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Tao of Water
"Be like water... Adjust to the object." Water teaches us many lessons about life. Learn the way of water. Check it out... This sermon was preached at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church an intentionally diverse congregation in Camp Springs, MD. www.dmuuc.orgListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Natural Law and Good and BadIn this sermon I look at the possible origins of good and bad, moral and immoral using the teachings from Kant and Aristotle. Is there a reason why we do good? What motivates our good? Check it out... This sermon was preached at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, MD an intentionally racially-diverse congregation.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
You Were Made To Experience Oneness (Kabbalah)The esoteric religion Kabbalah has been in the news recently and I've been studying its beliefs for some time. In this sermon, you will find that although it is a rather complex religion it's still basic in its belief and in its understanding of the purpose of life. Go to the links below to see two diagrams of the Kabbalah Tree of Life which represents the core of its teachings. Enjoy.This sermon was preached at Davies Memorial UUC an intentional racially and theologically ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
You Were Made to Embrace DifferencesSpace teaches us so much about diversity. This sermon looks at what science teaches us about differences. This sermon was preached at Davies Memorial UU Church an intentionally diverse congregation in Prince George's County, MD.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Sharing the VisionThe Rev. Rob Hardies of All Souls Church, Unitarian, and I share the pulpit in his church to share our vision for diversifying Unitarian Universalism. We each tell personal stories of transformation as well as explain our thoughts on being a White, Gay, man, and a Black, Straight man who both want to grow a faith that is inclusive, pluralistic, and for ALL SOULS. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
You Were Made to Enlighten and be EnlightenedUsing the Hindu Chakras, Rev. John explains why you have the power to
transform your life! This message was shared March 30, 2008 at Davies
Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church, an intentional multi-racial
congregation in Maryland.www.dmuuc.orgListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
www.barbershopradioshow.comVisit my radio show website to listen to my newest podcast "THE BARBERSHOP" that features Senators and Delegates in the State of Maryland discussing all the issues. I appreciate your support!www.barbershopradioshow.comClick on SHOWTIMEListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
You Were Made to Live a Blissful LifeContinuing his series, Rev. John's sermon discusses why it is possible to be blissful even in the midst of a hardship or personal struggle.This sermon was preached at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church www.dmuuc.org , an intentional multi-racial congregation in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, MD.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Where There is no VisionThis sermon was preached at the UU Church of Annapolis April 6 for their Journey Toward Wholeness Anti-racism annual service. They are in the midst of many exciting things and have great vision for their future. Indeed when we have a vision of what we want there is also anxiety. The traditional passage in Proverbs used as a guide in this message. Peace and love,--Rev. JohnListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
YOU WERE MADE TO BE REBORN!My Easter 2008 sermon covers Mithras, Jesus, Obama, Rev. Wright, and the Black Church. A mixed bag indeed!
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Unconditional LoveIn this time where race and mis-perceptions and misunderstanding have reemerged, I want to share a sermon preached some time ago about what love requires from us all... This sermon was preached at All Souls Church, Unitarian in Washington, D.C.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
What Does it Mean to be Human?Preached in Philadelphia, PA at the Germantown UU Church, this sermon helps us to move beyond race by seeing ourselves in others. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
You Were Made to SeekThis sermon covers Emerson's struggles, our struggles, and the quest for truth and meaning. Emerson's "Self-Reliance" essay guides this sermon. This message was delivered at Davies Memorial UUC, a multi-racial caring community in Prince George's County, Maryland.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
You Were Made to Wrestle with YourselfThis sermon was developed using the teachings of Judaism. It is part 2 of my 12 part series: "You Were Made for So Much More!" Enjoy. This sermon was preached at Davies Memorial UUC where we are building a multiracial congregation in Prince George's County, MD. "Room for different beliefs--YOURS!"Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
We Were Made to Make MistakesThis is a new sermon series. I'll share a few parts of it with you. My hope is to create a new book out of this series titled: "You Were Made for so Much More!" It will be a secular book with spiritual teachings from the world's religions. This sermon uses the teachings of Taoism. Enjoy. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial UUC where we are working to build a multiracial congregation one person at a time!Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Love's Repercussions -MLK SundayOn this special MLK, Jr. Sunday we look at the other side of love. We do all the good we can in life but sometimes we get back hate and envy. We wonder sometimes if the sacrifice was worth it. Dr. King had these thoughts too...Editorial note: Dr. King's Brother A.D. King died mysteriously 1-year after Martin King not 1 day. Oops :-)Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Audio sample- Charge of the ChaliceThis is a sample of my new book about the Davies Memorial growth & diversity story, and how we grew from 5% racial diversity to over 35% in three years. The audio version includes music, live sermons, and the story of our development into a diverse church. Visit us at www.dmuuc.org to order copies of the printed, pdf, or audio version, send checks to: Movement Ministries, 7400 Temple Hill Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
How Do You Define Sin?Do you believe in sin? How about "original sin"? Rev. John gives a brief history on the origins of sin and how we can reinterpret it for our time. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours. Visit us at www.dmuuc.org.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
SamsaraThe wheel goes round and round and round... How do we get off and redefine our lives? Samsara reveals its secrets! This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours. Visit us at www.dmuuc.org.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Unitarian Universalism on the BrinkThis sermon I've preached a few times... It's one of my favorites---my "rah rah rah" for Unitarian Universalism. Share this one with those who you want to convert to our marvelous faith! This sermon was preached at the UU Church of Williamsburg, VA.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
How Post Modernism Stole ChristmasSome options for a merrier Christmas. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building
a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours.
