Medina UCCC Sermons

About Medina UCCC Sermons

Weekly sermons and scripture reflections from United Church of Christ, Congregational, in Medina, Ohio, delivered by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon, the Rev. Meghan Malone and special guests. Each episode explores faith, biblical teaching, spiritual growth, and real life topics like peace, anxiety, purpose, and resilience through the lens of Christian scripture. Whether you are seeking encouragement, deeper understanding of the Bible, or practical ways to live out your faith in everyday life, these messages offer thoughtful guidance rooted in tradition and relevant to today’s world. Welcoming, loving, and serving for over 200 years, this historic Medina church invites you to listen, reflect, and grow wherever you are.

Publisher

Medina United Church of Christ, Congregational

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Dec 2023

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

146 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   The Fear Beneath Our Faith

   What if faith was rooted in love rather than fear? In this sermon, Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon explores the difference between a Christianity built around the fear of punishment and one centered on God's unconditional love. Drawing from Genesis, the writings of Augustine, and 1 John 4, Pastor Luke examines original sin, personal responsibility, and what it truly means to live in a relationship with God. From a stolen pear to the surprisingly revealing act of returning a shopping cart, this sermon asks a simple but profound question: What if the purpose of faith isn't to avoid punishment, but to become more loving? Works Cited: Pastor Zach Lambert, discussion of the apocalyptic lens in Christianity. Society of Normal People Brian Recker, Hellbent, p. 25. *To support our mission or help create more podcast content like this, donate using our secure portal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Mirror, Compass, X-Ray

   What is the Bible actually for? In this episode, Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon explores a question that has divided churches, shaped traditions, and challenged believers for generations. Rather than treating Scripture as something to be used as a weapon, Luke offers three ways to encounter it: as a mirror that reflects our own lives, a compass that points us toward Christ, and an X ray that reveals what our actions say about who we are. Through humor, personal stories, Exodus, Philippians, and the teachings of Jesus, Luke considers what changes when the goal of faith is not simply knowing the Bible, but encountering the living God through it. A thoughtful reflection on Scripture, faith, action, and what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. *To support our mission or help create more podcast content like this, donate using our secure portal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Hit the Books: Falling in love with the Bible again

   What stories shape the way we see the world, and what might change if we believed a better story was possible? The Bible’s stories of wilderness, daily bread, and Jesus’ parables offer a call to trust God’s provision, resist despair, and imagine a more generous world. Drawing on Philippians, this message invites the community to stand together in hope and join Christ’s work of good news for the poor and freedom for the oppressed. Donate using our secure portal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is Rev. Meghan Malone? Meghan Malone is the Associate Pastor of Youth and Mission at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. She has a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Religious Studies from The Ohio State University and a Master of Divinity Degree from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Meghan previously served as a minister for The United Church of Granville, finishing her time there as their Transitional Pastor in January 2022. During the pandemic, Meghan completed her Clinical Pastoral Education at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and worked there as a chaplain resident and contract chaplain. Meghan enjoys telling the stories of the Bible through queer and feminist lenses, talking about mental health, and helping others to fall in love with the Bible again. She and her husband Logan both grew up in Johnstown, Ohio.

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