The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens
Denomination: United Methodist Church (UMC)
Organization: Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Dunwoody, GA
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens is senior minister of Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, GA. He has served in the North Georgia Conference of the UMC for 45 years. A graduate of the University of Georgia and Candler School of Theology at Emory University, he earned a doctor of ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary. He taught preaching at Candler for 16 years.
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Dropping the Mask We Hide Behind
Tuesday March 18, 2014
For the 3rd Sunday in lent, Dr. Wiley Stephens explores the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, and helps us identify and remove the masks that keep others from knowing the real persons we are in God.
Who Is in Charge?
Tuesday March 04, 2014
In his sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent, Dr. Wiley Stephens compares the stories of Adam and Eve and Jesus in the wilderness, encouraging us to let God be in charge of our lives in the face of temptation.
Sticker Shock for the Soul
Tuesday October 09, 2012
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens explores Jesus' encounter with a wealthy man in Mark 10:17-27, and encourages us, "Don't go to God in prayer and not expect a challenge, a push to grow or a change in your faith journey."
A Call to a Higher Standard
Tuesday October 02, 2012
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens helps us grapple with Jesus' teaching on divorce in Mark 10:2-13, and encourages us not to hear Jesus' words as judgment and condemnation, but as a call to aim for a goal.
The Road to Easter Runs Through a Cemetery
Tuesday April 05, 2011
The story of Jesus' raising of his friend Lazarus from death (John 11) illustrates that what appears to be an ending can in fact be a beginning--a truth that can give us hope amidst our grief.
Blindness of the Heart
Tuesday March 29, 2011
When Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath, the religious leaders were outraged (John 9). But Dr. Wiley Stephens says we may be as spiritually blind at times as they were.
The Place Where Heaven Will Touch the Earth
Tuesday December 15, 2009
For the 4th Sunday of Advent, the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens lets the prophet Micah do the preaching, revealing the important place Bethlehem has in the lives of God's people.
Repent, Ye Saints
Tuesday December 08, 2009
As we continue the journey of Advent, the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens reminds us that we all need to repent and change directions in order to truly follow Christ.
Uncluttering
Tuesday December 01, 2009
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens continues our Advent journey by encouraging us to "unclutter" our lives--physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Heaven's Audit of One's Soul
Sunday November 23, 2008
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens is senior minister of Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, GA.
Who's in Charge Here?
Sunday October 05, 2008
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens is senior minister of Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, GA.
Finding Tomorrow Today
Sunday May 13, 2007
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens encourages our faith in the promise of tomorrow through our love and faith in Christ.
The Grace of Another Day
Sunday April 22, 2007
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens encourages us to accept the grace and gift of a new day and have courage to do God's will with our second chance.
Well-Connected Christians
Sunday May 14, 2006
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens, senior minister of Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia, talks about the strength that comes from Christian community and fellowship.
One Life to Give
Sunday May 07, 2006
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens, senior minister of Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia, speaks of the power of Jesus' love and the challenge it presents in our lives.
Whenever Jesus Shows Up
Sunday March 13, 2005
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens is senior minister of Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, GA.
God Comes to Us
Sunday February 06, 2005
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens is senior minister of Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, GA.
Missing is Not Final
Sunday March 14, 2004
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, pastor of Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia, looks at God's grace and the second chances that we receive on a daily basis.
Patterns, Prisms, and Prisons
Sunday February 08, 2004
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, pastor of Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia, encourages us to look past the comfort zones of life.
Go Another Way
Sunday January 04, 2004
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, pastor of Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia, challenges us to choose the path less travelled.
Thanksgiving in Three Tenses
Sunday November 23, 2003
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens is pastor of Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia.
Finding the Way to Joy
Sunday October 19, 2003
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens is pastor of Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia.
Read the Fine Print
Sunday September 14, 2003
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens is pastor of Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia.
Living in Love
Sunday August 10, 2003
The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens is pastor of Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia.
Video by The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens
Living into Love (Part 2) - Day1 Sermon Reflections
Friday May 01, 2009
Part 2 of 2 Sermon Reflection - The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens. "You have heard the old saying "Garbage in Garbage out" In other words "what we make a part of our lives is who we are, and what we become"
Living into Love (Part 1) - Day1 Sermon Reflections
Friday May 01, 2009
Part 1 of 2 - Sermon Reflection The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens "You have heard the old saying "Garbage in Garbage out" In other words "what we make a part of our lives is who we are
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The Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens - Day1 Podcast Extra
Wednesday May 24, 2006
In this Day1 Podcast Extra, the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, pastor of Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia, shares his personal insights and experiences of preaching.