Sermon Videos

All sermon and other videos are available on our Vimeo channel. Sermons by Rev. Lane Cotton Winn, lead pastor, unless otherwise indicated.

2022

• September 25 – “Shepherding and Sheephood”
• September 18 – “It’s You I Like”
• September 11 – “The Feelings We Feel”
• September 4 – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
• August 28 – “Humble Pie”
• August 21 – “The Carpenter and the Unbuilder”
• August 7 – “Be the Branches“
• July 31 – “Parable of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin”
• July 24 – “The Unbounded Kingdom of God”
• July 17 – “The Wheat & The Weeds Inside Us”
• July 10 – “Sow As You Go”
• July 3 – “One Of Us”
• June 26 – “Fire And Brimstone”
• June 19 – “The Eternal Flame”
• June 12 – “The Burning Bush”
• June 5 – “Tongues Of Fire”
• May 29 – “MYTH: God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”
• May 22 – “MYTH: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves“
• May 15 – “MYTH: Everything Happens for a Reason“
• May 8 – “MYTH: Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin“
• April 17 – “Resurrecticity” 
• April 10 – “When God Needs Us“
• April 2 – “When There’s Not One Right Answer”
• March 27 – “When It Goes to Waste”
• March 20 – “When Bad Things Happen”
• March 13 – “When Our Shelter Is Torn Away”
• March 6 – “When We’re Offered Shortcuts”
• March 2 – “Ash Wednesday”
• February 27 – “I Can See Clearly Now”
• February 20 – “Sticking With It”
• February 16 – “Navigating Difficult Conversations”
• February 13 – “Practicing Forgiveness”
• January 30 – “Cultivating Empathy”
• January 23 – “We Are One”
• January 16 – “Establishing Boundaries”
• January 9- “Marked By Love”
• January 2 – “Guided By A Start”

2021

• December 24 – “Close to Home: Invited and Welcomed Home“
• December 19 – “Close to Home: Seeking Sanctuary”
• December 5 – “Close to Home: Laying the Foundation”
• November 28 – “Close to Home: Homesick”
• November 21 – “30 Seconds” – Rev. Todd Rossnagel, Director of Communications, Louisiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
• November 14 – “From Thanksgiving to Thanks-Living”
• November 7 – “Celebrating the Saints”
• October 24 – “Sharing Hope”
• October 17 – “A New Hope”
• October 10 – “Receive Hope”
• October 3 – “God’s Table”
• September 26 – “I’ve Been Meaning to Ask … Where Do We Go From Here?”
• September 5 – Meditation
• August 29 – Zoom worship/no sermon due to Hurricane Ida
• August 22 – “I’ve Been Meaning to Ask … What Do You Need?”
• August 15 – “I’ve Been Meaning to Ask … Where Does It Hurt?”
• August 8 – “I’ve Been Meaning to Ask … Where Are You From?”
• August 1 – “God’s Vision for Creation”
• July 25 – “Lessons from the Desert”
• July 18 – “Foundations of Faith”
• July 11 – “Closeness to God”
• July 4 – “Celebrate the Diversity of Creation”
• June 27 – “Good, Old Faithful God”
• June 20 – “Get in the Boat”
• June 13 – “Geaux!” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• June 6 – “Get Set” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• May 30 – “Get Ready” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• May 16 – “Dancing with Open Hands” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• May 9 – “Dance in All Our Diversity”
• May 2 – “Dare to Dance Together in Community” – St. John’s Youth Graduating Seniors
• April 25 – “Dare to Dance the Dance of Love”
• April 18 – “Dare to Dance … Even When You’re Unsure of the Steps”
• April 11 – “Dancing Together” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• April 4 – “Again & Again, The Sun Rises”
• March 28 – “Again & Again, We Draw on Courage”
• March 21 – “Again & Again, We Are Reformed” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• March 14 – “Again & Again, God Loves First”
• March 7 – “Again & Again, We Are Shown the Way”
• February 28 – “Again & Again, We Are Called to Listen”
• February 21 – “Again & Again, God Meets Us”
• February 14 – “The Mystery of Love” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• February 7 – “A Second Chance”
• January 31 – “Give God the Glory!” – Danielle Blackwood
• January 24 – UMW Sunday
• January 17 – “Always Near” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• January 10 – “A Hole in the Map”
• January 3 – “God’s Guiding Star”

In-person worship was suspended for COVID-19 beginning March 15, 2020, so our videos from that time include virtual worship elements. We also posted our Holy Week worship experience videos here for easy access.

