Jim Parsons Podcast

This is the sermon podcast of Jim Parsons, the pastor of Milford Hills United Methodist Church in Salisbury, NC. If you would like to find more information about our congregation or worship with us in person or online, please visit us at milfordhillsumc.org

Episodes

Episode 279: A Reserved Table

September 22, 2025 • 18 mins

We wrap up our series called "The Table" today by looking at a story in the Gospel of Luke. In Luke, Jesus is constantly going to a meal, eating a meal, or leaving a meal. In the parable Jesus tells in Luke 14:15-24, he talks about those invited to the great banquet. He pushes us to stop making excuses and to accept the invitation to the party. Thank you again for worshiping with us. For more information about our congr...

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Episode 278: Table Manners

September 18, 2025 • 19 mins

The Church in Corinth did not have great table manners. They were leaving people hungry and now sharing what they had. Paul writes to them to correct their behavior. What table manners do we need to address and change in order for us to be the church we are called to be? This is what we are diving into this week as we continue our series, "The Table." Thank you again for worshiping with us. For more information about o...

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Episode 277: Christ at the Table

September 7, 2025 • 17 mins

We continue our worship series "The Table" by looking at the table Christ invites us to sit at. During communion, we are invited to partake in the meal he shared with his disciples. What does it mean to sit at this table and receive the bread and cup? This table invites us to become a community with one another. Thank you again for worshiping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our websit...

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Episode 276: Invited to the Table

September 7, 2025 • 20 mins

We start a new worship series today called "The Table." The table is the place to nourish our bodies and also our souls. Think of the people who gather around your tables. Think of all the stories, love, and laughter that your tables have held. Today, we look at who Jesus sits down with at his table. It goes against the religious leaders, but Jesus sees the world differently than we do. What could we learn and how could we...

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Episode 275: The Bible

August 17, 2025 • 3 mins

Today, we talk about some basics when it comes to the Bible. How did we get it? Where did it come from? How should we read it? Join us for this worship today as we explore an overview of our holy scriptures. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If you would like to support Milford Hills UMC's mission to Love, Serve, and Li...

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Episode 274: Deploying Generosity

August 10, 2025 • 20 mins

How does Milford Hills UMC deploy generosity? We do so by being good stewards of what people give to God through the missions and ministry of our church. This week, we take a deep dive into how this happens and, like Paul in Philippians 4:15-20, we give thanks to those who give so generously. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsum...

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Episode 273: Denominations - Immersion

July 20, 2025 • 20 mins

We continue our series on Denominations. This week, we examine the origins of the Baptist denomination, which emerged in England at the end of the 16th century. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If you want to support Milford Hills UMC's mission to Love, Serve, and Live as Christ, please go to milfordhillsumc.org/give o...

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Episode 272: Denominations - The Reformation

July 14, 2025 • 20 mins

We continue our series on Denominations. This week, we look at the start of the Reformation and the two major denominations that emerged from this event, Lutherans and Presbyterians. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If you want to support Milford Hills UMC's mission to Love, Serve, and Live as Christ, please go to milf...

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Episode 271: Denominations - The Great Schism

July 7, 2025 • 18 mins

We start a new worship series on different denominations today. We begin by looking at the two denominations that emerged after the Great Schism. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If you want to support Milford Hills UMC's mission to Love, Serve, and Live as Christ, please go to milfordhillsumc.org/give or text GIVE to ...

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Episode 270: Biblical Relationships - Each Other

June 15, 2025 • 22 mins

We worship a God in relationship (the Trinity), but we are also called to be in relationship with each other. How do we, as a community, as a church, get along? What do we do when conflict arises? Today, we examine Matthew 18 and how Jesus instructs us to resolve our disputes. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If you wa...

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Episode 269: Biblical Relationships - God's Relationship with God

June 12, 2025 • 20 mins

How does a Triune, 3 in 1 God work? Today, on Pentecost Sunday, we talk about the Trinity and God's relationship with God. What does this teach us about how God works and about ourselves? Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If you want to support Milford Hills UMC's mission to Love, Serve, and Live as Christ, please go to ...

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Episode 268: Biblical Relationships - Marriage

June 3, 2025 • 19 mins

We begin a new worship series today, exploring what the Bible teaches us about relationships. Today, we discuss marriage and seek great examples to emulate from Scripture. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If you want to support Milford Hills UMC's mission to Love, Serve, and Live as Christ, please go to milfordhillsumc...

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