Visit us at www.dmuuc.org.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
SELF-HYPNOSISAffirming our worth and dignity requires belief that we do indeed have worth. This sermon is about that age-old issue of developing ourself-esteem, and how our growth and spiritual development require trust,faith, and belief in ourselves to find and follow the right path. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building
a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
THE SEASONS GIVE OUR LIFE MEANINGThe Seasons give our life meaningAs I write this it is October 8th and the leaves have not fallen yet. Could Al Gore be right about Mr. Global Warming? Well, even though the leaves have not begun to fall in quantity, this is still a
good time to learn lessons from the seasons and why being aware of them gives us cause to pause. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're bui ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
What it Means to be HumanWhat it Means to be Human "To be human is to see yourself in others. I'mnot better. I'm not more superior. I am you andyou are me." That's what I believe. However,come hear words from various voices around theglobe, past and present, including your voice, onthis subject. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building
a multicultural, caring community. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Don't Be Shy Part IIIDon't Be Shy Part III Today you get Part III of my ongoing sermon about how to effectively share the UU message with others. I will do my best to give very simple but practical advice in this sermon.This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building
a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours.
Visit us at www.dmuuc.orgListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
What did Columbus Discover?What Did Columbus Discover? Short answer: That he knew very little aboutthe world. The more we grow and explore, themore we realize how much we do not know,indeed! This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building
a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours.
Visit us at www.dmuuc.orgListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
LAW OF DETRACTIONLaw of Detraction We desire happiness, bliss, peace and joy in our lives. Why does it seem as if we attract the opposite? If there is a law of attraction, there is a law of detraction as well. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building
a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours.
Visit us at www.dmuuc.orgListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WHAT'S YOUR ROUTINE? Have you ever watched a great athlete in any sport? S/he usually has a basic or complicated routine that gets him/her focused and ready before or during a match or game. Some of these routines are weird, some are funny, and some are just very basic, but either way, they are all helpful because they create a pattern of success that, when followed, usually leads to the athlete producing his/her "A" game or match. Come hear how you too can create a routine for ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
THE LIBERAL PARADOXRev John discusses Dr. Paul Rasor's book "Faith Without Certainty." He helps us to see what "liberal religion" is theologically and historically. Heshows that as great as the theological and philosophical tenets are, there are major theoretical flaws in the liberal praxis of religion. This has led to a paradox because, as he sees it, with great freedom comes great responsibility. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial UnitarianUniversalist Church in Camp Sp ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
LIFE'S REFRESHING WATERSLIFE'S REFRESHING WATERSRev John delivers our annual "Welcome Back" Ingathering Service and Water Communion. Water can symbolize purification, healing, renewal, andrestoration. After a summer of amusements and rest, I have been refreshed and renewed for a new church year. How about you? This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community. Room fo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
FROM A FATHER TO A FRIENDFROM A FATHER TO A FRIENDWhen you are engaged in the work you love, there comes a time when you must take time to rest and reflect. In ministry it is called "self-care". When you end your career and decide to retire so you can enjoy life more, this too is "self-care". On this special Father's Day Sunday, as we move toward the heat of summer, which slows us all down, let's reflect on the past church year--the work we've done, the successes we've had, and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Theodore Parker- Prophet & Product Rev John explores the influence of Theodore Parker on early Unitarianism. How while he believed in the abolition of slavery, he also believed in his race as superior to the others. How could he be so outspoken for the freedom of all and yet so intent on maintaining separatism? How does UUism deal with this dichotomy?
