Sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Audio recordings of sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler. He currently serves as Senior Minister of the New Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He tends to avoid being labeled ”progressive” or ”traditional/conservative” when defining his approach. He hopes his sermons are ”expansive” in the sense that they help to expand compassion and understanding.
Location:
United States
Description:
Audio recordings of sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler. He currently serves as Senior Minister of the New Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He tends to avoid being labeled ”progressive” or ”traditional/conservative” when defining his approach. He hopes his sermons are ”expansive” in the sense that they help to expand compassion and understanding.
Language:
English
Episodes
Stages of Faith
2/12/2023
Based on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Rev. Wheeler attempts to provide some tools and encouragement for spiritual growth. For more info, he recommends Brian McLaren’s book, “Faith After Doubt,” which he references extensively in this sermon.
Duration:00:22:59
The Mind of Christ
2/5/2023
Click here to listen to the audio version of Rev. Wheeler's sermon from February 5, titled, "The Mind of Christ," based on 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. He says that the place faithful knowledge and action and attitude meet—that is the Mind of Christ.
Duration:00:25:48
Holding On and Letting Go
1/29/2023
Here is the audio version of the sermon by Rev. Wheeler from 1/29/2023. Based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, it discusses how life brings us critical moments where we are faced with letting go of some things and holding onto others. How do we decide? God's wisdom, Rev. Wheeler suggests, is often different from what we have often learned from our surroundings.
Duration:00:23:33
Unity: But How?
1/22/2023
Based on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, this sermon by Rev. Wheeler addresses conflict resolution and unity within the life of the Church. In the middle of the sermon, he includes an interview with the Rev. Kelly Becker, Senior Minister of Disciples Christian Church (DOC), in Bartlesville, OK.
Duration:00:23:21
A Shared Calling
1/15/2023
Click here to listen to Rev. Wheelers sermon from January 15, 2023. Based on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, this message reflects on what it means for us to “be saints together.”
Duration:00:25:17
The Gift of the Stargazers
1/8/2023
In his sermon on January 8, Rev. Wheeler suggests the story of the Magi in Matthew 2:1-12 is a story of following stars and chasing dreams, of finding Light in places and people that seem foreign to us, and a story about taking enormous risks. Click to listen to the audio. Feel free to share!
Duration:00:20:29
A Home for All (Joy)
12/13/2021
Rev. Wheeler shared this sermon, part 3 in the "Close to Home," Advent series in worship at New Covenant Christian on Dec. 12, 2021. Based on Luke 3:1-18, he brought together the theme of "joy" with "repentance." Joy is found, he suggests, as we do God's work of inclusion at the margins.
Duration:00:23:48
Laying the Foundation (Peace)
12/6/2021
Rev. Wheeler offered this sermon in worship on his first Sunday at New Covenant Christian Church (DOC), Sunday, December 5. It is part 2 in the Advent series, "Close to Home," and is based on Luke 1:57-80 and deals with finding one's voice (like Zechariah) and the traditional Advent theme of Peace.
Duration:00:21:22
Homesick (Hope)
12/6/2021
Rev. Wheeler offered this "sermonette" to New Covenant Christian Church (DOC) on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 by video. This is part 1 in the Advent series, "Close to Home." It draws on the traditional theme for the first week of Advent-- hope.
Duration:00:06:41
An Alternate Universe
11/21/2021
This was Rev. Wheeler’s final sermon as pastor of Weatherford Federated Church and First Congregational UCC of Norman. Based on John 18:33-37, he offers an explanation of what some Christians might mean when they say, “Christ is King!”
Duration:00:18:16
The Beginning or the End?
11/14/2021
In this sermon, Rev. Wheeler uses the apocalyptic story from Mark 13:1-8, to discuss how the “signs” of the times often signal the beginning of something new and not just the end of something familiar.
Duration:00:20:35
Saints—Dead and Living
11/7/2021
What makes a “saint” a Saint? Rev. Wheeler uses Revelation 21:1-6a as a springboard for wrestling with this question on this All Saints’ Sunday.
Duration:00:16:55
Less Fanfare, More Love
10/31/2021
What does the Greatest Commandment actually look like? Rev. Wheeler examines the connections between loving God, neighbor, and self in this sermon from Oct. 31, 2021.
Duration:00:25:20
Surviving a Miracle
10/24/2021
What happens when we finally have that breakthrough we have been hoping and praying for? Based on Mark 10:46-52, Rev. Wheeler examines this healing story to “see” things in a different light.
Duration:00:18:59
The Difficult Teachings of Jesus
10/10/2021
Rev. Wheeler shared this message as part 5 of 5 in the “By Popular Demand,” series. What if our image of Jesus needs expanding? Would we better understand some of his “difficult” teachings?
Duration:00:21:56
What About Hell and the Devil?
10/3/2021
Rev. Wheeler delivered this message on Oct. 3 on World Communion Sunday in response to the “popular demand” of his congregations. Part 4 of 5 in this series.
Duration:00:23:03
Did God Require Jesus to Die in My Place?
9/26/2021
In this sermon from Sept. 26, 2021, Rev. Wheeler discusses the “substitutionary atonement theory” and what is meant when Christians speak of the death of Jesus as a sacrifice.
Duration:00:26:01
COVID, Climate Change, Personal Freedoms, and The Greater Good
9/19/2021
Part 2/5 in the, “By Popular Demand Series.”
Duration:00:22:22
The Bible: Origins and Modern Understandings
9/12/2021
Where did the Bible come from? What do we mean when we say it is “inspired?” How do modern Christians interpret it? Rev. Wheeler deals with these and other questions in the sermon given today. Part 1 of 5 in the series, “By Popular Demand.”
Duration:00:24:05
Hope Finds a Way
9/5/2021
Rev. Wheeler shared this message in worship on September 5, 2021. Based on Mark 7:24-37, this sermon takes a look at the incredible work hope does in our lives.
Duration:00:22:29