Preaching: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingText: Proverbs 31:10-31Proverbs 31 might be one of the most misunderstood and misapplied passages in scripture. What if this ancient text wasn't meant to burden women with impossible standards...

Preaching: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingText: 1 Samuel 28:3-25What happens when the outcast shows more grace than the king? The story of the Medium of Endor from 1 Samuel 28 challenges our assumptions about who carries God's grace i...

Preaching: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingText: 1 Samuel 25What happens when two men with fragile egos clash, and a potential bloodbath is only averted by the wisdom of a woman brave enough to step into the chaos? The ancient biblical...

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Fearing Text: Judges 11Scripture's darkest stories demand our attention, not our avoidance. The horrific tale of Jephthah and his daughter from Judges 11 forces us to confront how religion can be...

Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingTwo women stand tall in ancient stories, challenging us to see beyond the confining labels we place on others. Rahab, known through centuries primarily as "the prostitute," was actually a savvy negotiator who r...

The courage of five sisters from ancient Israel offers us a blueprint for navigating unjust systems today. When the daughters of Zelophehad approached Moses about an inheritance law that would leave them destitute after their father's death, th...

Who really saved the day in the Exodus story? Behind Moses stands an extraordinary lineup of women whose courage, wit, and quick thinking repeatedly preserved his life—from infancy through adulthood. This exploration of biblical heroines challe...

Preaching: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingWhat if everything we thought we knew about Adam and Eve was wrong? The familiar Garden of Eden narrative has been so heavily filtered through centuries of interpretation that we often miss its origi...

Preaching: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingMeet Hagar—an Egyptian slave whose extraordinary encounter with the divine remains one of scripture's most radical stories. While Abraham and Sarah typically dominate the narrative of Genesis, this s...

Preaching: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingWhat if everything you thought you knew about the Tower of Babel was wrong? Far from a story about God feeling threatened by human ambition, this ancient narrative reveals something profoundly differ...

Preaching: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingWalls crumbling. Shackles breaking. Prisoners singing at midnight. This powerful exploration of Acts 16:16-34 reveals how the early Christian movement turned the world upside down – and challenges us...

Preaching: Dylan LewellynStanding at the crossroads of faith and action, this sermon challenges us to examine our unconscious biases against people experiencing homelessness. As Guilford Park prepares to welcome homeless guests, we confr...

Preaching: Tony De La RosaDreams and visions have the remarkable power to transform not just individuals, but entire communities of faith. When Peter dreamed of a sheet filled with "unclean" animals and heard God declare "what I have mad...

Preaching: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingWho is your Tabitha? Who has shown you God's love in tangible, transformative ways? This question lies at the heart of our exploration of Acts 9:36-43, where we meet one of the few women explicitly c...

Preacher:  Rev. Dr. Stephen M. FearingThe charcoal fire crackles as Jesus prepares breakfast on the shoreline. Peter, still dripping from his impulsive swim to shore, sits uncomfortably awaiting judgment for his three denials. But i...

Faith and doubt often walk hand in hand on our spiritual journeys. The story of Thomas—forever labeled "Doubting Thomas"—offers profound insights into this universal experience.When Jesus appears to his disciples after the resurrection,...

Preacher:  Rev. Stephen M. FearingGrief and hope stand in profound tension on Easter Sunday, though our culture often encourages us to keep grief private and celebrate only the triumph. This powerful message invites us to hold both ...

Preacher: Rev. Stephen M. FearingThe crucifixion narrative in Luke's Gospel places before us one of Christianity's most profound paradoxes: what are we to make of a God who dies? This meditation on Good Friday explores the creative tensi...

Preaching: Rev. Dr. Kathryn CampbellPower struggles surround Jesus during his final hours while he models a completely different way of leadership. In our charged world where everyone seems to be grasping for control and influence, this ...

Rev. Stephen M. FearingThe tension between silence and shouting defines our world. Every day, we navigate digital distractions, informational overload, and cultural noise that threatens to drown out the voices that matter most. Palm Sund...

Preaching: Rev. Stephen M. FearingCuriosity led a despised tax collector up a tree and into an unexpected encounter with grace. The story of Zacchaeus reveals the profound intersection between righteousness and mercy that defines Jesus's...

Preacher:  Rev. Stephen M. FearingWhat kind of shepherd abandons 99 sheep to search for just one? A foolish one by earthly standards—but this paradoxical wisdom sits at the heart of God's extraordinary love for each of us.Th...

Preaching:  Rev. Stephen M. FearingWhat if our most productive moments happen when we're not producing anything at all? This thought-provoking sermon explores the countercultural wisdom hidden within Jesus' parable of the fig tree –...

Panelists:  Bill Hickling, Kim Murphy, and Ellen BryantDeclining church attendance isn't just a statistic—it's a wake-up call. When Pastor Stephen challenged the Guilford Park Presbyterian congregation to address their shrinking, ag...

Preaching:  Rev. Stephen M. FearingHave you ever felt caught in the whirlwind of endless tasks and responsibilities, your mind racing with unchecked boxes on your to-do list? You're not alone. This deeply relatable exploration takes...