Sermons

Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark Matthew 6:25-33 September 19, 2021          “Jesus goes outdoors.” It’s an obvious theme for our early fall worship series, since here we are—outdoors. Of course, Jesus is already out here; most of his ministry took place outdoors. Outdoors is where Jesus’ disciples listened and learned and tried to follow. Outdoors is […]

“What have we learned?” By Karen Nell Smith For Edwards Church, UCC, in Framingham Sunday, September 5, 2021 God shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn […]

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Isaiah 35:1-7 Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark August 22, 2021          I love baptisms. I love opening our doors and hearts to friends who have never experienced the joy of our worship. I love the daunting promises we make. I love carrying a squirming baby around the congregation. And I love the water—something so every-day that […]

Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark August 8, 2021 I don’t remember what day it was—sometime in the last month. I don’t even remember the particular stories on the evening news. Probably something about deadly wildfires in California and deadly floods in Germany. Maybe images from our southern border of families desperate for a […]

Isaiah 6:1-8 Rev. Deborah L. Clark July 18, 2021          The picture was unambiguous–God seated on a high and lofty throne.  Isaiah knew exactly what he was seeing.  He knew exactly what he was hearing: the singing of the heavenly host, the voice of God calling him.  Isaiah had many questions about this calling: why would God choose him? […]

More than Walls Exodus 14:5-9, 21-25 Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark June 20, 2021          “Juneteenth is everybody’s holiday.” Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd, pastor of Greater Framingham Community Church, spoke these words at the conclusion of “Uncovering our Untold History.” The virtual panel discussion, held this past Thursday evening, was hosted by Framingham State University, […]

Do Not Be Afraid Mark 6:45-55 Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark June 6, 2021          “Do not be afraid.” Moses spoke these words to the Hebrew people, as they stood beside the Red Sea with Pharaoh’s army at their heels. “Do not be afraid.” Elijah instructed the hungry, despairing widow. Isaiah comforted the exiles. A voice […]

John 15:9-17; Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark; May 9, 2021          “If you’ve got pain, he’s a pain-taker. If you feel lost, he’s a way-maker. If you need freedom and saving, he’s a prison-shaking savior. If you’ve got chains, he’s a chain-breaker.”          Remember that chorus? It was written by Zach Williams and recorded especially for our […]

Abiding John 15:1-8 Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark May 2, 2021          “I am the vine; you are the branches…. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing….” This is not a theological treatise, crafted to convey an ultimate truth for all times. It is […]

Psalm 23 Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Clark April 25, 2021             Nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds. Over and over we have watched the video of Derek Chauvin’s knee on George Floyd’s neck. Over and over we have been reminded that it was not an isolated incident. In between reports of the trial, we saw bodycam video […]