Sermons at Western

Please visit our Preaching and Teaching at Western blog to read and comment on our most recent sermons. Below you will find an archive of our older sermons. The people of Western relish biblically-based sermons that address the economic, social, and political environment in which we seek to be faithful disciples. We do not expect to agree with every sermon. We do hope to be challenged by every sermon.

Sermon Archive

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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