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Pastor Nathan continues the October/November Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening." The sermon is followed by the presentation of The Sacraments and Holy Communion Liturgy.

11022025 Sermon: Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening" Part 5: "The Great Cloud of Witnesses"

Pastor Nathan reads the Passion Translation of Hebrews 11:1-12:2 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Pastor Nathan uses Hebrews 11 as a backdrop/foundation on the verses he wants to focus on in Hebrew 12. 
 
Hebrews 12:1-2 
 
1As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life's marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. 2We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention and expectation onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith's perfection. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God!

Pastor Nathan reads the Passion Translation of Hebrews 11:1-12:2 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.  Pastor Nathan uses Hebrews 11 as a backdrop/foundation on the verses he wants to focus on in Hebrew 12.

Hebrews 12:1-2

1As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life's marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. 2We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention and expectation onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith's perfection. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God!

11022025 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1 - 12:2  The Passion Translation

Reverend Richard Davis (retired) continues the October Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening." Part 4 focuses on loving your neighbor in the way of the Good Samaritan.

10262025 Sermon: Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening" Part 4: "A Modern Parable"

Mr. Rick Galyean reads the New International Version of Luke 10:25-37 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 
 
Luke 10:25-37 New International Version 
 
25On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26"What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" 
27He answered, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" 28"You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live." 29But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 
30In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.' 
36"Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?" 37The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."

Mr. Rick Galyean reads the New International Version of Luke 10:25-37 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Luke 10:25-37  New International Version

25On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26"What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?"
27He answered, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" 28"You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live." 29But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
30In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed

10262025 Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37  New International Version

Ray Richardson continues the October Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening." Part 3 focuses on how vitally important lay members are to the ministry and how their gifts come from listening to how God can use them.

10192025 Sermon: Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening" Part 3: "THe One True Mission"

Mr. David Tipton reads The Message Translation of I Peter 4:7-11 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 
 
I Peter 4:7-11 The Message Translation 
 
7-11Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless - cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything - encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!

Mr. David Tipton reads The Message Translation of I Peter 4:7-11 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

I Peter 4:7-11  The Message Translation

7-11Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless - cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything - encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!

10192025 Scripture Reading: I Peter 4:7-11  The Message Translation

Pastor Nathan continues the October Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening." Part 2 focuses on listening to each other and how collaboration and mutual support build the church community.

10122025 Sermon: Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening" Part 2: "Every Voice Matters"

Ms. Beth reads The Passion Translation of I Corinthians 14:26 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 
 
I Corinthians 14:26 The Passion Translation 
 
26"Beloved friends, what does all this imply? When you conduct your meetings, you should always let everything be done to build up the church family." 
 
This verse emphasizes the importance of contributions that strengthen the church rather than just focusing on individual gifts like speaking in tongues. It encourages a mindset of collaboration and mutual support within the church community.

Ms. Beth reads The Passion Translation of I Corinthians 14:26 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

I Corinthians 14:26  The Passion Translation

26"Beloved friends, what does all this imply? When you conduct your meetings, you should always let everything be done to build up the church family." 

This verse emphasizes the importance of contributions that strengthen the church rather than just focusing on individual gifts like speaking in tongues. It encourages a mindset of collaboration and mutual support within the church community.

10122025 Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 14:26  The Passion Translation

Ray Richardson begins the October Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening." Part 1 focuses on the larger body of Christ worldwide. Following the sermon from Ray, the congregation takes part in World Communion during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

10052025 Sermon: Sermon Series: "To Whom Are You Listening" Part 1: "Welcome to the Table"  with Ray

Ms. Paula reads The Passion Translation of I Corinthians 12:12-27 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 
 
I Corinthians 12:12-27 The Passion Translation 
 
Just as the human body is one, though it has many parts that together form one body, so too is Christ. For by one Spirit we all were immersed and mingled into one single body. And no matter our status - whether we are Jews or non-Jews, oppressed or free - we are all privileged to drink deeply of the same Holy Spirit. In fact, the human body is not one single part but rather many parts mingled into one. So if the foot were to say, "Since I'm not the hand, I'm not a part of the body," it's forgetting that it is still a vital part of the body. Think of it this way. If the whole body were just an eyeball, how could it hear sounds? And if the whole body were just an ear, how could it smell different fragrances? But God has carefully designed each member and placed it in the body to function as he desires. A diversity is required, for if the body consisted of one single part, there wouldn't be a body at all! 
 
So now we see that there are many differing parts and functions, but one body. It would be wrong for the eye to say to the hand, "I don't need you," and equally wrong if the head said to the foot, "I don't need you." In fact, the weaker our parts, the more vital and essential they are. The body parts that need to be covered in public we treat with propriety and clothe them. But some of our body parts don't require as much attention. Instead, God has mingled the body parts together, giving greater honor to the "lesser" members who lack it. He has done this intentionally so that every member would look after the others with mutual concern, and so that there will be no division in the body. In that way, whatever happens to one member happens to all. If one suffers, everyone suffers. If one is honored, everyone rejoices. You are the body of the Anointed One, and each of you is a unique and vital part of it.

