Sermons

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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Feel free to use what is helpful from these sermons. We only ask that when substantial portions are abstracted or used in a written work, please credit Seekers Church and the author, and cite the URL.

“Saved for Love” by Pat Conover

2010 Epiphany coverJanuary 31, 2010 

My hope is that this sermon can connect to a number of things that you already believe and understand.  I hope when you hear me you will think, "So what is the big deal about that?"  So what that we are reframing 20 centuries of Christian theology.  It’s about time for some Spring cleaning don’t you think.  But make no mistake, I consider my theological work and the theology of Seekers to be at the very heart and center of orthodox theology because it is all about salvation.  When you get confused, just keep asking, "What are we saved from and what are we saved for?"

 

Farewell from Jackie McMakin

2010 Epiphany coverJanuary 24, 2010 

In her final sermon before she and Dave leave for a retirement community in Vermont, Jackie McMakin told stories about the early days of Seekers 

“The Call to Compassion is a Call to Action” by Amber Schollenberger and Alison Henken

2010 Epiphany coverJanuary 17, 2010 

All Christians who strive to follow the example of Jesus are challenged to a life of compassion and service to others.  In his time on earth, Jesus consistently pushed the limits of who, when, and how he served others.  Despite the rules and expectations of society and the Jewish community, Jesus showed that God’s call to love our neighbor should be limitless. 

 

Ultimately, our challenge is to awaken to the reality that God’s call to service should be transformative in our individual lives and as a Christian community.  In essence, the call to compassion and service is a call to action.

“Look What’s Here” by Peter Bankson

2010 Epiphany coverJanuary 3, 2010 

In our front windows downstairs the wise men bearing gifts have moved into the same window as the manger and are marveling at the newborn King of the Jews, the very incarnation of God. What about the Incarnation? What difference does it make? The Incarnation is a journey of death and resurrection, a season of surprises. The good news is hiding close at hand, although it may be hard to see. Look what’s here!