Sunday Sermons


3/15/20 - Sheep vs Goat: A Courtroom Drama

Matthew 25:31-46
Rev. Marcy Rudins 3/15/20
"ACTS" and Sermon Matthew 25:31-46
Rev. Bhris Vande Bunte and Rev. Marcy Rudins 3/15/20

3/8/20 - Did Jesus Go To Hell? Why?

Ephesians 4:8-10; 14-24
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 3/8/20

3/1/20 - The Trouble With Being Human

Luke 4:14-30
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 3/1/20

2/23/20 - Jesus Who?

Matthew 16:13-18
Rev. Marcy Rudins 2/23/20

2/16/20 - Authority? Power? Family?

Isaiah 40:21-31
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 2/16/20

2/9/20 - Unity In Community “I Believe…”

Hebrews 1:1-12:2 (selected)
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 2/9/20

1/26/20 - Turning “I” into “We” Part Three: Building Bridges

Galatians 2:11-21
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 01/26/20

1/19/20 - Turning “I” into “We” Part Two”: Keep Your Eyes On The Road

Luke 10:25-37
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 1/19/20

1/12/20 - Turning “I” into “We” Part One: Scattered and Collected

Jeremish 31:7-14
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 1/12/20

1/5/20 - Unexpected Guests

Matthew 2:1-12
Rev. Marcy Rudins 1/5/20

12/29/19 - Christmas Carol Hymn Service

12/24/19 - Family Christmas Eve Service at 4:00 pm

Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-7; Luke 2:8-20
12/24/19 4:00 pm

12/22/19 - Children’s Christmas Pageant and Bell Choir

Children's Christmas Pageant Service
12/22/19

12/15/19 - The Bright Star of Bethlehem: The Star of Unity

John 17:20-25; Ephesians 4:1-6
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/15/19

12/8/19 - The Bright Star of Bethlehem: The Star of  Hope

Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7; Matthew 12:15-21
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/8/19

12/1/19 - The Bright Star of Bethlehem - The Star of Creation

Genesis 1:1-5; John 1:1-14
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/1/19

11/24/19 - Take A Timeout

Luke 1:67-79
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 11/24/19

11/17/19 - New Jersey Christians

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 11/17/19

11/10/19 - Stewardship in Three Steps - Step Three: Open Up

Malachi 3:6-12
Rev. Marcy Rudins 11/10/19

11/3/19 - Stewardship In Three Steps - Step Two: Take Stock

Malachi 3:1-5; Matthew 24:42-44
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 11/3/19

10/27/19 - Stewardship in Three Steps - Step One: Give Thanks

Luke 17:11-19
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 10/27/19

10/20/19 - Going Through The Motions?

Genesis 32:22-32
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 10/20/19

10/13/19 - Earth Moving Acts of Faith

2 Kings 5:1-15
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 10/13/19

10/6/19 - The Great Chasm

Luke 16:19-31
Rev. Marcy Rudins 10/6/19

9/29/19 - Parables Part 4: Better Than A Waterpark

Luke 15:1-10
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 9/29/19

9/22/19 - Parables Part 3: The Other Prodigal Son

Luke 15:25-32
Rev. Marcy Rudins 9/22/19

9/15/19 - Parables Part 2: Vivian Baird’s Buttons

Luke 15:11-24
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 9/15/19

9/8/19 - Parables Part 1: The Jesus Guide to Get Rich

Luke 14:25-33
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 9/8/19

9/1/19 - FOCUS Service

8/25/19 - Being Human

Matthew 14:22-33
Rev. Marcy Rudins 8/25/19

8/18/19 - Jonah: A Model of Thankful Living?

Jonah 4
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 8/18/19

8/11/19 - Jonah: A Model for Giving It Your All?

Jonah 3
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 8/11/19

8/4/19 - FOCUS Service at Trinity United Methodist Church

7/28/19 - Jesus Calms Our Storms

Matthew 8:23-27
Rev. Marcy Rudins 7/28/19

7/21/19 - Gone Fishin’

Matthew 4:12-22
Rev. Marcy Rudins 7/21/19

7/14/19 - Guest Speaker - recording not available

7/7/19 - FOCUS combined service

6/30/19 - Jonah: A Model for Faithful Prayer?

Jonah ch. 2
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 6/30/19

6/23/19 - Jonah: A Model for Following Where God Calls?

Jonah ch. 1
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 6/23/19

6/16/19 - Picnic in the Park

6/9/19 - This Birthday Changes Everything!

