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Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland

Browse published sermons from Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland in Claremont United Church of Christ.

Jul 15, 2024 8:21 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Burning Bush

Pastor Jen shares the story of Moses encountering God as a burning bush and invites us to see all ground as holy ground

Jun 23, 2024 3:18 PM America/Los_Angeles

Beyoncé & the Story of Shiphrah & Puah

In an unabashed Girl Power sermon, Pastor Jen recounts the story of five brave and subversive women who save the day when Pharaoh oppresses the Hebrew people. If a few women with big ideas liberate a whole nation, what can each of us do in our contexts to

Jun 10, 2024 5:09 AM America/Los_Angeles

Taylor Swift & the Book of Esther

Pastor Jen pairs the story of Esther with the music of Taylor Swift, and ask us to consider how each of us might rise to the occasion when presented with a challenge.

May 26, 2024 5:01 PM America/Los_Angeles

Come to the Water

In this special worship service centered around the sacrament of baptism, Pastor Jen reminds us why it is a meaningful part of Christian faith and invites everyone to the font afterwards for a blessing.

May 20, 2024 7:42 AM America/Los_Angeles

You Belong Here!

Pastor Jen celebrates Pentecost Sunday and Stewardship Sunday by examining the first Christians in the book of Acts and considering the power of belonging to the Church.

May 6, 2024 3:03 PM America/Los_Angeles

Speaking Jesus' Love Language

Pastor Jen examines Jesus’ instructions for Peter to feed his sheep and asks us if we are ready to do the same.

Apr 15, 2024 8:46 AM America/Los_Angeles

For God So Loved The World

As part of our earth month sermon series, Pastor Jen explores the mystery and majesty of the oceans. This element of God’s creation not only contains endless wonder, but also sustains life on earth and must be protected.

Apr 1, 2024 1:14 AM America/Los_Angeles

So How Does It End?

On Easter morning, Pastor Jen considers why Mark ended his gospel story with more questions than answers. How might we find the risen Christ among us?

Mar 29, 2024 5:56 PM America/Los_Angeles

Good Friday Meditation

In the shadows of Good Friday, Pastor Jen takes us to the final hours of Jesus’ life and examines the fact that everyone was frustrated and angered by his refusal to answer their questions. In what ways do we still try and force Jesus to say and do what

Mar 25, 2024 10:32 AM America/Los_Angeles

A House of Prayer for ALL People

Pastor Jen brings us another Easter Egg from the Gospel of Mark. Join her as she examines the symbolism of the withered fig tree that Jesus curses and compares it to his infamous “Temple Tantrum,” during which he quotes the prophets Isaiah and Jeremia

Feb 19, 2024 5:13 AM America/Los_Angeles

Stories Within Stories

Pastor Jen kicks off our Lenten sermon series by introducing the concept of a Markan sandwich and invites us to examine two stories that are intentionally placed together in the Gospel of Mark. What is Mark trying to tell us about Jesus’ purpose through

Feb 15, 2024 4:46 AM America/Los_Angeles

From love you came & to love you shall return

Pastor Jen kicks off our Lenten season with a story from the gospel of Mark in which Jesus heals people, prays, and heals more people. If reconnecting with Divine Love is what keeps Jesus going, might we try and do the same?

Feb 6, 2024 12:48 PM America/Los_Angeles

Confession

Pastor Jen talks about the spiritual discipline of confession and why it is good for our souls. God’s grace isn’t a free pass on our bad behavior, but rather her fierce determination to love us into our best selves.

Jan 21, 2024 7:16 PM America/Los_Angeles

Prayer

Pastor Jen examines prayer. She asks us to consider how Jesus prayed and how prayer might remind us of our relationship with our loving Creator.

Dec 27, 2023 10:38 AM America/Los_Angeles

Mary

We finish our sermon series this Christmas Eve by looking at Mary, who had the audacity to place her newborn baby in a manger. But it wasn’t an accident! According to the angels, it was a sign. Join Pastor Jen as she selves into what it all means.

Dec 11, 2023 3:28 PM America/Los_Angeles

The Wife of Uriah [Bathsheba]

Have you ever noticed that Bathsheba is listed in Matthew’s genealogy as “The Wife of Uriah”? This title gives us deep insight into how our ancestors viewed her and understood her role in a patriarchal society. Join Pastor Jen as she illuminates the

Nov 26, 2023 12:39 PM America/Los_Angeles

Delilah

Pastor Jen finishes our “Villains” sermon series with the tale of Delilah, but asks us to consider whether she is a true villain, or if the real saboteur of the story lives inside Samson’s own heart.

Nov 12, 2023 4:53 PM America/Los_Angeles

The Snake

Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland delves into the timeless narrative of Genesis 3:1-19. In her sermon titled "The Snake," Rev. Dr. Strickland unravels the profound lessons embedded in the story of Adam and Eve's encounter with the serpent in the Garden of Eden

Oct 30, 2023 8:59 AM America/Los_Angeles

Cain-When God Isn't Fair

Pastor Jen examines the story of Cain, one of one the Bible’s most notorious villains. We may wonder why Cain was so angry at his brother, but Pastor Jen asks us instead to consider Cain’s rocky relationship with God. How do we respond in moments of b

May 28, 2023 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

A.K.A.: Name Changes in the Bible "Martha, aka Mary, aka Mary the Tower"

A few church members asked Pastor Jen if she was going to follow her sermon on Peter the Rock by one about Mary the Tower. Not one to walk away from a challenge, Pastor Jen finished our sermon series by presenting the work of Elizabeth Schrader and her di

May 14, 2023 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

A.K.A.: Nicknames & Name Changes in the Bible

Pastor Jen kicks off our new sermon series with the story of Jesus changing Simon’s name to Peter. Why would Jesus give the name “Rock” to a disciple like Simon?

Apr 30, 2023 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

ROOTED. Rooted in Love

Pastor Jen looks at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and discusses the concept of home and what it means to be rooted in love.