Sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler

The Wonders of God’s Love

Click to listen to Rev. Wheeler’s sermon from today based on Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph had a dream and the courage of his convictions to see it through. As a result, love was born anew in this world.

The Wonders of God's Joy

Click to listen to Rev. Wheeler’s sermon from today based on Luke 1:46-55 (Mary’s Magnificat). “The Marys of this world and those whose ears can hear the joyful song of the Kin-dom of God must lead the way in the work of God’s justice,” he contends.

The Wonders of God’s Peace

Click to listen to Rev. Wheeler’s sermon from today, the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Based on Isaiah 11:1-10, he makes the case that peace is intentionally built by people with the vision to see what our world could be.

The Wonders of God’s Hope

Click to listen to Rev. Wheeler’s message that celebrated the Advent theme of hope. “Hope means doing the next right thing while noticing how it connects to the next right thing your neighbor is doing.” Along the way, he describes how this text from Matthew 24:36-44 has been distorted by the American “rapture” theory. “Hope means staying grounded,” he says. “Not flying away.”

“ ‘Be Still:’ Finding Grace & Gratitude Amidst 21st Century Insanity”

Click to listen to this recording from today of Mr. Garrett King offering this timely message based on Psalm 46.

Hold On

Click to listen to Rev. Wheeler’s message from today based on Luke 21:5-19. He makes the case that any expression of the Christian faith that is not connected to the folks on the margins of society needs to reevaluate its priorities. Faithfulness is linked to the care and empowerment of the poor, the marginalized, and those without power or prestige.

Enjoy this Life

Click to listen to the final part in the Be the Church sermon series. Here, Rev. Wheeler makes the case that “enjoying this life,” is essential in making an impact in this world. Based on Matthew 5:1-12.

Love God

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.

Embrace Diversity

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.”

Share Earthly and Spiritual Resources

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.