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.
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…