Sermons

Upending Empire By Taking A Nap

My position is that if the Church, which has as a fundamental value the concept of sabbath rest, cannot be in the forefront of proclaiming rest as sacred and naps as a form of resistance to injustice then we have failed our divine duty to be a place of counterculture holy work and should close up shop immediately. 

General Musings, Prophetic Indignation!, Sermons

The Political Implications Of Bricks Without Straw

Sermon for Good Shepherd Christian Church, Macedonia, Ohio http://www.goodshepherdchristianchurch.org Sunday, July 8, 2018 Scriptures: Exodus 5:1-9 & Luke 4:14-24 Sermon Title: “The Political Implications Of Bricks Without Straw” By  The Rev. Allen V. Harris, Regional Minister, Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) Capital Area http://www.cccadisciples.org - Twitter: @cccadisciples - If your upbringing was anything like mine, there were a few… Continue reading The Political Implications Of Bricks Without Straw

A Season Of Surprises, Sermons

“Surprised By The Incomprehensibility” ~ February 1, 2015 Sermon

Sermon For February 1, 2015 ~ The Season Of Epiphany Exodus 3:1-6 & Romans 11:33-36 A Season Of Surprises: The God Of Wow! Sermon #5 “Surprised By The Incomprehensibility” Franklin Circle Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Cleveland, Ohio ~ http://www.FranklinCircleChristianChurch.org Rev. Allen V. Harris, Pastor & Preacher ~ E-Mail: PastorAllen@FranklinCircleChurch.org Twitter: @FranklinCircle ~ Pastor’s Blog:… Continue reading “Surprised By The Incomprehensibility” ~ February 1, 2015 Sermon

Prophetic Indignation!, Sermons

“While Shepherds Watched: The Shepherd Moses” ~ December 7, 2014 Sermon

Sermon For December 7, 2014 ~ Advent 2 Joshua 22:1-5 & John 3:13-17 “While Shepherds Watched: The Shepherd Moses” Franklin Circle Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Cleveland, Ohio ~ http://www.FranklinCircleChristianChurch.org Rev. Allen V. Harris, Pastor & Preacher ~ E-Mail: PastorAllen@FranklinCircleChurch.org Twitter: @FranklinCircle ~ Pastor’s Blog: https://allenvharris.wordpress.com To watch a video of this sermon, please go… Continue reading “While Shepherds Watched: The Shepherd Moses” ~ December 7, 2014 Sermon

General Musings, Prophetic Indignation!, Sermons

August 21, 2011 Sermon And Podcast

Exodus 1:8-21 (and following) “Standing Up To Royal Misbehavior” Franklin Circle Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Cleveland, Ohio Rev. Allen V. Harris (1) To hear this sermon as a podcast, click here: 110821SermonPodcast Compassion has been given a bad rap over the eons.  This deep flowing character trait has often been equated with softness, ineffectiveness, and,… Continue reading August 21, 2011 Sermon And Podcast