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08/07/2025

What if the biggest problem facing the church isn't disagreement—but disconnection from the story we're meant to share?

In her Day1 conversation with Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime, Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold explores Paul's charge to the Corinthian church: "You're not all telling the same story."

This isn’t about uniformity. It’s about unity in the cross-shaped narrative that redefines what strength, wisdom, and value really mean.

Read the full blog post here: https://day1.fm/4194b

08/06/2025

"The heavens tell us how wonderful God is and how capable God is to do anything." —Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold

This week on the Day1 Radio Show and Weekly Podcast, Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold invites us to look beyond the walls we've built—to lift our gaze to the heavens and hear the sermon creation is already preaching.

Listen to the full episode of Day1 featuring Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold: https://day1.fm/4194

08/05/2025

This week on the Day1 Radio Show and Podcast, we welcome Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold, Scholar in Residence for The Candler Foundry at Emory University

In her sermon, “Go Outside and Play!” based on Genesis 15:1-6, she reflects on how God invites us to step beyond our walls—physical, spiritual, and emotional—to rediscover hope, promise, and perspective.

What might God be showing you outside the boundaries of your comfort zone?

Tune in to this deeply encouraging message about faith, imagination, and trust in God’s promises.

Listen now to Episode 4194: "Go Outside and Play!" by Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold
https://day1.fm/4194

08/04/2025

Pastors and teachers, looking for thoughtful resources for your sermon or class this week? Here are curated reflections and messages to support you in preparing for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost.

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – AUGUST 10, 2025

PS: Each Monday at 7am, a new sermon resource from Frederick Buechner is posted here:
https://www.frederickbuechner.com/weeklysermonillustrations

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**ISAIAH 1:1, 10-20 AND PSALM 50:1-8, 22-23**

🔗 The Folly of Forgetfulness – The Rev. James Ellis III
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf200368e/the_folly_of_forgetfulness_a_sermon_on_psalm_502223

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**GENESIS 15:1-6 AND PSALM 33:12-22**

(No specific sermons listed—use this text in connection with themes of promise, faith, and trust in God's covenant.)

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**HEBREWS 11:1-3, 8-16**

🔗 Today – The Rev. Mark Ramsey
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2004320/mark_ramsey_today

🔗 Wishful Thinking, Optimism and Hope – The Rev. Dr. Michael Foss
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002667/wishful_thinking_optimism_and_hope

🔗 When Trouble Comes – The Rev. Dr. Charles Reeb
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002a85/when_trouble_comes

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**LUKE 12:32-40**

🔗 On Stuff – The Rev. Mark Sargent
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf200240c/on_stuff

🔗 Life is Short – The Rev. Dr. Brett Younger
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003ef7/life_is_short

🔗 Home Where I Belong – The Rev. Steve Yamaguchi
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf20024aa/home_where_i_belong

🔗 The Social Shape of Divine Generosity – Dr. Greg Carey
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf200367e/on_scripturethe_bible_the_social_shape_of_divine_generosity_luke_123240_by_greg_carey

🔗 Standing With Blue and Black Lives – Karyn Wiseman
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003f4c/on_scripture_standing_with_blue_and_black_lives_luke_123240_by_karyn_wiseman

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Let these texts and voices fuel your spiritual leadership and teaching this week.

08/03/2025

The Day1 Radio Show airs today!

Join us for a special Day1 Classics episode featuring Rev. Dr. James A. Wharton’s powerful sermon, “King’s X,” based on Hosea 11:1-9. It’s a stirring reflection on divine mercy, rejected love, and the costly grace that breaks the rules we live by.

With guest commentary and a new interview with Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long, hosted by Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime, this episode reaches across the decades to speak to our world today.

https://youtu.be/PbJfSQwyD8A

In this "Day1 Classics" Episode (Ep. 4193) Rev. Dr. James A. Wharton—then professor at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary—preaches a stirring sermon ti...

07/31/2025

“Prophetic preaching often doesn’t thunder, it weeps.”

In this reflection from this week's Day1 Classics episode, Rev. Dr. Tom Long reminds us that the true prophet doesn’t just declare judgment—the prophet weeps.

Read the full blog post and watch the clip: https://day1.fm/4193b

07/29/2025

“God claims the royal right to love those who reject His love.”

This week on the Day1 Radio Show and Day1 Weekly Podcast, we revisit a timeless sermon from our Day1 Classics archive. In Episode #4193, Rev. Dr. James A. Wharton of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary invites us into the aching beauty of Hosea 11:1-9—a portrait of divine love that refuses to give up.

Listen now and spread the good word at https://day1.fm/4193

07/28/2025

This week on Day1 Classics, we journey back through our rich 80-year archive to bring you a timeless sermon that still speaks powerfully today.

