Friends Congregational Church Sermons
Weekly sermons from Friends Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in College Station, Texas. The engaging messages offered from the pulpit of this progressive Christian community are preached by the church’s pastors as well as guest preachers.
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Episodes
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
The Rev. Dr. Dan De Leon, our Senior Pastor, delivers a message reflecting on John 11:47, titled “Let the Spirit Breathe" on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2021.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
The Rev. Dr. Dan De Leon, our Senior Pastor, delivers a message reflecting on Mark 9:33-50, titled “There’s Always Room for More" on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2020.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
The Rev. Dr. Dan De Leon, our Senior Pastor, delivers a message reflecting on Mark 10:35-45, titled “For the Liberation of Many" on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2018.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
The Rev. Dr. Dan De Leon, our Senior Pastor, delivers a message reflecting on Matthew 5:1-12, titled “Some Modern Day Beatitudes: A Sermon for All Saints Sunday" on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2017.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
The Rev. Trent Williams, our Executive Pastor, delivers a message reflecting on Luke 18:1-8 titled “What's In a Name?" on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2016.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
The Rev. Dr. Dan De Leon, our Senior Pastor, delivers a message reflecting on Matthew 25:1-13, titled “After the Amen" on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2014.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
The Rev. Dr. Dan De Leon, our Senior Pastor, delivers a message reflecting on Mark 10:17-31 titled “Wow!" on the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
Jesus’ call to the man to give up his wealth is not just about individual sacrifice, but about empowering others and building a more just and inclusive community. Through the lens of disability, the sermon challenges the church to continue making its spaces truly accessible, recognizing that all people—especially those marginalized—have unique and indispensable contributions to the body of Christ.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Kyle Riley, our member in discernment, delivers a message reflecting on Matthew 22: 15-22, titled “Taxes and Tithing" on the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
This sermon emphasizes the profound connection between faith and finances, using the biblical story of paying taxes to Caesar as a starting point. It reflects on the power of money and challenges the notion that faith and finances should remain separate. Tithing invites people to surrender control of their finances to God, and even in a world marked by systemic injustices, giving is seen as an act of solidarity with the oppressed.
Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2023.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
The Rev. Nikki Stahl, guest preacher, delivers a message reflecting on 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, titled “Memorable Love" on the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
Memory preserves the essence of relationships, both with loved ones and with Jesus. In Communion, we are asked to remember Jesus's life and teachings, especially in the face of efforts—such as crucifixion—that aimed to erase his presence from history. Just as families pass down stories to honor their ancestors, so too should the church remember and embody Jesus's message of love and grace.
Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2022.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
The Rev. Trent Williams, our Executive Pastor, delivers a message reflecting on James 1:17-27, titled “Give Generously" on the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.
A brief synopsis:
The nature of giving is an essential aspect of God's character and the human experience. Every generous act of giving originates from God. True religion, according to James, is expressed in actions like caring for the needy and living justly. We reflect on examples of meaningful gifts—both tangible and intangible—and how these acts of generosity reflect divine love. We are encouraged to see life itself as a gift and participate in spreading justice, joy, and peace.
Welcome to an archival episode, as we have recorded sermons that predate our podcast's production! Please enjoy this sermon originally preached in 2021.
For more information about our church and our mission, please visit friends-ucc.org