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…
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…
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. …
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…
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.” …
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…
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…
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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…