Sermons and Special Music
from services during the pastorate of Ralph L. Wrightstone

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From Bethel UMC Services of
January 4, 2026 thru June 28, 2026

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January 2026

04 - Epiphany Sunday
...... (02:40) - Scripture: John 1:1-18
...... (19:47) - Message: "The Mystery"

11 - First Sunday After Epiphany
There is no recording of the church service. These are from the online service which used the same scripture and message topic.
...... (01:46) - Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
...... (13:06) - Message: "Your Marvelous Friend, Jesus"

18 - Second Sunday After Epiphany
...... (02:03) - Scripture: John 14:5-14
...... (14:13) - Message: "Jesus, Your Risen Friend"
...... (03:26) - A Proclamation

25 - Third Sunday After Epiphany
...... (03:28) - Introduction and Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
...... (19:09) - Message: "Jesus, Your Wealthy Friend"

February 2026

01 - Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
...... (02:34) - Introduction and Scripture: John 6:25-34
...... (14:40) - Message: "Jesus, Your Trustworthy Friend"

08 - Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
...... (01:45) - Introduction and Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27
...... (15:01) - Message: "Jesus, Your Dependable Friend"

15 - Sixth Sunday After Epiphany
Pastor Ralph was away this Sunday. He prepared this sermon for the online service.
...... (01:00) - Introduction and Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20
...... (12:03) - Message: "The Light of Christ"
The next sermon is the one that lay minister Bobby Walker brought to Bethel this day.
...... (02:38) - Introduction and Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
...... (15:01) - Message: "Do You Remember?"

22 - First Sunday of Lent
...... (01:16) - Introduction
...... (01:47) - Scripture: John 15:9-17
...... (20:51) - Message: "Your Jewish Friend"

March 2026

01 - Second Sunday of Lent
...... (01:30) - Introduction and Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
...... (19:01) - Message: "Your Servant Friend"

08 - Third Sunday of Lent
...... (02:56) - Introduction and Scripture: James 4:1-12
...... (11:36) - Message: "Who Is Your Favorite Friend"

15 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
...... (02:49) - Introduction and Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7;29-40
...... (01:57) - Applying the Scripture to program plans
...... (17:47) - Message: "Choosing the Wrong Friend"
...... (01:43) - Closing Words: "My Truest Friend"

22 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
...... (02:06) - Introduction and Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6
...... (11:59) - Message: "Holy, is Our Friend Jesus"

29 - Palm Sunday
...... (03:01) - Introduction and Scripture: Luke 19:28-44
...... (21:19) - Message: "Tell Us About Palm Sunday"

April 2026

05 - Easter Sunday
...... Sunrise Service - from the online service
...... (01:39) - Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
...... (08:59) - Message: "The Stone was Rolled Away"
...... Alternate Scripture: Mark 16:1-7
...... Worship Service
...... (02:30) - Introduction and Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
...... (17:11) - Message: "The Stone is My Witness"
...... (01:41) - There's More: "The White Stone"

12 - Second Sunday of Easter
...... (01:18) - Scripture: Hebrews13:1-6
...... (15:24) - Message: "Strengthening Your Faith"

19 - Third Sunday of Easter
...... (01:38) - Introduction to the Scripture
...... (02:13) - Scripture: Revelation 1:1-7(8)
...... (12:11) - Message: "Forever Promises"
...... (05:45) - Closing the Series: "Meet the Master"
...... (01:22) - Closing Thoughts
...... (00:46) - A Proclamation
...... (00:32) - Final Remarks

26 - Heritage Sunday
...... (01:33) - Scripture: John 1:1-10
...... (12:50) - Message: "The Gatekeeper"

May 2026

03 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
...... (03:55) - Introduction and Scripture: John 14:1-14 and commentary
...... (14:56) - Message: "Hide and Watch"

10 - Sixth Sunday of Easter/Mother's Day
...... (01:41) - Introduction and Scripture: John 14:15-21
...... (16:44) - Message: "The Mother Side of God"

17 - Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension Sunday
There is no recording of the church service. These are from the online service which used the same scripture and message topic.
...... (01:40) - Introduction and Scripture: Luke 24:44-53
...... (14:09) - Message: "What is Our Annointing?"

24 - Eigth Sunday of Easter/Pentecost Sunday
...... (03:26) - Introduction and Scripture: Acts 21:1-21
...... (12:05) - Message: "Test the Spirit"

31 - First Sunday after Pentecost/Trinity Sunday
...... (01:10) - Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
...... (17:14) - Message: "The Great Commission"

June 2026

07 - Second Sunday after Pentecost
...... (01:54) - Scripture: Matthew 9:1-9
...... (15:01) - Message: "Does the Apple Fall Far from the Tree?"

14 - Third Sunday after Pentecost
...... (02:05) - Introduction and Comments about Bible Translations
...... (01:26) - Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38
...... (23:51) - Message: "The Lord of the Harvest"

21 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost/Father's Day
...... (02:14) - Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33
...... (18:28) - Message: "Dusted"

28 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
This is pastor Ralph's last sermon here at the end of 10 years of service.
...... (01:22) - Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42
...... (17:59) - Message: "Thanks for Acts of Kindness"

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