gives the congregation a shared language for welcome, healing, and liberation – a reminder that when people are wrapped in God’s grace, they can breathe again, and loving arms can help release the chains of shame, fear, and exclusion.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)no“All Means All” is a joyful, gospel-rooted anthem of belonging and radical welcome. Written around one of The Table’s core mission statements, the song speaks directly to people who have felt excluded from the house of God — those who have been afraid to share their deepest truths, told they were born in sin, burdened by grief, poverty, loneliness, or the fear that they are not a gift. Theologically, the song proclaims that God’s grace is wider than the boundaries […]The Table at Central UMC“All Means All” is a joyful, gospel-rooted anthem of belonging and radical welcome. Written around one of The Table’s core mission statements, the song speaks directly to people who have felt excluded from the house of God — those who have been afraid to share their deepest truths, told they were born in sin, burdened by grief, poverty, loneliness, or the fear that they are not a gift. Theologically, the song proclaims that God’s grace is wider than the boundaries […]table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC Parable of the Sower https://thetableumc.org/sermons/parable-of-the-sower/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:29:04 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21160 This week we conclude our worship series: “I Wonder…”, with the hope that the invitation to embrace curiosity and a spirit of exploration, as we have wondered together about our faith and God, has been fruitful.  This week we turn our attention to one of the parables of Jesus. 

Our Godly Play Story and message this week will be rooted in The Parable of the Sower. Matthew, Mark, and Luke’s gospels all indicate that parables were Jesus’ preferred method of engaging others. In many respects, parables are uniquely designed to evoke curiosity and challenge people to wonder about life and their own assumptions. Parables don’t lend themselves to clarity or certitude and in that sense they aren’t a very good vehicle for imparting information to others. If you’re looking for steps 1, 2, 3 of how to get right with God, a parable isn’t going to be much help. I wonder why Jesus so frequently chose to engage others through parables?

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noThis week we conclude our worship series: “I Wonder…”, with the hope that the invitation to embrace curiosity and a spirit of exploration, as we have wondered together about our faith and God, has been fruitful.  This week we turn our attention to one of the parables of Jesus.  Our Godly Play Story and message this week will be rooted in The Parable of the Sower. Matthew, Mark, and Luke’s gospels all indicate that parables were Jesus’ preferred method of […]The Table at Central UMCThis week we conclude our worship series: “I Wonder…”, with the hope that the invitation to embrace curiosity and a spirit of exploration, as we have wondered together about our faith and God, has been fruitful.  This week we turn our attention to one of the parables of Jesus.  Our Godly Play Story and message this week will be rooted in The Parable of the Sower. Matthew, Mark, and Luke’s gospels all indicate that parables were Jesus’ preferred method of […]table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC The Exodus https://thetableumc.org/sermons/the-exodus/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:42:01 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21153 God was with the people as they “went out” from slavery into freedom through the water. The People of God have looked back to this time to sustain them when God is hidden and they feel lost. We continue to evoke the People’s experiences of God’s elusive presence. This not only gives children [everyone] language to name, express, and value their own experiences but also permission to talk aloud about them.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noGod was with the people as they “went out” from slavery into freedom through the water. The People of God have looked back to this time to sustain them when God is hidden and they feel lost. We continue to evoke the People’s experiences of God’s elusive presence. This not only gives children [everyone] language to name, express, and value their own experiences but also permission to talk aloud about them. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming […]The Table at Central UMCGod was with the people as they “went out” from slavery into freedom through the water. The People of God have looked back to this time to sustain them when God is hidden and they feel lost. We continue to evoke the People’s experiences of God’s elusive presence. This not only gives children [everyone] language to name, express, and value their own experiences but also permission to talk aloud about them. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming […]table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC The Ark and the Flood https://thetableumc.org/sermons/the-ark-and-the-flood/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:07:10 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21144 Moves into re-creation and God’s promise to Noah, to God’s family, and to us.

Godly Play Story: The Ark and the Flood

What part of this story you like best?
What part is the most important?
Where you are in the story or what part of the story is about you?
Is there any part of the story we can leave out and still have all the story we need?”
]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noMoves into re-creation and God’s promise to Noah, to God’s family, and to us. Godly Play Story: The Ark and the Flood What part of this story you like best? What part is the most important? Where you are in the story or what part of the story is about you? Is there any part of the story we can leave out and still have all the story we need?”The Table at Central UMCMoves into re-creation and God’s promise to Noah, to God’s family, and to us. Godly Play Story: The Ark and the Flood What part of this story you like best? What part is the most important? Where you are in the story or what part of the story is about you? Is there any part of the story we can leave out and still have all the story we need?”table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,central,UMC Circle of the Church Year https://thetableumc.org/sermons/circle-of-the-church-year/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:33:24 +0000 https://thetableumc.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=21133 This lesson sets the context for the whole year. Each year, the Christian people move through a circle of memory and expectation to open themselves to the elusive presence of God.

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]]> matt@thetableumc.org (The Table at Central UMC)noThis lesson sets the context for the whole year. Each year, the Christian people move through a circle of memory and expectation to open themselves to the elusive presence of God. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804The Table at Central UMCThis lesson sets the context for the whole year. Each year, the Christian people move through a circle of memory and expectation to open themselves to the elusive presence of God. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804table,sacramento,united,methodist,church,christian,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