Rev. Megan Snell Sermons: Recent Episodes
Rev. Megan Snell
This podcast is a collection of sermons delivered by Rev. Megan Osborn Snell and sometimes other colleagues in ministry. To learn more about Rev. Megan’s ministry visit: https://m.facebook.com/Rev.MeganSnell/
This is the tenth sermon in our 2020 worship series on The Gospel of Mark.
In this Sermon:We continue our study of the Gospel of Mark and explore the eighth chapter of the Gospel of Mark. We will be reading through the entire Gospel chapter by chapter over the upcoming weeks, increasing our Biblical literacy and understanding, as we listen for God's word in Mark.
As always, I invite you to take time to reflect on the scripture. Here are some questions to help guide your own time of reflection.:
- Why do you think the disciples continue to be confused?
- What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus?
- How can you practice discipleship this week?
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, Pastor, The Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 8
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Preached March 15, 2020
This is the ninth sermon in our 2020 worship series on The Gospel of Mark.
In this Sermon:We continue our study of the Gospel of Mark and explore the conclusion of the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Mark. We will be reading through the entire Gospel chapter by chapter over the upcoming weeks, increasing our Biblical literacy and understanding, as we listen for God's word in Mark.
In this episode we meet the Syrophoenician woman and wonder about her verbal exchange with Jesus.
Was it a moment in which Jesus was caught in a very human, tired state, the woman changing his mind?
Was it a performance moment for the good of those gathered?
Was it a time for her to testify to her faith?
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, Pastor, The Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 7:24-37
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Preached March 8, 2020
This is the fifth sermon in our 2020 worship series on The Gospel of Mark.
In this Sermon:We continue our study of the Gospel of Mark and explores the fifth chapter. We will be reading through the entire Gospel chapter by chapter over the upcoming weeks, increasing our Biblical literacy and understanding, as we listen for God's word in Mark.
In this chapter we learn about the "secrecy motif"in the Gospel of Mark.
And, we meet Jesus the HEALER- who heals IMMEDIATELY in this fast-paced Gospel.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 5
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Preached February 9, 2020
This is the sixth sermon in our 2020 worship series on The Gospel of Mark.
In this Sermon:We continue our study of the Gospel of Mark and explore the sixth chapter. We will be reading through the entire Gospel chapter by chapter over the upcoming weeks, increasing our Biblical literacy and understanding, as we listen for God's word in Mark.
We hear of Jesus teaching in his hometown and sending out his disciples.
And, in a moment of "intercalation" we read about King Herod's pondering about who Jesus is and reflecting on John the Baptist's death.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 6:1-29
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Preached February 16, 2020
This is the seventh sermon in our 2020 worship series on The Gospel of Mark.
In this Sermon:We continue our study of the Gospel of Mark and explore the remaining sections of the sixth chapter. We will be reading through the entire Gospel chapter by chapter over the upcoming weeks, increasing our Biblical literacy and understanding, as we listen for God's word in Mark.
In this section we read about Jesus feeding the 5,000. How did he do it? We explore some ideas in this sermon. At the end of this chapter Jesus walks on water, a sign of how he calms the storms in our lives.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 6:30-56
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Preached February 23, 2020
This is the fourth sermon in our 2020 worship series on The Gospel of Mark.
In this Sermon:We continue our study of the Gospel of Mark and explores the fourth chapter. We will be reading through the entire Gospel chapter by chapter over the upcoming weeks, increasing our Biblical literacy and understanding, as we listen for God's word in Mark.
This chapter begins and ends with Jesus in a boat-- first preaching and finally calming the storms. In this chapter we meet Jesus the TEACHER. In the midst of this chapter he uses many images, particularly about seeds and light.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 4
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Preached February 2, 2020
This is the third sermon in our 2020 worship series on The Gospel of Mark.
In this Sermon:We continue our study of the Gospel of Mark and explores the third chapter. We will be reading through the entire Gospel chapter by chapter over the upcoming weeks, increasing our Biblical literacy and understanding, as we listen for God's word in Mark.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 3
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Preached January 26, 2020
How many Kings were there in that story of the wise ones coming to find Jesus?
What did the gifts the magi brought say foreshadow about Jesus' life and death?
This is the seventh sermon in our December 2019/ January 2020 worship series on Incarnation and Embodiment. This is a three part sermon, the first regarding Epiphany, the second featuring music from Lisa Haley, and the third discussing Star Words.
In this Sermon:"Friends, we have been talking a good amount this morning about “stars”-- that which guides us in our quest for further relationship with the Sacred.
