All Souls Unitarian Church
969 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsSermons delivered at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, OK.
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'WHY WE LIE' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
January 24, 2016 17:30 - 24 minutes - 43.8 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Lying has become so pervasive in our culture that we now have countless ways of dressing it up so that it doesn’t sound so bad. Instead of telling lies anymore, we: “Massage the truth” or we, “offer the truth from a favorable perspective” or we engage in “selective disclosure,” “creative enhancement,” “strategic misrepresentat...
'CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH?' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson
January 17, 2016 17:30 - 35 minutes - 64 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION The words true, truth, truce, and trust all suggest fact and reality, which at least appears accurate or exact, dispel suspicions and paranoia causing conflict to subside. Most of us can handle the truth. It’s the lies, deceptions, and inaccuracies of life that we fear most. We can go and grow from fear to freedom once we ...
'MARTIN, MALCOLM, AND MUSLIMS' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
January 17, 2016 16:00 - 27 minutes - 48.6 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION A look at why there has never been an African American "Al Qaida" or African American "Intifada" movement in America despite the violence and disenfranchisement of African Americans throughout history and what we can learn from these two African American leaders of the past about how to deal with global terrorism. As our natio...
'IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY, TRUTH AND LIFE?' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
January 10, 2016 17:30 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION In John 14:6 it is written that Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” This passage has been interpreted to mean that Jesus is the exclusive way to God. If course, it makes a big difference if a person believes there is only one truth or there are many truths. If th...
'A HERO'S JOURNEY' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose
January 10, 2016 16:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION “Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weaknesses.” According to Brenee Brown, it takes curiosity and courage to tell our true stories so that we can live a wholehearted life. It also requires that we get curious about our own feelings, and not believe every story we tell ourselves. The new ye...
'ONE TRUTH OR MANY?' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
January 03, 2016 16:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION It makes a big difference if a person believes there is only one truth or there are many truths. If there are many truths, then what does truth even mean? Can something be true to one person or in one place or in one time and then be untrue to someone else in another place and another time? Is everything relative? Or is there a...
'NOW. HERE. THIS.' - A sermon by Rev. Gerald Davis
December 27, 2015 16:00 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, December 27, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Gerald Davis, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION We are in between Christmas and New Year’s Day. This in-between season has us leaning back and forth, looking back and looking forward. But we are called to be in the here and now. Come join me as we commune in the present and delightfully revel in this space. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: VIEW ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH OTHE...
'THE QURAN & JESUS' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
December 20, 2015 16:00 - 29 minutes - 52.9 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Americans seem to have strong opinions about Muslims, Islam, and the Quran, but also have very little knowledge of the faith with which they talk. In the message, The Quran and Jesus, Rev. Lavanhar shares some little known facts about Islam and how they relate to Christianity and this season. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: VIEW...
'PEACE IS POSSIBLE' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson
December 13, 2015 17:30 - 27 minutes - 48.9 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Peace means ultimate calm resolve or resolution. The pursuit for and of it seems to be, for most, a major exercise in futility. Peace is understanding and embracing the nature of the beast. Why does peace seem so elusive? Are we missing something? Or is peace something we must always "fake it till we make it?" We don't ha...
'IS PEACE POSSIBLE?' - A message by Rev. Barbara Prose
December 13, 2015 16:00 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MBThe message was delivered on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. MESSAGE DESCRIPTION The headlines recently are disturbing: “There Have Been More Mass Shootings Than Sunrises This Year.” “World War Isis.” “God Isn’t Fixing This.” With headlines like that, it’s time to talk. Are we violent or compassionate by nature? Are wars inevitable or avoidable? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The choice is n...
'GRATITUDE THAT GROWS' - A sermon by David Ruffin
December 06, 2015 17:30 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by David Ruffin, Assistant Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION When I was a kid, my mother always made me hand write thank you notes for any gift I received. It was, my mother instructed me, simply the right thing to do. ...I confess, the practice did not become a habit. Which raises the question, can you command gratitude? The bible certainly does... And giving the mounting scientific data correl...
'BEING PREPARED' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
December 06, 2015 16:00 - 18 minutes - 33.7 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Traditionally at this time of year, Christians are preparing for the coming of God. I saw a bumper sticker once that said, “Jesus is Coming, Look Busy!” Yet, regardless of one’s beliefs or one’s questions about belief, we can all feel at times like we are preparing for something. Have you ever been through a challenging experi...
'TURNING THE TABLES' - A homily by Rev. Barbara Prose
November 23, 2015 04:00 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MBThe homily was delivered on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. HOMILY DESCRIPTION All Souls will held one combined service at 10:30 a.m. with music from many of our different choirs (Children’s, Youth, Cherubs, New Dimensions and the Adult Choirs will all participate). Children were asked to bring fruits or vegetables to add to our cornucopia in the front of the sanctuary. All of the food was dona...
