Seekers recognizes that any member of the community may be called upon by God to give us the Word, and thus we have an open pulpit with a different preacher each week. Sermons preached at Seekers, as well as sermons preached by Seekers at other churches or events, are posted here, beginning with the most recent.
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Brenda Seat: Breaking the Mold to Resurrection
May 05, 2002 In March 2000, in Fukuoka, Japan, a young man was arrested for killing a blind masseuse for her insurance money. It was a shocking murder in a country that sees little violence, and even more tragic, because this woman had been raising her 9 year old daughter on her own, ever since her husband had passed away some years earlier. The young man, whose name is Tetsuya, was put in jail. However, Japan is country that holds not only the person who commits the crime responsible, but also the family of the perpetrator.
Jenneke Barton: Being Neo-Christians
April 21, 2002
A question popped into my head: “We talked about Neo-Pagans; I wonder what a neo-Christian would be?” The question intrigued me and I began to think about it. I stopped laughing at the Belief-O-Matic quiz results and, despite the dangers inherent in pigeonholing, began to see validity in them.
Pat Conover: Hope to Disappointment to Recognition to Transformation
April 14, 2002
Usually Christian sermons affirm hope and promote hope. This sermon sees hope as a problem. The problem is that hope can be distracting, can take your mind off the current predicaments. It can make you sensitized to the wrong things. Cleopas thought he knew what a Messiah is, thought he had read the job description. He was not alone. Judas was a Zealot and his feelings of betrayal by Jesus may have led to his betrayal of Jesus. Hope can be dangerous. Disappointing your followers after raising their hopes can be dangerous.
Peter Bankson: A Joyful Celebration of the People of God
April 07, 2002
We have a new bakery within walking distance of our house, and now that Marjory and I have slightly more flexibility in our schedules on Mondays and Fridays, we have tried walking to the bakery in the morning. Best Buns is full of good smells — hot bread smells, yeasty, lively smells. People who go there for bread and coffee seem glad to be there, and the staff really seems to enjoy their work. I have a sense being around baking bread has a positive effect on the feelings and attitudes of everyone who enters that place.
David Lloyd and Brenda Seat: Palm Sunday Skit
March 24, 2002
Dave: We heard that there was going to be a parade in addition to the D.C. marathon outside and our news editor sent us out to cover it.
Brenda: We’re so excited. Jesus of Nazareth is coming and we’re all going to go out and greet him.