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Warrenton United Methodist Church
Weekly sermons from the pastor at Warrenton United Methodist Church, Warrenton VAhttp://www.warrentonumc.org
Episodes
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August 23, 2026 - Speak Life; Grow Gratitude
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley invites us to grow gratitude by surrendering our need for control and trusting God’s authority. Drawing from James 4, she reminds…
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August 16, 2026 - Speak Life; Bind Bitterness
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon calls us to confront bitterness before it shapes our words and relationships. Envy, wounded pride, and the desire to…
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August 9, 2026 - Speak Life; Harness Hearsay
Send us Fan MailIn week two of the “Speak Life” series, Pastor Ashley explores the power of our words, focusing on the harm caused by gossip, rumors, and…
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August 2, 2026 - Speak Life; Corner Criticism
Send us Fan MailIn the first message of the Speak Life series, Pastor Ashley reminds us that our words carry far more power than we often realize. Drawing from…
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July 26, 2026 - Knowing God's Will
Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered, “How do I know if this is God’s voice or just my own thoughts?” In this powerful conclusion to the Experiencing God…
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July 19, 2026 - Knowing God
Send us Fan Mailn week two of the Experiencing God series, Pastor Ashley reminds us that while Scripture reveals many attributes of God, the defining truth is…
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July 12, 2026 - Seeking God
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley begins the Experiencing God series by inviting us to move beyond ideas about God into a genuine relationship with God. Drawing…
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July 5, 2026; B.L.E.S.S.; S - Storytelling
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley concluded the B.L.E.S.S. series by focusing on the power of our personal story. Drawing from John 9, she reflected on the healing…
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June 28, 2026; B.L.E.S.S.; S - Serve
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon centered on Jesus’ example of washing the disciples’ feet, reminding us that true greatness is found in humble service…
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June 21, 2026; B.L.E.S.S.; E - Eat
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon, part of the B.L.E.S.S. series, focused on the transformative power of sharing meals as a way to love neighbors and…
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June 14, 2026 - B.L.E.S.S.; L - Listen
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon focused on the “L” in B.L.E.S.S.—Listen—as a practical way to follow Jesus and love others. She emphasized that while…
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June 7, 2026 - B.L.E.S.S.; B - Begin With Prayer
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley launched the new sermon series Bless by encouraging the congregation to rethink evangelism. Drawing from the story of Zacchaeus…
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May 31, 2026 - God Makes a Way
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon uses her poor sense of direction as a metaphor for the human tendency to become spiritually lost. Reflecting on Isaiah…
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May 24, 2026 - One Spirit; Many Members. Guest Speaker: REV. David Lucey
Send us Fan MailRev. David Lucey’s Pentecost sermon focused on how the Holy Spirit works differently in each person and within each church community. Using…
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May 17, 2026 - Who Is My Neighbor? Guest Speaker: David Dority
Send us Fan MailDavid Dority’s sermon reflected on the growing epidemic of loneliness and Jesus’ challenge in the parable of the Good Samaritan. He explained…
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May 10, 2026 - Stay In Love With GOD
Send us Fan MailThis sermon from Warrenton United Methodist Church focused on John Wesley’s third simple rule: “Stay in love with God.” Through a conversation…
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May 3, 2026 - Do Good
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon focuses on John Wesley’s second rule: “do good.” Christians are called to imitate Christ by showing compassion to…
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April 26, 2026 - Do No Harm
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley introduces John Wesley’s first “Simple Rule,” do no harm, focusing on the challenge of avoiding unintentional harm in a complex…
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April 19, 2026 - Present in His Presence
Send us Fan Mail This sermon reflects on life after Easter, when celebration fades and quiet returns. In those ordinary, sometimes heavy moments, we often face…
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April 12, 2025 - Living Hope
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley reflects on the emotional shift after Easter, when the joy of resurrection gives way to everyday life. Drawing from scripture…
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April 5, 2026 - An Unlikely Outcome
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon reminds listeners that while we often believe we can predict life’s outcomes, God is continually writing a greater…
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March 29, 2026 - Unlikely Allies
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s Palm Sunday message centers on the idea that things are not always as they seem. Drawing from her own experiences, she…
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March 22, 2026 - Unlikely Courage
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon, Unlikely Courage, focuses on the quiet bravery of those who stayed with Jesus at the cross when others ran. Figures…
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March 15, 2026 - Unlikely Companionship
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley reflects on the story of Simon of Cyrene, the man compelled to carry Jesus’ cross. Though he appears briefly in the Easter…
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March 8, 2026 - Unlikely Freedom
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley explores how shame and blame are deeply rooted in human nature, tracing the impulse to scapegoat others from biblical stories…
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March 1, 2026 - Unlikely Opposition
Send us Fan MailIn her sermon “Unlikely Opposition,” Pastor Ashley reflects on how God can use opposing voices for our growth. Sharing stories from her own…
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February 22, 2026 - An Unlikely Offering
Send us Fan MailIn this Lenten message, Pastor Ashley reflects on Lent as a sacred reset, a season of repentance, sacrifice, and renewed perspective. Preaching…
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February 15, 2026 - What Love Does
Send us Fan MailIn this post–Valentine’s Day sermon, Pastor Ashley reminds the church that love is more than a feeling—it is obedience to Christ. While we grow…
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February 8, 2026 - Launch Pad
Send us Fan MailIn the final week of the Defying Gravity series, Pastor Ashley invites us to move beyond reflection and into action. After weeks of examining…
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February 1, 2026 - Sheaves in the Snow
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley explores Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the weeds, reminding listeners that the kingdom of heaven is both a future hope and a…
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January 25, 2026 - Defying Gravity
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley continued the Defying Gravity series by challenging listeners to break free from the culture of “more” and make God the priority…
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January 18, 2026 - Defying Gravity
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon explores the tension between the “kingdom of self” and the “kingdom of God.” She explains how the gravitational pull of…
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January 11, 2026 - Defying Gravity
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley introduces the Defying Gravity sermon series, exploring the unseen forces that shape our lives. Using gravity as a metaphor, she…
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January 4, 2026 - What if... The Wise Men Hadn't Trusted?
