Progressive Christian Sermons with Rev. David Wheeler
Expansive faith rooted in compassion, justice, and thoughtful engagement with scripture.
Questions welcome. Doubt allowed.
New sermons every week.
Preaching from New Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Episodes
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Click to listen to part 8 of 9 in the series, “Be the Church.” Here, Rev. Wheeler makes the case that loving God, for Christians, is directly tied to loving our neighbors. Based on Matthew 22:34-40.
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Click to listen to part 7 in the “Be the Church,” sermon series. Here, Rev. Wheeler makes a Biblical and historical case for Christians to practice an inclusive approach to their faith that “embraces diversity.”
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Click to listen to part 6 in the “Be the Church,” sermon series. Rev. Wheeler draws from Acts 2:42-47 to paint a vision of a Beloved Community where trust is the currency and love is the language.
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Click to listen to Part 5 of the “Be the Church,” series. Rev. Wheeler makes a case for a Christian ethic of social justice and compassion based on Psalm 82:3-4 and various other scripture references. “Can we learn to deeply love and defend those who can do nothing in return for us?” he asks.
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Click to listen to Part 4 in the series, “Be the Church,” by Rev. Wheeler. He draws on the wisdom of the Apostle Paul in Romans 10:12-13, as well as important information from sociologists to share a message that addresses personal prejudice as well as systemic racial injustice.
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Click to listen to Rev. Wheeler’s sermon from Sept. 29, 2019, part 3 in the “Be the Church,” series. He suggests that forgiveness is the key that opens our hearts to healing and grace. Based on Luke 6:37-38.
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Click to listen to Part 2 in the, “Be the Church,” series. Here, Rev. Wheeler makes the case that humanity is inseparably linked to Creation and therefore has a Christian responsibility “Protect the Environment.” Based on Psalm 24:1-2.
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Click to listen Part 1 of 9 in the series, “Be the Church.” In this sermon, Rev. Wheeler suggests that the two fold marching orders of the church today matches the challenge Jesus handed to Peter and the Disciples: 1) be a force for the greater good. 2) resist evil and injustice. Based on Matthew 16:13-20.