Romans 8:12-17
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 6/9/19

6/2/19 - Living In Between

Acts 1:1-11
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 6/2/19

5/26/19 - God Is Home

John 14:23-29
Rev. Marcy Rudins 5/26/19

5/19/19 - Unclean Is The New Clean

Acts 11:1-18
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 5/19/19

5/12/19 - Everyone Needs A Dorcas

Acts 9:32-43
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 5/12/19

5/5/19 - Traveling with Jesus, Rescuing the Lost

Mark 21:1-12
Rev. Perry Jones 5/5/19

4/28/19 - Shouting Quietly

Psalm 118:14-29; Acts 5:27-32
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 4/28/19

4/21/19 - No Guardrails Needed!

John 20:1-18
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 4/21/19

4/14/19 - Talking Stones

Luke 19:28-40
Rev. Marcy Rudins 4/14/19

4/7/19 - Create More “Waste”

John 12:1-8
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 4/7/19

3/31/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Same Fruit, New Creation

Galations 5:22-23; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Rev. Marcy Rudins 3/31/19

3/24/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control

Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 3/24/19

3/17/19 - A Hen in the Fox Den

Philippians 3:14-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
Rev. John Paarlberg 3/17/19

3/10/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

Galations 5:22-23; Philippians 4:2-9
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 03/10/19

3/3/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness

Galations 5:22-23; Luke 18:35-43
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 3/3/19

2/24/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

Galations 5:22-23; Luke 6:27-36
Rev. Marcy Rudins 2/24/19

2/17/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

Galations 5:22-23; 2 Samuel 9
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 2/17/19

2/10/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

Galations 5:22-23; 2 Peter 3:8-15
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 2/10/19

2/3/19 - FOCUS Service

1/27/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

Galations 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
Rev. Marcy Rudins 1/27/19

1/20/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

Galations 5:22-23; Luke 24:36-53
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 1/20/19

1/13/19 - Fruit of the Spirit: Love

Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 1/13/19

1/6/19 - New Year, Same Me

Matthew 2:1-12
Rev. Marcy Rudins 1/6/19

12/30/18 - Carol Singing

12/24/18 - 11:00 pm Service (in Entirety)

Luke 2:1-20
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/24/18 @ 11 pm

12/24/18 - 8:00 pm Service (in Entirety)

Luke 2:1-20
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/24/18 @ 8 pm

12/24/18 - The Christmas Flower

Luke 2:1-20
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/24/18 @ 4 pm

12/23/18 - Christmas Pageant (no sermon)

12/16/18 - God With Us: Our Living Branch

Isaiah 11:1-10
Rev. Marcy Rudins 12/16/18

12/9/18 - God With Us - Our Shepherd

Isaiah 40:1-11
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/9/18

12/2/18 - God With Us: Our Potter

Isaiah 64:1-9
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/2/18

11/25/18 - Putting the “King” in “Shocking”

John 18:33-37
Rev, Marcy Rudins 11/25/18

11/18/18 - The Stories That Matter

Mark 12:38-44
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 11/18/18

11/11/18 - What to Say When It’s Hard to Speak

Mark 10:17-27
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 11/11/18

11/4/18 - Say Their Name

Mark 12:28-34
Rev. Marcy Rudins 11/4/18

10/28/18 - Wipe Your Feet!

Jeremiah 29:4-7; Matthew 22:15-22
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 10/28/18

10/21/18 - In God We Trust?

Psalm 91
Rev. Marcy Rudins 10/21/18

10/14/18 - Why God?

Psalm 90
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 10/14/18

10/7/18 - Roles In Life and Faith: A Second Pair of Shoes

Genesis 2:18-24
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 10/7/18

9/30/18 - Roles In Life and Faith: The Partner

Mark 9:38-50
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 9/30/18

9/23/18 - Roles In Life and Faith: The Observer…Monkey See, Monkey Do?

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Rev. Marcy Rudins 9/23/18

9/16/18 - Roles In Life and Faith: The Most Important Person In The Worship Service

James 3:1-12
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 9/16/18

9/9/18 - But, Paul Told Me To!

Mark 9:10-17; 1 Corinthians 13:11
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 9/9/18

9/2/18 - Focus Sunday

8/26/18 - Untitled (Miracle of Restoration)

Joshua 24:1-18
Rev. Greg Mast 8/26/18

Women of The Old Testament / Summer Series

8/19/18 - Miriam, A Better Song

Ex 15:1-21; Num 12:1-15; Mic 6:4
Rev. Andrew Bossardet 8/19/18

8/12/18 - Ruth 4: Redemption, With A Twist!