We began livestreaming our complete worship services on August 2, and starting August 23, 2020, these links jump directly to the sermon portion of the worship videos. We resumed in-person worship on October 4, 2020, in the Family Life Center. On January 3, 2021, we resumed two worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. in our Sanctuary. Learn about what to expect when worshiping in person here. We will continue to livestream all services, so that we will truly remain together in spirit.

2020

• December 27 – “The Time Has Come” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• December 20 – “I Believe in the Light: Illuminating Peace”
• December 13 – “The Song of the Shepherd” an original Christmas cantata by Terry Byars, performed by the St. John’s UMC Praise Team and Pastors
• December 6 – “I Believe in Love: Daring Right Relationship”
• November 29 – “I Believe in the Sun: Hope for Tomorrow”
• November 22 – “Entrusted to Love and Live” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• November 15 – “Holy Boldness”
• November 8 – “Entrusted to Stay & Share”
• November 1 – “Practicing What We Preach” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• October 25 – “Together for Joy!”
• October 11 – “Opportunities for Joy & Togetherness”
• October 4 – “A New Song for a New Day”
• September 27 – “The Invisible Enemy” – Rev. John Winn
• September 20 – “Remember and Fear Not” – Rev. Marie Williams
• September 13 – “Swallowed by Joy” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• September 6 – “Magnify” – Rev. Latrice Mallard, minister of mental and spiritual care
• August 30 – “Why Tarry All Day?” – Rev. Larry Norman
• August 23 – “Feeling all the Feels … It’s Normal”
• August 16 – “Unraveled by Shame” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor, with a livestreamed virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• August 9 – “When Our Control Unravels” – with a livestreamed virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• August 2 – “Unraveled Journey,” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor, with a livestreamed virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• July 26 – “Unexpected Joy,” with a virtual Holy Humor worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• July 19 – “When Our Dreams or Plans Unravel,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• July 12 – “Seeking Understanding When Things Unravel,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• July 5 – “Discovering a New Path,” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor, with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• June 28 – “When Grief Inspires Action,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• June 21 – “Unraveled by Uncertainty,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• June 14 – “True Compassion Leads to Mission” – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor, with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• June 7 – “Love in the Time of Corona,” – Rev. Peg Welch and Deaconess Saroj Welch, with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• May 31 – “Apostles of Hope,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• May 24 – “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• May 17 – “Kept In Our Hearts,” Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor, with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• May 10 – “Heart of God,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• May 3 – “An Overflowing Heart,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• April 26 – “Straight from the Heart,” Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor, with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• April 19 – “Feeling Peace in Our Hearts,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• April 12 – Easter Sunday – “The Heart of the Matter,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19.
• April 10 – A Service of Light and Breath, a virtual Good Friday service experienced on Facebook Premiere at 7:30 p.m.
• April 9 – Comfort Food: A Feast of Love, a virtual Maunday Thursday service experienced on Facebook Premiere at 6 p.m.
• April 5 – Palm & Passion Sunday, with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19
• March 29 – “I Am the Vine” Knowing God’s Power, Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor, with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19
• March 22 – “I Am the Good Shepherd: Knowing God’s Care,” with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19
• March 15 – All Shall Be Well, with a virtual worship service while in-person worship is suspended for COVID-19
• March 8 – “I Am the Bread of Life” Knowing God’s Satisfaction
• March 1 – Knowing the Great “I Am”
• February 23 – A Reflection of Glory
• February 16 – God Is Near – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• February 9 – State of the Church
• February 2 – Operating Instructions
• January 26 – UMW Sunday, Julia Scott Carnes, president of the Baton Rouge District UMW Unit
• January 19 – Called to Serve – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• January 12 – Stepping In
• January 5 – Take It Off

