Rev.Tom Berlin continues on the Go! series, and discusses salvation and Pentecost Sunday. To help explain salvation, he uses stories in his personal life and connects them to scripture. Rev. Tom Berlin calls to be on fire to share Christ with others.

Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on three important questions surrounding the Church and Jesus Christ. He encourages us to pray every day and to be a part of the prayer initiative.

Today, Rev. Tom Berlin begins a new sermon series titled "Go". In this sermon he calls us to reach out to others and to be undeniably committed to share Christ with others.

Rev. Tom Berlin challenges the confirmands to put their faith with their works. He uses James 2:14-20 to illustrate how faith and good deeds are essential to being a Christian and calls for the confirmands to grow up as Christians that will care for the problems that we face.

What does it mean to be a church of love and justice? How do we become an inclusive community? Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on issues of race, mental ability, gender, poor, disabilities, and culture/nationality differences.

Rev. Tom Berlin starts out with this new sermon series, "Just Love". In this sermon titled, "What's Love Got to do with it?", Tom speaks on justice and the love of God.

Rev. Tom Berlin's Easter sermon examines how the Resurrection of Jesus changed the world forever. The event of the Resurrection spurred Jesus's message of servanthood and humility across the ancient world in ways that affect us to this day.

Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on "The Other Cross". Today, the cross is seen as a symbol of life. It is a symbol of grace, redemption, reconciliation and love. Rev. Tom Berlin encourages us to look at the cross throughout our week to remember what the cross means in our daily lives.

This week, Rev. Tom Berlin continues the sermon series with, "The Decision to Persevere". Jesus offers to anyone who is weary, who is feeling parched and dry, forgiveness and new life.

Today, Rev. Tom Berlin talks about another decision you have to make if you want to discern the will of God for your life, "The Decision to Respond".

The premise of this sermon is "The Decision to Mature". Rev. Tom offers us this advice, "If you want to hear God's calling and a decision to mature, you have to invite Christ into your life".

Rev. Barbara Miner brings the second sermon from the sermon series, " 6 Decisions". In this sermon, she shares how to make the decision of "New Life". She encourages us seek God, and pay attention to the times you feel nudged or prodded.

This is the first sermon of the sermon series Six Decisions that will Change Your Life. Rev. Tom Berlin shares several stories and uses scripture to help you make the decision to follow.

Floris is ending the sermon series on Sustaining Relationships by having a discussion panel which includes all three pastors and the intern. They answer questions from the congregation through emails that were submitted earlier in the week as well live questions through texting.

Rev. Tom Berlin delivers a word of hope surrounding the topic of Divorce and Remarriage. He offers statistics and scripture to help illustrate the message.

Rev. Tom Berlin continues with the sermon series on Sustaining Relationships. This week, the spoken word is on best practices for healthy relationships. Rev. Tom shares basic principles about loving relationships that will bless you and bless the ones you love.

Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on singleness and marriage. He explains how marriage and singleness are both good. Rev. Tom encourages whether single or married to think about the most important, determinative, relationship in your life. Your love of God through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Today, Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on friendships and uses the story of Jonathan and David from 1st Samuel. He explains how Jesus shows us the nature of hesed, faithful, steadfast love that is willing to sacrificially lay down his life for us.

Floris UMC's Worship Intern Ashley Allen delivers a New Year's sermon that calls us to connect with the message of Christ. Through our relationship with Christ and with each other, we have access to the knowledge and tools to help us grow in our faith. The sermon concludes with a song performed by Kristina Schenck.

Rev. Tom Berlin delivers the Christmas Eve sermon at Floris UMC. Merry Christmas, everyone.

Rev. Tom Berlin leads a frank and honest discussion on the events surrounding the Newtown tragedy. In this sermon Tom examines the subjects of violence in the media, mental health care, and gun control. In this season of Advent, Christ's message of Fear Not, is essential when we address difficult issues.

Our Director of Traditional Music Yoon Nam conducts the Floris Combined Choirs and Orchestra in the annual Christmas cantata Heaven's Child by Pepper Choplin.

During this season of Advent, we are looking at hope, peace, love and joy. Today, Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on peace and we can experience it. He expresses that God is what brings us peace and it is peace that enables us to become honest with God, acknowledging our sins and seeking forgiveness.

Rev. Barbara Miner delivers a message of hope. She expresses that people are hungry for renewal and reminds us that Jesus was God himself taking on the clothing of humanity. There is only one hope, and it is God in Christ.