Ruth 4
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 8/12/18

8/5/18 - Ruth 3 : Uncover a New Future

Ruth 3
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 8/5/18

7/29/18 - Ruth 2: Gleaning and Signs of Life

Ruth 2
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 07/29/18

7/22/18 - Deborah, Patron Saint of Matriarchs

Judges 4:1-16
Rev. Marcy Rudins 07/22/18

7/15/18 - Hagar, A Handmaid's Tale

Genesis 16:1-16
Rev. Marcy Rudins 07/15/18

7/8/18 - Orpah's Story - Are You Clingy?

Ruth 1
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 07/08/18

7/1/18 - FOCUS Service at First Reformed Albany

6/24/18  - Abigail: When Enough Is Enough

1 Samuel 25:2-44
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 6/24/18

6/17/18 - Being Tall & Other Royal Qualifications

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 6/17/18

6/10/18 - Eternal Weight of Glory

2 Corinthians 4
Rev. Marcy Rudins 6/10/18

6/4/18 - RPMs in the Park


5/27/18 - Here Am I!

Isaiah 6:1-8
Rev. Marcy Rudins 5/27/18

5/20/18 - A Year Later

Romans 8:22-27
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 5/20/18

5/13/18 - And Called It Macaroni!

Mark 15:33-34; Psalm 22
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 5/13/18

5/6/18 - All You Need Is Love

1 John 4:7-21
Rev. Marcy Rudins 5/6/18

4/29/18 - ABGODOX

Act 8:26-40
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 4/29/18

4/22/18 - Earth Day

Psalm 23:1-6
Rev. Marcy Rudins 4/22/18

4/15/18 - The Key To A Surprise Party

John 20:19-29
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 4/15/18

4/8/18 - Give Generously...OR ELSE!?

Acts 4:32-5:6
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 4/8/18

4/1/18 - Easter 2: The Blockbuster Sequel!

Mark 15:25-27, 33-39; 16:1-8
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 4/1/18

3/25/18 - Changing Ears

Mark 11:1-11
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 3/25/18

3/18/18 - Untitled Sermon

John 12:20-33
Rev. Marcy Rudins 3/18/18

3/11/18 - A Lesson from Forrest Gump

John 2:13-22
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 3/11/18

3/4/18 - K.I.S.S.

John 2:13-22
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 3/4/18

2/25/18 - Untitled Sermon

Mark 8:31-38
Rev. Marcy Rudins 2/25/18

2/18/18 - Untitled Sermon

Mark 1:9-15
Rev. Marcy Rudins 2/18/18

2/11/18 - How to Pack A Suitcase

Mark 9:2-9
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 2/11/18

2/4/18 - FOCUS Service

Affirmation of FOCUS Covenant
Rev. Jeffrey Matthews 2/4/18

2/4/18 - Weighed Down and Balanced

Mark 1:29-39
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 2/4/18

1/28/18 - Commissioning Service for Rev. Marcy Rudins

Afternoon Service
Various Speakers 1/28/18

1/28/18 - The Grand Reveal

1 Samuel 3:1-20
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 1/28/18

1/21/18 - The Uninvited Guest

Luke 7:36-38,40-50
Rev. Perry Jones 1/21/18

1/14/18 - I've Got a Thing!

John 1:43-51
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 1/14/18

1/8/18 - Untitled Sermon

Mark 1:4-11
Rev. MarcyRudins 1/8/18

12/31/17 - The Stories Behind the Songs

Isaiah 7:14; 9:2, 6-7; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-11; John 1:1-14
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/31/17

12/24/17 - Evening Services

11:00 pm - Communion Service
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/24/17
8:00 pm - Traditional Service
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/24/17
5:00 pm - Family Service
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/24/17

12/17/17 - Together in Advent: Share Joy

Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 1:39-56
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/17/17

12/10/17 - Together in Advent: Send Peace

Micah 5:2-5a; Matthew 1:18-25
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/10/17

12/3/17 - Together in Advent: Be Present

Malachi 2:17-3:7; John 1:19-27, 35-39
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 12/3/17

11/26/17 - The Three H's of Thanksgiving

Matthew 25:31-46
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 11/26/17

11/19/17 - Living With One Talent

Matthew 25:14-30
Rev. Marcy Rudins 11/19/17

11/12/17 - Keep Your Feet Wet

Joshua 24:1-3, 13-16
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 11/12/18

11/5/18- What Will You Give

Romas 12:3-8
Rev. Chris Vande Bunte 11/5/18

Prior Sermons

To find sermons prior to 11/5/17 click here.