Douglas Congregational United Church Of Christ's Podcast

Mercy comes to us from unlikely sources. Can you receive when it comes your way?

Jesus spent much of his ministry teaching about prayer. But what happens when you don't feel as if your prayers are answered? That's the focus of this message.

On the rollercoaster of motherhood, no mom rides alone. This Mother's Day message reminds us that Jesus sees what mothers go through.

Being forgiven by God shows up in our actions. Jesus, known for compassion, shows us what forgiveness does. The song at the end of the sermon is Humble and Kind sung by Tim McGraw.

Have you created Jesus in your image? This message reminds us to put into practice what we say we believe. Those who listen to Jesus grow throughout their life.

Jesus calms the storm, but challenges us to move beyond seeing him as our personal superhero. Where is your faith?

Easter means power to cope with whatever life throws at us. We can know Christ's power daily.

God's power is demonstrated in our life. Do we have eyes to see it? This message focuses on our response to God's activity in our life.

The final message in the series examines what it means for us to be happy.

Who are your forever friends? Chances are you made time for them and they for you. This message celebrates the people who will be with us to the end of our life...our forever friends.

Do people know what you think and feel? They won't unless we say what we need to say. Love grows when express our feelings to each other. This message shows the benefit of saying what is in your heart.

There are things that matter more than a paycheck. This message explores the myth of work/life balance and shows what matters most when it comes to the end of life.

This message looks at a part of love we don't talk about much -- loving ourselves. We struggle with not being "good enough" and that can impact our sense of purpose in life.

When God gives you a sign, what do you do? Does it affect the way you behave. This message focuses on our needs for change when we have the opportunity.

Peace is one of our greatest spiritual needs that is met in Christ's birth. We're all looking to center our lives on when we feel fragmented and scattered. Jesus gives us the gift of peace.

When life is interrupted what do you do? Our response reveals what we believe about God and the depth of our faith. Is the impossible possible? That's what this message explores.

We are made for challenge. Christmas challenges our view of God and surprises us.

This message focuses on love as a verb. It is demonstarted in the nitty gritty of life. It is not rude but considerate.

The "memoir sermon" paints a picture of unaccepting churches, messy churches and accepting churches. God's love calls us to accept everyone, regardless.

Respect in our culture is at an all time low but Christ followers are challenged to be different. Everyone is worthy of respect, so we respect everyone. This messages offers practical ways to demonstrate respect.