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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“Becoming Servant Leaders” by Marjory Bankson
February 7, 2016
Transfiguration
Scripture: Luke 9:28-43
Today is Transfiguration Sunday and the Gospel reading is always the same: Jesus and three of his disciples go up on a mountain to pray. While they are praying, Jesus becomes a dazzling figure, standing with Moses and Elijah, representing the pillars of Jewish law and prophecy. They are speaking about Jesus’ “departure,” what is going to happen in Jerusalem.
Although the disciples are sleepy, they manage to stay awake to see this radiant vision – unlike what happens later, when Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemene and they fall asleep. This time, on the mountain, they see Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah, and Peter wants to build three booths, or dwellings, as though to make this a permanent experience. Maybe he wants to stop time – prevent their final journey to Jerusalem and the death of Jesus. Maybe he simply wants the moment to stay.
A Sermon by Muriel Lipp
January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
“Though I speak in the tongues of persons and of angels, if I have not love I am a noisy go on a clanging cymbal.”What a beautiful thought from St. Paul so long ago! And yes, then and now, are we gongs or clanging cymbals? Perhaps, if we do not use love as our primary language.
Canceled Service Evokes Conference Call
January 24, 2016
Third Sunday after Epiphany
The regular Seekers service for this Sunday was canceled due to a blizzard. Twelve Seekers gathered via conference call. After some informal sharing, they joined in prayer and heard a reading of “Filled with Power” a reflection on the Gospel lection for this Sunday by Kayla McClurg and originally published on inward/outward.The full text of Kayla’s reflection follows..
“My Dilemma with Prayer” by Michele Frome
January 17, 2016
Third Sunday after Epiphany
The story of Mary and Jesus at the wedding in Cana is familiar, but when I read it to prepare for this sermon, I discovered some details I didn’t remember. We’re at a wedding party, and the host has run out of wine. Mary goes to Jesus and tells him this. So far, so good.
“Loved Into It” by Brenda Seat
January 10, 2016
Second Sunday after Epiphany
This is the second Sunday in Epiphany and our lections have now moved beyond Bethlehem and the wise men; suddenly Jesus is grown and is being baptized. I think we know this story from Luke pretty well – Jesus goes to the river where John the Baptist is baptizing many people and after his baptism a dove appears and a voice says, “You are my beloved son, in whom I delight.”