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Sermons 2022 – First Pres Berkeley
by Sermons 2022 – First Pres Berkeley
Belonging in Christ, Engaging the World
Episodes
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Jesus, the Light of the World
Rosemarie Eichner-Raja brings us into the story of Christmas with the arrival of Jesus in our world.
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O Antiphons | O Emmanuel
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches on Emmanuel. Names matter. From the day we are born, we are given a name to respond to, a name for our loved ones to call on, a name to identify ourselves. Which begs the question: What’s in a name? Scripture tells us that there is one in history who has the...
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O Antiphons | O Lord of Might
Rev. Tom Elson preaches on the Lord of Might. Names matter. From the day we are born, we are given a name to respond to, a name for our loved ones to call on, a name to identify ourselves. Which begs the question: What’s in a name? Scripture tells us that there is one in history who has the name...
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O Antiphons | O Key of David
Rev. Mark Stryker preaches on the Key of David. Names matter. From the day we are born, we are given a name to respond to, a name for our loved ones to call on, a name to identify ourselves. Which begs the question: What’s in a name? Scripture tells us that there is one in history who has the…
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O Antiphons | O Root of Jesse
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches on the Root of Jesse (and Christmas movies). Names matter. From the day we are born, we are given a name to respond to, a name for our loved ones to call on, a name to identify ourselves. Which begs the question: What’s in a name? Scripture tells us that…
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O Antiphons | O Wisdom
Rev. Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga preaches on Wisdom. Names matter. From the day we are born, we are given a name to respond to, a name for our loved ones to call on, a name to identify ourselves. Which begs the question: What’s in a name? Scripture tells us that there is one in history who has the...
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O Antiphons | O King of Nations
Rev. Dr. Charlene Powell preaches on the King of Nations. Names matter. From the day we are born, we are given a name to respond to, a name for our loved ones to call on, a name to identify ourselves. Which begs the question: What’s in a name? Scripture tells us that there is one in history who…
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A Sense of Belonging | Reflect
Rev. Mark Stryker, James Parrish Smith, and Grace So share their experiences of belonging and not belonging. As human beings, much of life comes down to two basic questions: 1) Where do I belong in the world? 2) How do I make a difference in the world? As people of faith, these questions find…
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A Sense of Belonging | Restore
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches to Restore. As human beings, much of life comes down to two basic questions: 1) Where do I belong in the world? 2) How do I make a difference in the world? As people of faith, these questions find their answers in the concept of stewardship. We belong to God,...
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A Sense of Belonging | Reimagine
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches to Reimagine. As human beings, much of life comes down to two basic questions: 1) Where do I belong in the world? 2) How do I make a difference in the world? As people of faith, these questions find their answers in the concept of stewardship. We belong to…
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A Sense of Belonging | Release
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches to Release. As human beings, much of life comes down to two basic questions: 1) Where do I belong in the world? 2) How do I make a difference in the world? As people of faith, these questions find their answers in the concept of stewardship. We belong to God,...
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A Sense of Belonging | Remember
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches to Remember. As human beings, much of life comes down to two basic questions: 1) Where do I belong in the world? 2) How do I make a difference in the world? As people of faith, these questions find their answers in the concept of stewardship. We belong to…
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Wisdom From Ecclesiastes | The Meaning of Wisdom
Rev. Tom Elson preaches on The Meaning of Wisdom. Since the beginning of time, humanity has pondered the question, “What is the meaning of life?” Especially in times of great upheaval and change, we come back to these philosophical questions to give us direction, purpose, and stability. But what...
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Wisdom From Ecclesiastes | The Meaning of Creation
Rev. Danielle Parish preaches The Meaning of Creation for World Communion Sunday. Since the beginning of time, humanity has pondered the question, “What is the meaning of life?” Especially in times of great upheaval and change, we come back to these philosophical questions to give us direction,...
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Wisdom From Ecclesiastes | The Meaning of Relationship
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches The Meaning of Relationship. Since the beginning of time, humanity has pondered the question, “What is the meaning of life?” Especially in times of great upheaval and change, we come back to these philosophical questions to give us direction, purpose, and...
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Wisdom From Ecclesiastes | The Meaning of Success (Work, Pleasure)
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches The Meaning of Success. Since the beginning of time, humanity has pondered the question, “What is the meaning of life?” Especially in times of great upheaval and change, we come back to these philosophical questions to give us direction, purpose, and…
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Wisdom From Ecclesiastes | The Meaning of Time
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches The Meaning of Time. Since the beginning of time, humanity has pondered the question, “What is the meaning of life?” Especially in times of great upheaval and change, we come back to these philosophical questions to give us direction, purpose, and stability....
