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Nobody’s Fault But Mine
Inspired by the Blind Willie Johnson gospel blues classic Nobody’s Fault but Mine, this sermon by Minister Lea Gilmore reflects on God’s grace, personal discipleship, and the call to respond faithfully to Christ. Rooted in the African American gospel tradition and Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son, the message reminds us that while God’s grace is freely given, we are invited to choose lives of justice, compassion, and hope.
What Matters and Why?
What really matters and why? In this sermon, Rev. Khristi Adams reflects on Jesus’ command to “love one another” through the lens of John 13. As Jesus washes his disciples’ feet on the night before his crucifixion, we’re reminded that the heart of the Christian faith isn’t perfection, it’s choosing to love one another through all of life’s messiness. This message invites us to see the communities God has given us as the places where love is lived out every…
You Have Heard it Said
What happens when we come back to familiar Bible stories with fresh eyes? In this message, Chaplain Annie Owens reminds us that even the “old, old story” can surprise us with new meaning. From biblical unicorns and Balaam’s talking donkey to the woman at the well, she explores how our own assumptions and experiences shape the way we read Scripture. This sermon is an invitation to stay curious, keep asking questions, and discover how God’s Word continues to speak in…
Blessed are the Peacemakers, Not the Peacekeepers
Minister Lea Gilmore explore the Beatitudes reflecting on Matthew 5:9. We’ll explore how Jesus calls us beyond simply keeping things calm to the deeper, riskier work of peacemaking—telling the truth, pursuing justice, and seeking real repair in our relationships, community, and creation. Together we’ll consider how Christian peacemaking can include protest and civil disobedience, especially where racial and environmental injustice wound our neighbors and God’s world.
It’s Not Mine to Carry
Chaplain Annie Owens explores what it means to truly lay our burdens before Christ instead of carrying the same pain over and over. Using the image of bamboo roots, we’re reminded that lasting healing requires more than addressing what’s on the surface. God invites us to heal from the roots up.
Lessons in Failure
Rev. Khristi Adams explores the profound life lessons that come from failure, using a blend of cultural references and biblical narratives to deepen understanding. Rev. Adams reflects on how failure, often feared, can become a powerful teacher and catalyst for growth and humility. Centered on the stories of public figures like Jay-Z, sports moments, and the biblical example of Peter’s denial of Jesus, the speaker emphasizes embracing failure as a universal human experience that does not define one’s identity.
A God Who Heals
Rev. David Harris explores the profound theme of healing as an eternal and divine purpose, rooted deeply in Christian theology and practice. Rev. Harris emphasizes that healing is not only a spiritual gift bestowed by God but also a responsibility shared by the Church, the body of Christ, to actively participate in ministering healing in the world. Drawing from the Gospel of Mark, he outlines a four-step construct of healing: faith, seeking, divine response, and restoration to community.
The Voice You Didn’t Expect
Speaking from the book of Numbers 22:21-35, Minister Lea Gilmore shares the story of Balaam and his donkey, reminding us that God is not limited in how They speak. God can use unexpected voices to correct us, protect us, and redirect us. The question is whether we are humble enough to listen.
What Must I Do to Be Saved?
Drawing on Acts 2 and Pentecost, the Rev. Dr. Roslyn Sellman describes God’s spirit as confronting empire and resisting erasure by meeting people in their own language and culture. The message emphasizes that transformation begins not through assimilation, but through honoring identity and authenticity.
Let It Go
Rev. Khristi Lauren Adams delivers a reflective and spiritually grounded sermon on the challenge of letting go, using the metaphor of hoarding disorder and the biblical story of Lot’s wife to explore the psychological and emotional difficulties involved in releasing attachments—both physical and emotional.
Encountering God as a Mother
Chaplain Annie Owens shares a thoughtful sermon about the ways we understand and talk about God, especially through both motherly and fatherly images. She begins with the story of Sojourner Truth, a former slave who found her voice through faith and became a powerful advocate for justice and equality. Her story helps introduce the message of finding strength, identity, and purpose through God. The sermon also encourages us to think beyond only masculine language for God and to recognize the…
Recognition
Rev. David Harris invites us into the Emmaus story as a journey we still walk today—one marked by honest questions, shared conversation, and unexpected encounters with Christ. In the midst of doubt and uncertainty, we discover that God often meets us not in dramatic displays, but in quiet, relational moments along the way. This sermon reminds us that scripture becomes a living dialogue, renewing our faith and calling us forward with courage and hope.