Sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler

The Bible: Taking it Seriously, Not Literally”

Click here to listen to Rev. Wheeler offer a refreshing alternative to biblical fundamentalism in Part 1 of 3 in the new series, “Reclaiming the Faith.”

The Jesus on Your Fridge

Has the image of Jesus we have carried in our minds been helpful or hindered our ability to be like Jesus? Rev. Wheeler wrestles with this in today’s message. Click here to listen!

Fruition

Click here to listen to the final sermon in the series, “Imagine the People of God,” as Rev. Wheeler provides listeners with an invitation to conceptualize God and the “fruit of the Spirit” in light of a shared, communal approach to living.

Transformation

Click to listen to Rev. Wheeler speak about how it is not the larger than life moments that lead us to transformation— but rather, our everyday, ordinary, daily tasks when done with great love. Part 3 in the series, “Imagine the People of God.”

Compassion

Rev. Wheeler suggests that if Jesus ran for President in 2020 on the platform that “compassion is greater than personal wealth,” not only would Jesus lose the election— but that less than half of self-professing Christians would even vote for him. He goes on to discuss the Christian virtue of COMPASSION and how we can regain it in our daily lives.

Imagine

Click to listen to Rev. Wheeler share Part 1 in the series, “Imagine the People of God.” How do our imaginations play a part in the ways we view ourselves, our communities, our faith, and the Beloved Community called the People of God?

Satisfied (Norman)

Is it possible to have lots of information, tons of knowledge, and plentiful resources and still not be truly happy? This week’s sermon from Rev. Wheeler talks about the distance between our heads and our hearts and how to engage fully in our faith so that we can be learning what it means to be truly “Satisfied.”

Satisfied (Weatherford)

Is it possible to have lots of information, tons of knowledge, and plentiful resources and still not be truly happy? This week’s sermon from Rev. Wheeler talks about the distance between our heads and our hearts and how to engage fully in our faith so that we can be learning what it means to be truly “Satisfied.”

The Problem with Overpromising (Norman)

Can we promise too much? And can broken promises hurt others even if we mean well? Click here to listen to Rev. Wheeler’s sermon from July 15, 2018, to hear more.

The Problem of Overpromising (Weatherford)

Can we promise too much? And can broken promises hurt others even if we mean well? Click here to listen to Rev. Wheeler’s sermon from July 15, 2018 to hear more.