Medina UCCC Weekly Sermons

What does it really mean to show up for one another? In this UCC Medina sermon, Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon reflects on Medina Pride, a young man searching for belonging, the loneliness that divides us, and the quiet power of presence. Drawing from Noah Kahan’s song “The Great Divide,” Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, and the Road to Emmaus, this message explores how misunderstanding can separate us an...

What if one of life’s greatest mysteries isn’t the universe, God, or even eternity… but the people sitting right beside us? In this week’s message, Rev. Meghan Malone explores what it means to truly see one another beyond labels, assumptions, and the stories we create about people we barely know. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, we’re reminded that compassion does not require full unders...

In this episode the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon reflects on what it means to live with the complicated mix of mind, body, spirit, memory, labels, expectations, and inner criticism that shape how we see ourselves. Drawing from Paul’s words in Romans, Jesus’ words in the garden, the Heidelberg Catechism, and even the familiar question, “Why do I do that?”, this message explores the struggle of being human...

What happens when God refuses to fit inside the categories we create? This week at Medina UCC, we move from the mythic world of Poseidon and the gods of the ancient world to Moses standing barefoot before a burning bush in the wilderness. Moses asks God for a name, but the answer he receives is not a title, a territory, or a job description. It is mystery itself: I Am That I Am. This message explo...

In this thoughtful sermon, Rev. Meghan Malone reflects on gentleness, self-control, and the surprising truth that the only thing we can truly control is ourselves. Drawing from Paul’s words in Corinthians, motherhood, exhaustion, spiritual discipline, and even an unexpected lesson from Olaf in Frozen 2, Rev. Malone explores why true strength is often found not in domination, but in restraint, comp...

What does faithfulness really look like when the pressure to conform is everywhere? In this Pentecost sermon, the Rev. Dr. Luke Linden reflects on loyalty, fidelity, courage, and the Spirit’s call to become a church that does not simply repeat old patterns, but listens again for the living God. Works Cited: “Social Conformity Experiment.” YouTube, 2:55. Posted by Mind Warehouse, August 18, 2015. *...

What does it mean to be a truly good person in a world shaped by outrage, projection, performance, and power? In this thoughtful and timely sermon, the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon explores the biblical idea of “goodness” as more than morality or appearances. Drawing from Galatians, Romans, Exodus, and the Gospel of John, Luke reflects on servant leadership, grace, political division, projection, and the...

What if kindness isn’t soft at all? In this sermon, the Dr. Luke Lindon explores the surprising strength hidden inside real kindness through stories about Mr. Rogers, Pope Francis, a motorcycle club, and a fearless pastor who understood that truth and compassion belong together. This message challenges the idea that kindness is weakness and reminds us that, in a world obsessed with being nice, gen...

What does it mean to wait on God in a world that moves fast? This sermon delivered by the Rev. Meghan Malone, explores patience through the lens of faith, trust, and spiritual growth. From the wisdom of scripture to everyday life moments, this message reflects on how waiting seasons shape us, strengthen our faith, and ultimately reveal the beauty of God’s timing. *To support our mission to create...

What is peace and how do you actually live it when life feels overwhelming? In this powerful sermon by Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon at United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio, the conversation moves beyond surface level calm and into something deeper, a kind of peace that holds steady even in pressure, conflict, and uncertainty. Drawing from Bible teachings including the Gospel of John and...

April 19, 2026: When love roots you, joy grows naturally. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

April 12, 2026: How to cultivate more love in your life. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

April 5, 2026: May you never close a door that Jesus has left open. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

March 29, 2026: Jesus is calling us to dare to love the world the way that God does. Sermon by the Rev. Meghan Malone

March 23, 2026: A lot of people have been hurt by church. Not just bored. Not just disconnected. Hurt. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

March 15, 2026: I don't know the why of suffering. It just is. But I know the how: together. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

March 8, 2026: We always seem to want to throw Christ off a cliff when he reminds us of the expansive love of God. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

March 1, 2026: When Scripture is weaponized, people are wounded. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

February 22, 2026: Live faithfully, even when the world tells you to chase the shiny, the easy, the profitable. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

February 15, 2026: Fear is an appropriate response sometimes, but you can't build a residence there and dwell in it. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

February 8, 2026: May we continue walking together toward God and toward one another. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

February 1, 2026: God's presence is everywhere, and there are also thin spaces. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

January 25, 2026: Christians should be the best tippers in town. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

January 18, 2026: Despair is a tool of domination. Joy is not. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

January 11, 2026: If you've had a feeling, it's more than likely in the Psalms. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon