Sermon Series
Sundays at Rocky River United Methodist Church
11/30/2025 - First Sunday of Advent. Pastor Paul A. Bennett will begin the sermon series “All the Good,” with a sermon titled, “Practicing Advent,” based on Luke 3:1-6.
11/23/2025 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost and Fuller Sounds Handbell Choir is ringing. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will conclude the sermon series, “Consecration Sunday,” with the sermon, “Thank You,” based on Luke 1:67-80.
11/16/2025 - 23nd Sunday after Pentecost and Consecration Sunday. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Consecration Sunday,” with the sermon, “Let’s Build,” based on Matthew 7:24-29.
11/9/2025 - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost and Joyful Sounds will be ringing. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Consecration Sunday,” with the sermon, “Today…,” based on Luke 19:1-10. Lynn Gorton, CLM will be handling pastoral emergencies while Rev. Bogre and Pastor Bennett are away next week planning for 2026.
11/2/2025 - 21st Sunday after Pentecost and Communion Sunday. Daylight Savings Time ends. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will begin the sermon series, “Consecration Sunday,” and, praise the Lord, Pastor Paul A. Bennett will be back from his renewal leave.
10/26/2025 - 20th Sunday after Pentecost and All Saints Sunday. Pastor Paul is on renewal leave until October 31. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Then Jesus Told Them a Parable” with a sermon entitled, “It’s Not Too Late,” based on Luke 19:19-31.
10/19/2025 - 19th Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Paul is on renewal leave until October 31. Lynn Gorton, CLM, will continue the sermon series, “Then Jesus Told Them a Parable” with a sermon based on Matthew Luke 14:7-11.
10/12/2025 - 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Joyful Sounds will be ringing, and new members received. Pastor Paul is on renewal leave until October 31. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Then Jesus Told Them a Parable” with the sermon, “You Promised,” based on Matthew 25:14-30.
10/5/25 - Jesus’ intent was to help His followers understand spiritual concepts by relating them through earthly ones. And these same parables hold incredible value for us even today. Let’s excavate a few of these ancient stories together and see what gems we might unearth.
9/28/25 - 16th Sunday after Pentecost and Moll Conversations Sunday. Fuller Sounds will be ringing. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will conclude the sermon series, “Busy,” with the sermon, “Rest,” based on Luke 10:38-42.
9/21/25 - 15th Sunday after Pentecost and a Celebration of Rev. Bogre’s 30th Year in Ministry. Services at 8:30am and 10:30am. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Busy,” with the sermon, “See,” based on Luke 10:25-37.
9/14/25 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Paul A. Bennett will continue the sermon series, “Busy,” with a sermon based on John 4:7-29.
9/7/25 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Communion Sunday, and Jeff Acker Recognition Sunday. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will begin the sermon series, “Busy,” with a sermon based on Ecclesiastes 1:1-11.
8/31/25 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost and Labor Day Weekend. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will conclude the sermon series, “Integrity vs. Fear,” with the sermon “Those Eyes” based on Acts 5:1-11.
8/24/25 - 11th Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Paul A. Bennett will continue the sermon series, “Integrity vs. Fear,” with a sermon based on 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 7-24.
8/17/25 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost and Blessing of the Backpacks. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Integrity vs. Fear,” with the sermon “Whose Are You vs. Who Are You?” based on Galatians 2:11-14.
8/10/25 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Integrity vs. Fear,” with the sermon “I Do Not Know the Man!” based on John 19:4-16.
8/3/25 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost and Communion Sunday. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will begin the sermon series, “Integrity vs. Fear,” with a sermon based on Exodus 32:1-8 & 19-24.
7/27/25 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will conclude the sermon series, “Child of God,” with a sermon based on Psalm 8 and Luke 22:24-30.
7/20/25 - 6th Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Paul A. Bennett will continue the sermon series, “Child of God,” with a sermon based on Hebrews 12:4-11 entitled, “You’ll Understand When You’re Older.” Rev. Bogre will be preaching at the Cleveland Yachting Club Regatta.
7/13/25 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Child of God,” with a sermon based on Galatians 4:1-7 and Matthew 7:7-12.
7/6/25 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost and Communion Sunday. Pastor Paul A. Bennett will begin the sermon series, “Child of God,” with a sermon based on 1 John 3:1-3.
6/29/25 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost and VBS Sunday. Pastor Paul A. Bennett will conclude the sermon series, “That’s a Lot To Ask,” with a sermon based on Daniel 2:7-19.
6/22/25 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “That’s a Lot To Ask,” with the sermon, “God, You Want Me To Do What?,” based on 2 Kings 9:1-13.
6/15/25 - 1st Sunday after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, and Father’s Day. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “That’s a Lot To Ask,” with sermon based on 1 Samuel 17:32-49.
6/8/25 - Pentecost Sunday and Music Recognition Sunday. Pastor Paul A. Bennett will begin the sermon series, “That’s a Lot To Ask,” with a sermon based on Acts 9:1-19.
6/1/25 - Seventh Sunday of Easter and Ascension Sunday. Lynn Gorton, CLM will be preaching on “The Wonder of Summer.”
5/25/25 - Memorial Sunday. Pastor Paul A Bennett will conclude the sermon series, “Messed Up,” with the sermon, “Peace Begins Within,” based on Matthew 5:23-26.
5/18/25 - Fifth Sunday of Easter, 50-Year Member Sunday, Confirmation Sunday, Graduate Recognition Sunday, and New Members received at Harbor Service. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series, “Messed Up,” with the sermon, “And in this Corner,” based on Romans 7:14-25a.
12/7/2025 - Second Sunday of Advent, Toy & Blanket Sunday, and Communion. Rev. Daniel F. Bogre will continue the sermon series “All the Good,” with a sermon titled, “A Praying Advent,” based on Luke 1:68-79.