Sermons From Upper Dublin Lutheran Church

Ever been too afraid to ask a question of clarification about class material or scriptures? Jesus encourages us all to show our dedication and commitment to serve him by freely ASKING questions about what we don't understand on our faith journey regardless of age or experience. (Congregation is given short modern parables to discuss together during the sermon and return with their insights!)

On Rally Day, Pastor Dyan uses an" unair-conditioned school bus metaphor" to help translate Jesus challenge to all disciples, "Who do YOU say that I am?" Do your priorities and life-style choices speak louder than your words of intention about following Christ?

"A refrigerator magnet quotations- re-frames the gospel- "Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves." Based on the epistle of James, Pastor Lawlor encourages us to not just talk about our faith and love but risk embodying it in our speech, and daily example.

As Joshua called his community to re-dedicate themselves choosing to serve God in every aspect of their lives, so Pr. Dyan challenges us to claim the Lord as head of our households!

Pastor Lawlor tackles the "hard to understand gospel" (John 6:55ff) by Jesus on eating his body and drinking his blood in John 6! We are to 'consume' his lessons, gracious example of caring for others, and abide in his nourishing presence all the day long!

For our annual "Pet Sunday ", Pastor Lawlor returns to speak of our calling as caregivers for all God's creation and creatures...with compassion, protection and respect!

Pastor Keith Anderson preaches about how God uses what seems small and insignificant to do amazing things. Based on the story of the Feeding of the 5,000.

Guest preacher The Rev. Dr. Karyn Wiseman preaches

Rev. Patricia Davenport, assistant to the Bishop for SEPA synod and director for evangelical mission, preaches on the dangers and opportunities of being prophets.

Pastor Anderson reflects on recent national events in light of the story of the healing and restoration of the woman with the flow of blood in Mark 5.

Pastor Keith Anderson preaches in response to the tragic killing on nine people at Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina.

Pastor Keith preaches for Confirmation Sunday 2015

Drawing on writing of the 14th century mystic, Julian or Norwich, Pastor Keith reflects on how the love of Jesus is an example of motherly love.