Mission Hills UCC - United Church of Christ

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The Bible isn't just a collection of writings from thousands of years ago, it is often remarkably relevant to living today. For example, we can mourn the state of our divided world. Or we can find hope and sustenance as we pursue a world that is open, inclusive, just, and compassionate through the teachings of Jesus and the prophets. Listen to Rev. Dr. David Bahr from Mission Hills United Church of Christ in San Diego make connections to scripture for living faith-fully today. Learn more about our congregation at www.missionhillsucc.org and come be our guest in worship at 10 am each Sunday. O...

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What is Success? Matthew 11 & 12 30.06.2026 11:08

Continuing our search for Jesus in Real Lives If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

America in 250 Years - Matthew 13 28.06.2026 13:18

The church is called to transform the world, not dominate it. If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Courage is Contagious - Matthew 10 24.05.2026 12:28

Our series - Finding Jesus in Real Lives - continues with chapter 10 If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Jesus and the Wrong People - Matthew 9 10.05.2026 11:51

This is #2 in the continuing series Finding Jesus in Real Lives. See Matthew 9: 9-13 If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Finding Jesus in Real Lives - Matthew 8 03.05.2026 12:49

Today begins a new series where we will follow Jesus throughout the Gospel of Matthew - starting here with chapter 8 If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Something Unexpected is Happening Here 19.04.2026 14:26

Jesus called out, try casting your net on the other side. Today we celebrate doing that. See John 21 for the story. If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Building a Palace You Can't See 12.04.2026 13:24

We are familiar with Thomas as the one who doubted. There's much more to him than that. See John 20: 19-31 for the gospel reading. If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Rise Up with Love and Mercy 03.04.2026 12:12

Sermons from Mission Hills UCC San Diego, California Rev. Dr. David Bahr david.bahr@missionhillsucc.org April 5, 2026 “Rise Up with Love and Mercy” Matthew 28: 1-10 – Common English Bible After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the tomb. 2 Look, there was a great earthquake, for an angel from the Lord came down from heav...

Jesus Heals the Enemy 24.03.2026 10:40

During the arrest of Jesus in the garden, one of his disciples cut off the ear of someone on the "opposing side." What did Jesus do? If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

And Yet, He Still Knelt 17.03.2026 12:14

Hear this sermon about Jesus and Judas and the rest of us based on John 13 If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Jesus Disarms the Crowd 08.03.2026 12:48

You may recognize this as "the woman caught in adultery" from John 8: 2-11. Look again. If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Jesus Restores Dignity 01.03.2026 14:26

Here is a fresh take on Luke 7: 36-50 about the woman they called a "sinner" If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Jesus Pours Out Abundance 22.02.2026 12:27

We begin Lent with this first story about Jesus in the Gospel of John - chapter 2 If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Preserving and Ensuring 12.02.2026 11:34

This is the kickoff for our capital campaign. Learn a little about our history on the corner of Jackdaw and Fort Stockton If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

What is the Cross? 01.02.2026 11:52

Here this reflection on the meaning of the foolishness of the cross, as Paul says, and its counterpart in the Sermon on the Mount If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus 25.01.2026 13:47

Jesus calls his first disciples - to what exactly? Or rather, to where. See Matthew chapter 4 If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Remain Awake 18.01.2026 13:56

We honor Dr. King today with a call to Minneapolis If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Free Water 11.01.2026 12:43

This is a sermon about the baptism of Jesus and what baptism means to those of us who are baptized. Text is Matthew 3: 1-12 If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Star Words 04.01.2026 13:22

Welcome to a new year and a new word to guide your reflection If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

The Only Logical Response to Fear 21.12.2025 12:46

Hear the story of Joseph in a new way If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Silence Grows Courage 07.12.2025 13:13

We need sacred silence to prepare ourselves for something more. If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Not the Way We Expect 30.11.2025 12:49

Welcome to Advent and the beginning of the story that changed the world - and will change your life If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

Dream God's Dream 23.11.2025 11:55

A sermon for all wondering what comes next - for themselves and the church If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

It Becomes Enough 16.11.2025 13:05

This is the last of our summer and fall series on the prophets - based on 2nd Kings 4: 42-44 If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give

But First, Celebrate 09.11.2025 13:05

Exploring the Book of the prophet Habakkuk and how it speaks to us today If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to support the ministry of Mission Hills United Church of Christ with a one time or recurring contribution - missionhillsucc.org/give