Messages from Douglas UCC

We hear a lot about witnessing. In order to witness, you need more than second-hand information. How do we get first-hand knowledge of the Risen Christ? Where can we witness the Divine Presence? Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC preaches on Luke 24:36.

"The same Power that raised Jesus from the dead is within you" (Romans 8:11). Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, speaks about what it truly means to be Easter People.

What is it about John 3:16 that has made it the "go-to" Bible chapter and verse for Evangelical Christians? Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, gives us a Progressive Christian view of that famous verse.

In order for someone to be canonized as a saint, they must have miracles attributed to them. Why are miracles so important in establishing one's divine nature? Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC gives a message for Transfiguration Sunday.

Jesus said, ‘It is done to you as you believe.’ Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, speaks about how we can heal our lives through the power of our minds.

The Burning Bowl is a longstanding end-of-the-year ritual. ‘Old things are passed away, and all things are being made new!’ Pastor Sal Sapienza, pastor of Douglas UCC explains this sacred practice of releasing the old and welcoming in the new.

In Matthew 16, Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" How do you see Jesus? As a white guy with long blonde hair? As a conservative preaching 'family values'? Pastor Sal Sapienza of Douglas UCC gives us another view and a deeper understanding of Jesus.

In *A Return to Love*, Marianne Williamson writes, "Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn." Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, talks about how we can fear less and love more.

Gay people are not broken and in need of fixing. In celebration of Gay Pride month, Pastor Sal Sapienza Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, talks about how being gay is gift from God.

On Transfiguration Sunday, Rev. Salvatore Sapienza, pastor of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, talks about Steve Jobs, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Jesus.