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10/11/2025

“What is there of God that you don’t readily trust? God asks us to love people we aren’t ready to love. ‘How do you know that’s going to work, God?’ we ask. ‘How do you know it won’t?’ God responds.” —Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls

In this week’s sermon from Rev. Dr. Qualls, we’re reminded that trust in God often stretches beyond our comfort zones. Sometimes, faith begins where our certainty ends.

10/09/2025

“Advent gives us a real gift about this whole frenetic pace, because Advent, by definition, calls upon us to make room for God.” —Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls

In this week’s Day1 interview, Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime and Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls reflect on Isaiah’s timeless reminder to “make straight a path” and prepare a quiet place for God, even in the busiest seasons of life.

10/08/2025

"God asks us to love people we aren’t ready to love."

This week on the Day1 Radio Show and the Day1 Weekly Podcast, Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls reminds us what trust in God really looks like. On this 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23, Year C), we’re called to love even when it’s hardest—to trust God’s heart when ours resists.

10/07/2025

This week on the Day1 Radio Show and Day1 Weekly Podcast, we welcome Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls, senior pastor of Franklin Baptist Church in Franklin, Virginia.

His sermon, “Called to Trust God,” based on 2 Kings 5:1-14, challenges us to look at our own faith and ask: What is there of God that we don’t readily trust?

Join us as Rev. Dr. Qualls explores Naaman’s story, inviting us to step beyond our comfort and into deeper trust in God’s transforming grace.

Listen now: https://day1.fm/4203

10/06/2025

PREACHERS AND TEACHERS — As you prepare to preach and teach this week, explore these exclusive Day1 sermons and reflections to bring new depth and insight to your ministry.

LITURGICAL DATE: Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost / Proper 23 (28) - Year C
CALENDAR DATE: Sunday, October 12, 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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JEREMIAH 29:1, 4-7 and PSALM 66:1-12
🔗 Matthew Ruffner: Seeking the Welfare of Our Cities – The Rev. Matthew Ruffner
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2004334/matthew_ruffner_seeking_the_welfare_of_our_cities

🔗 William Flippin Jr.: Power in Collective Parish Development: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 – The Rev. Dr. William E. Flippin Jr
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003a50/william_flippin_jr_power_in_collective_parish_development_jeremiah_291_47

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2 KINGS 5:1-3, 7-15c and PSALM 111
🔗 Emily C. Heath: The Beginning of Wisdom – The Rev. Dr. Emily C. Heath
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2004208/emily_c_heath_the_beginning_of_wisdom

🔗 Sermon for the 4th Sunday After Epiphany – The Rt. Rev. William Burrill
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002501/sermon_for_the_4th_sunday_after_epiphany

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2 TIMOTHY 2:8-15
🔗 ON Scripture-The Bible: Studying the Law As We Study The Word – Yolanda Smith
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003743/on_scripturethe_bible_studying_the_law_as_we_study_the_word_2_timothy_2815_by_yolanda_smith

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LUKE 17:11-19
🔗 ON Scripture: Except This Foreigner (Luke 17:11-19) – The Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003fae/on_scripture_except_this_foreigner_luke_171119_by_eric_d_barreto

🔗 Improvisational Gratitude – The Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf200266f/improvisational_gratitude

🔗 Paul Tellstrom: All He Has – The Rev. Dr. Paul Tellstrom
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003ef4/all_he_has

🔗 Gratitude Is More Than Saying Thanks – The Rev. John Thomas
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002572/gratitude_is_more_than_saying_thanks

🔗 Sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost – The Rev. Martha Sterne
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf20024a0/sermon_for_the_19th_sunday_after_pentecost

🔗 Thanksgiving Always and Everywhere – The Rev. James Ellis III
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002fba/thanksgiving_always_and_everywhere

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Let these reflections guide your preparation, enrich your teaching, and inspire your congregation. Share with colleagues and let us know:

Which scripture passage is resonating with you most this week?

10/05/2025

This Sunday morning, the Day1 Radio Show is on the air with a message from Rev. Mark Birch, Canon Rector of Westminster Abbey. His sermon, “Keep Faith and Guard the Good Deposit,” reflects on 2 Timothy 1 v1-14 and the call to hold fast to faith even in times of struggle.