This morning, you will have the opportunity to receive a “Star Word” for the year ahead. This is a ritual apt on this Sunday of Epiphany, as we consider the magi who followed the star to find baby Jesus, bringing their gifts. We too, as a church are also seeking Jesus! And so, we consider our stars, bring them into our awareness, and see how God’s light may be revealed to us in new ways this year.
There is a quote from writer t s eliot that says this “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and this year’s words await another voice.” The words that guide our day to day intentions matter. And thus, this morning- we’ll each get a positive word to couple with our intentions to draw nearer in our relationship with the Holy Spirit. "
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC) & Lisa Haley
Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-12
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Preached January 5, 2020
How do we manifest Jesus' mission for the Church in the year 2020?
How do we live into our values as a church in practical ways?
How do we work together as a team: Pastor, Congregation, and the Holy Spirit?
This is the sixth sermon in our December worship series on Incarnation and Embodiment. This is Rev. Megan's "State of the Church" address for 2019.
In this Sermon:"Here are the takeaways from this morning’s scripture:
- The Christ child’s very early life was one in which his parent’s had to trust in God immensely in order to keep him safe.
- Christ was a threat to the powers and principalities of the day even from his infancy.
- The early life of Christ was seen as a fulfillment of the words of Prophets long ago."
"So as we go into 2020 together, let’s band together to make this a great year for our church. Let’s get comfortable being uncomfortable for the sake of making our church that much more of a safe and affirming place for all God’s people. Let’s pledge to have open communication with one another as we learn and grow and stretch ourselves. Let’s commit to learning God’s word together and being a beacon of light not just in Nahant, but in this whole region. There are people at home this morning, waiting for an invitation to be in worship with us. Let’s extend that invitation. And, when they get here-- let’s make it clear that this is a community that sees them as God sees them- beautiful, worthy, beloved, and belonging in this church that follows Jesus. "
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
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Preached December 29, 2019
What unites us from year to year with others who celebrate Christmas Eve?
What is the story of the Christmas Truce?
What is the story behind Silent Night?
Who did the first radio broadcasted worship, right here in Massachusetts?
This is the fifth sermon in our December worship series on Incarnation and Embodiment.
In this Sermon:Rev. Megan Snell tells three stories of Christmas Eve accompanied by three prayerful blessings for the congregation. Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC) Find out more about our church and ministry at: Nahantvillagechurch.orgPreached December 24, 2019
When was the first time you became aware of an outside influence commenting on your body/appearance etc?
Do you have the feeling of being "too much" or "not enough" in your body?
These are questions we ponder together in this sermon on what it means to be embodied people.
This is the fourth sermon in our December worship series on Incarnation and Embodiment.
In this Sermon:Guest preacher, Rev. Heidi Carrington Heath calls us to a greater awareness of and appreciation for our bodies as a part of who we are God's beloved ones. Preacher: Rev. Heidi Carrington Heath, (UCC), Chaplain, Philips Exeter Academy Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
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Preached December 22, 2019
Why would God come to Earth as a person, in Jesus?
What does Jesus' experience with the human condition have to do with our own experiences of being human?
This is the second sermon in our December worship series on Incarnation and Embodiment.
From the Sermon:"God knows and sees all those parts of ourselves.
All those lovely shiny parts- our compassion, our creativity, our laughter, our joy, our caring. And God knows and sees all those other parts of ourselves- our stress, our confusion, our hurt, our anger, our anxiety.
And knowing and seeing all of this, God chooses love.
God chooses unconditional love such that nothing we can do can separate us from that great love.
God chooses us.
Moves closer to us, calls out to us, sticks with us.
God chooses us. "
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44
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Preached December 8, 2019
How do we live lives of gratitude?
How do we cultivate our relationship with Jesus as one of thanks-giving?
From the Sermon:
"I was overwhelmed with gratitude for their faith, which influenced my mom who has been a woman of great faith her whole life, which in turn influenced me to listen for my own call to be a Christian.
Have you ever had a moment like that in your life?
A moment in which you are bowled over with gratitude? That kind of gratitude that seeps into every fiber of your being such that you cry a bit and pray a prayer of thanksgiving? Maybe it’s that gratitude that brings you to your knees? Or lifts up your hands?"
This is the third sermon in our worship series on Honor, Service, and Gratitude. This Sunday is our Gratitude Sunday service in which we welcome all those who work tirelessly to keep our town functioning and thriving to be recognized in the service.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20
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Preached November 24, 2019
What are the issues facing today's military service members?
How can we as a mainline protestant church be welcoming to military families?
