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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“Certainty and Truth” by David Lloyd
August 23, 2015
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
When Kevin preached two weeks ago I was struck by his voicing the forlorn hope that our Celebration Circle mission group would explain its choice of our liturgical theme “Missing the Point.” I don’t expect Celebration Circle to explain its theme, but the theme, the reflection statement that “Certainty is missing the point entirely,” and the confusing signpost that is both at the altar and on the cover of our worship folder have all been challenging me these weeks.
“Jesus’ Bread of Life was Mostly Whole Wheat” by Ron Krayibill
August 16, 2015
Twelth Sunday After Pentecost
Prolegomenon
(The ghost of my grandfather haunts me)
My grandfather was a revival preacher and I grew up in a Mennonite Church in PA where revivalists came thru every year. That tradition placed in me an expectation of faith and God and those who “bring the word” that is hard to shake. There should be inspiration and emotion and an outpouring of energy and zeal……
I lived a good portion of my life guided by the assumptions of that tradition – not in agreeing with all the dogma but in my expectations of God and life and of myself. The one who “brings the message” should bring something new and inspiring and transformational.
“Longing for God” by Kevin Barwick
August 9, 2015
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
A story went like this: A man came up to God and said that he wanted to do something significant and important in life. He reminded God that “the Almighty” could move mountains and do miraculous things through him. He wanted to be of service. So God told him that he should start with a particular task. He told the man to push as hard as he could against this huge rock that sat on the edge of a cliff. The man was excited to finally be doing something important and meaningful. He was “getting the point.” His thoughts swelled in anticipation of accomplishing this task!
“Missing the Point” by Elizabeth Gelfeld
August 2, 2015
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Somewhere in the scripture readings for today, there is a point to be gained, a mystery explained, an illumination, an “Aha!” moment. I’m quite sure that I’m missing it. And yet, as our Reflection reminds us, “Certainty is missing the point entirely.” So, even in my certainty that I’m missing the point, I’m still …missing the point.
So, I’ll just say right off the bat that I’m not going to be trying to make any points with this sermon because, if I did, you would certainly miss them. And, if I don’t make any points, perhaps that will leave you free to make your own.
“Use What You Have” by the 2015 Guatemala Pilgrims
July 26, 2015
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Context (Marjory Bankson)
Feeding the five thousand is such a familiar story that we may miss the point: Jesus gave thanks for what they had (five loaves and two fish), and did not ask for more. When the disciples begin to worry about how to feed all those people, Jesus simply says “What do you have?” And when they come back with meager supplies – five loaves and two fish – he holds them up in front of everybody and gives thanks. Everybody knows it’s not enough, and yet Jesus gives thanks to God for what they have. The simple action of giving thanks for what they have invites everyone to be aware of their common resource, even if it seems small. It evokes cooperation, generosity, and probably self-restraint as well