Rev. Ben preaches on Corinthians 1:20, in which Paul calls us to be true to our convictions even if the world calls us foolish, relating it to the challenges ahead for progressive Christians in today’s political climate.
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Sermons by Rev. Ben Daniel (Page 11)
On MLK Jr weekend, Rev. Ben preaches on the meaning of “Christian unity”: that it calls us to empathy and compassion towards all people, working past our prejudices towards genuine oneness.
A spiritual slingshot takes us back into a year of darkness only to launch us forward into light and the promise of Christmas.
Advent has begun, and eschatology is in the air! Christians look forward to a day when the whole world will be at peace, but why wait for the end of days? If we practice awareness – of our inner motivations and the consequences of our actions – we can avoid doing harm and beat swords into ploughshares.
Rev. Ben preaches on gratitude on the weekend before Thanksgiving, showing how we can be grateful while striving for a better life, and how coveting what others have can damage ourselves and our society.
Rev Ben preaches on the Sunday after election day 2016, reflecting on how the challenges faced by the early church echo our own, and that our mission remains the same: to welcome absolutely everyone, and to take care of each other.
Rev. Ben talks about the scarier side of the writings of John Calvin – the side that speaks of human “depravity”, and comes around to the perspective that in acknowledging our failings we open the door for Grace. Scripture: LUKE 18: 9-14
Rev Daniel considers the issue of persistence in faith.
On the eve of Indigenous People’s Day, Rev. Daniel reflects upon the treatment of Native Americans since the time of Columbus and relates it to the Spirit of inclusiveness as a Christian value. Scripture – Luke 17:11-19
Scripture: Matthew 28: 16-20 On the occasion of World Communion Sunday, Rev. Daniel reflects upon the history of the church’s response to this scripture, referred to as “The Great Commission” with the understanding that our faith is not limited to this one local congregation.