Sermons preached at Highlands Presbyterian Church:
by David Baer, August 28, 2022
Somehow those who sit down in the lowest places always seem to get called to move up to a place of greater joy. Somehow those who open their doors to neighbors who seemingly have nothing to offer find themselves enriched in surprising ways. The best seats weren’t where we thought.
by David Baer, August 7, 2022
Letting God’s mercy make us merciful, God’s generosity make us generous, God’s reckless joy make us recklessly joyful—doing this buys treasure in heaven that can never be taken away.
by David Baer, July 31, 2022
The stuff that crashes into our lives isn’t up to us. What is up to us, though, is gratitude for God’s blessings and generosity to share them.
by David Baer, July 24, 2022
God invites us to approach prayer as an Asker—being audacious, bold, and persistent in pouring out our needs and wants, and discovering God’s faithful love and care.
by David Baer, July 17, 2022
We all have to be busy at times, but there are moments when the better part is to be present.
by David Baer, July 10, 2022
For Jesus, “neighbor” is not a noun for categorizing people as in or out—it’s a verb for responding to human needs with decency and generosity.
by David Baer, July 3, 2022
God’s Kingdom comes near when we are welcomed, and when we welcome others, into relationship and community.
by David Baer, June 26, 2022
Jesus invites us to journey with him, but with grace and gentleness, allowing the space for an important decision, even as he prepares to sacrifice everything for us.
by David Baer, June 19, 2022
Good news that heals and transforms comes to us through the words of others.
by David Baer, June 5, 2022
God has given you the gift of breath to shape you as a child of God who loves with God’s love, who carries God’s own presence to comfort and guide. What is it that God can only say, only do, only build, only heal through your voice, or with your life?
