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Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded August 12, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 and is in conversation with environmental and forest biologist, Robin Wall Kimmerer. Listening to the wisdom of trees, we remember again that our flourishing is mutual; my wellbeing supports yours and yours, mine.

Sermon by the Rev. Ellen Rankin recorded August 5, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on 2 Samuel 11:25 —12:13 and John 6:25 — 36. Sometimes our inner 2 year olds run amok. It is up to us to continue to grow and to choose whether Jesus’ imperative to love will be ours as well.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on John 6.1-14 recorded on July 29, 2019. We are only limited by our imagination. For what are you grateful? Where we stand determines what we see.

Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded July 22, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Mark 6:30-34, 53-56, and is in conversation with scholar, Adela Yarbro Collins. Delving into the disciples’ stories, we hear a need for rest and receive an unexpected offering of it.

Sermon by Joan Huff on Psalm 85.8-13 and Amos 7.7-15 recorded on July 15, 2018. Wisdom is about embracing power and living it with tenderness.

Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa on Mark 6.1-13 recorded on July 8, 2018. Keep it simply. You are all the equipment you need. Delight in God.

Sermon by Keenan Kelsey on Mark 5.21-34 recorded on July 1, 2018. We participate in healing when we work on behalf of the sovereignty of God.

Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded June 24, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Psalm 133 and Mark 4:35-41. In the face of a deluge of astonishing news stories that reveal the disparity between the promise of the Peaceable Kingdom and the reality we see, how are we to respond?

Sermon by the Rev. Dale Trunk recorded June 17, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 and Mark 4: 26-34. In conversation with the Cinderella stories of the anointing of David and the parable of the mustard seed, we are encouraged to look anew at the “weeds” of our lives and wonder how they reflect the Reign of God.

Sermon by SFTS Pastoral Care Associate, Lucas Walker, recorded June 10, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1. Holding space for many voices and life experiences, we excavate whether goodness, community, and a future are not just for a few, but for everyone… and if that is true, how we are to speak to the moment now.

Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded June 3, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on 1 Samuel 3:1-3, 10-20 and 2 Corinthians 4:5-12. Exploring the longer narrative surrounding Samuel’s call, we find ourselves in the midst of an epic that goes from bad to worse, and stumble upon some unexpected humor along the way.

Sermon by the Rev. Diana Bell recorded May 27, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Isaiah 6:1-8. Revisiting lessons from the response to refugees in Greece, we are invited to think about what it means to be a remnant people finding our way in community.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Acts 2.1-3 & John 15.26-24,16:4b-16. The language of the heart is the listening; the language of the heart is love. When love is the way … the world changes.

Sermon by Joan Huff on John 17.6-19 recorded on May 13, 2018. How are we called to be in, but not of the world working for justice, inclusivity and welcome?

Sermon by Scott Quinn on 1 John 5.1-6 recorded on May 6, 2018. We are called to stretch wide our hearts so that we can love the one who is before us.

Sermon by Scott Quinn on 1 John 5.1-6 recorded on May 6, 2018. We are called to stretch wide our hearts so that we can love the one who is before us.

Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded April 22, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Earth Sunday in conversation with Psalm 104 (Swallow’s Nest Translation), Job 12:7-10, and Zen priest Angel Kyodo Williams. Sifting through old narratives, we find ourselves attending to the Holy through wonderment in nature.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Psalm 133 & John 20.19-31 recorded on April 15, 2018. In community, that in between place we’re able to embrace our sorrows and joy.

Sermon by the Rev. Joan Huff recorded April 8, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Isaiah 25:6-9 and Acts 4:32-35. Knowing death and suffering are real, we are invited to claim Eastertide Joy.

Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded April 1, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Mark 16:1-8 and is in conversation with Adela Yarbro Collins. On this Easter morning, we are reminded of a strength unseen but present deep in our bones, and are called to rise.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on I Corinthians 11.23-26 & John 13.1-5; 31b-35 recorded on Maundy Thursday, March 29, 2018. Jesus’ last supper has become our first supper and the table is where we bring our whole selves hearing that we belong, that we are loved and that we are enough.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Mark 11.1-10 & Philippians 2.1-11 recorded on March 25, 2018. First person sermon from the perspective of Peter, the Apostle, during the last months of Jesus life culminating on his entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Sermon by Ellen Rankin on Jeremiah 31.31-34 & John 12.20-33 recorded on March 18, 2018. Jesus had to be difficult to live with: not answering direct questions, seemingly changing him mind, responding with stories and challenges.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Numbers 21.4-9 and John 3.14-21, recorded on March 11, 2018. God says: I am for you and what do we do, but complain? Might our prayer be thank you God for bringing us up out of Egypt … whatever your Egypt might be?

Sermon by Victor Floyd on John 2.13-22 recorded on March 4, 2018. We are called to take our faith outside the building of the church to bring about transforming in the world.