Rev. Dr. James A. Wharton, longtime professor at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, delivers “King’s X,” a moving reflection on God’s unwavering mercy drawn from Hosea 11:1-9. With a heart full of grace, Dr. Wharton proclaims a truth that defies the logic of vengeance: God’s love doesn’t give up.

Plus: A new interview and commentary from Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long brings fresh perspective to this unforgettable message.

What timeless truths are guiding your walk of faith this season?

07/28/2025

Pastors and teachers, as you prepare for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, discover fresh insight and faithful reflections grounded in this week’s lectionary texts. These sermons and articles can support your teaching, preaching, and ministry planning.

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – AUGUST 3, 2025

PS: Each Monday at 7am, a new sermon resource from Frederick Buechner is posted here:
https://www.frederickbuechner.com/weeklysermonillustrations

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**HOSEA 11:1-11 AND PSALM 107:1-9, 43**

🔗 When Israel Was a Child – The Rev. Joe Evans
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf20042a1/joe_evans_when_israel_was_a_child

🔗 Broken Hearted God – The Rev. Mimi Walker
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002a84/broken_hearted_god

🔗 Who am I? Rant vs. Relationship – The Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003f3f/on_scripture_who_am_i_rant_vs_relationship_hosea_11111_by_walter_brueggemann

🔗 Hosea and Gomer – The Rev. Frederick Buechner
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2004315/frederick_buechner_sermon_illustration_hosea_and_gomer

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**ECCLESIASTES 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 AND PSALM 49:1-12**

🔗 A Chasing After Wind – The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003ef6/a_chasing_after_wind

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**COLOSSIANS 3:1-11**

🔗 Take It Off? Take It All Off? – The Rev. Linda Hollies
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002550/take_it_off_take_it_all_off

🔗 Living in the Fullness of God – Lori Claudio
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf20024ab/living_in_the_fullness_of_god

🔗 No Salvation Outside the Church – The Rev. Jason Micheli
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf200431d/jason_micheli_no_salvation_outside_the_church

🔗 It’s the Name on the Front of the Jersey that Matters – David A. Sánchez
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003678/on_scripturethe_bible_colossians_3111_its_the_name_on_the_front_of_the_jersey_that_matters_by_david_a_snchez

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**LUKE 12:13-21**

🔗 Generosity as a Way of Life – Father Albert Cutié
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003631/generosity_as_a_way_of_life

🔗 The Man Who Mistook His Life for a Barn – The Rev. Dr. Benjamin M. Stewart
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/62d573d16615fbe90f000037/ben-stewart-the-man-who-mistook-his-life-for-a-barn

🔗 When God Won't Stop Loving, We Shouldn't Either – The Rev. John Thomas
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf200240d/when_god_wont_stop_loving_we_shouldnt_either

🔗 Then How Do We Live? – The Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002666/then_how_do_we_live

🔗 Blindness and a Vision of Community – The Rev. Dr. Chris Tuttle
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf20036ae/blindness_and_a_vision_of_community

🔗 Ethical Consumerism – Kimberly Knight
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf20027bc/ethical_consumerism

🔗 BlackVoices Preach! – Alisha Gordon and Margaret Aymer
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002fe3/blackvoices_preach_alisha_gordon_and_margaret_aymer

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Let these voices and scriptures deepen your reflection and shape your message this Sunday.

07/27/2025

The Day1 Radio Show airs today with a powerful message from Rev. Leon Stevenson. In “Shameless Audacity,” he explores Luke 11:1-13 and what it means to pray with boldness, humility, and hope.

Watch now on the Day1 Weekly Podcast: https://youtu.be/SJT-Nd2et6E

Join us for Day1 Episode 4192 as Rev. Leon Stevenson of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio, brings a powerful message titled “Shameless A...

07/25/2025

"Forgiveness levels the playing field, and reminds us that we all are in need."

In this week’s Day1 sermon, Rev. Leon Stevenson offers a powerful reminder that grace is not earned—it is given freely to all who come to the cross.

Listen to this week's episode featuring Rev. Leon Stevenson of Mack Avenue Community Church here: https://day1.fm/4192

07/24/2025

"You might mess up 20 times, but number 21, do you still really hate that you did that? As long as that fire is there, then I think that that's a sign of our desire and maturity."

Sanctification isn’t about arriving at spiritual perfection—it’s about persistence. And in a time when many are unsure how to define it, Rev. Leon Stevenson of Mack Avenue Community Church offers a faithful and refreshingly human explanation.

Whether you're preaching on holiness, teaching a Bible study, or simply wrestling with what it means to grow in grace—this blog post from Day1 is for you.

Read the full blog post here: https://day1.fm/4192b