From the sermon:"The number of servicemember and veteran suicides is also continuing to climb. We lose 22 service members or veterans each day to suicide. We have lost more service members to suicide than we have to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan combined."
"To think that military people are “other” and exist outside of our more progressive churches is a falsity. And, it’s a self fulfilling prophecy. To support military personnel and their families is in fact very much in line and intersecting with a liberating call to put our faith into action in regards to compassionate care and justice work. To not support military personnel and their families is a way of making clear to them that they are not welcome in our churches."
Preachers: CPT Nicole Battaglia, United States Army National Guard, Massachusetts
& Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 10:42-45
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Preached November 10, 2019
This recording begins with a performance of "Keep Your Lamps" by our own Nahant Village Church choir. After the song, you'll hear the sermon.
This is the third sermon in our series on communication and civil discourse here at the Nahant Village Church.
This sermon was a part of a congregational discussion. At the end of the sermon, Rev. Megan asks three questions which the congregation then responded to.
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When has someone spoke life and love into your life? What did they say? How did that feel?
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How do you want to grow in your communication skills?
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What is your prayer for the church, the town, and the world regarding communication and civil discourse?
From the sermon:
"My prayer is that we speak as humanity from a place of love. That we endeavor to build one another up with our words and our deeds. And, that we listen deeply to one another- lifting up especially the voices from the margins of society, those that have been oppressed and discarded. I want to center those voices and listen deeply for God’s call in our lives. "
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Psalm 19
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Preached October 27, 2019
Do your words speak life and encouragement into others?
What does Jesus have to say about words and how we use them?
This is the second sermon in our series on communication and civil discourse here at the Nahant Village Church.
From the sermon:So often we think our job is to speak.
To talk.
To fill silence and spaces with our words.
To fix and make clean with our words.
But, more often than not, when others bear their truth to us,
our holy job is to witness and to use words sparingly.
And when we do have words pass through our lips-
let them be the words from the Holy Spirit,
let them be words from the heart,
let them be words of life and grace,
let them be words that are evidence of good fruit,
love and truth.
Out of the good that is stored up in you,
let goodness and God’s love flow out through the words that you speak.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37 and Matthew 15:10-20
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Preached October 13, 2019
How do we as Christians in 2019 practice Sabbath?
What gets in the way of you practicing Sabbath?
How do you make the time for Sabbath and what do you do with that Sabbath time?
From the sermon:So, one of the biggest things that gets in the way of Sabbath is time. I hear constantly “I don’t have the time for Sabbath.” And while I get that-- I empathize-- I see people’s busy schedules-- I would offer also that “you don’t have the time not to practice Sabbath.” Sabbath is our recharging that makes the other parts of our life possible. Practicing Sabbath is a way of knowing that you are in alignment with the will of the Holy Spirit in your life. When you get in a Sabbath rhythm you are very likely to not know how you lived without it.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 1:35, Luke 5:15-16, Mark 2:13, Mark 3:7, Luke 6:12-13
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Preached September 8, 2019
This is the third sermon in our series on Sabbath here at the Nahant Village Church. In this sermon we welcome United Church of Christ Member in Discernment, Megan Berkowitz into the pulpit as our guest preacher.
Preacher: Megan Berkowitz, Member in Discernment, Metro Boston Association (UCC)
Scripture: Mark 7:24-30
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Preached September 15, 2019
Who in your life needs more rest? More renewal? More Sabbath?
What is keeping them from enjoying that time of renewal?
How can you help others to have access to Sabbath?
From the sermon:Who decides who deserves access to Sabbath?
What factors determine who among our society receive the experience of Sabbath and who do not? Are some people more worthy of that seventh day of rest and time with self and the sacred?
The thing about looking into our faith critically and thinking about the spiritual practices (such as the keeping of Sabbath) that are the building blocks of a lived-out Christian faith is that sooner or later-- we will run up against the issue of justice. Justice-- intricately linked with worthiness.
Who is worthy of Sabbath?
Is it not a natural extension of our Christian practice of Sabbath to advocate that all people should have access to rest?
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: James 2:14-19
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Preached September 29, 2019
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Preached September 29, 2019
How do we develop habits in our lives that contribute to our spirit's well-being?
What does it mean to be a human being rather than a human doing?
What is "restorative self care" and what is "indulgent self care" and why do we need to engage in both?
From the sermon:God wants us to practice Sabbath.
But to do so, we need to build habits that make that practice sustainable.
We need to become accustomed to putting on our own oxygen masks first.
But, what if you don’t know what your oxygen mask even looks like?
Start with thinking about self care (restorative and indulgent) and go from there.
