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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Demonstrate Mercy 09.03.2025 15:42

This sermon based on the parable of the Good Samaritan adds a surprising recipient of mercy Read Luke 10: 25-37 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

Extreme Love: What Does Turn the Other Cheek Really Mean 23.02.2025 16:04

Listen to this interpretation of one of Jesus' most difficult sayings from Luke 6: 27-37. How do we apply this to what is happening to our country 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 - missionhills...

Now is the Time for Deeper Christianity 09.02.2025 15:51

This sermon explores Jesus call to the first disciples and addresses our calling as Christians in these times today The text is Luke 5: 1-11 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

Immigrants and Strangers in the World 04.02.2025 12:54

Using First Peter as the text, this sermon preached at the ordination of Rev. Barbara Christensen explores our Christian vocation as members of the United Church of Christ in the toxic political environment we now inhabit. 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...

Have Mercy. 28.01.2025 13:32

Mercy is a powerful word when spoken to power. Paul reminds us, we need each other - especially the most vulnerable people in our world. 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 Be a Christian? 19.01.2025 12:47

A sermon in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his call to be creatively maladjusted 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

Everything Happens 12.01.2025 11:49

The terrible ongoing devastation in Los Angeles calls us to wrestle with a faith response. The text is Isaiah 43: 1-7 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 05.01.2025 12:59

Find your own star word for 2025 at missionhillsuc.org - click the link and then click the wheel 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

Yes, She Knew 22.12.2024 13:00

Did Mary know? Absolutely. Because exactly the kind of thing God does. This sermon includes images. To see them, please go to www.davidbahr.weebly.com for the sermon titled Yes, She Knew 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 recurri...

What's the Point? 08.12.2024 13:49

John the Baptist invited people to change their hearts and lives. He offered a few examples of how. 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 Day is Coming: The First Sunday of Advent 01.12.2024 8:58

Advent begins in terrible reality and asks us, where do we find hope? 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

Imagine Together 24.11.2024 14:13

When we have imagined together, look what our church has done! And what more can we 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

Bless Her Heart 17.11.2024 14:02

You may know the story of the widow with only two coins. Listen to what is behind the story. Read Mark 12: 38-44 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

Same Mission, Same Message 10.11.2024 13:13

The world changed this week. And "When the world spins crazy, spins wild and out of control spins toward rage and hate and violence, spins beyond our wisdom and nearly beyond our faith, When the world spins in chaos as it does now among us…" We turn to scripture which ground us If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. Yo...

A Not Quite So Happy Ending: Esther Part 3 13.10.2024 15:06

The third and last in the story of Esther 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 is Just Such a Time: The Story of Esther 06.10.2024 16:00

The story of Esther continues with a reversal of fortune 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

She Said No: The Story of Vashti 29.09.2024 14:20

Here's a biblical character you may not have heard of. She is remarkably relevant for today. Read chapter one of the Book of Esther 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

Steamy Love in the Bible 15.09.2024 14:50

The Bible makes a surprising source for erotic poetry. Be surprised when you read the Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon 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

Discerning Mind and Listening Heart: The Wisdom of Solomon 08.09.2024 13:53

Our series has moved on to Bathsheba and King David's son Solomon with a note for our anxious political times today Read 1st Kings 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

Victimized but Not a Victim 01.09.2024 14:16

The story of Bathsheba concludes with the unlikely rise of her son, Solomon Read 1st Kings 1 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 Good is Forgiveness? 25.08.2024 15:12

David is confronted by what he did to Bathsheba. And God. Read 2nd Samuel 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

Even the Worst: David and Bathsheba 18.08.2024 13:50

We continue in our series now at one of the most famous stories in the Bible: David and Bathsheba. Have you heard it told like this before? See 2nd Samuel 11 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 - missionhills...

Complex and Compelling: The Nasty Woman Named Michal 04.08.2024 12:55

Read more in 2nd Samuel 6 about an obscure character who shows we have choices in our non-choices 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

Make Love the Story: Jonathan and David 14.07.2024 14:07

In the middle of stories about wars and death is a surprisingly tender story of two warriors. Read it 2nd Samuel 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

Prelude to a King: Not in the US, Please 07.07.2024 16:25

Our series continues with the transition from King Saul to David - a prelude. I hope today is not a prelude to a new king in America 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