The End of Words: Sermons from Caleb Punt @ Grifton UMC

God is... Gracious

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:34:21 +0000

What does the story of Jacob and Esau have to tell us about God's grace?

God is... Compassionate

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:01:48 +0000

Introducing a new(er) Easter Sermon Series, God Is...The Character of God. In this series we are looking at biblical words describing the risen Lord and thinking about how those qualities solve for the problems we talked about in Lent. Hope you will listen along with us!

Kick the Can in a Graveyard-Easter 2022

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:01:20 +0000

An Easter sermon from Grifton United Methodist Church on Genesis 5 and 1 Corinthians 15

A Series on Sin #5: Systemic Sin

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:12:38 +0000

Sin in the Bible doesn't just refer to the individual actions of people; it can infect entire families, cultures, and countries. How do we recognize these forms of sin? What can we do about it?

A Series on Sin #4: Glimpses at Monsters

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:01:25 +0000

This week we look at the strange, sometimes creepy B Plot of the Bible that features dark powers and monsters.

A Series on Sin #3: Iniquity--Crooked Deeds that Make Crooked

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:06:31 +0000

The third sermon in our series on Sin, this one looking at the word "Iniquity"

A Series on Sin #2: Transgression-Hurting Those Closest To Us

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:16:45 +0000

What does the Bible have to say about the problems in the world? This week we are looking at the Hebrew and Greek word normally translated at Transgression and hinting at how Jesus is the solution.

A Series on Sin #1: Missing the Mark

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:11:58 +0000

A sermon from Grifton United Methodist Church on the nature of sin in the Bible.

Growing in Love

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:40:05 +0000

A sermon from GUMC on 1 Corinthians 13

Love Your Enemies

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:29:58 +0000

A sermon from Grifton United Methodist Church on Luke 6. Jesus gives us the radical and ambitious set of moral teachings of all time.

The Key to Happiness

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:09:37 +0000

A sermon on Psalm 1 from Grifton United Methodist Church.

Glory, Judgement, Hope

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:54:33 +0000

Join us for a wide-ranging exploration of Isaiah 6 and Luke 5.

The God That Moves Outward

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 17:32:33 +0000

Sermon on Luke 4:14-21

Israel is Given Her Story

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 15:37:37 +0000

The priest Ezra is reading the people the scroll of Moses for the first time in generations. How will Israel react to being given their story? How do we?

The God of Abundance

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:06:43 +0000

Sermon for GUMC on John 2:1-11. How does Jesus decide to break 400 years of divine silence?

Why the Wisemen? Epiphany 2022

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 17:49:11 +0000

The wisemen, or magi as they are more properly known, don't get enough attention in my opinion. Here are 3 reasons we should all spend a bit more time contemplating this short appendix to the Christmas story.

Sketchy Christmas Songs--Advent Part 4

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:49:24 +0000

This week we flex our Biblical Imaginations by considering some of the great (and not so great) lyrics in Christmas songs we all know and love.

"Joy to the World"--Advent Sermon #3

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

So much of our culture is built upon this promise: "You can feel Joy all the time, whenever you want"--as long as by Joy you mean "a vague feeling of pleasure produced by buying our product or spending your time on our website/app." How might the biblical conception of Joy confront this false promise?

"It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"--Advent Hymns Part 2

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000

The second sermon in our Advent series featuring beloved Christmas Hymns. By looking at "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" we consider the biblical understanding of Peace.

"Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel"--Christmas Hymns Part 1

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:57:49 +0000

A sermon looking at the biblical theme of "God With Us" underlying the hymn "Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel."

Faith vs. Works--James Part 5

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

The final sermon in our series on James during which we finally address the most common question concerning this book: What is the relationship between good works and faith? Does James, who says, "We are saved by works and not by faith alone" contradict Paul, who writes, "For we hold that one is saved by faith apart from works of the law"?

The Tongue is a Fire--James Part 4

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 02:34:14 +0000

The fourth sermon in our series on James considering how the fact that all humans are image bearers of God should change how we speak to one another.

God Sides with the Poor--James Part 3

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 19:19:02 +0000

The third sermon in our series on the book of James exploring the theme of God's consist advocacy for the poor throughout the Bible. Not for the faint of heart.

The Christian Universe is an Open System--James Part 2

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 18:25:22 +0000

The second sermon in our series on the book of James considering how we might live if we truly believed that all good and perfect gifts come from above.

Let Endurance Take Its Full Effect--James Part 1

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:40:39 +0000

The first sermon in our series on the Book of James considering the role of trials in the Christian life.

Scripture readings: 1:1-4, 5:7-8

Why "The End of Words"?

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:58:19 +0000

Pastor Caleb introduces the podcast and explains the title "The End of Words"