This week I’m going to ask you to try three things. If you have a pen handy, jot them in your bulletin. If you have notes on your phone put them there. If you are better at remembering things than I am, just listen.:
- Remember that you are human and God is God: Try not to get those mixed up because as soon as you do, things will fall apart. You are a human BEING not a human DOING.
- Put on your oxygen mask first: Notice when you are trying to secure everyone else’s oxygen mask before your own. Stop. Secure your own first.
- Practice self care (both types: Think about what in your life is restorative self-care and what is indulgent self care. Try some of each. Remember that you are worthy of both.
Practice restorative and indulgent self-care. Secure your oxygen mask first. You are human, not God.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30
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Preached September 22, 2019
There are all sorts of things in our lives that can keep us in a state of ailment and bondage when Jesus is inviting us instead to leap up and praise God.
So, what is it in your life that might be weighing you down?
Are you like this young woman today-- looking for Jesus to enter into your life and invite you into a state of praise?
From the sermon:This scripture has three main characters and I’m going to invite you to see who it is in this scripture that you are resonating with this morning. Where are you finding yourself?
- There’s the woman who is living in misery for years until the presence of Jesus results in a change that sets her free.
- Then there’s Jesus himself who in this scene as in others disregards the Sabbath work laws in order to perform a healing.
- And then there’s the naysayers, ultra-rule-followers, like the indignant leader of the synagogue, chastising Jesus for this Sabbath day healing work.
This is the seventh sermon in our series on "The Gospel of Luke" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Luke 13: 10-17
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Preached August 25, 2019
Does our world feel more divided than ever? Does Jesus always speak of peace? In today's scripture and sermon Jesus names that his presence and ministry actually brings division.
From the sermon: "This is a time in society and culture in which it is hard to find a space that isn’t filled with divisiveness. The media, the political climate, the Thanksgiving table with extended family, the lawn signs in our own towns and neighborhoods. Everywhere we look we can see division.
And into this division of our present day lives, the lectionary text for this week, from the Gospel of Luke, which we have been focusing on in worship, speaks words from Jesus that can feel at first glance like more division."
"...And so, into the divisiveness of our present day lives-- the Revised Common Lectionary serves us this text that can really challenge some of our notions of who Jesus is. This is not the text in which he comforts softly, this is a text in which he challenges passionately. This is not a text that speaks to a gentleness of faith. This is a text that calls forth a reality of what it means to follow the Gospel. That in doing so, we encounter division. "
This is the sixth sermon in our series on "The Gospel of Luke" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Luke 12: 49-56
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Preached on August 18, 2019
What does our Christian tradition have to say about our fears, where our treasure lies, and being ready for Jesus?
From the sermon: "This scripture invites us into a new kind of action- one not of storing up earthly treasure, but of kingdom building. One of recognizing our fears and coping with them by remembering we aren’t alone in building a better world- more just and loving. "
This is the fifth sermon in our series on "The Gospel of Luke" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Luke 12 32:40
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Preached on August 11, 2019
How do we keep praying when our prayers aren't always answered?
How are we supposed to pray?
This is a sermon about how Jesus teaches us to pray...shamelessly. Boldly. Vulnerably. Personally.
This is the fourth sermon in our series on "The Gospel of Luke" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Luke 11:1-13
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Preached Sunday August 4, 2019
How does our busyness get in the way of us noticing the Holy right in front of us?
This is a sermon about how Jesus teaches that where our attention goes matters. And, this is a sermon about the value of hospitality.
This is the third sermon in our series on "The Gospel of Luke" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
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*Please note that the audio is not great at the beginning. The sound quality is greatly improved at 2:40, following the reading of the scripture.
What does listening to one another's stories have to do with being a good neighbor and following Christ?
What if the stories of others are hard to hear?
This is a sermon about how Jesus teaches the lawyer about who his neighbor is through story. It is also a call to each of us to learn from one another through story.
This is the second sermon in our series on "The Gospel of Luke" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
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Preached Sunday July 14, 2019
*Please note that the audio is not great during the start of the reading of scripture. The sound quality is improved at :08
What do blessing and hospitality have to do with following Jesus in our lives?
Do we have the power to bless?
What does it mean to give hospitality but also to RECEIVE it?
This is a sermon about what Jesus has to say about blessing and hospitality. It is also a call to the sacrament of Communion, an ultimate blessing and show of hospitality from Christ.
This is the first sermon in our series on "The Gospel of Luke" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
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This is a sermon about our call to proclaim the Kingdom of God. What does that mean with regards to our own discipleship and how we share the Good News with others? This is a sermon about reclaiming what it means to follow Jesus and reclaiming evangelism.
