Sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler

Again and Again, We Are Called to Listen

Click here to listen to this message from worship on February 28. On this 2nd Sunday in Lent, we will continue our worship series, “Again and Again.” Rev. Wheeler will share a message he is calling, “Again and Again, We are Called to Listen,” based on Psalm 22 and Mark 8. He addresses how cultural conditioning to violence and self-interest often inhibit our ability to embody the gospel in our own settings and offers what he believes to be a healthy way forward in living out the teachings of Jesus.

Again and Again, God Meets Us

This is part 1 in the Lenten series, "Again and Again." From worship on Feb. 21, Rev. Wheeler draws from the Covenant God made near the flood waters' receding edge after Noah's Ark and the Markan account of Jesus' Baptism, where God met Jesus near the Jordan River's edge-- to explain how God meets us today.

When the Shadows Come

This sermon is from worship on February 14, 2021. Based on Mark 9:2-9, this message explores the Transfiguration story and how we can discover God's presence in the "shadows" as well as in the "sunshine."

The Vastness and Nearness of the Divine Mystery

This sermon is from Sunday, February 7, 2021 when Rev. Wheeler presented a message called, “The Vastness and Nearness of the Divine Mystery,” based on Isaiah 40:21-31. Why is it human beings have such difficulty "finding" God when God is infinitely transcendent and immanent all at the same time?

Truth in an Age of Misinformation

In this sermon from January 31, 2021, Rev. Wheeler draws on Mark 1:21-28, when Jesus casts out some demons at the Temple, in order to facilitate a conversation about the current "demons" of lies and conspiracy theories that are running so rampant in our nation right now.

Knowing Who to Follow

In this message from January 17, 2021, Rev. Wheeler draws from the calling of Jesus' first disciples as found in John 1:43-51 to provide some wisdom for knowing which leaders to follow.

Knowing Thyself

This sermon is from worship on January 10, 2021. Let's celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord Sunday by examining how our own perception of ourselves aligns with who God says we are. “Knowing Thyself,” is the title of Rev. Wheeler’s sermon this week, based on Mark 1:4-11. In light of the events in Washington this past week, knowing ourselves and who God says we are is certainly very timely in determining what a faithful response for each of us looks like. 

And So It Begins

Matthew gives a Christmas genealogy. Luke gives us all of the pageantry. No "Christmasy" stuff from Mark. But, John's gospel? John gives a deeply philosophical, decidedly theological, larger-than-life cosmic vision of the universe. Rev. Wheeler delivers a message here focusing on John 1:1-18 called, "And So It Begins," dealing with all of the things looming before us as 2021 begins and offers a hopeful glimpse at the New Year from a faith perspective.

Those Who Dream... Prepare the Way (Peace)

Here’s Rev. Wheeler’s message from Dec. 6, 2020- part 2 in the Advent Series. “”Those Who Dream... Prepare the Way (Peace)”

Those Who Dream... Keep Awake (Hope)

Click to listen to Rev. Wheeler’s sermon from Sunday, November 29, 2020– Part 1 in the Advent series, “Those Who Dream... Keep Awake,” based on Mark 13:24-37.