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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 86
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Haven't You Heard: Septima Clark and the Power of a Word
Hear the story of The People Who Could Fly, learn more about the Mother of the Movement - Septima Clark, and be inspired by Amanda Gorman
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The Fifth Stream - Expanding the UCC Story
A little mix of UCC and Black history to begin February
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She Ministered to Jesus: Simon's Mother in Law and Gender Stereotypes
There is more to her than appears on the surface. Let's dig a little deeper. Read Mark 1: 29-39
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Get a Grip, Jonah
The Book of Jonah is a hilarious and true story - if what you mean is that it is full of uncomfortable truths about human behavior.
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The Kitchen Table: A Young Dr. King Prays for Courage
This sermon includes stories from Jonathan Eig's new biography King: A Life. And references a famous line from the Prophet Amos.
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The Quest: What is Ecclesiastes All About?
There are famous lines like "Vanity, vanity" and "there is a season for everything." But do they mean and what do we do with them?
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We Find Joy in Connection - Mary and Elizabeth Found Each Other
The journey to visit Elizabeth would have been dangerous for Mary. Giving birth may have been dangerous for Elizabeth. Both had improbable news to share. So what did they do?
Read Luke 1: 26-45
If t…
How Can a Weary World Rejoice?
The season of Advent begins the journey to Christmas. This sermon starts in Luke 1 with the angel Gabriel telling Zechariah that his wife would become pregnant with the one to precede Jesus. Read L…
Yes I Can. No, You Can't: From the Comfort of the Promised Land in Joshua 24
This is the final sermon is our great sweep of history from Abraham to the Promised Land. Now that we've arrived, what next? The text for today is from Joshua 24
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Ten Texts That Guide My Life
I tried to compile my top ten favorite Bible passages but could only limit myself to 106. So I tried to identify my top ten themes.
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Not Quite: Moses Saw But Didn't Enter the Promised Land in Deuteronomy 34
What explanation can be given after 40 years of faithful leadership? Read Deuteronomy 34: 1-12
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All God Wants is Love: Not Idols of the Past
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Thou Should: How the Ten Commandments Describe Staying Free
Read Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 to hear where we find true liberation
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From Grousing to Gratitude: When We Encounter Dark Clouds
The Israelites have a new complaint, but actually, it's one they already made. Read Exodus 17:1-7
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Just Enough: Complaints and Customer Service in Exodus 16
Having been freed from slavery, Moses the people face new challenges. Read Exodus 16
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Go Forward and Live: Plagues and Crossing the Sea in Exodus 14
The story of how Moses and Aaron tried to convince Pharoah to let the people go for a three day festival in the desert
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God Gets Personal: The Story of Moses and the Burning Bush in Exodus 3
The series from Abraham to the Promised Land continues with the events leading up to Moses' encounter with God at the Burning Bush
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Disrupted by Compassion: The Story Begins in Exodus 1
Joseph dies and a new Pharaoh comes to power
Read Exodus 1 and 2
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Always Being Prepared: Joseph and His Brothers in Egypt in Genesis 45
Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt. What happens when they are reunited? Read Genesis 45: 1-15
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Little Brothers and Big Dreams: Joseph and His Brothers in Genesis 37
Our summer series moves on to the next generation with the little twerp, 17 year old Joseph, rubbing his favorite status in the faces of his brothers. Read Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28
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