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.
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 environment…
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. Sometimes…
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.? ?This? was the news…