Mount Pleasant Methodist Church Sermons
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June 14, 2026
Join us for a powerful message from guest speaker Joey Wiley as he opens God's Word and explores the invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Through an inspiring journey across the life of Joseph in Genesis, Joey demonstrates how the Old Testament points directly to Jesus Christ and the saving grace found in Him.
This sermon highlights God's sovereign plan ...
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June 7, 2026
Jesus meets people where they are a despised tax collector, a desperate woman who had suffered for 12 years, and a synagogue leader whose daughter had just died. Through these powerful encounters in Matthew 9, we see three levels of relationship with Christ: casually passing by, pausing to study and learn, and fully grabbing hold of Jesus for life-changing healing and salvation.
In this inspiring sermon, Rev. McDougald shares:
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May 31, 2026
On this Trinity Sunday, Rev. Ron McDougald delivers a powerful and practical message about the Triune God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and our calling to obey the Great Commission. Drawing from Matthew 28:19-20 and Genesis 1, Pastor Ron challenges us to move beyond excuses and become faithful **disciple-makers**.
Sermon Highlights:
Why many churches (and Christians) struggle to make disciples and the common excuses we use
The l...
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May 24, 2026
"We've got Spirit! How about you?"
On this Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Ron McDougald delivers a powerful and joyful message about the Holy Spirit that moved the early church from sadness to joy, from survival to revival, and from hiding in an upper room to boldly proclaiming Jesus to the world. Drawing from Acts 2:1-21 and John 7:37-39, Pastor Ron reminds us that the same Spirit that fell like wind and fire at Pentecost is still present...
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May 17, 2026
Jesus ascends to heaven but what does that mean for us today? In this powerful Ascension Sunday message, Rev. Ron McDougald explores the who, what, when, where, and why of Jesus leaving the stage after 40 days of post-resurrection teaching. Drawing from Luke 24:44-53 and Ephesians 1:15-23, he delivers three clear truths that every believer and church needs to hear.
Key Takeaways:
The Ascension Makes the Holy Spirit Possible With...
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May 10, 2026
In this heartfelt Mother's Day message, Pastor Ron explores Jesus powerful promise in *John 14:15-21* that we are never left alone. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus assured His disciples (and us): I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. He sends the Holy Spirit our Advocate, Comforter, and Seal of adoption so we can know we belong to God as His beloved children.
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Mothers Commandments: ...
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In this inspiring message from Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, Bobbie Burrell explores the breathtaking beauty of Gods creation and the magnificent story of redemption woven throughout Scripture. From the wonder of birds in flight and the vast oceans to the incredible purpose for which humanity was created, this sermon reminds us of the love that launched the universe and the Savior who came to rescue us.
Key Scriptures:
Genesis ...
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April 29, 2026
In this powerful Bible study, Rev. Ron McDougald explores the beautiful doctrine of prevenient grace, Gods initiating, pursuing, and enabling grace that works in every persons life long before they are even aware of their need for Him. Drawing from pages 162164 of *Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist*, this teaching beautifully blends Old Testament foundations with New Testament fulfillment.
What You'll Discover:
How God wa...
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April 26, 2026
In this powerful Good Shepherd Sunday message, Rev. Ron McDougald reminds us that Jesus declares, I am the gate for the sheep.(John 10:1-10) As graduates step into new seasons and all of us face lifes journeys and battles, we are invited to trust the One who stands as our protector, provider, and portal to abundant life.
Drawing from John 10 and Psalm 23, Pastor Ron shares a memorable story from his own high school graduationrecei...
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April 19, 2026
In this powerful post-Easter message, Rev. Ron McDougald explores the Road to Emmaus story from Luke 24:13-35, where two disciples walk away from Jerusalem in deep grief and disappointmentonly to have the risen Jesus join them on the road without them recognizing Him at first.
Sermon Highlights:
How grief, dashed hopes, and everyday routines can blind us to the presence of the living Christ
Jesus opening the Scriptures (from Mos...
