Sermon Transcripts

Learning From and With Our God of Unconditional Love (Together, in a Variety of Ways)

“Entrusting Ourselves to God’s Love, Care, and Mercy” – Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20,

Luke 6:17-26

In whom or what do you trust? As Christians, we participate with God in the mission of justice and salvation. And fear should not inhibit our words and deeds for and on behalf of others, particularly those who are suffering. As Gradye Parsons reminds us in Our Connectional Church, being internally strong ...

Learning From and With Our God of Unconditional Love (Together, in a Variety of Ways)

“Breaking Out of Routine Love” – Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 5:1-11

You can live your life out of a place of love, yes, even unconditional love. Jesus has given us the grace we need to keep putting one foot in front of the other. In Christ, we can do what needs to be done.

To experience love and to love, we need a personal encounter with God and one ...

“Learning From and with Our God of Unconditional Love (Together, in a Variety of Ways)”

“Love’s Primary Concern” – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:21-30

The question I am asking and answering, from a biblical perspective, is “What is love’s primary concern”? Answer, to foster unity. Unity has a better chance of coming about when one speaks truth, whatever the cost, in a humble, kind, and just way. That way we demonstrate our love for God and others. I have two ...

“Learning From and with Our God of Unconditional Love (Together, in a Variety of Ways)”

“Saying No to False Options for Love” – Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21

Epiphany is the radical inbreaking of God’s love into human experience in the birth of Jesus. The baptism of Jesus is the radical inbreaking of God’s love into human experience in that Jesus represented every human being past, present, and future.

The radical inbreaking of God’s love into human experience continues ...

“Learning About Jesus is a Life-Long Journey” – Isaiah 60:1-6,  Matthew 2:1-12

2024 is over. 2025 has begun. We stand in a line of souls who loved, love, and will love, because of God’s unconditional love. I’m in the midst of reading Richard Rohr’s newest book, Eager to Love. I’m learning about Jesus and it’s a lifelong journey of discovering the depth of God’s love for me and others. Richard writes this about love, 

Francis and Clare (St. Francis and St. Clare) ...