Sermons from 2026
Here We Are Lord!
We welcome Rev. Laura Ingersol back to the pulpit, preaching on the theme: We are people who follow Jesus, and we are equipped for justice work. Hear the Word, grounded in the prayer that God will use each of us for love, hope, and transformation.
New Times and Old Times
In this Black History Month reflection, Rev. David Harris reflects on the tension and responsibility of speaking from a white perspective while lifting up the urgency of justice, equality, and diverse voices. Drawing on history, scripture, and personal experience, he challenges systems of racism, exclusion, and oppression, presents Jesus as a disruptor of unjust social orders, and calls Christians to a costly discipleship rooted in compassion, solidarity with the marginalized, nonviolence, and hope sustained by the Spirit.
Who Do We Listen To? – Choosing the Way of Grace
In times of difficulty and tension, voices clamor for our attention: voices of fear, anger, suspicion, pride. Yet there stands another voice—the gentle angel on our shoulder—whispering truths of grace, mercy, and love. Whose voice will guide our steps when the road is hard? Our task is to listen to the better angels—the Spirit’s fruit that ripens in dark seasons. May we learn to choose grace, to choose mercy, to choose Jesus in a world divided by strife.
As I Depart
Pastor Ron’s final sermon as Govans’ interim pastor offers both spiritual encouragement and a call to faithful action, inviting believers to embody love, courage, and hope in the face of adversity. At its heart is the enduring conviction that God’s light will overcome the darkness.
The Long Road Ahead
The road ahead for today’s church leaders is a long one, but it is doable with God’s help. It calls for open ears, humble hearts, strength, patience, and resilience.
