SAPC

In looking at Jesus’ teaching which may appear ’nuts’ we gain a glimpse what it means to choose a life of love.

Sermon by the Rev. Scott Quinn on Luke 6.20-31 recorded on All Saint’s Sunday, November 6, 2016.

This sermon is a reflection on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 and Luke 19:1-10. In conversation with Christian scholars and with a Mongolian Tibetan Buddhist Monk, we hear anew that “it’s about the peace and the compassion.”

Sermon by Jenna Meyers recorded Oct 30, 2016.

Together we reflect on how our positions in life effect how we relate to and put our trust in God.

This sermon is a reflection on Psalm 65 and Luke 18:9-14.

Sermon by Susan Pierson, MDiv student at San Francisco Theological Seminary, recorded October 23, 2016.

Together we explore the observation that “justice is love made public,” how we might be led by seeds of justice, and walk in gratitude. This sermon is a reflection on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 and Luke 17:11-19 and is in conversation with theologian Cornel West.

Sermon by Fr. Andy Shamel, chaplain at Stanford University, recorded October 9, 2016.

How much Faith is enough? Why do we always feel like we don't have enough faith? How does Jesus respond as we wrestle with these feelings?

We are told to rekindle the gift of God that is within us. And, this ‘gift’ is the ember of faith placed within us.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on 2 Timothy 1.1-14 and Luke 17.5-6 on October 1st 2016.

Seeing isn’t believing, believing is seeing. Learn how Jeremiah's seemingly foolish purchase of land, empowered the jewish people and how Luke's story of the rich man and Lazarus reveals how easy it is to choose blindness over sight.

Sermon by Dr. Lisa Fullam on Jeremiah 32.1-3a,6-15 and Luke 16.19-31 recorded on September 25, 2016

We explore a very confusing parable, and ask what is Jesus trying to say? Bottomline: God is all about forgiveness, plain and simple, and so should we be, no matter what.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on First Timothy 2.1-7a and Luke 16.1-13 recorded on September 18, 2016.

This sermon is a reflection on Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and Luke 15:1-10 and is in conversation with scholar Amy-Jill Levine. Together we explore the importance of community and each person being included at the table.

Sermon by Jenna Meyers recorded September 11, 2016.

Martin Luther King Jr. said ‘our lives begin to end when we become silent about what matters. What matters to you? You can’t keep silent nor be apathetic any longer. Looking at our corporate ‘ugly’ as a nation. Choosing Life … not for some, but for all.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Jeremiah 18.1-6 and Deuteronomy 30.15-19c recorded on September 4, 2016.

How do we respond to Jesus' call to move beyond class and creed. Through Jesus' parables about our place at the table and who we invite, we explore privilege and how each of us is called into love. Invite all to your table, not only those who will repay you.

Sermon by the Rev. Ellen Rankin on Luke 14. 1, 7-14 and Hebrews 13.