Sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler

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!”

The Beginning or the End?

In this sermon, Rev. Wheeler uses the apocalyptic story from Mark 13:1-8, to discuss how the “signs” of the times often signal the beginning of something new and not just the end of something familiar.

Saints—Dead and Living

What makes a “saint” a Saint? Rev. Wheeler uses Revelation 21:1-6a as a springboard for wrestling with this question on this All Saints’ Sunday.

Less Fanfare, More Love

What does the Greatest Commandment actually look like? Rev. Wheeler examines the connections between loving God, neighbor, and self in this sermon from Oct. 31, 2021.

Surviving a Miracle

What happens when we finally have that breakthrough we have been hoping and praying for? Based on Mark 10:46-52, Rev. Wheeler examines this healing story to “see” things in a different light.

The Difficult Teachings of Jesus

Rev. Wheeler shared this message as part 5 of 5 in the “By Popular Demand,” series. What if our image of Jesus needs expanding? Would we better understand some of his “difficult” teachings?