Sermons From Upper Dublin Lutheran Church

In our Faces of our Faith series, Pastor George tells the story of Lydia. Most of us have the opportunity to be modern day Lydias, using our resources and abilities to support the mission of Jesus Christ. Be sure to tune into our livestream service each Sunday at 10 AM on YouTube or Facebook. 

Be sure to tune into our livestream service each Sunday at 10 AM on YouTube or Facebook. 

This week guest Pastor Paul Beck spoke on the story of Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph of Arimathea showed great courage in very troubling times by asking for the body of Jesus and seeing that he was buried in a rushed but proper Hebrew burial.  Be sure to tune into our livestream service each Sunday at 10 AM on YouTube or Facebook. 

Inspired by his quarantine puppy, Granger, Pastor Keith reflects on approaching the world with wonder and curiosity. Be sure to tune into our livestream service each Sunday at 10 AM on YouTube or Facebook. 

Be sure to tune into our livestream service each Sunday at 10 AM on YouTube or Facebook. 

Pastor Keith takes inspiration from the story of Queen Vashti (Esther 1), reflecting on her bold example and the spiritual practice of saying no. 

It takes courage for living in these times. Pastor Keith invites us to take heart and inspiration from Deborah, the only female judge in the Book of Judges, a prophetess, wise advisor, and shrewd political and military leader, who trusted in the power of God. 

Inspired by the courageous Daughters of Zelophehad (Numbers 27) Pastor Keith encourages us to speak our truth, even if our voice shakes, and embody the Daughters' conviction that our traditions and practices are not fixed but ever-evolving, so that the world may be more just and merciful for all. 

Kicking off the Faces of Our Faith Series, Pastor George talks about the story of midwives Shiprah and Puah, and how we are called to be midwives for the Word of God today. 

Inspired by his high school classmate and Heisman Trophy winner, Danny Wuerffel, Pastor Keith reflects on finding God in the storm and how "God is both bigger than our biggest challenges, greater than our fears…and God is right next to us, in the boat beside us."

Reflecting on the Parable of the Mustard Seed, Pastor Keith reflects on tiny mustard seed becomes not just a bush but creates a home, a sanctuary for us and others—to land, to rest, to find shelter, to find protection, to heal, to live—and offer that same experience to others.

Inspired by the story of Adam and Eve, Pastor Keith reflects on the temptation to be like what *we think* God is like (all-powerful, all-knowing, sitting judgement, self-sufficient), and how Jesus shows us what God is really like (compassionate, healing, forgiving, relational, empathetic) and how we can live and love as God does.  

Pastor Keith reflects on the story of Pentecost (Acts 2) when everyone heard the Gospel each in their own language and how it offers an alternate vision of reality for the church and world, in which we embrace unity within our many beautiful diversities.