Sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler

Stages of Faith

Based on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Rev. Wheeler attempts to provide some tools and encouragement for spiritual growth. For more info, he recommends Brian McLaren’s book, “Faith After Doubt,” which he references extensively in this sermon.

The Mind of Christ

Click here to listen to the audio version of Rev. Wheeler's sermon from February 5, titled, "The Mind of Christ," based on 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. He says that the place faithful knowledge and action and attitude meet—that is the Mind of Christ.

Holding On and Letting Go

Here is the audio version of the sermon by Rev. Wheeler from 1/29/2023. Based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, it discusses how life brings us critical moments where we are faced with letting go of some things and holding onto others. How do we decide? God's wisdom, Rev. Wheeler suggests, is often different from what we have often learned from our surroundings.

Unity: But How?

Based on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, this sermon by Rev. Wheeler addresses conflict resolution and unity within the life of the Church. In the middle of the sermon, he includes an interview with the Rev. Kelly Becker, Senior Minister of Disciples Christian Church (DOC), in Bartlesville, OK.

A Shared Calling

Click here to listen to Rev. Wheelers sermon from January 15, 2023. Based on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, this message reflects on what it means for us to “be saints together.”

The Gift of the Stargazers

In his sermon on January 8, Rev. Wheeler suggests the story of the Magi in Matthew 2:1-12 is a story of following stars and chasing dreams, of finding Light in places and people that seem foreign to us, and a story about taking enormous risks. Click to listen to the audio. Feel free to share!

A Home for All (Joy)

Rev. Wheeler shared this sermon, part 3 in the "Close to Home," Advent series in worship at New Covenant Christian on Dec. 12, 2021. Based on Luke 3:1-18, he brought together the theme of "joy" with "repentance." Joy is found, he suggests, as we do God's work of inclusion at the margins.

Laying the Foundation (Peace)

Rev. Wheeler offered this sermon in worship on his first Sunday at New Covenant Christian Church (DOC), Sunday, December 5. It is part 2 in the Advent series, "Close to Home," and is based on Luke 1:57-80 and deals with finding one's voice (like Zechariah) and the traditional Advent theme of Peace.

Homesick (Hope)

Rev. Wheeler offered this "sermonette" to New Covenant Christian Church (DOC) on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 by video. This is part 1 in the Advent series, "Close to Home." It draws on the traditional theme for the first week of Advent-- hope.

An Alternate Universe

This was Rev. Wheeler’s final sermon as pastor of Weatherford Federated Church and First Congregational UCC of Norman. Based on John 18:33-37, he offers an explanation of what some Christians might mean when they say, “Christ is King!”