Sermons From Upper Dublin Lutheran Church

Pastor Keith reflects on the example and generosity of widows in Scripture, as well an influential widow in his life, his grandmother. 

Field Education Student Courtney Smith expands on the Strength in Numbers theme with stories and experiences from Upper Dublin highlighting the importance of our community together.

Pastor Keith introduces our fall theme, Strength in Numbers, with inspiration from the Golden State Warriors, The Book of Numbers, his kids soccer games, and St. Paul's description of the Body of Christ.

Rev. Dr. Nelson Rivera presented on Care for Creation. The ELCA calls all its members to speak for the earth, become good stewards of its resources, and to see the whole of creation as a gift from God. Care of creation is a spiritual matter. Copies of ELCA Social Statement Care for Creation will be provided.

In this second installment of our Creation preaching series, Pastor Keith reflects on the Mountains, how they can inspire us, the role they play in the Bible, and how the mountains offer shelter, which teaches about the love and protection we receive from God. He quotes a favorite line from singer-songwriter, Jason Isbell, "So cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good."

Freshly returned from crossing a border himself, Pastor Keith reflects on Jesus' encounter with the Syrophoenican woman and the dangers of drawing lines that separate and divide rather than bring people together.

Pastor Lawlor’s trip home for family visit to Minnesota stirs nostalgic memories of ethnic foods her relatives made - But it’s the relationships she misses more! Likewise, Jesus’ hungry crowds seek him because he feeds them bread, etc But they, and we today, are called instead into a “nourishing relationship “ with him the bread from heaven! He is our soul food.

Inspired by the new documentary movie "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" about Mr. Rogers, Pastor Keith reflects on the story of the Good Samaritan, and doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God.