Sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler

Shouting and Silence

In this sermon from April 13, 2025 (Palm/Passion Sunday), Rev. Wheeler explores some of the traditional themes of that first Palm Parade through the lens of sounds (or the lack thereof). This is part 6 in the Sanctified Art series, "Everything In Between."

Righteousness and Mercy

In this sermon from April 6, 2025, Rev. Wheeler raises the question, "Would you rather be RIGHT(eous) or MERCIFUL?" Can we be both? The story of Zacchaeus, as found in Luke 19:1-10 is the starting place for this important conversation. This is part 5 in the Sanctified Art series, "Everything In Between."

Lost and Found

Rev. Wheeler continues the Lenten series with this sermon based on Luke 15:1-7. Can something be lost AND found at the same time? 

Faith and Works

In part 2 of the series, “Everything in Between,” Rev. Wheeler uses the familiar story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10:38-42 to discuss the relationship between faith and works. Are they really opposite? Are they equally valid expressions of one’s faith and personhood? 

Stranger and Neighbor

Rev. Wheeler draws from the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) to begin this Lenten series on moving past easy, binary, answers to find God in the often messy middle where nuances abound. This sermon asks, “are our neighbors enemies to be feared or friends to be loved? Or is it a bit more nuanced?”

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.”