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.
Learn more about our congregation at www.missionhillsucc.org and come be our guest in worship at 10 am each Sunday. Or watch our services live or on demand on YouTube.
Episodes
103 episodes
What is the Cross?
Here this reflection on the meaning of the foolishness of the cross, as Paul says, and its counterpart in the Sermon on the Mount
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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11:52
What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus
Jesus calls his first disciples - to what exactly? Or rather, to where. See Matthew chapter 4
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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13:47
Free Water
This is a sermon about the baptism of Jesus and what baptism means to those of us who are baptized. Text is Matthew 3: 1-12
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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12:43
Star Words
Welcome to a new year and a new word to guide your reflection
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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13:22
The Only Logical Response to Fear
Hear the story of Joseph in a new way
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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12:46
Not the Way We Expect
Welcome to Advent and the beginning of the story that changed the world - and will change your life
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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12:49
Dream God's Dream
A sermon for all wondering what comes next - for themselves and the church
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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11:55
It Becomes Enough
This is the last of our summer and fall series on the prophets - based on 2nd Kings 4: 42-44
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13:05
But First, Celebrate
Exploring the Book of the prophet Habakkuk and how it speaks to us today
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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13:05
Love Does Not Run Away
Do you feel of ache trying to do good work that feels too small to matter as we watch the government shutdown drag on? It is painful to see families and children stand in long lines at food banks while wrecking balls prepare the ground for a gl...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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14:30
A House of Prayer for All People
Here this sermon from Isaiah 56 and the story of Jesus healing the lepers with a modern day application
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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17:12
Truth Must Make Noise
This sermon provides a narrative of our recent civil rights pilgrimage. To see the pictures referenced, go to davidbahr.weebly.com for the sermon of the same name
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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20:43
From Mockery to Mercy
Take a look at the Book of Hosea for a message about living in our divided times.
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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15:24
Prophetic Grief
This sermon is based on the prophet Amos and invites us to both grieve and roar at the condition of our country
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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14:44
Make Your Home Here: An Exile Survival Guide
Jeremiah describes how progressive Christians can live faithfully in today's world where we feel such grief. Read Jeremiah 29
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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13:30
Written On My Heart
Not sure you can hold on to hope as the nation's foundations crumble around you, listen to the promise in Jeremiah 31
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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16:35
Our Gilded Age
In our continuing series on the prophets, Isaiah confronts the way religion had been gilded and our call to daySee Isaiah 58
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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18:18
I Am Willing
Today we hear the call of a new prophet - Jeremiah - and consider our own call
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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15:41
From Waters of Mercy to Rivers of Justice
This is the conclusion of Elisha's story and a transition to new kinds of prophets - first up: Micah and his famous question. See Micah 6: 6-8
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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14:44
Unrealistic, Unrelentless Courage
Stories of restoration and healing by the prophet Elisha continue with a shocking story. See 2nd Kings 6
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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17:44