Jesus asks us to do the impossible by not sinning even in our thoughts; but knowing that we are all equal in our imperfection, we can choose to love one another.
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Sermons (Page 16)
Rev. Ben preaches on the need to replenish our souls, and give strength to each other, when doing the often emotionally draining work of making the world a kinder, fairer, and more loving place.
Rev. Ben discusses Matthew 5:1-12, the introduction to the Sermon on the Mount, showing how it calls us to define success differently, and to live by faith in the face of a status-focused, winning-oriented world.
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.
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.
“By the rivers we sat down and wept.” In troubled times, Advent expresses a hope that is better expressed in music than in words.
The story of Mary’s virgin birth says more about the people who wrote it than about biology. What can the story of Jesus in the womb really tell us, today?
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.