God is Gathering, All are Welcome

Amy Plantinga Pauw

Henry P. Mobley Jr. Professor of Doctrinal Theology

December 1, 2017
World AIDS Day
Isaiah 56:1-8

The pain and burden of stigma is an old and enduring problem.  Like Isaish we can rejoice in a God who welcomes the outcast.  God's house can be a place of healing and freedom for all people.  Listen to the sermon.

The Necessity for Lament in a Changing World

Soong-Chan Rah

Milton B. Engebretson Associate Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism,  North Park Theological Seminary

November 9, 2017
Edwards-Presler Lectures on Peace, Justice and Mission

What does it mean that lament is missing from the world?  We know that God does answer prayer, but sometimes we don't want to hear the answer.  Listen to the lecture.

The Gospel as Improv

Mary Gene Boteler

Trustee, Louisville Seminary

October 27, 2017
Mark 10:17-30

Life is not measured by the past, but what we do next.  This is true for nations as well as for individuals.  What will our children and grandchildren say about the worth of our lives?
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A Healthy Ministry

James Blankenbeker

MDiv '13

October 5, 2017
Theological Libraries Month
2 Timothy 4:1-5

Listen to a sermon honoring libraries and librarians as bringers of truth.  Given as part of a celebration of Theological Libraries Month.