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
53 episodes
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
What Good is Forgiveness?
David is confronted by what he did to Bathsheba. And God.Read 2nd Samuel 12
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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15:12
Even the Worst: David and Bathsheba
We continue in our series now at one of the most famous stories in the Bible: David and Bathsheba. Have you heard it told like this before?See 2nd Samuel 11
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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13:50
Complex and Compelling: The Nasty Woman Named Michal
Read more in 2nd Samuel 6 about an obscure character who shows we have choices in our non-choices
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12:55
Make Love the Story: Jonathan and David
In the middle of stories about wars and death is a surprisingly tender story of two warriors. Read it 2nd Samuel
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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14:07
Prelude to a King: Not in the US, Please
Our series continues with the transition from King Saul to David - a prelude. I hope today is not a prelude to a new king in America
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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16:25
Take Off Your Armor: David and Goliath
Here's a fresh take on a story so iconic, even non-religious people know it. Read 1st Samuel 17 for more
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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15:20
God Chose Who!?! David's Origin Story
Listen to the story of how David was chosen to become the new king of Israel. Based on 1st Samuel 16
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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15:34
Choose to Be Different
Our series continues with the demand to Samuel to give them a king, to be like everybody else. People are faith are meant to be different.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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15:30
She Nevertheless Persisted: Hannah and Prayer
This is the first in our ongoing series leading up to and beyond the reign of King David - a series of meaningful, heartbreaking, and funny stories. Come along for the journey this summer. It all starts with Hannah, mother of the gr...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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15:05
Set Free: Peter and Roman Chains
This is the conclusion of our series on Peter. Read Acts 12Christianity isn’t about achieving perfection. Can I get an amen? Christianity isn’t about achieving perfection. It’s always an aspiration and comm...
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15:01
Why Do We All Belong?
Peter and Cornelius both had unusual dreams. They are why we belong.See Acts 10 for the whole story
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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14:58
UMC Reversal: What Does This Have to Do with Us?
The General Conference of the United Methodist Church just voted to overturn its prohibition against openly LGBTQ clergy. Some are celebrating while others may be embarrassed to be associated with a denomination that would do such a thing...
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9:50
Pretending
This is less an inspiring story as it is a cautionary tale about a couple named Ananias and Saphira and their motivationsRead Acts 5
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11:23
In the Name of Jesus
Peter and John did something extraordinary “In the name of Jesus.” As I thought about my sermon title today, the phrase “in the name of Jesus” kept coming to mind, but I hesitated – picture the over-the-top antics of a television evangeli...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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13:53
Mary Magdalene and Peter Armwrestle
Peter decided what criteria should be met for a 12th apostle to fill the seat of Judas Iscariot. He overlooked the one and only candidate that should have been considered. Why?Read text from Acts 1
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12:55
Puzzled by Life: Peter Expected to Find Death
Listen to the story of Peter from the beginning to Jesus' post-resurrection question: Do you love me?
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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14:18
More Humility: Jesus Teaches Peter and Us a Central Lesson
From John 13, this text teaches that Christians in America don't need more power, they need more humility.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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14:30