Rev. Barbara Miner concludes the Psalms: The Language of Life series by looking at the way the Psalmists all display an intimate relationship with God. The sermon concludes with a liturgical dance by Anna Lopynski.

Rev. Tom Berlin uses Psalm 19 to deliver an energetic and passionate sermon on the subjects of wonder and Thanksgiving. Tom explores the glory of God's creation, the perfectness of His law, and poses the question: How is God like a 5 year old child?

In this sermon, Rev. Tom Berlin encourages people who are feeling isolated or neglected to see the presence of the Lord. It is a chance to tell those for whom troubled times are coming that they can trust that God will be there in the future.

Rev. Tim Ward introduces the new sermon series,"Psalms: The Language of Life". Rev. Tim discusses what is in bounds and what is out of bounds. He explains that God can handle our frustrations, that God is strong and loving and wants us to be real with him.

This sermon is focused on the stewardship of aligning our lives with our time and money. Tom focuses on generosity and explains how generosity is not born of plentitude of wealth but the freedom of God's love and the resulting gratitude one feels for life and the things of life.

In this sermon, Tom continues on the sermon series Simple. In this particular message, he encourages people to align our time and money toward things that really matter to us in life. It is a call to do what we value and value what we do by making it a priority amongst all the competing claims that call us to distraction.

Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on Simple Possessions. He encourages to seek what the bible says about the necessities of life. This sermon explains the dynamics of wants and needs and the gift of contentment described in scripture.

Rev Tom Berlin begins a sermon series exploring the complexity of modern life and our need for simplicity. This first part looks at time, or rather our lack thereof as people go from work, to classes, to practices, etc. It can often feel like being on a merry-go-round, but by pausing and asking what is important to us, we can find the calm center of God's love.

Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on the tragic event of the Peterson family and how we live and how we minister to others during tragic times. Tom encourages us to do something and to let God be a resource of healing, not a source of blame.

Rev. Barbara Miner speaks on Griping and Grumbling vs. gratitude. Most people have circumstances that might lead them to grumble about their lives or other people. James calls us to realize that we will be judged by God for the way we judge others. In order to persevere, we must be grateful for the way God redeems hardship, and the compassion and mercy we enjoy.

Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on bitter words. It is important that we not correct others in a way that promotes bitterness between us. Scripture calls us to be honest with each other, giving that last 10%, but with care to be tactfully candid. The way we say things is often more important than the point we are trying to make to the other person.

Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on gossip and how it is so easy to speak about others in a way that creates rumors and sends out impressions that can never be corrected as they move from person to person. This sermon calls us to assume the best about others and check our facts so that we can correct bad information or innuendo that we hear about others.

Rev. Tom Berlin speaks on criticism and how it can be hurtful to others. He also gives insightful ways to become an encourager who can speak the truth through love and affirm the good we see in others. We are called to intentionally encourage rather than carelessly criticize those who are in our lives.

Rev. Tom Berlin concludes the Rethink Faith sermon series leading a discussion that is more a personal testimony than sermon. Tom shares his experiences growing up in the church as well as situations that challenged his faith. During his journey, he has discovered that love is the essential element to any church.

Revs. Barbara Miner and Tim Ward deliver a joint sermon that discusses truths and lessons about the Bible. Most Christians believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, because it contains what God wants to say, express, and reveal to His people. Above all, the Bible contains all we need to know in order to be saved.

Rev. Tom Berlin conducts an in-depth study on the nature of God by examining the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity. People often have difficulty with the concept of one God in three Persons, and view God in simpler terms. This sermon shares the biblical and historical foundations of the Trinity and will help you see the loving character of God.

Rev. Tom Berlin continues the Rethink Faith sermon series by examining the conflicts that often occur being religion and science. Not all Christian traditions are comfortable when the tenants of their Faith are questioned. Mutual respect on both sides is needed for an open dialogue to happen and common ground found.

Floris begins a new sermon series entitled "Rethink Faith", which aims to address some common intellectual issues and misconceptions surrounding Faith. In this first part, Rev. Tim Ward examines the idea that religion causes violence and warfare.

The Reel Messages sermon series concludes with Rev. Barbara Miner using the Book of Psalms and the recent Pixar film Brave to examine the values of courage, faith, trust, community, and family unity.

The Reel Messages sermon series continues with Rev. Tom Berlin using the Book of Psalms and the movie Remember the Titans to illustrate problems and solutions for racial and cultural divisions within society.

In the second part of the Reel Messages sermon series, Rev. Tom Berlin uses the characters of Woody and Lotso from Toy Story 3 as examples on how a series of decisions will change a person over the course of their lifetime. The Bible helps us to make decisions that are sometimes painful but ultimately make us better.