2019

• December 29 – New Beginnings – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• December 22 – Altogether Love
• December 8 – Altogether Hope – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• December 1 – Altogether Peace
• November 24 – Care-Full Forgiving – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• November 17 – Care-Full Relationships
• November 10 – Care-Full Ways – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• November 3 – Blessings and Woes
• October 27 – Take Care: Sharing Together
• October 20, 2019 – Take Care: Caring Together
• October 13, 2019 – Take Care: Spiritual Self Care – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• October 6, 2019 – Take Care: Creation Care
• September 29, 2019 – Lighten Up
• September 22, 2019 – It’s All About Relationship
• September 15, 2019 – Regaining Vision
• September 8, 2019 – In the Potter’s Hands – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• September 1, 2019 – A Servant Heart – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• August 25, 2019 – The Leap of Faith – Rev. Marie Williams
• August 18, 2019 – Do Not Grow Weary! – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• August 11, 2019 – It Isn’t Easy – Rev. Larry Norman
• August 4, 2019 – Don’t Just Stand There, Live the Sermon! – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• July 28, 2019 – Love Yourself – Morgan Dynes, summer ministry intern
• July 21, 2019 – Loving Our Neighbor – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• July 7, 2019 – Loving God – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• June 30, 2019 – Persistent Listening – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• June 23, 2019 – Distractions – Rev. Ken Irby, Baton Rouge District Superintendent
• June 16, 2019 – God Still Speaks
• June 9, 2019 – On Fire – Morgan Dynes, summer ministry intern
• June 2, 2019 – Freedom to Soar!
• May 26, 2019 – Following the Way – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• May 19, 2019 – God’s Love and Acceptance
• May 12, 2019 – We’re All in This Together
• April 21, 2019 – Butterfly Frame of Mind
• April 14, 2019 – Can’t We Just Skip to Easter?
• April 7, 2019 – When the Sun Stands Still
• March 31, 2019 – Misdiagnosis – Latrice Mallard, ministry intern
• March 24, 2019 – Dismissing Distractions – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• March 17, 2019 – Knowing and Saying No
• March 10, 2019 – Be Still and Know – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• March 3, 2019 – Sermon
• February 24, 2019 – When Courage is Uncomfortable
• February 17, 2019 – Don’t Lose Hope
• February 10, 2019 – Change the Narrative
• February 3, 2019 – Sermon – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• January 27, 2019 – United Methodist Women Sunday – Tracy Branch, St. Mark’s UMC
• January 20, 2019 – Relationship with Others – An Outward Focus
• January 13, 2019 – Relationship with Self – An Inward Focus
• January 6, 2019 – Relationship with God – An Upward Focus

2018

• December 30, 2018 – Song of Blessing – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• December 23, 2018 – Songs of Glory and Peace
• December 9, 2018 – Song of the Silence Breakers
• December 2, 2018 – Songs & Silence
• November 18, 2018 – In Praise and Thanks for Partners
• November 11, 2018 – Abounding in Thanksgiving – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• November 4, 2018 – New Life is Possible
• October 28, 2018 – Keep Our Vision Growing
• October 21, 2018 – Growing Through Generosity
• October 14, 2018 – Growing Through Grace – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• October 7, 2018 – Growing in Gratitude
• September 30, 2018 – A Faith That Prays
• September 23, 2018 – Sermon – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• September 16, 2018 – The Power of Our Words
• September 9, 2018 – Mercy Triumphs – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• September 2, 2018 – Everyday Saints
• August 26, 2018 – Courage to Face the Future
• August 19, 2018 – Courage to Cross Borders – Morgan Dynes, Ministry Intern
• August 12, 2018 – Choosing Courage Over Comfort
• August 5, 2018 – Courage to Stay on the Boat – Rev. Deirdré Halliburton, associate pastor
• July 22, 2018 – Road Trip Music
• July 15, 2018 – Untitled – Morgan Dynes
• July 1, 2018 – God is with Us!
• June 24, 2018 – The Lens of Celebration
• June 17, 2018 – Untitled – Pastor Julia Puac-Romero, associate pastor
• June 10, 2018 – Send Me? – Deirdré Halliburton, Director of Discipleship & Connection
• June 3, 2018 – The Voice
• May 27, 2018 – Therefore, Go… – Pastor Julia Puac-Romero, associate paster
• May 13, 2018 – Faith in Four Words
• April 29, 2018 – Engaging Through Your Service – Pastor Julia Puac-Romero, associate pastor
• April 22, 2018 – Engaging With Your Gifts
• April 15, 2018 – Engaging Through Your Presence
• April 8, 2018 – Engage Through Your Prayers – Pastor Julia Puac-Romero, associate pastor
• April 1, 2018 – Run!
• March 25, 2018 – Love Leads the Way
• March 11, 2018 – Recovery – Pastor Julia Puac-Romero, associate pastor
• March 4, 2018 – Program
• February 25, 2018 – Intervention
• February 18, 2018 – Wilderness
• February 11, 2018 – Don’t Blink – Pastor Julia Puac-Romero, associate pastor
• February 4, 2018 – Finding Balance
• January 28, 2018 – The Creation Story – Vickie Bollinger
• January 21, 2018 – Are You Ready?
• January 14, 2018 – Called From the Water
• January 7, 2018: Star Words