"When God Closes a Door, a Window Opens"
When God closes a door, a window opens…or does it? Join us as we investigate another cliche that is commonly quoted but not found in the Bible.
Claremont United Church of Christ
Join Pastors Jen and Jacob at Claremont United Church of Christ for sermons that are engaging, inspiring, and challenging. Claremont UCC is an open and affirming congregation that welcomes ALL people regardless of race,...
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"The Bible is Infallible"
The Bible says that Scripture is God-breathed, but does that make it infallible (without any errors)? Is the Bible perfect just like God is perfect? If it's not, how do we know which parts of the Bible to take seriously? Pastor Jacob explores our next cli
"God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle"
The phrase "God won't give you more than you can handle" is meant to be comforting, but actually has some troubling implications. Can we as followers of Jesus do better than this hollow cliche? Join us as we talk examine the story of Job and learn how to
"God Helps Those Who Help Themselves"
It's true that life requires a lot of hard work, but does God really help those who help themselves? Join Pastor Jacob as he explores God's vision for making sure everyone in the world has enough and hear the words that God speaks to us in our moments of
ONA Sunday
Today we celebrate 23 years since Claremont UCC adopted the "Open and Affirming" designation! Listen as Pastor Jen and Jacob reflect on what it means for the church to be inclusive of the LGBTQ community.
Wish You Were Here: Mars Hill
Climb aboard for the last stop in our summer sermon series. In Acts 17, Paul gives one of the first sermons ever delivered to the philosophers of the city of Athens. In Paul's sermon he takes the words of the philosophers and gives them new meaning. Join
Wish You Were Here: Damascus
Today we travel to Damascus, where the most unlikely event took place: a man named Ananias went to Saul, a persecuted of Christians, and extended a hand of peace. Can we do the same?
Wish You Were Here: Galatia
What are the underlying roots of the beliefs of the white supremacists in Charlottesville? How do we lose sight of our identity? How do we forget the crux of the Gospel? Join Pastor Jacob as he takes us back to Galatia to discover what the Apostle Paul be
Wish You Were Here: The Sea of Galilee
Today we travel to the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus called the first disciples. Upon hearing his call, they dropped their nets and followed him. But what does it mean for us to be called by Jesus today?
Wish You Were Here: Ephesus
In Acts 19, the silversmith Demetrius is worried that his business is going to collapse because of the spread of Christianity. Demetrius makes silver shrines for use in the Temple of Artemis. Transport yourself back to antiquity and put yourself in the sh
Wish You Were Here: Babylon
Join Pastor Jen as we travel to Babylon, the place of the exile. The Israelites have broken God's laws once again...but can God forget their unfaithfulness? Perhaps memory loss can save us all...
Wish You Were Here: Antioch
This week Pastor Jacob takes us to Ancient Antioch where for the first time people are called by the name, "Christian". But is it a good thing that this term, "Christian," developed? Does the word do more harm than good now? What should we call ourselves?