Sermons for a Critical Faith

Do you feel helpless to do anything in the face of the crisis in Ukraine? What if you could make a bigger difference than you think?  Today we hear the story of Jesus leaving the mountain top and entering into the needs of the world – and he calls us to follow. A sermon by Rev. Dr. Sue Coller.

Today we’re talking about the challenge of living in a world whose values seem at odds with God’s values, and why those who cheat and steal seem to thrive, while those who do the right thing don’t. Some might look at the values of the Christian faith and say “they sound good – but they won’t help you get ahead.” So why do we keep trying? Or as some might ask, “what’s in it for us?” That’s what we’...

In Luke's version of the Beatitudes, we see how God's blessing upon the poor, the hungry, the mourners, and the hated, is not only a promise of hope, but is also a present charge to engage in the redemptive work of God.  Sermon by Kris Brammer.

Want to hear a good fish story?  You know, about the catch that was so big your boat couldn’t handle it? Actually, it’s about discipleship and courage, as we reflect on Jesus’ calling of his first disciples, and what that says to us today.  Gospel reading from Luke 5:1-11

Jesus' ministry was mostly on the margins, with those others rejected.  What does that mean for us?  A sermon on Luke 4, by Rev. Dr. Sue Coller.   Music Track: New York, Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com

How could listening to the Mosaic law being read for six hours be good news?  That's what we're talking about!  Sermon by Rev. Dr. Sue Coller

On April 3, 1968, the day before he was assassinated, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a famous speech, that ended with this:   “I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!”  Martin Luther King Jr. was inviting people to join him on a journey home – home to the promised land.  The pro...

Today we're going to hear the story of John the Baptist – but in a way you probably have not heard it before. What does John tell us about ourselves, and how can this preacher known for fire and brimstone, be good news for us.  Scripture: Luke 3:15-22.  Preacher Rev. Dr. Sue Coller.

In the northern hemisphere the church gathers to celebrate the nativity in the stilled darkness of winter.  Winters can be times of challenge, and times of challenge, like a 2-year long pandemic, can be like a prolonged winter.  The promise of this season is that God’s light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it.  (John 1:1-18) A Critical Faith Sermon by Rev....

Welcome to today’s A Critical Faith Podcast from First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, Nebraska a place Where faith is nurtured Curiosity is encouraged Diversity is welcomed and all are loved. And now, here’s today’s podcast

Welcome to today’s A Critical Faith Podcast from First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, Nebraska a place Where faith is nurtured Curiosity is encouraged Diversity is welcomed and all are loved. And now, here’s today’s podcast

Welcome to today’s A Critical Faith Podcast from First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, Nebraska a place Where faith is nurtured Curiosity is encouraged Diversity is welcomed and all are loved. And now, here’s today’s podcast

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. Desmond Tutu As we begin the season of advent this week focuses on hope and what the looks like in our lives after an exhausting year and during a season of celebration that our redeemer came to be with us. That’s what we will discuss on today’s A Critical Faith podcast with pastor Sue Coller from First Presbyterian Church...

Gratitude isn't just some vague, spiritual concept that only works if you believe it does -- there's actual science behind practicing a thankfulness . With it being thanksgiving week we can actually experience some scientific reality….but can we? What about people and or political parties and others who we don’t like or agree with…can we be thankful for them too? It’s tough but it is also possible...

It is said that we can live for 40 days without food, 4 days without water, 4 minutes without air….be we can only live 4 seconds without hope. We all need hope and we need it now. So let’s get some hope from today’s A Critical Faith Podcast with Pastor Sue Coller from First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, ne Here now is Pastor Sue

Websters dictionary defines community as a place that provides a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. "the sense of community that organized religion can provide" Well, is that really happening in today’s Christian environments or churches? It’s tough but let’s take a closer look at how we can live that out as Christ Followers on today’s...

There are dates and times that that church celebrates every year…one of them is reformation Sunday…but the real question is this: Why should I care about something that happened so long ago and how does that impact me being a Christ follower? Let’s find out on today’s A Critical Faith podcast from First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, Ne.

Our word for today is ‘Kintsugi’….what does that have to do with being a Christ follower, great question and special guest speaker Stephen Griffith will unpack that for us on today’s a Critical Faith Podcast with.

A living, vibrant faith. What does that look and how do we live that out? That's the subject on today's podcast. 

Adolfo Perez Esquivel said: "We cannot sow seeds with clenched fists. To sow we must open our hands." We need to get some perspective on all of this and we will on today’s A Critical Faith podcast , here now is pastor Sue Coller.

Ah the Mickey Mouse club singers with all for one and one for all. But what does that have to do with being a Christ follower? Let’s find out on today’s a critical faith podcast from first presbyterian church in Lincoln. Here now is pastor Sue Coller.

"I think the hardest part to get to is that point of asking for help or reaching out to other people and being honest with yourself." Mary-Kate Olsen That being honest with ourselves can come from believing the big lie. What is that big lie? Let’s find out on today’s A Critical Faith podcast with Pastor Sue Coller of First Presbyterian church in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Ken Wytsma said: “The kingdom of God is an upside-down kingdom. It beckons us to gamble all, to trust radically, to come and die so that we might live--to give our lives away.” It takes all of that and more…and that is the topic on today’s A Critical Faith podcast with Pastor Sue Coller of First Presbyterian church in Lincoln, Nebraska.

If we are being honest, it’s been a brutal year to year and a half. We are weary, worn out, tired wondering when, if ever, things will be back to ‘normal’…. We need hope, we need God, we need to see beyond this ‘new normal’ as it were. Let’s get all of that on today’s a critical faith podcast with Pastor Sue Coller from First Presbyterian church in Lincoln, Nebraska.

"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing" Vince Lombardi  Living as a Christ follower in a world that is deeply divided by apposing views or marginalized people can be though, but it is possible. Find out on today's A Critical Faith Podcast with Pastor Sue Coller from First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, Ne.