Sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler
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<p><span>Expansive faith rooted in compassion, justice, and thoughtful engagement with scripture.<br /></span><br /><span>Questions welcome. Doubt allowed. <br />New sermons every week.</span><br /><span><br />Preaching from New Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.</span></p>
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Recent Episodes
August 11, 2026
"Don't Stop Believin'", Songs That Changed the World Part 7 of 10
Don't Stop Believin' Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1-5 What happens when life gets heavy, certainty fades, and "just believing" feels difficult or overwhelming? In Part 7 of our summer sermon series, Songs That Changed the World, we bring Journey’s classic 1981 rock anthem "Don't Stop Believin'" into conversation with Paul's deep reflections on grace, suffering, and hope in Romans 5:1-5. Journey’s anthem is famously written for "unfinished people living unfinished lives"—and it uniquely delays its famous title chorus until the very end of the song, mirroring how resolution, clarity, and healing so often come late in our real lives. Drawing on the insights of New Testament scholar Marcus Borg, we explore how Christian faith is far richer than merely giving intellectual assent to a list of statements. True faith is about trust, loyalty, a new vision of reality, and giving our hearts to what we hold dear—or "be-loving". Losing certainty isn't the same as losing faith; often, it is simply losing arrogance and gaining deeper compassion. Join us as we discuss: The "Late Chorus" of Life: Why a delayed resolution isn't no resolution, and how Journey's song structure reminds us that hope travels through a long night before the chorus arrives. Redefining "Belief": Exploring Marcus Borg's four Latin dimensions of faith—assensus (intellectual assent), fiducia (trust), fidelitas (fidelity), and visio (a way of seeing). Faith as "Be-Loving": How the word believe connects to holding dear and giving our hearts to love, grace, and justice when certainty is unavailable. Romans 5 & Tested Hope: Understanding Paul’s sequence of suffering producing endurance, character, and a hope that does not put us to shame because God's love is poured into our hearts. When You Can't Sing the Chorus: How community holds hope for us when we are too exhausted to sing it ourselves. When believing becomes hard, keep "be-loving" your neighbors, your children, and this wounded world. Let community carry you when your voice is weary, and trust that God's love is already poured out for you.
August 4, 2026
"Hallelujah" Sixth in our 10 part series-Songs That Changed the World
Hallelujah Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 What happens when our prayers don't lead to a neat, triumphant ending, but the thorn remains? In this sermon, we explore Leonard Cohen's iconic song "Hallelujah" alongside the Apostle Paul’s famous passage on his "thorn in the flesh" in 2 Corinthians 12. Written over several grueling years and initially rejected by his record label as "unmarketable," Cohen’s song didn't become a global anthem through immediate success, but through a long journey of coming "undone". Centuries earlier, Paul pleaded with God three times to remove a persistent, painful thorn. But rather than receiving an immediate cure, Paul heard a different word of promise: "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." In a world that equates power with domination, noise, and winning, the Gospel offers a radically different truth: grace does not promise to erase every struggle, but promises that no struggle can separate us from the love holding us together. Join us as we discuss: The Story Behind "Hallelujah": How Leonard Cohen’s masterwork—initially deemed unmarketable—captures the honest, complicated mix of faith, doubt, love, and grief in actual human life. Paul's Unnamed Thorn: Why leaving the thorn unnamed in 2 Corinthians allows anyone carrying chronic pain, unanswered questions, or unbroken grief to find themselves in the story. Grace in What Is Unfixed: Dismantling the harmful idea that unanswered prayers mean inadequate faith, and discovering a God who meets us right inside our unfinished, messy places. Redefining Power and Strength: Contrasting the world's obsession with domination and retaliation against the Christ-like power made mature in vulnerability, service, and solidarity. The Holy vs. The Broken Hallelujah: Why a "broken Hallelujah" is not an inferior praise, but often the holiest praise of all—a language of survival, endurance, and grace. You don't need a polished, perfect story to offer praise. Whether your Hallelujah is a song of celebration or a quiet whisper of survival, grace is present, active, and holding you right here, right now.
July 21, 2026
What's Going On
What's Going On Scripture Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 When the world around us feels heavy with suffering, conflict, and injustice, how do we keep from shutting down? In Part 4 of our summer sermon series, Songs That Changed the World, we bring Marvin Gaye’s iconic 1971 song "What's Going On" into conversation with the ancient prophet Habakkuk. Written during a season of deep national upheaval, war, and social unrest, Gaye’s song didn't begin with easy answers—it began with an honest, aching lament. Centuries earlier, Habakkuk cried out with that exact same question: "O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen?" When headlines feel overwhelming, the temptation for compassionate people isn't always indifference; it is distance—retreating into powerlessness because we cannot fix everything ourselves. But both Habakkuk and the Gospel call us to a different posture: to stand at our watchpost, refuse to look away, and meet the world with stubborn, active love. Join us as we discuss: The Faithfulness of Lament: Why bringing our honest grief and hard questions to God is an act of deep trust, not a lack of faith. Overcoming the Trap of Distance: How feeling small in the face of massive global and local suffering can tempt us into silence, and why small acts of courage still matter. Restoring Human Connection: How Marvin Gaye’s lyrics ("Mother, mother... Brother, brother...") echo Jesus’s call to view every neighbor as family rather than a statistic or a threat. Love as Disciplined Action: Why "only love can conquer hate" isn't passive sentimentality, but active advocacy, mutual care, shelter, and accountability. Doing the Next Loving Thing: What it means to live by faithfulness—taking our rightful place, keeping watch, and doing the work of love right where we are. We cannot carry the whole world, but by God’s grace, we are not helpless. Step out of isolation, draw near to your neighbors, and do the next loving thing that is yours to do.
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<p><span>Expansive faith rooted in compassion, justice, and thoughtful engagement with scripture.<br /></span><br /><span>Questions welcome. Doubt allowed. <br />New sermons every week.</span><br /><span><br />Preaching from New Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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