Sermons from San Diego
The Bible isn't just a collection of writings from thousands of years ago, it is often remarkably relevant to living today. For example, we can mourn the state of our divided world. Or we can find hope and sustenance as we pursue a world that is open, inclusive, just, and compassionate through the teachings of Jesus and the prophets. Listen to Rev. Dr. David Bahr from Mission Hills United Church of Christ in San Diego make connections to scripture for living faith-fully today.
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Episodes
70 episodes
The Joy of Being Found
Why was one sheep separated from the other 99? Listen to a parable of Jesus in Luke 15: 1-7
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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14:16
The Three Trees
This sermon is based on the parable of the fig tree in Luke 13:6-9
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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14:17
Active Faith and Faithful Action
This is the story of Mary and Martha from the Gospel of Luke. But there are more stories that deepen our appreciation for them and all women called to preach the gospel.Read Luke 10: 38-42
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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13:59
Demonstrate Mercy
This sermon based on the parable of the Good Samaritan adds a surprising recipient of mercyRead Luke 10: 25-37
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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15:42
Extreme Love: What Does Turn the Other Cheek Really Mean
Listen to this interpretation of one of Jesus' most difficult sayings from Luke 6: 27-37. How do we apply this to what is happening to our country today?
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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16:04
Now is the Time for Deeper Christianity
This sermon explores Jesus call to the first disciples and addresses our calling as Christians in these times todayThe text is Luke 5: 1-11
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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15:51
Immigrants and Strangers in the World
Using First Peter as the text, this sermon preached at the ordination of Rev. Barbara Christensen explores our Christian vocation as members of the United Church of Christ in the toxic political environment we now inhabit.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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12:54
Have Mercy.
Mercy is a powerful word when spoken to power. Paul reminds us, we need each other - especially the most vulnerable people in our world.
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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13:32
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?
A sermon in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his call to be creatively maladjusted
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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12:47
Everything Happens
The terrible ongoing devastation in Los Angeles calls us to wrestle with a faith response.The text is Isaiah 43: 1-7
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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11:49
Star Words
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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12:59
Yes, She Knew
Did Mary know? Absolutely. Because exactly the kind of thing God does.This sermon includes images. To see them, please go to www.davidbahr.weebly.com for the sermon titled Yes, She Knew
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13:00
What's the Point?
John the Baptist invited people to change their hearts and lives. He offered a few examples of how.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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13:49
The Day is Coming: The First Sunday of Advent
Advent begins in terrible reality and asks us, where do we find hope?
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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8:58
Imagine Together
When we have imagined together, look what our church has done! And what more can we do?
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14:13
Bless Her Heart
You may know the story of the widow with only two coins. Listen to what is behind the story. Read Mark 12: 38-44
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14:02
Same Mission, Same Message
The world changed this week. And"When the world spins crazy, spins wild and out of control spins toward rage and hate and violence, spins beyond our wisdom and nearly beyond our faith, When the worl...
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13:13
A Not Quite So Happy Ending: Esther Part 3
The third and last in the story of Esther
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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15:06
It is Just Such a Time: The Story of Esther
The story of Esther continues with a reversal of fortune
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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16:00
She Said No: The Story of Vashti
Here's a biblical character you may not have heard of. She is remarkably relevant for today. Read chapter one of the Book of Esther
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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14:20
Steamy Love in the Bible
The Bible makes a surprising source for erotic poetry. Be surprised when you read the Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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14:50
Discerning Mind and Listening Heart: The Wisdom of Solomon
Our series has moved on to Bathsheba and King David's son Solomon with a note for our anxious political times todayRead 1st Kings
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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13:53
Victimized but Not a Victim
The story of Bathsheba concludes with the unlikely rise of her son, SolomonRead 1st Kings 1
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14:16