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Extraordinary Texts | Remember Who You Are
Rev. Jake Medcalf preaches Remember Who You Are Every year after Pentecost, the church moves into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time—the liminal space between Advent and Easter/Lent—yet this season is anything but ordinary. As we venture out into exciting unknowns, we will be resting in the...
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Extraordinary Texts | Something’s Burning
Rev. Mark Stryker preaches Something’s Burning! Every year after Pentecost, the church moves into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time—the liminal space between Advent and Easter/Lent—yet this season is anything but ordinary. As we venture out into exciting unknowns, we will be resting in the...
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Extraordinary Texts | Watch Out
Rev. Tom Elson suggests you Watch Out! Every year after Pentecost, the church moves into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time—the liminal space between Advent and Easter/Lent—yet this season is anything but ordinary. As we venture out into exciting unknowns, we will be resting in the time…
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Extraordinary Texts | A New Guest List: Hospitality in the Way of Jesus
Tori Bommarito preaches on A New Guest List: Hospitality in the Way of Jesus. Every year after Pentecost, the church moves into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time—the liminal space between Advent and Easter/Lent—yet this season is anything but ordinary. As we venture out into exciting…
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Extraordinary Texts | A Distant Hope
Rev. Dr. Riana Shaw Robinson preaches on A Distant Hope. Every year after Pentecost, the church moves into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time—the liminal space between Advent and Easter/Lent—yet this season is anything but ordinary. As we venture out into exciting unknowns, we will be resting...
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Extraordinary Texts | Does God Give Up?
Rev. Mark Stryker asks Does God Give Up? Every year after Pentecost, the church moves into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time—the liminal space between Advent and Easter/Lent—yet this season is anything but ordinary. As we venture out into exciting unknowns, we will be resting in the time...
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Extraordinary Texts | Living One’s Life Christianly
Rev. Tom Elson preaches on Living One’s Life Christianly. Every year after Pentecost, the church moves into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time—the liminal space between Advent and Easter/Lent—yet this season is anything but ordinary. As we venture out into exciting unknowns, we will be…
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Extraordinary Texts | The Better Part
Rev. Dr. Jana Childers preaches on The Better Part. Every year after Pentecost, the church moves into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time—the liminal space between Advent and Easter/Lent—yet this season is anything but ordinary. As we venture out into exciting unknowns, we will be resting in…
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Extraordinary Texts | Treasures in Jars of Clay
Rev. Terry Dwyer preaches on Treasures in Jars of Clay. Every year after Pentecost, the church moves into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time—the liminal space between Advent and Easter/Lent—yet this season is anything but ordinary. As we venture out into exciting unknowns, we will be resting…
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Semper Reformanda | Sacraments
Rev. Tom Elson preaches on Sacraments. As Presbyterians, we affirm that we are the “church reformed, always reforming”. But what exactly does that mean? At its core, we believe that God is not finished with us yet, a belief that undergirds every aspect of our worship service. Join us for our…
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Semper Reformanda | The Scripture Read, The Word Proclaimed
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches on The Scripture Read, The Word Proclaimed. As Presbyterians, we affirm that we are the “church reformed, always reforming”. But what exactly does that mean? At its core, we believe that God is not finished with us yet, a belief that undergirds every aspect…
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Semper Reformanda | Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches on Luke 7:36-50. As Presbyterians, we affirm that we are the “church reformed, always reforming”. But what exactly does that mean? At its core, we believe that God is not finished with us yet, a belief that undergirds every aspect of our worship service. Join...
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Semper Reformanda | Confession—Prayer, Pardon, Peace
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches on Confession—Prayer, Pardon, Peace, through Luke 7:36-50. As Presbyterians, we affirm that we are the “church reformed, always reforming”. But what exactly does that mean? At its core, we believe that God is not finished with us yet, a belief that undergirds...
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Semper Reformanda | Call to Worship
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches on the Call to Gather/Call to Worship, through Luke 7:36-50. As Presbyterians, we affirm that we are the “church reformed, always reforming”. But what exactly does that mean? At its core, we believe that God is not finished with us yet, a belief that…
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Generation to Generation | Through the Ages
Rev. Mark Stryker preaches “Through the Ages” on Exodus 3:14-15 this Sunday. One of the beautiful things about Christian community is the generational richness and diversity in our midst. We often gather as one, but within the larger whole are generations with unique experiences, perspectives…
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Generation to Generation | Leper #10
Rev. Amos Disasa preaches “Leper #10” on Luke 17:11-19 this Sunday. One of the beautiful things about Christian community is the generational richness and diversity in our midst. We often gather as one, but within the larger whole are generations with unique experiences, perspectives, and stories...
