Progressive Christian Sermons with Rev. David Wheeler

What Jesus Might Say About Our Broken Immigration System

In this sermon, Rev. Wheeler addresses the moral crisis American Christians are facing in regard to our broken immigration system. Drawing on Leviticus 19:33-34 and Matthew 25:35, he suggests that how we welcome or neglect the stranger is how we welcome or neglect Christ. This is part 2 of 4 in the series, "What Might Jesus Say."

What Might Jesus Say To Donald Trump

Part 1 of 4 in this new series, "What Might Jesus Say..." Rev. Wheeler presents a biblical, theological, moral, and ethical perspective on the presidency of Donald Trump and offers his ideas on what Jesus might say to this POTUS. Presented 9/14/2025 at New Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Forgotten Fruit of the Spirit

In this sermon from June 29, 2025, Rev. Wheeler suggests that gentleness might be the most forgotten Fruit of the Spirit. While challenging listeners to identify the lack thereof in the Christian Nationalist movement, he also encourages those who are willing to reflect on how we incorporate gentleness into our own lives while caring for the most vulnerable citizens in our society.

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?”