Listen on your local station or stream the episode anytime on YouTube. And, if you haven't already, please subscribe to the "Day1 Weekly Podcast" for the full conversation and deeper insights, every week!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/oXKcz-OM6Pk

In Episode 4202 of Day1, Rev. Mark Birch, Canon Rector of in London, shares “Keep Faith and Guard the Good Deposit” from 2 Timothy 1 ...

10/03/2025

"The success or failure of the gospel simply cannot be measured; there is no metric for faith, hope or love." –Rev. Mark Birch

In this week’s quote of the week, Rev. Birch, of Westminster Abbey invites us to reflect on how faith is revealed, not in worldly success, but in the oftentimes surprising places where love and grace emerge.

Catch Episode 4202 here: https://day1.fm/4202

10/02/2025

"Controlled studies don't work so well." –Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime
"You just cannot put God into a box." –Rev. Mark Birch

In this interview, Katie and Rev. Birch reflect on science, stewardship, and the grace of God that defies human control.

Listen to the full Episode 4202 here: https://day1.fm/4202

10/01/2025

On this 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22 - Year C), Rev. Mark Birch of Westminster Abbeyreminds us that the gospel cannot be measured by success or failure. "There is no metric for faith, hope or love."

Listen now: https://day1.fm/4202

09/30/2025

"Controlled studies don't work so well." –Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime
"You just cannot put God into a box." –Rev. Mark Birch

In this interview clip from this week's episode, Katie and Rev. Birch reflect on science, stewardship, and the grace of God that defies human control.

Listen to the full Episode 4202 here: https://day1.fm/4202

09/29/2025

This week on the Day1 Radio Show and Podcast, we welcome Rev. Mark Birch, Canon Rector of Westminster Abbey in London. His sermon, "Keep Faith and Guard the Good Deposit," draws from 2 Timothy 1 v1-14 and reminds us that the gospel cannot be measured by success or failure. Instead, its richness is revealed in the mystery of faith, hope, and love, and often most clearly in places of worldly failure.

Give it a listen: https://day1.fm/4202

09/29/2025

PREACHERS AND TEACHERS — As you prepare to preach and teach this week, explore these exclusive Day1 sermons and reflections to bring new depth and insight to your ministry.

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost / Proper 22(27) - Year C
October 5, 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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📖 LAMENTATIONS 1:1-6 AND LAMENTATIONS 3:19-26 OR PSALM 137

August 20, 2006
🔗 Singing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land – The Rev. Dr. Steve A. Martin
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002634/singing_the_lords_song_in_a_strange_land

May 12, 2011
🔗 Of the Song of Moses and Love of Peace – The Rev. Michael Sullivan
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002e06/of_the_song_of_moses_and_lover_of_peace

October 26, 2016
🔗 A Song in a Weary Throat – The Rev. Talitha Arnold
https://day1.org/articles/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003fb0/talitha_arnold_a_song_in_a_weary_throat

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📖 HABAKKUK 1:1-4; 2:1-4 AND PSALM 37:1-9

January 04, 2009
🔗 Taking Control of Your Life – The Rev. Dr. William L. Self
https://day1.org/audio/5d9f5d8c87f168638c000015/taking-control-of-your-life

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📖 LUKE 17:5-10

October 02, 2016
🔗 Increase Our Faith – The Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2003f91/ginger_gainescirelli_increase_our_faith

October 06, 2019
🔗 A Joyful Obligation – The Rev. Christopher Henry
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2004333/chris_henry_a_joyful_obligation

October 07, 2007
🔗 Increase Our Faith – Bishop Kenneth Carter
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf200266e/increase_our_faith

October 03, 2004
🔗 Opening Up To Faith – The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf2002571/opening_up_to_faith

October 06, 2013
🔗 "Lord Jesus, Give Us a Sticker!" – The Rev. Dr. Chris Tuttle
https://day1.org/weekly-broadcast/5d9b820ef71918cdf20036af/lord_jesus_give_us_a_sticker

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May these resources strengthen your study, enrich your preaching, and inspire your teaching. Share them with colleagues who could use encouragement this week.