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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Ten Texts That Guide My Life 05.11.2023 17:24

I tried to compile my top ten favorite Bible passages but could only limit myself to 106. So I tried to identify my top ten themes. 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 Quite: Moses Saw But Didn't Enter the Promised Land in Deuteronomy 34 29.10.2023 16:18

What explanation can be given after 40 years of faithful leadership? Read Deuteronomy 34: 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

All God Wants is Love: Not Idols of the Past 15.10.2023 16:19

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

Thou Should: How the Ten Commandments Describe Staying Free 08.10.2023 15:25

Read Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 to hear where we find true liberation 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

From Grousing to Gratitude: When We Encounter Dark Clouds 01.10.2023 15:21

The Israelites have a new complaint, but actually, it's one they already made. Read Exodus 17:1-7 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

Just Enough: Complaints and Customer Service in Exodus 16 24.09.2023 16:24

Having been freed from slavery, Moses the people face new challenges. Read Exodus 16 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

Go Forward and Live: Plagues and Crossing the Sea in Exodus 14 17.09.2023 18:40

The story of how Moses and Aaron tried to convince Pharoah to let the people go for a three day festival in the desert 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

God Gets Personal: The Story of Moses and the Burning Bush in Exodus 3 12.09.2023 18:17

The series from Abraham to the Promised Land continues with the events leading up to Moses' encounter with God at the Burning Bush 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

Disrupted by Compassion: The Story Begins in Exodus 1 03.09.2023 16:45

Joseph dies and a new Pharaoh comes to power Read Exodus 1 and 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

Always Being Prepared: Joseph and His Brothers in Egypt in Genesis 45 27.08.2023 14:52

Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt. What happens when they are reunited? Read Genesis 45: 1-15 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

Little Brothers and Big Dreams: Joseph and His Brothers in Genesis 37 25.08.2023 15:00

Our summer series moves on to the next generation with the little twerp, 17 year old Joseph, rubbing his favorite status in the faces of his brothers. Read Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28 Read at https://davidbahr.weebly.com/sermons/little-brothers-and-big-dreams Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSpE_PNSGZY If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionh...

Surely God is in This Place - Jacob's Dream in Genesis 28 25.08.2023 11:40

Our summer series continues with the dirty tricks scoundrel Jacob escaping the murderous rage of his twin brother and what he discovers one night in a dream. Find the story in Genesis 28: 10-19 Read at https://davidbahr.weebly.com/sermons/surely-god-is-in-this-place Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkmcZv0L21E If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church a...

Blessed Wrestling: Jacob and Esau's Reunion in Genesis 32 25.08.2023 12:53

Our summer series continues with Jacob wrestling the night before reuniting with his twin brother - whom he has cheated and deceived. How does Esau respond? Read at https://davidbahr.weebly.com/sermons/blessed-wrestling Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqRLJBpli2E If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. You are invited to supp...

Juneteenth is Our Story: The Story Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and More Begins 25.08.2023 11:38

This is the first in our summer series beginning with "A wandering Aramean is my father" and the story of Abraham and Sarah - tied to the observance of Juneteenth Read at https://davidbahr.weebly.com/sermons/juneteenth-is-our-story Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFZHaTLWc-w If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at missionhillsucc.org. ...

Hope Survives: The Story of Hagar in Genesis 21 25.08.2023 11:31

Our summer series continues with the story of Hagar found in Genesis 21: 8-21 Read at https://davidbahr.weebly.com/sermons/hope-survives Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4nqTYDB_hY - poor quality video due to technical issues this week 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 H...

Interesting Characters on Our Family Tree - Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25 25.08.2023 12:02

Our summer series continues with just the first part of the story of Jacob, the dirty tricks scoundrel, and his twin brother, easily fooled, Esau. Found in Genesis 25: 19-34 Read at https://davidbahr.weebly.com/sermons/interesting-characters-in-our-family-tree Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNNaUo6iBIA If this sermon was meaningful to you, learn more about the rest of our church at miss...

The Births of Jesus, the Buddha, and Muhammad 14.12.2022 12:24

Do they share any commonalities? Remarkably, they do. This sermon on Matthew 1: 18-25, preached on December 11, 2022, celebrates Joseph and his choices. And asks us to consider what we would do. For a print version, click here Or watch the whole worship service at Mission Hills United Church of Christ in San Diego on December 11, 2022 here If you are in San Diego, join us at 10 am on Sunday m...