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April 12, 2026
In this powerful Eastertide message, Rev. Ron McDougald explores the familiar story of "Doubting Thomas" but with a fresh perspective. Thomas wasn't just skeptical; he was brave, faithful, and an everyday follower who missed Jesus' first appearance to the disciples because the doors were locked for fear.
What happens when fear and anxiety cause us to lock ourselves down shutting out hope, community, and even the presence of the ...
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April 8, 2026
In this powerful and honest Bible study, Rev. Ron McDougald explores one of the most important yet challenging truths of the Christian faith: the natural state of humanity.
Following the catechism questions 46 & 47 from the study manual Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist(pages 144146), this session dives deep into the reality of sin, our fallen nature, and Gods grieving heart over humanity.
Key Topics Covered:
What doe...
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April 5, 2026
Join us for a powerful Easter Sunday message from Mount Pleasant Methodist Church as Rev. Ron McDougald delivers a heartfelt sermon titled Jesus Paid it All.
In this inspiring Easter sermon, Pastor Ron explores the resurrection of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Mary Magdalene and the disciples at the empty tomb (John 20:1-18). With warmth, humor, and deep spiritual insight, he shares personal stories from his childhood includin...
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March 29, 2026
Join us for this powerful Palm Sunday message titled "Hallelujah, What A Savior"preached by Rev. Ron McDougald at Mount Pleasant Methodist Church in Vancleave, Mississippi.
In this inspiring sermon based on Matthew 21:1-11, Rev. McDougald explores Jesus' humble entry into Jerusalem on a young donkey (the colt of a donkey), fulfilling the prophecy from Zechariah. He paints a vivid picture of the crowds shouting "Hosanna to the Son ...
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March 25, 2026
In this rich and encouraging session from our ongoing study of Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist, we explore Question 45 from the Global Methodist Church Catechism:
Are there other means of grace? Answer: Yes. Among them are prayer and searching the Scriptures.
Building on our previous discussions of Baptism and Holy Communion, Sherry and the class dive deep into John Wesleys teaching on the ordinary means of grace the ...
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March 22, 2026
Join us for this powerful and deeply personal message from Rev. Ron McDougald as he explores the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11:1-4, 17-27. Titled Dead Stuff, this sermon confronts the raw realities of grief, loss, death, and the hope of resurrectionboth in Scripture and in our everyday lives.
In this message preached on March 22, 2026, Pastor Ron reflects on:
The deep friendship between Jesus, Mary, Mar...
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March 18, 2026
In this engaging Bible study session from Mount Pleasant Methodist Church (a Global Methodist Church) in Vancleave, Mississippi, Rev. Ron McDougald leads a deep exploration of "What is the Lord's Supper?" and "How do we encounter Christ at the Lord's Supper?"
This discussion draws directly from pages 131134 of the book Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist(a church-wide study rooted in the Catechism of Christian Faith and Doct...
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March 15, 2026
Join us for this powerful message from John 9:1-14, where Rev. Ron McDougald explores the story of the man born blind and challenges our common assumptions about suffering, sin, and God's purpose.
The disciples asked Jesus: "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus replied, "Neither... but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him."
In Horribly Wrong, Pastor McDougald remin...
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March 11, 2026
Join Rev. Ron McDougald as he leads an engaging and thoughtful Bible study from Mount Pleasant Methodist Church (a Global Methodist Church) in Vancleave, Mississippi. This session dives deep into two key questions from the Catechism of Christian Faith and Doctrine for the Global Methodist Church (questions 41 & 42, covered in the study book Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist, pages 127130):
May we baptize children?
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March 8, 2026
In this powerful message titled Cool Stuff, Pastor Ron McDougald dives deep into the familiar story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:5-15). What begins as a simple request for a drink of water becomes one of the most profound encounters in the GospelsJesus intentionally violates every social, cultural, and religious norm of His day to offer living water that springs up to eternal life.
Jesus says, I must go thr...
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