Seekers recognizes that any member of the community may be called upon by God to give us the Word, and thus we have an open pulpit with a different preacher each week. Sermons preached at Seekers, as well as sermons preached by Seekers at other churches or events, are posted here, beginning with the most recent.
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I was Blind and Now I See by Deborah Sokolove
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 15, 2026
This is now the second Sunday since the US and Israel started bombing Iran, and it seems necessary to at least mention that I am heartsick about it as I bring the Word this morning. As a citizen of both the US and Israel, I feel ashamed and angry that so much evil is happening in my name in both of the countries that I have loved passionately for my entire life. I also believe that God calls us to face evil not with despair, but rather with hope, and with a vision for living with one another in peace, joy, and love, not just someday, but right now..
As we just heard, today’s scripture readings are filled with words about seeing and vision. In the passage from 1 Samuel, God tells the prophet not to look at a person’s outward appearance “The Holy One does not see as mortals see; mortals see only appearances but The Holy One sees into the heart.” In the Epistle, Paul exhorts the Ephesians to expose the unfruitful works of darkness because “when such deeds are exposed and seen in the light of day, everything that becomes visible is light..” And, finally, in John’s story of a person who was born blind and receives the ability to see, Jesus says “It wasn’t because of anyone missing the mark (which is what the word we translate as ‘sin’ actually means)—not this person’s, nor the parents’. Rather, it was to let God’s works shine forth”
God and Puppets by Ellie Benedict
The Second Sunday in Lent
March 1, 2026
On March 1, Ellie prepared a puppet sermon. Here is the script:
Ellie: Did you hear that John just said that God is speaking to us all the time?
All: yes
Ellie: Do you know what God’s voice sounds like?
Get Right With God? by John Morris
The First Sunday in Lent
February 22, 2026
Just a little while ago, we affirmed these words:
In the midst of an imperfect world,
Jesus is the light of hope.
In this sermon, I want to contrast that language with the language of one of the readings this morning, which talks about sacrifice and justification. This is going to involve a little theology, so I apologize in advance for two things: First, I am not a trained theologian, so I may get some stuff wrong, and I hope some of you will be listening carefully enough to correct me. Second, if you don’t enjoy theology, I’m sorry and will try to keep it engaging.
I think most of us believe some version of what our Lenten liturgy declares, or at least the spirit of what it’s saying. The world is indeed imperfect, and for us Christians Jesus represents something different, a beacon of hope that shows us that life can and will be better if we try to follow that light.
Transfiguration as a Sign of the Times by Peter Bankson
The Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany: Transfiguration Sunday
February 15, 2026
Today we mark the turn toward Lent, the season of Jesus choosing the path of sacrifice and transformation. His dazzling presence with the ancient prophets was a mysterious mark of coming changes. In our season of Epiphany, we have been looking at how change begins with us, and how, even as small as we are as individuals and as a family of faith, we can help start hope-filled times by working together for peace and justice.
Once we see a path of hope, once we respond to God’s call, we can begin to make a difference, nurturing the changes so desperately needed in our troubled times. Here I’m reminded of Kevin Barwick’s email signature block: quoting Mahatma Ghandi, Kevin reminds us that” We must be the change we wish to see in the world”
Salt of the Earth by Larry Rawlings
The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
February 8, 2026
Larry began by remembering his friend Erica and her dog Daisy, saying “Erika Easter was my friend and l loved her. She was the owner of Daisy, who l loved equally. They both passed away in December of 2025 and l will miss them both. My soul is broken along with my heart. May God bless them both.” He then continued:
You are the salt of the earth, Jesus tells us in today’s gospel reading. I have been thinking a lot about salt this week. I even read the introduction of a New York Times bestselling book on the history of salt called “Salt: A World History.” Salt, Mark Kurlansky reminds us, is the only rock that we eat, and its importance has shaped civilization in all sorts of important ways. We think of salt as something that we put on foods to give them a little more flavor, but the author of this book reminds us that “from the beginning of civilization until about 100 years ago, salt was one of the most sought-after commodities in human history.”