This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
It'sNot FairIt's not FairListen to Rev John remind us that while life serves up a varied array of events, we are the authors of what it serves based on our choices. We do have control over our choices and our actions and reactions. Do something about the things going on around you. Get involved. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building
a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Your ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
SACRIFICE - HAPPY MOTHERS DAYMay 13, 2007 Sacrifice - Specifically the sacrifices that Mom's make. Also how life is not about the destination, rather that it is about the journey. And every trip starts with a single step. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community.Room for different beliefs. Yours. Visit us at www.dmuuc.org.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTHExploring Revelations and how we can save the world. Will we get to that place of peace and justice? Tiger Woods, Ghandi, & hip hop and rap stars are used as examples. What is the new heaven and new earth? This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours. Visit us at www.dmuuc.org.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
GNOSIS (Easter Service)Apr 8, 2007 - Was the story of Jesus's resurrection about a great sacrifice for all human beings? What do the egg and the bunny represent? We explore the history, metaphor, and miracle of Easter. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours. Visit us at www.dmuuc.org.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
STRENGTH IN NUMBERSMar 25, 2007 - J. Paul Getty said, "I'd rather have one percent of one hundred people's effort than one hundred percent of my own." Is Getty saying that we must each do our part as a T.E.A.M (together each achieves more)? Is he saying that when we each do a little, a lot is accomplished? Or perhaps he is saying there is only so much one person can do, but that same person, if she is a part of a team, can multiply her effort, like compound interest, and collectively make great things happ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
ALL ABOARD THE FREEDOM EXPRESSMar 4 - We can never take freedom for granted because so many have died so we can have the rights we so freely express today. In this sermon, as we prepare for this year's annual stewardship campaign, it is important to understand the significance of our faith, locally and nationally, and how our work to grow and expand our faith can have ripples worldwide! This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
THE MIDDLE PATHFeb 18, 2007 - I like my baths and showers lukewarm. Is the middle the best place to be religiously? This sermon deals with extremism and what choices we have. What can we live up to? This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours. Visit us at www.dmuuc.org.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN EPIPHANY?Feb 4 - Have you ever had one of those thoughts that "rocked your world" and changed your outlook on life? Have you ever had something pop in your head like "poof" and instantly there was clarity for where you needed to go? If you answered "yes" to either question then you will enjoy this sermon. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community. Room for differen ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WHY DO I GO TO CHURCH?Jan 28 - I go to church because... I am the minister and I have to . Okay, but you don't have to come to church, so why do YOU come to church? I will share with you why I would come to church even if I weren't the minister because of what happens to me when I experience our faith when I look in your eyes each Sunday morning. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WHY WAS DR. KING KILLED?Jan 14, 2007 - Conspiracy theorists will love this sermon but I'm hoping to put a twist on it to really shock you! THIS IS A SPECIAL SUNDAY where, annually, we honor the life and legacy of my hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours. Visit us at www.dmuuc.org.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
HANUKKAH MEANS HOPEDec 17, 2006 - When something you love is destroyed it hurts. You love it so much that you are willing to rebuild it if it is possible. The rare opportunity comes to rebuild and although the odds are against you, you fight with all you have to restore the love. It looks like it's all for naught, and then a miracle happens... This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, carin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
CHARGE OF THE CHALICEDec 10, 2006 - "This is the title of my book that tells the story of our growth into a diverse church. The symbol of the chalice is a call to serve. I have some thoughts to share with you around what the charge of the chalice means for us, and I need to share some recent news that has fired me up--but not necessarily in a good way." This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
ADVENT--THE COMING OF WHAT?Dec. 3, 2006 - This is the Christian season of Advent but for some of us who do not claim Christianity as our faith, Advent may be meaningless. Joseph Campbell taught well, there is meaning found everywhere! Therefore, Advent can have meaning if we assign meaning to it. How about this: redefined, Advent can mean "second coming" or "arrival". What are we/you waiting for? This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryl ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
THERE'S A HERO INSIDE OF YOU!Nov 26, 2006 - During the dedication of many babies in this special family service, John shares with parents and all, "There's a hero if you look inside your heart." These words are from Mariah Carey's hit song, but they ring true. Find out how to find the hero in you and why being a hero is important for your children and for our society. Listen to the Jr. Choir sing a Swahili folk hymn "Bwana Awabariki" ("May God grant you a blessing") at the beginning of this recording. This sermon wa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
OPINIONS R US...Nov. 19, 2006 - Many say Unitarian Universalists (UUs) "don't believe anything". But if you ever get into a casual conversation with a UU about anything, within minutes, you will discover that we have lots of beliefs and particularly many opinions on God, religion, politics, and the like. Yet, in a big world, our small voice tends to get muted by very loud voices that seem to continually dictate the course of God, religion, politics, and the like. When you sit around the Thanksgiving Day ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
DEATH -- AN END OR A BEGINNING?Oct 29, 2006 Halloween is upon us. BOO! Did I scare you? Halloween lives, in part, because of our fear of death. I want to make a statement that I cannot prove: There is nothing to fear with death because it is just the beginning of a never-ending journey of consciousness! This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're building a multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours. Visit ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Prophetic ImaginationOct 22, 2006 - Our children are focusing on Judaism and its many traditions... We should join them in their studies by examining the Jewish prophet motif and see what the role of the prophet was in ancient times and what that role looks like today in our post-modern culture. This sermon was given at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Churchin Camp Springs, Prince George's County, Maryland, where we're buildinga multicultural, caring community. Room for different beliefs. Yours.Vis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | |
