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Oak Lawn: Simply the Sermons

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by Oak Lawn UMC

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Big questions. Real life. No pressure to have it all figured out. Oak Lawn Sermons is a weekly message from Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas, TX shared as a video podcast for anyone who wants space to think, wrestle, and reflect. These talks explore justice, doubt, belonging, culture, grief, hope, and what it means to be human in a complicated world. You don’t need church background. You don’t need perfect beliefs. You don’t even need to call yourself religious. Each episode is the sermon pulled straight from the center of our live gathering — honest, thoughtful, and grounded.

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Episode thumbnail for Trinity Sunday | Created by Love. Sent with Hope.

June 1, 2026

Trinity Sunday | Created by Love. Sent with Hope.

<p>Trinity Sunday often raises questions about how God can be Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit. In this message, Rev. Rachel Griffin-Allison suggests that the Trinity is less about explanation and more about relationship.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from Genesis 1 and Matthew 28, she explores a God who creates through love, delights in diversity, and calls humanity into community. This sermon reflects on belonging, human dignity, Sabbath, discipleship, and what it means to embody a faith rooted in relationship rather than domination.</p><p><br></p><p>Scriptures: Genesis 1:1–2:4a and Matthew 28:16–20.</p>

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May 24, 2026

Pentecost Sunday | Every Language, Every Heart, One Spirit at Oak Lawn UMC

<p>Pentecost has always sounded like disruption.</p><p>In this Pentecost Sunday sermon, Rev. Rachel reflects on Acts 2 and the arrival of the Holy Spirit as a moment of radical belonging. The miracle of Pentecost is not uniformity. The miracle is that every person hears the good news in the language of their own heart.</p><p>This message explores fear, empire, public faith, diversity, courage, and the church’s calling to build communities where people do not have to erase themselves in order to belong.</p><p>Recorded live at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas.</p><p>Text &#39;OLUMC&#39; to 77977 and support Oak Lawn. Your gifts have an impact! </p>

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May 19, 2026

Stop Staring Upward | Ascension Sunday at Oak Lawn UMC

<p>What happens after resurrection?</p><p>On Ascension Sunday, Pastor Rachel explores the moment Jesus leaves the disciples with a difficult truth: the work now belongs to us.</p><p>This sermon wrestles with public faith, courage, Christian nationalism, justice, mercy, and what it means to follow Christ in a fearful world. The church is not called to domination or silence. The church is called to love publicly.</p><p>“Stop staring upward. God has work for us to do.”</p><p>At Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas, we believe faith should look like compassion, justice, truth-telling, radical hospitality, and beloved community.</p><p>If this message spoke to you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and join us live every Sunday.</p><p>Give to support the ministry of Oak Lawn UMC: <a href="">https://olumc.org/give</a></p><p>Learn more about Oak Lawn UMC: <a href="">https://olumc.org</a></p><p>#ProgressiveChristianity #AscensionSunday #OakLawnUMC</p>

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What is Oak Lawn: Simply the Sermons?

Big questions. Real life. No pressure to have it all figured out.

Oak Lawn Sermons is a weekly message from Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas, TX shared as a video podcast for anyone who wants space to think, wrestle, and reflect.

These talks explore justice, doubt, belonging, culture, grief, hope, and what it means to be human in a complicated world. You don’t need church background. You don’t need perfect beliefs. You don’t even need to call yourself religious.

Each episode is the sermon pulled straight from the center of our live gathering — honest, thoughtful, and grounded.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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