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley reflects on the story of the Magi, emphasizing that their wisdom came not only from knowledge, but from discernment and…
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December 28, 2025 - Christmas Music Sing Along
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley reflects on Christmas wisdom through familiar Christmas movies, especially The Grinch, to explore the power of belief. She…
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December 14, 2025 - What if... Mary Said No?
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley invites the congregation to reflect on the power of “what if” questions and how they open space for deeper faith, especially…
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December 7, 2025 - What if... Zechariah Believed?
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley reflects on the theme of preparations during Advent, linking our Christmas preparations with Zechariah’s sacred duty in the…
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November 30, 2025 - Joy is an Action Word, Guest Speaker Lori Bakewell
Send us Fan MailLori Bakewell shares her personal journey of losing and rediscovering joy after a season of profound loss, family responsibilities, and…
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November 23, 2025 - The Pause Before the Promise, The Power of the Pause
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley teaches that God is always speaking, just as God spoke to Samuel throughout his life. Samuel’s story shows the power of…
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November 16, 2025 - The Pause Before the Promise, The Power of the Pause
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley teaches that “trusting in the waiting” is essential to spiritual growth. In a world used to instant answers and constant updates…
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November 9, 2025 - The Pause Before the Promise, The Power of the Pause
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon reflected on Elijah’s story as a reminder of the power and purpose of pausing. She began by noting the simple wisdom of…
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November 2, 2025 - A Time to Heal, We Have Hope
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon reflected on Jesus raising Lazarus and the deep lessons it offers about grief, faith, and hope. She reminded us that…
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October 26, 2025 - A Time to Heal, Wounded Healers
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon, “Wounded Healer,” reminds us that while pain and grief are unavoidable parts of life, God’s faithfulness sustains us…
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October 19, 2025 - A Time to Heal, Joining Jesus
Send us Fan MailThis sermon opens a new series, “A Time to Heal,” focusing on grief as both a personal and communal experience. Pastor Ashley invites prayer…
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October 12, 2025 - Returning to the Place From Which I Sent You
Send us Fan MailFather David Lucey reflects on faith, hope, and God’s enduring presence amid loss and exile. Drawing from Jeremiah’s letter to the exiled Jews…
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October 5, 2025 - Counting to Ten; Honoring You
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley explores the meaning and purpose of the Sabbath as a divine invitation to rest, resist busyness, and restore balance. Rooted in…
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September 28, 2025 - Counting to Ten; Honoring God
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon continues exploring the Ten Commandments, highlighting their depth beyond a list of “don’ts.” Last week focused on…
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September 21, 2025 - Counting to Ten; Honoring God
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley began a new sermon series on the Ten Commandments, focusing this week on the first three that call us to honor God. She reminded…
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September 14, 2025 - What Are You Worth?
Send us Fan MailPeri Bever’s sermon focused on the theme of worth—not as defined by money, status, appearance, or the opinions of others, but by God’s love and…
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September 7, 2025 - Breathing God's Presence
Send us Fan MailReverend Doctor Michelle Holmes Chaney reflects on Psalm 139 and the assurance that God is always present with us—past, present, and future…
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August 31, 2025 - Your Story, Amen
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley reflects on the meaning of “Amen,” reminding us it is not just a word of agreement or punctuation in worship, but a way of life…
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August 24, 2025 - Reset: Redirected by God
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley reflects on how easily people can lose direction in life, using technology, GPS, and personal stories as metaphors for spiritual…
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August 17, 2025 - Reset: Purpose Realigned
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon explores the importance of living with God’s purpose. Using the film Cast Away, she illustrates how a sense of purpose…
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August 10, 2025 - Reset: When God Changes Our Plans
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Ashley reflects on how the Holy Spirit often redirects our lives, sometimes through sudden course corrections and other times through…
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August 3, 2025 - Resetting Our True Identity
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley reflects on the power of names and nicknames, noting that while many labels are given by others and don’t fully define us…
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July 27, 2025 - Your Story: Bold in Chains
Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley reflects on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, written during his imprisonment. Despite his chains, Paul continued to proclaim…
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July 20, 2025 - Your Story: Anchored in the Church
Send us Fan MailFrom Pentecost to Warrenton UMC today, the story of the church is one of resilience, faith, and Spirit-led community. Just as the first…
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July 13, 2025 - Your Story: The Power of Testimony
Send us Fan MailStories shape who we are, connect us to one another, and reveal God’s work in our lives. When we share our experiences, others recognize pieces…
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July 6, 2025 - Your Story: God at Work
Send us Fan MailIn the opening message of the Your Story series, Pastor Ashley shares her own journey of faith, weaving together moments of clarity, struggle…