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Generation to Generation | Confirmation Sunday
Rev. Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga preaches “Bring What You Have” on John 21:1-19 this Confirmation sunday. One of the beautiful things about Christian community is the generational richness and diversity in our midst. We often gather as one, but within the larger whole are generations with unique...
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Generation to Generation | University Sunday
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell and our graduating University students share their thoughts on Matthew 6:19-21, 24-34. One of the beautiful things about Christian community is the generational richness and diversity in our midst. We often gather as one, but within the larger whole are generations…
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Generation to Generation | Words to Clear Heads and Warm Hearts
Rev. Earl Palmer preaches “Words to Clear Heads and Warm Hearts” on 2 Timothy 1:3-7. One of the beautiful things about Christian community is the generational richness and diversity in our midst. We often gather as one, but within the larger whole are generations with unique experiences,...
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Generation to Generation | Could it be True?
Aeryn Seto Johnson preaches “Could it be True?” on John 20:19-31. One of the beautiful things about Christian community is the generational richness and diversity in our midst. We often gather as one, but within the larger whole are generations with unique experiences, perspectives, and stories…
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Why Jesus? | Jesus the Risen One
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches “Jesus the Risen One” on Mark 15:42–16:8. Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial figures in all of history. For many, he was a great moral teacher. To others, he was a political revolutionary. And yet, for billions of people around the world, Jesus is...
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Palm Sunday—Preparation and Proclamation
Rev. Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga and Rev. Tom Elson meditate on Preparation and Proclamation through on Luke 19:28-40. Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial figures in all of history. For many, he was a great moral teacher. To others, he was a political revolutionary. And yet, for billions…
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Why Jesus? | Jesus the Disrupter
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches “Jesus the Disrupter” on Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial figures in all of history. For many, he was a great moral teacher. To others, he was a political revolutionary. And yet, for billions of people around the world, Jesus...
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Why Jesus? | Jesus the Tempted
Rev. Mark Stryker preaches “Jesus the Tempted” on Luke 4:1-13. Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial figures in all of history. For many, he was a great moral teacher. To others, he was a political revolutionary. And yet, for billions of people around the world, Jesus is their Lord and...
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Why Jesus? | Jesus the Human
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches “Jesus the Human” on Matthew 25:31-40, Luke 10:25-37. Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial figures in all of history. For many, he was a great moral teacher. To others, he was a political revolutionary. And yet, for billions of people around the…
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Why Jesus? | Jesus the Healer
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches “Jesus the Healer” on John 5. Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial figures in all of history. For many, he was a great moral teacher. To others, he was a political revolutionary. And yet, for billions of people around the world, Jesus is their Lord…
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Why Jesus? | Jesus the Son of the Living God
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches “Jesus the Son of the Living God” on Matthew 16:13-28 Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial figures in all of history. For many, he was a great moral teacher. To others, he was a political revolutionary. And yet, for billions of people around the…
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Holy Curiosity | A Home In Which We All Belong
Michael Kim-Eubanks preaches “A Home In Which We All Belong” on Psalm 84 How are we supposed to approach the divine in the midst of this threshold season? Join us in worship this winter as we explore how to listen for God’s voice in sacred and surprising ways.
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Holy Curiosity | Prophecies and Tongues
Rev. Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga preaches “Prophecies and Tongues” on 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 How are we supposed to approach the divine in the midst of this threshold season? Join us in worship this winter as we explore how to listen for God’s voice in sacred and surprising ways.
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Holy Curiosity | Too Deep For Words
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches “Too Deep For Words” on Romans 8:18-39 How are we supposed to approach the divine in the midst of this threshold season? Join us in worship this winter as we explore how to listen for God’s voice in sacred and surprising ways.
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Holy Curiosity | The Body of Christ
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell and Rev. Tom Elson discuss “The Body of Christ” with Jeff Hancock. How are we supposed to approach the divine in the midst of this threshold season? Join us in worship this winter as we explore how to listen for God’s voice in sacred and surprising ways.
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Holy Curiosity | Serving Others
Rev. Tom Elson and Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell discuss “Serving Others” with Doug Hewitt. How are we supposed to approach the divine in the midst of this threshold season? Join us in worship this winter as we explore how to listen for God’s voice in sacred and surprising ways.
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Holy Curiosity | Bargaining With God
Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell preaches “Bargaining with God” on Exodus 33:12-23, with David Kasali.
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