Ms. Paula reads The Passion Translation of I Corinthians 12:12-27 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

I Corinthians 12:12-27  The Passion Translation

Just as the human body is one, though it has many parts that together form one body, so too is Christ. For by one Spirit we all were immersed and mingled into one single body. And no matter our status - whether we are Jews or non-Jews, oppressed or free - we are all privileged to drink deeply of the same Holy Spirit. In fact, the human body is not one single part but rather many parts mingled into one. So if the foot were to say, "Since I'm not the hand, I'm not a part of the body," it's forgetting that it is still a vital part of the body. Think of it this way. If the whole body were just an eyeball, how could it hear sounds? And if the whole body were just an ear, how could it smell different fragrances? But God has carefully designed each member and placed it in the body to functi

10052025 Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 12:12-27  The Passion Translation

Pastor Nathan continues his September Sermon Series: "Listening Church." Part 4 focuses on the need for a spirit to be openness when we are listen. Pastor Nathan emphasizes that we need to stop equating busy-ness with faithfulness. Pastor Nathan notes that all of us need to examine our hearts, minds, and even out programming to align with listening. He encourages that we all work to not simply by busy but to be intentional about where God is inviting us to be about His work.

09282025 Sermon: Sermon Series: "Listening Church" Part 4: "Be Still and Listen"

Ms. Caitlyn reads the English Standard Version of Luke 10:38-42 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 
 
Luke 10:38-42 English Standard Version 
 
38Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." 41But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42but one thing is necessary. Mary was chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."

Ms. Caitlyn reads the English Standard Version of Luke 10:38-42 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Luke 10:38-42  English Standard Version

38Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." 41But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42but one thing is necessary. Mary was chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."

09282025 Scripture Reading: Luke 10:38-42  English Standard Version

Pastor Nathan continues his September Sermon Series: "Listening Church." Part 3 focuses on the need for a spirit to be openness when we are listen. Pastor Nathan emphasizes sometimes God is doing or inviting us to do may seem counter to what we know or have seen in the past. Following the sermon, Pastor Nathan reminds everyone that a specail invite is not needed to come to the altar and that he was more than willing to pray with any and everyone.

09212025 Sermon: Sermon Series: "Listening Church" Part 3: "Open for Business"

Mr. David Tipton reads the Common English Bible version of Acts 10:1-5 & 9-23 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 
 
Acts 10:1-5 & 9-23 Common English Bible 
 
1There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion in the Italian company. 2He and his whole household were pious, Gentile God-worshippers. He gave generously to those in need among the Jewish people and prayed to God constantly. 3One day at nearly three o'clock in the afternoon, he clearly saw an angel from God in a vision. The angel came to him and said, "Cornelius!" 4Startled, he stared at the angel and replied, "What is it, Lord?" The angel said, "Your prayers and your compassionate acts are like a memorial offering to God. 5Send messengers to Joppa at one an sumon a certain Simon, the one known as Peter. 
 
9At noon on the following day, as their journey brought them close to the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10He became hungry and wanted to eat. While others were preparing the meal, he had a visionary experience. 11He saw heaven open up and something like a large linen sheet being lowered to the earth by its four corners. 12Inside the sheet were all kinds of four-legged animals, reptiles, and wild birds. 13A voice told him,"Get up, Peter! Kill and eat!" 14Peter exclaimed, "Absolutely not, Lord! I have never eaten anything impure or unclean." 15The voice spoke a second time, "Never consider unclean what God has made pure." 16 This happened three times, then the object was sudden pulled back into heaven. 
 
17Peter was bewildered about the meaning of the vision. Jusst then, the messengers sent by Cornelius discovered the whereabouts of Simon's house and arrived at the gate. 18 Calling out, they inquired whether the Simon known as Peter was a guest there. 19While Peter was brooding over the vision, the Spirit interrupted him, "Look! Three people are looking for you. 20Go downstairs. Don't ask questions; just go with them because I have sent them." 
21So Peter went downstairs and told them, "I'm the one you are looking for. Why hae you come?" 22They replied, "We've come on behalf of Cornelius, a centurion and righteous man, a God-worshipper who is well-respected by all Jewish people. A holy angel directed him to summon you to his house to hear what you have to say." 23Peter invited them into the house as his guests. The next day he got up and went with them, together with some of the believers from Joppa.