Floris UMC starts its summer sermon series Reel Messages, in which family friendly movies are used to help teach values. In this first part, Rev. Tom Berlin uses the movie Madagascar 3 and the Book of Proverbs to explore the values of friendship.

On Laity Sunday, Floris UMC's Jake McGlothin shares his personal experiences in serving others. Serving God requires a combination of humility and selflessness that is always rewarding.

On Fathers' Day, Rev. Tom Berlin uses the Book of Isaiah to speak on the subject of humility. Too often in our culture humility is confused with humiliation. But the path of humility is not one of defeat, but restoration.

On Student Sunday at Floris UMC, recent high school graduates Mary Francis Roll and Hannah Berlin share their experiences and challenges in interpreting God's Will in their lives. Please note that four graduates gave sermons this Sunday. Kevin Cronin & Emily Lopynski's sermons can be viewed on the video "Student Sermons Part 2".

On Student Sunday at Floris UMC, recent high school graduates Kevin Cronin & Emily Lopynski share their experiences and challenges in interpreting God's Will in their lives. Please note that four graduates gave sermons this Sunday. Mary Francis Roll & Hannah Berlin's sermons can be viewed on the video "Student Sermons Part 1".

Rev. Berlin concludes the Hearing God Speak sermon series by citing three principles from the Book of Romans in which God's Will affects us. The reason we often do not hear God's voice is that we don't want to change ourselves, but listening to God's Will always leads to a blessing.

Rev. Tom Berlin examines three aspects of God's Will. One of the problems with hearing God lies in all the noise and confusion in the world. Because of Free Will, Man often works against God's intentions, but His Ultimate Will is what we should all be striving for.

Rev. Tom Berlin addresses the 2012 Confirmands and stresses that confirmation is the beginning of their relationship with God, not the end.

Rev. Tom Berlin begins a series on one of the most requested sermon subjects: discerning God's will for our lives. The Problem is that our wants are often different than God's will. The Bible remains a source for answers to difficult questions.

The Why Should I Care? sermon series concludes with Rev. Tom Berlin sharing his experience and thoughts about the United Methodist General Conference; the need for Jesus during difficult times; and the importance of putting as much into the Church as one gets out of it.

The third part of the Why Should I Care? sermon series focuses on environmental issues. In the Book of Genesis, God's very first divine words to Man task him with nurturing Creation. Rev. Tim Ward addresses our challenges and responsibilities as stewards of the Earth.

When we hear about the world’s problems, it’s tempting to ignore the conversation and hope it all goes away. Does the Bible have anything to say to us in these turbulent times? In what ways does loving God have to do with caring about the world? Come hear thoughtful answers to some of the hard questions facing us today.

When we hear about the world’s problems, it’s tempting to ignore the conversation and hope it all goes away. Does the Bible have anything to say to us in these turbulent times? In what ways does loving God have to do with caring about the world? Come hear thoughtful answers to some of the hard questions facing us today.

Jesus summed up the goal of our faith nicely when he prayed that God's will would be done on earth as it was in heaven. Imagine if your relationship with God was that tangible and accessible. That would be life changing and your life would be more likely to be world changing. Such a deep love of God arises out of our personal holiness.

Jesus summed up the goal of our faith nicely when he prayed that God's will would be done on earth as it was in heaven. Imagine if your relationship with God was that tangible and accessible. That would be life changing and your life would be more likely to be world changing. Such a deep love of God arises out of our personal holiness.

Jesus summed up the goal of our faith nicely when he prayed that God's will would be done on earth as it was in heaven. Imagine if your relationship with God was that tangible and accessible. That would be life changing and your life would be more likely to be world changing. Such a deep love of God arises out of our personal holiness.

Jesus summed up the goal of our faith nicely when he prayed that God's will would be done on earth as it was in heaven. Imagine if your relationship with God was that tangible and accessible. That would be life changing and your life would be more likely to be world changing. Such a deep love of God arises out of our personal holiness.

Jesus summed up the goal of our faith nicely when he prayed that God's will would be done on earth as it was in heaven. Imagine if your relationship with God was that tangible and accessible. That would be life changing and your life would be more likely to be world changing. Such a deep love of God arises out of our personal holiness.

Jesus summed up the goal of our faith nicely when he prayed that God's will would be done on earth as it was in heaven. Imagine if your relationship with God was that tangible and accessible. That would be life changing and your life would be more likely to be world changing. Such a deep love of God arises out of our personal holiness.