Sermon Archive

The Nobility of Work

August 31, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

The Nobility of Work
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
August 31, 2008

Text: Romans 12:9-21

At this year’s General Assembly two overtures were passed that, if affirmed by a majority of…

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Our Bodies, Our Selves

August 24, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Our Bodies, Our Selves
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
August 24, 2008

Text: Romans 12:1-2

In the church, we talk about stewardship of our personal finances, stewardship of the…

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Words Matter

August 17, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Words Matter
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
August 17, 2008

Text: Matthew 15:10-20

As I reflect back on my life, I have decided that my mouth has gotten me in the most trouble. …

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Martyrs

August 10, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Martyrs
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
August 10, 2008

Text: II Corinthians 11:21b-31

There are approximately one billion Muslims in the world.  Within the enormous and multi-cultural…

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They Won’t Go Away

August 3, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

They Won’t Go Away
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
August 3, 2008

Text: Matthew 14:13-21

Our lectionary Gospel lesson starts with the words, “Now when Jesus heard this.” …

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Tough Times

July 27, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Tough Times
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
July 27, 2008

Text: Romans 8:26-39

Before I left for my vacation, I created today’s bulletin and sermon topic.  Since the nation was…

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Wrestling

July 20, 2008

by: Rev. Carol Howard Merritt

Wrestling
A sermon by Carol Howard Merritt
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
July 20, 2008

Text: Genesis 28:10-19a

Ralph was a very successful businessman in Florida, a CFO of a large company, and when I met him, he was…

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Family Functions and Dysfunctions

July 13, 2008

by: Rev. Carol Howard Merritt

Family functions and Dysfunctions
A sermon by Carol Howard Merritt, Pastor
Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
July 13, 2008

Text: Genesis 25:19-34

I had just been a pastor for a couple of weeks. My husband and I were both serving…

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Wisdom and Her Deeds

July 6, 2008

by: Rev. Carol Howard Merritt

“Wisdom and Her Deeds”
A sermon by Carol Howard Merritt, Pastor
Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC

Text: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

I’m not sure why friendship seems to grow stronger and sweeter as I get older. Perhaps it is just…

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Transforming Freedom

June 29, 2008

by: Rev. Carol Howard Merritt

“Transforming Freedom”
a sermon by Carol Howard Merritt, Pastor
Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
June 29, 2008

Text: Romans 6:12-23

While serving a small church in Cajun Louisiana, we begin to notice that the population…

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Losing Self, Gaining Life

June 22, 2008

by: Rev. Carol Howard Merritt

“Losing Self, Gaining Life”
a sermon by Carol Howard Merritt
Pastor of Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
June 22, 2008

Text: Matthew 10:24-39

As many of you know, I grew up in a fundamentalist Christian home, and when I felt…

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Losing

June 15, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Losing
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
June 15, 2008

Text: Romans 5:1-8

When I watch a sporting event and my team wins, predictably, my first reaction is elation.  However, when I see…

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The Courage to Reach Out

June 8, 2008

by: Rev. Carol Howard Merritt

The Courage to Reach out
A sermon by Carol Howard Merritt, Pastor
Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
June 8, 2008

Text: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

We recognized our Sunday school teachers this morning. You do an amazing and important…

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Faith and Works

June 2, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Faith and Works
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
June 1, 2008

Text: Matthew 7:21-29, Roman 3:22b-28

A couple of weeks ago coming back from a wedding at Mt. Vernon, I was driving through…

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Life and Death

May 27, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Life and Death
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
May 25, 2008

Text: Matthew 6:24-34

When I was in seminary, I had a shocking realization.  At age 25, I had never been to a funeral.  Now…

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In the Beginning

May 18, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

In the Beginning
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
May 18, 2008

Text: Genesis 1:1-2:4a

This week a college friend now living in Los Angeles sent me an article about Rev. Jose Gabriel…

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By Water and by Spirit

May 11, 2008

by: Rev. Carol Howard Merritt

“By Water and by Spirit”
a sermon by Carol Howard Merritt
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
May 11, 2008

Text: Acts 2

Connor grew up in a home full of discord. His parents were always fighting with each other. It was…

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Oneness

May 4, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Oneness
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
May 4, 2008

Text: John 17:6-11

In the Gospel of John, Jesus describes a triangular relationship between God, himself, and his disciples.  We hear…

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Anger Management

April 27, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Anger Management
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
April 27, 2008

Text: Exodus 32:7-10 Mark 11:15-19

Anger has emerged as a theme in the 2008 presidential election.  John McCain’s…

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Holy Ground

April 20, 2008

by: Rev. Carol Howard Merritt

Holy Ground
a sermon by Carol Howard Merritt
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC
April 20, 2008

Text: Romans 8:18-25

I went to visit my friends, Jesse Quam and Grace Davenport, in their beautiful home in the mountains of North…

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Expectations

April 13, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly, Jr.

Expectations
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
April 13, 2008

Text: I Peter 2:19-25

As many of you know, my wife is Jewish.  One of the fun things about a cross-cultural marriage is…

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Sacraments

April 6, 2008

by: Rev. John W. Wimberly

Sacraments
a sermon by John W. Wimberly, Jr.
Pastor, Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C.
April 6, 2008

Text: Luke 24:28-35

Here at Western we work hard to attract and retain members.  Therefore, I regret that I have to say the…

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