This is the fifth sermon in our series on "Being the Church" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Luke 9:51-62
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On this Trinity Sunday, we continue to meditate on the Holy Spirit!
This is a sermon about the Spirit/ Wisdom/ Sophia which is alive in our midst, calling us into lives of love. A sermon on the part of the Trinity that sometimes doesn't get as much pulpit time as God and Jesus Christ in our progressive mainline pulpits.
This is the fourth sermon in our series on "Being the Church" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
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Sermon Extras:For a visual on the relationship of each part of the Trinity:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield_of_the_Trinity
The Holy Spirit descends at Pentecost!
This is a sermon about the Spirit that animates us and moves us to actions of love and justice in the world. A sermon about what it means to listen for the prompting of the Holy Spirit that breaks down the arbitrary divisions between us.
This is the third sermon in our series on "Being the Church" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
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Sermon Extras:For a deeper dive into the history of our faith:
https://www.ucc.org/about-us_short-course
Jesus prays that we may all be one. But what does that mean?
This is a sermon about behavior, belief, and belonging. A sermon about what it means to be a church that values unity and deep abiding love. Join us for some background on the Gospel of John and Jesus' prayer for us all.
This is the second sermon in our series on "Being the Church" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: John 17:20-26
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Sermon Extras:For a deeper dive into the history of our faith:
https://www.ucc.org/about-us_short-course
But who is REALLY welcome in the church?
This is a sermon about living as a community of people united under the mission of living lives of love. The early church wrestled with the question of who was beloved and welcome in their community. And, it's a question many churches still wrestle with today. Join us for a historical tour of the early church and a bit of a crash course on the book of Acts, all in order to understand the relevance and echo of the early church today.
This is the first sermon in our series on "Being the Church" here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Acts 11:1-18
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Sermon Extras:For a 30 second summary video of the book of Acts, by Rev. Megan:
https://youtu.be/OUoT7YXHO4s
For a 30 second reflection video on the overall meaning of the book of Acts, by Rev. Megan:
https://youtu.be/7T3Ph6ycee4For a deeper dive into the history of our faith:
https://www.ucc.org/about-us_short-course
Remember standing with your tray in the middle school lunchroom, unsure of where you are welcome to sit?
This sermon is about the communion table, which is the opposite of the middle school lunchroom table. And, about what happens when we take our seat at the Christ's table.
This is the third sermon in our series on resurrection here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, Mdiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: Psalm 30
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Preached May 5, 2019
Sermon Extras:For Rachel Held Evans' work: https://rachelheldevans.com
May 12, 2019 Worship
On this Mother's Day Sunday, we invite two guest speakers into the pulpit to share their stories of new life through connection with City Mission Boston's Lift Up program. Housing insecurity is real, especially in places like Boston, where the cost of living is astronomical.
This message is about what it means to see God in the face of one another, what it means to trust and lean on community, what it means to gain confidence, what it means to share resources.
This is the fourth message in our series on resurrection here at the Nahant Village Church.
Introduction by: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Message by: Christine Chase and Delseana Johnson
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40
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Preached Sunday May 12, 2019
Sermon Extras:City Mission Boston: http://citymissionboston.org
It's hard to love someone when we don't truly know them, isn't it?
This is a sermon about living life authentically as our broken, repaired, and/or still-awaiting-resurrection selves. And, how in the process of doing so, we invite others into deeper relationships built on authenticity.
This is the second sermon in our series on resurrection here at the Nahant Village Church.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 5: 27-32
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Preached Sunday, April 28
Sermon Extras:
Learn about Kintsugi here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi
From Death Cab for Cutie's "Kintsugi" album (an awesome stripped down version of Black Sun by Ben Gibbard):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uu1WZ6g2Ig
Brene Brown's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability/discussion
(But, also watch the Netflix special!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr-WvA7uFDQ
He is risen! Alleluia!
Join us for an Easter sermon celebrating Christ's resurrection, God's love overturning even death.
As progressive Christians we often avoid the uncomfortable topic of bodily resurrection. But, on this Easter Sunday-- we go there. We wrestle with what it means to need a God so powerful as to enter into the world to share such love with us all.
Preacher: Rev. Megan Snell, MDiv., Pastor, Nahant Village Church (UCC)
Find out more about our church and ministry at: Nahantvillagechurch.org
Preached Sunday, April 21
Sermon Extras:
Learn about Tardigrades here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tardigrade
Mumford and Sons' "Roll Away Your Stone": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eEobPFhpws