Meeting the Good Samaritan
The Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long helps us see the deeper story in the parable of the Good Samaritan that Jesus is the despised and rejected Samaritan that lifts our broken lives from the ditch and into healing.
The Nearness of the Kingdom
Christopher Henry has reminds us that as Christians we are called to the the terrifying and empowering journey to actvely share our faith and that the journey requires nothing but faith in God to sustain us and trust in fellow travelers to support us.
The Predicament of Freedom
The Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams reminds us that by the will of God and through the power of the Holy Spirit, freedom and responsibility belong together in our lives and in the life of our faith communities.
When Jesus Comes to Visit
The Rev. James T. Moor encourages us to be open to, and not afraid of, Jesus' offer of healing and a new life.
A Place of Welcome
The Rev. James T. Moor reminds us that our churches are called by Jesus to be places of hospitality and forgiveness.
From Procession to Party
The Rev. Dr. Kimberleigh Buchanan reminds us that often God's grace comes to us, unasked for and undeserved, but all that is required is the choice to receive it or not.
Dancing with the Trinity
The Rev. Dr. Kimberleigh Buchanan delves into a meaningful and faithful exploration of trinitarian theology.
This Is It
The Rev. Dr. Emmanuel McCall, Sr. preaches about the day of pentacost.
Don't Be Deceived
The Rev. Dr. Emmanuel McCall, Sr. preaches about the reality of the resurrection.
Finding Tomorrow Today
The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens encourages our faith in the promise of tomorrow through our love and faith in Christ.
Pentimento
Caroline Westerhoff explores our responsibility as Christians in the face of horrific injustice.
Noticed, Named, and Nurtured
The Rev. Elizabeth Mitchell Clement explores the many ways Christians can nurture faithful children and youth who make good choices.
The Grace of Another Day
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.
Doubt--The Prelude to Faith
The Rev. Dr. Bill Self explores the differnece between doubt that robs us of our faith and doubt that lead to deeper, transformational faith.
Is There Any Hope?
The Rev. Dr. Bill Self reminds us that hope comes from faith in the resurrected God who is present in every moment of our lives.
The Passion of Jesus
The Rev. Lawrence J. Clark preaches an inspirational sermon on the life, passion and death and resurreciton of Jesus to lead us into Holy Week.
Oh the Things That Happen At Bethany!
The Rev. Lawrence J. Clark celebrates Bethany as the place of joy and retreat in the life of Jesus and calls us to worship and praise Him as did Mary.
There's a Party Goin' On 'Round Here
The Rev. Sarah Shelton faithfully attends to the story of the prodigal son and explores the extravagant love of God that embraces sinners and the righteous alike.
Changing Your Mind, Bearing Fruit
The Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler reminds us that through Jesus we are given the opportunity for change and renewal and are called to bear the fruit made possible by God's grace.
God Longs for Us
The Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler reminds us that are invited to move beyond our fear, beyond our own resistance or shame or guilt or rejection; to move beyond these things to the love, to the grace, to the forgiveness, to the mercy of God.