Mr. David Tipton reads the Common English Bible version of Acts 10:1-5 & 9-23 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Acts 10:1-5 & 9-23 Common English Bible

1There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion in the Italian company. 2He and his whole household were pious, Gentile God-worshippers. He gave generously to those in need among the Jewish people and prayed to God constantly. 3One day at nearly three o'clock in the afternoon, he clearly saw an angel from God in a vision. The angel came to him and said, "Cornelius!" 4Startled, he stared at the angel and replied, "What is it, Lord?" The angel said, "Your prayers and your compassionate acts are like a memorial offering to God. 5Send messengers to Joppa at one an sumon a certain Simon, the one known as Peter.

9At noon on the following day, as their journey brought them close to the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10He became hungry and wanted to eat. While others

09212025 Scripture Reading: Acts 10:1-5 & 9-23  Common English Bible

Pastor Nathan continues his September Sermon Series: "Listening Church." Part 2 focuses on listen to our neighbors and seeing beyond their problems. Pastor Nathan emphasizes that neighbors are assets and resources and not something/someone to be solved or fixed. Following the sermon, the congregation recited the Apostles' Creed during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church.

09142025 Sermon: Sermon Series: "Listening Church" Part 2: "Won't You Be My Neighbor"

Ms. Natalie reads the Common English Bible version of Luke 10:25-37 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 
 
Luke 10:25-37 Common English Bible 
 
25A legal expert stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to gain eternal life?" 26Jesus replied, "What is written in the Law? How do you interpret it?" 27He responded, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself." 28Jesus said to him, "You have answered correctly. Do this and you will live." 
29But the legal expert wanted to prove thta he was right, so he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 30Jesus replied, "A man went down from Jerusalen to Jericho. He encountered thieves, who stripped him naked, beat him up, and left him near death. 31Now it just so happened that a priest was also going down the same road. When he saw the injured man, he crossed over to the other side of the road and went on his way. 32Likewise, a Levite came by that spot, saw the injured man, and crossed over to the other side of the road and went on his way. 33A Samaritan, who was on a journey, came to where the man was. But when he saw him, he was moved with compassion. 34The Samaritan went to him and bandaged his wounds, tending them with oil and wine. Then he placed the wounded man on his own donkey, took him to an inn, and took care of him. 35The next day, he took two full days' worth of wages and gave them to the innkeeper. He said, 'Take care of him, and when I return, I will pay you back for any additional costs.' 36What do you think? Which one of these three was a neighbor to the man who encountered thieves?" 37Then the legal expert said, "The one who demonstrated mercy thoward him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."

Ms. Natalie reads the Common English Bible version of Luke 10:25-37 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Luke 10:25-37 Common English Bible

25A legal expert stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to gain eternal life?" 26Jesus replied, "What is written in the Law? How do you interpret it?" 27He responded, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself." 28Jesus said to him, "You have answered correctly. Do this and you will live."
29But the legal expert wanted to prove thta he was right, so he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 30Jesus replied, "A man went down from Jerusalen to Jericho. He encountered thieves, who stripped him naked, beat him up, and left him near death. 31Now it just so happened that a priest was also going down the same road. When he saw the injured man, he crossed over to the

09142025 Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37  Common English Bible

Pastor Nathan begins a new Sermon Series: "Listening Church." Part 1 focuses on the active of listening never being a passive endeavor. Pastor Nathan emphasizes that listening is the first and most basic step in any ministry work that the Church does.. Sermon is followed by Pastor Nathan and Ray presenting the Holy Sacraments to the congregation.

09072025 Sermon: Sermon Series: "Listening Church" Part 1: "Quick to Listen, Slow to Launch"

Mr. Rick reads the Good News Translation of James 1:19-25 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 
 
James 1:19-25 Good News Translation 
 
19Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry. 20Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose. 21So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you. 
22Do not deceive yourselves by just listening to his word; instead, put it into practice. 23If you listen to the word, but do not put it into practice you are like people who look in a mirror and see themselves as they are. 24They take a good look at themselves and then go away and at once forget what they look like. 25But if you look closely into the perfect law that sets people free, and keep on paying attention to it and do not simply listen and then forget it, but put it into practice--you will be blessed by God in what you do.

Mr. Rick reads the Good News Translation of James 1:19-25 during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

James 1:19-25 Good News Translation

19Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry. 20Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose. 21So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.
22Do not deceive yourselves by just listening to his word; instead, put it into practice. 23If you listen to the word, but do not put it into practice you are like people who look in a mirror and see themselves as they are. 24They take a good look at themselves and then go away and at once forget what they look like. 25But if you look closely into the perfect law that sets people free, and keep on paying attention to it and do not simply listen and then forget it, but put it into practice--

09072025 Scripture Reading: James 1:19-25  Good News Translation

Lay Leader Kim gives her powerful testimony on God's presence, timing, and grace during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

08312025 Sermon: Seasons - Retirement, Restoration, Redemption with Lay Leader Kim Parsons

Ms. Kim reads Eclesiastes 3:1-8 from the Amplified Bible during the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

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