Sermons by Minister Lea Gilmore
Celebrate Juneteenth!
We celebrate freedom, equity, and justice in honor of the federal Juneteenth holiday. Minister Lea Gilmore’s sermon on 2 Corinthians 3:17-20: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
The Power of Pentecost
Minister Lea Gilmore explores the purpose and power of celebrating Pentecost. What does it mean to truly and fundamentally understand this story and how we should never reject the power of the Holy Spirit?
Who Do You Say I Am?
Minister Lea Gilmore explores Mark 8:27-30, where Jesus asks, “Who do you say I am?” Delving into this passage, Lea will unpack its significance for our identity as a church and as children of God. – Minister Lea Gilmore’s sermon from March 17, 2024.
You Are “Wonderfully Made” by God
Min. Lea Gilmore explores what it really means to be “fearfully and wonderfully made”, as well as living encouraging us to live an authentic life.
Embracing Joy and Living a Persistent Faith
Minister Lea Gilmore discusses I Thessalonians 3:6-13 as a call to live a persistent faith, embrace joy in living, and dedicate ourselves to doing good in the world. You (Yes, you!) are a beautiful child of God whose good works impact us all. Let’s receive it and believe it.
Live a Courageous Christianity
Minister Lea Gilmore speaks on being courageously Christian (not Christian nationalist) no matter where you find yourself. Hint: we should strive to choose love.
“To Sin or Not to Sin?”…that is the question
What is sin? What does it mean to be “free from sin?” While God does indeed cover us with grace, it does not give us permission to embrace sin (however we define it). Yet, are we inherently sinful by nature? Oh, the confusion! Join us as Minister Lea Gilmore reflects upon this complex passage which scholars spend a lifetime trying to understand. – Sermon from May 21, 2023
Consenting to God
Minister Lea Gilmore preaching on the themes of baptism by water, fire, and the Holy Spirit based on Matthew 3:1-17. How are we called to consent to God?