Dayspring Sermons Podcast
Seeker, believer, skeptic — wherever you are on your spiritual journey, there’s a place for you at Dayspring. This podcast features sermons from Dayspring United Methodist Church in Tempe, Arizona — thoughtful, inclusive messages that explore faith, justice, and the transforming power of God’s unconditional love.
Pastor Michael Long - Finding Shalom in the Wilderness
The world can feel physically and spiritually heavy, with the weight of rolled-back rights and systemic injustice making us wonder: Does the work even matter? In this moving reflection, Pastor Michael explores Isaiah 32, reminding us that God’s righteousness isn't found in palaces of power, but in the "wilderness" with those on the margins.
Through a personal lens as a Black queer man, Pastor Michael shares his journey of finding a "resting place" at Dayspring, a community that chose "costly faithfulness over institutional comfort". This episode is a powerful witness to what happens when a church moves beyond performance to practice true justice.
14 Jun 2026
Pastor Michael Long - Faith Is Calling, Will You Answer?
What happens when you’ve reached the end of your resources and the "system" has taken everything—your money, your dignity, and your hope? In this moving sermon, Pastor Michael dives into the story of the unnamed woman in first-century Galilee who lived with a chronic hemorrhage for 12 years.
Ostracized by Levitical law and labeled "unclean," she was a woman invisible to her community, forbidden even from entering the temple to pray. Pastor Michael invites us to use our "spiritual imagination" to walk in her shoes—crawling through a crowd that wasn't built for her, pushing past fear and exhaustion just to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment.
14 Jun 2026
Pastor Michael Long - The Move of Disruption
What happens when the Holy Spirit breathes life into spaces that feel completely dried up? In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, we explore the concept of "holy disruption"—the uninvited, unscheduled, and uncontainable movement of God that shakes us up before turning our lives around.
Drawing powerful connections across history and scripture, this episode traces the journey of faith from moments of deep emptiness to radical resurrection. We look back at John Wesley’s infamous 1738 "Aldersgate experience," where a failing ministry and a heavy heart were unexpectedly ignited into a 53-year spiritual wildfire.
We then step into the valley with the prophet Ezekiel, confronting the devastating reality of "dry bones". This isn't just ancient history; we address how the valley exists today in our modern headlines, manifesting as systemic injustice, voter suppression, and modern-day gerrymandering targeting Black communities. Yet, the message remains clear: the empire cannot gerrymander the movement of the Holy Spirit (Ruah).
Finally, we journey to the upper room in Jerusalem to witness the birth of the church, reminding us that Pentecost is never just about a feeling—it is a commission to step out the door and fight for justice, love, hope, and empathy.
If you have been experiencing a "rattling season" of uncertainty, take heart. The rattling isn't a sign that something is wrong; it is the sound of the Spirit moving, restructuring, and preparing you for what is next. Tune in to find out how you can say "yes" to the breath of life and become a modern-day oasis of healing and justice.
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