
Woodland Christian Church
Sermons and more from Woodland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a progressive, open and affirming congregation in Lexington, Kentucky.
Episodes
60 episodes
The Good Samaritan| Rev. William Reilly
In this weeks sermon, our guest preacher, Rev. William Reilly shares a message from Luke 10: 25- 27. We love because God loves us. But, in an ever breaking world, how could we possibly love enough? Today we explore the importance of sphere o...
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Travel Light, Share Your Peace | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Luke 10:1-11. This week we reflect on Jesus sending the disciples two by two to share peace, heal, and proclaim that God’s kin-dom is near. In a world that feels deeply fragmented,...
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The Blessing of Belovedness & Belonging | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Psalm 139:1-14. This Psalm invites us to embrace the truth that we are fully known, unconditionally loved, and beautifully created by God. As we celebrate Pride may you remember– y...
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Steadfast Love Endures Through Us | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Psalm 118:1-9. What can we learn when we weave together the voices of the psalmist, protesters, and prophets? Through story, song, and scripture we are invited to consider how love...
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Faith is like Poetry | Rev. Alexa Dava
In this weeks sermon, Alexa shares a message about Psalm 8, and explores how the practice of faith is sometimes more complex than we think.This sermon was preached on June 15, 2025.Woodland C...
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The Spirit of Transformation | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Acts 2:1-21. On Pentecost we remember the birthday of the church and celebrate the transforming power of the Holy Spirit that now dwells within and among us! Holy Spirit, fall afre...
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Blessings for the Journey | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Luke 24:44-53. On Ascension Sunday we remember the blessings that come from being witnesses to God’s grace, Jesus’ unconditional love, and the power of the Holy Spirit that equips ...
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God Isn't a Good House Guest | William Reilly
In this week’s sermon, Rev. William Reilly shares a message from Acts 16. In it we explore how when we allow God to abide in us, it causes disruptions but freedom abounds. This sermon was preached on May 25, 202...
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Life's Sacred Mixtape: Equipping the Spirit in Times of Transition | Paul Funk
In this week’s sermon, Paul Funk shares a message from Isaiah 40:28-31. In this episode, we explore Hungarian poet George Faludy's remarkable story of survival through intellectual engagement in a Soviet labor camp, and how his insights para...
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The Voices That Guide Us Home | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from the gospel of John 10:20-33. On the fourth Sunday of Easter also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday” we celebrate Mother’s Day, our Graduates, and the voices that light our path with l...
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Abide & Abound | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from the gospel of John 15:1-5. On the third Sunday of Easter we begin our annual Stewardship Campaign as we seek to live into this season of resurrection through the ways we live, love...
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Practice Resurrection | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from the gospel of John 20:19-31. On this Second Sunday of Easter we are invited to consider how peace in the midst of despair and doubt invites us into deeper ways of practicing resurr...
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Remembering Resurrection | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares an Easter message from Luke 24:1-12. Resurrection is not just a moment– it is a movement. A movement of beauty, blessing, and becoming! This sermon was preached on April 20, 20...
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Hearts Coming to Life | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Luke 19:28-40. As we celebrate Palm Sunday and begin Holy Week our gospel story serves as an invitation for us to also be part of God’s ongoing story in the world. To enter into th...
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Rivers in the Desert | Alexa Dava
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Alexa shares a message from Isaiah 43, and explores how God makes paths in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.This sermon was preached on April 6, 2025Woodland Christian...
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Deep Roots New Growth | Jenny Dearden
Jenny Dearden, member of Woodland Christian Church, shares an invitation to contribute to our capital campaign. Learn more: https://bit.ly/DeepRootsNewGrowth
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God’s Divine Economy | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Luke 13:1-9 on the third Sunday of Lent. In God’s divine economy we have everything we need to create a new Heaven and new Earth here and now. This sermon was pr...
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Deep Roots New Growth | Richard & Rita Day
Richard and Rita, members and elder of Woodland Christian Church, share an invitation to contribute to our capital campaign. Learn more: https://bit.ly/DeepRootsNewGro...
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More Than Enough | Richard Williams
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Richard Williams from Disciples Church Extension Fund shares a message from 2 Kings 4:1-7. This sermon was preached on July 7, 20...
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Deep Roots New Growth | Ray Celeste Tanner
Ray Celeste Tanner, member of Woodland Christian Church and neighbor of historic building, shares an invitation to contribute to our capital campaign. Learn more: https://...
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We've got This | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Luke 4:1-13 on the first Sunday of Lent. We do not travel life’s wilderness journeys alone. May our personal and collective journeys ultimately lead us into new ways of being, and ...
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Are we Ready? | Pam Lee-Miller
Rev. Pam Lee-Miller shares a message from Luke 9:51-62 as we begin the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday with a joint worship service hosted by Woodland with Bluegrass United Church of Christ and Twin Pines Christian Church (DOC).
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Deep Roots New Growth | Christy Jo Harber
Rev. Christy Jo Harber, Pastor of Woodland Christian Church, shares an invitation to contribute to our capital campaign. Learn more: https://bit.ly/DeepRootsNewGrowth<...
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