Messages from Douglas UCC

Messages from Douglas UCC

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Messages from Douglas UCC episodes

  • I Am That, I Am

    What did it mean when God told Moses at the burning bush, ‘I am that I am’? In his book, ‘The Moses Code,’ James Twyman suggests a comma is missing, and that it makes all the difference. Pastor Sal talks about what God’s name means for us today.

    13 min
  • What Did Jesus Look Like?

    Jesus asks, “Who do YOU say I am?” Who was Jesus and what was his message? Who is he to you? Savior? Guide? Teacher? Friend? Has your understanding changed over the years? Pastor Sal talks about seeing Jesus more clearly so we can follow him more nearly.

    12 min
  • Did Jesus Ever Make Mistakes?

    Why was Jesus cruel and dismissive of a Canaanite woman who came seeking his help? She persists until Jesus says, ‘Let it be done for you as you wish.’ Pastor Sal explores what it means to be bold in putting faith into action.

    12 min
  • Choosing Love or Fear?

    The apostles are in a boat, gripped with fear. Jesus calms the storm and asks why they are afraid. During life’s storms, we too become fearful. Pastor Sal urges us to choose love over fear. As the Bible tells us more than 300 times, “Be not afraid.”

    12 min
  • Where is the Kingdom of Heaven?

    Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a mustard seed, a pearl, yeast, and hidden treasure. But where is this kingdom? Pastor Sal talks about how to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven in this lifetime.

    16 min
  • The Hidden Location of Jacob’s Ladder

    In the story of Jacob’s ladder, a large structure like a  tower or staircase reaches up to heaven. Pastor Sal talks about how to gain access to this kind of ladder and make a spiritual ascension.

    14 min
  • The Law of Sowing and Reaping

    The parable of the sower teaches the powerful spiritual law of sowing and reaping, which is seen throughout the Bible. Pastor Sal talks about how, in our own lives, we reap what we sow.

    13 min
  • Stay Yoked!
    Jesus says that following the Way is 'easy and light.' Our spiritual practice should be a joyful path that lifts us up, not a burden that weighs us down. Pastor Sal talks about living with grace as we 'yoke' ourselves more fully to the Way of the Christ.
    14 min
  • Wonderfully Made
    Open & Affirming Sunday focuses on the LGBTQ+ community. Pastor Sal talks about how being gay is a gift from God.
    16 min
  • It Is Done to You as You Believe
    Jesus didn’t take credit for healing a suffering woman; he said her faith had made her well. Today people experience extraordinary healing in places like Lourdes and Chimayo. Pastor Sal talks about the miracles we can experience when we believe.
    13 min

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This podcast features homilies delivered at Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ -- a progressive, inclusive, open and affirming faith community located in Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan. To learn more, visit https://www.douglasucc.org