Sacred Echoes
Exploring God in Psalms, Hymns, and Rock and Roll
The Psalms are the music of Scripture. Hymns carry the melodies of our tradition. Rock and roll speaks the language of our culture. In each of these, we can hear echoes of God’s presence and truth. This worship series invites us to explore how Scripture, tradition, and experience intersect — helping us discover deeper insight into the nature of God. Each week, we’ll be guided by a Psalm, a classic hymn, and a rock song, as we listen for the sacred echoes that resonate through creation and our everyday lives.
Series Schedule and Overview
Click on Sermon Title to watch sermon for each week
June 15, 2025
Sermon Title: Here We Stand…
Scripture: Psalm 8
Hymn: How Great Thou Art (UMH 77)
Song: What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Focus: In the vastness of creation, we glimpse God’s majesty — and are reminded that we matter. We come to grips with God’s grandeur and our understanding of human dignity.
June 23 2025
Sermon Title: Longing for Something
Scripture: Psalm 42
Hymn: As the Deer (TFWS 2025)
Song: Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
Focus: Our lives are filled with longings for change, healing, escape, restoration, and love. How do we sit with our sadness, name our unmet needs honestly, and trust that divine presence, not escape, leads to something better.
June 29, 2025
Sermon Title: Sacred Memory
Scripture: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness (UMH 140)
Song: Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Focus: When God feels distant, we return to stories, songs, and sacred moments that have guided us. Reminding ourselves of God’s faithfulness, even when it’s not evident, keeps us grounded in truth and hope.
July 6, 2025
Sermon Title: Sorrow’s Not The End
Scripture: Psalm 30
Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (UMH 384)
Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters by Simon and Garfunkel
Focus: Though sorrow may last for a night, joy comes in the morning. God meets us in our pain, not to erase it, but to redeem it with healing and hope.
July 13, 2025
Sermon Title: Mirror, Mirror
Scripture: Psalm 82
Hymn: Christ for the World We Sing (UMH 568)
Song: Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson
Focus: God calls out injustice and calls us in. We’re not just to observe God’s character, but reflect it in the world. What is the hard look we need to take, and what do we need to recognize?