'FROM GRIEF TO GRATITUDE' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson
November 15, 2015 17:30 - 30 minutes - 54.6 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Gratitude is feeling pleased or placated and basically has to do with being less angry, offended or hostile in your life essence. Thanksgiving is the art, discipline and science of refusing or refuting anger and the illusion of displeasure. It has much to do with attitude and personal values and evaluations. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDI...
'STANDING WITH PARIS: A RESPONSE TO TERRORISM' - A message by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
November 15, 2015 16:00 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBThe message was delivered on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Terrorism has no religion. For many of us, the tragedy hasn’t quite sunk in yet. Nearly 130 people are dead in the worst violence witnessed by France since World War II, deemed by the French President "an act of war.” Responsibility for the coordinated attacks has been claimed by ISIL, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Leva...
'STANDING WITH PARIS: A RESPONSE TO TERRORISM' - A message by Rev. Barbara Prose
November 15, 2015 16:00 - 6 minutes - 12.4 MBThe message was delivered on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Terrorism has no religion. For many of us, the tragedy hasn’t quite sunk in yet. Nearly 130 people are dead in the worst violence witnessed by France since World War II, deemed by the French President "an act of war.” Responsibility for the coordinated attacks has been claimed by ISIL, the Islamic State of Iraq and...
'STANDING WITH PARIS: A RESPONSE TO TERRORISM' - A message by Imam John Ederer
November 15, 2015 16:00 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBThe message was delivered on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Imam John Ederer, Guest MInister. MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Terrorism has no religion. For many of us, the tragedy hasn’t quite sunk in yet. Nearly 130 people are dead in the worst violence witnessed by France since World War II, deemed by the French President "an act of war.” Responsibility for the coordinated attacks has been claimed by ISIL, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Witne...
'AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE UNKNOWN GOD' - A message by Dr. Willie J. Parker
November 08, 2015 17:30 - 32 minutes - 58.9 MBThe message was delivered on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Dr. Willie J. Parker, MD, MPH, MSC. MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Within our Judeo-Christian notion of monotheism, various expressions of imperialism are in the ascendency, creating a pluralism that looks closely akin to polytheism, many gods. Is there now the God who opposes immigration, the God who judges and punishes women for abortion, the God who hates LGBTQ people? In this pantheon of relig...
'JESUS AND THE A-WORD' - A reflection by Dr. Willie J. Parker, MD, MPH, MSC
November 08, 2015 16:00 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBThe reflection was delivered on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Dr. Willie J. Parker, MD, MPH, MSC. REFLECTION DESCRIPTION A modern day meditation on the encounter of Jesus with religious leaders prosecuting and judging a women for sexuality and adultery then, sexuality and abortion now. Dr. Willie J. Parker is a reproductive justice advocate. Raised in poverty, he was “born again” and did a stint as a boy preacher in a Baptist Church, went on to...
'DAY OF THE DEAD' - A homily by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
November 01, 2015 16:00 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MBThe homily was delivered on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. HOMILY DESCRIPTION The Mexican tradition translated as "The Day of the Dead" has spread around the world as a colorful and meaningful way to remember and give thanks to people we love who have died. The Catholic churches in Mexico have placed the tradition on All Souls Day – November 1. With this tradition falling on a Sunday this year, we have ...
'WHY YOU MATTER' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
October 25, 2015 15:00 - 27 minutes - 48.9 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION I rarely speak at all three services on the same Sunday anymore. However, this week, as I explore "Why You Matter" I will be speaking in each service. In my Wednesday night class with Bishop Carlton Pearson (I am in week two of three and all are invited to join one or all of these classes) we are exploring how what is happenin...
'CENTERING AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICES' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson
October 18, 2015 16:30 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Some speculate that we are not just human beings seeking spiritual experiences, we are spirit having earthly encounters. Within the mind-spirit paradigm there are varying levels of awareness. The deepest level of human spirituality is the soul which houses our inner syllabus and classes for this lifetime. The second level is e...
'SHAPING WHAT SHAPES US' - A sermon by David Ruffin
October 18, 2015 15:00 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by David Ruffin, Resident Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION There is deep spiritual truth to be found in facing and "surrendering" to the limits of our own power. Our lives are shaped by so much that is out of our control. Yet even knowing in our hearts the poor odds of playing the game: "our will versus the world," we'll often still bet our lives on this approach. Our power to shape the world i...
'WHAT IS YOUR HIGHER PURPOSE?' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
October 12, 2015 15:00 - 23 minutes - 42.5 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Can you articulate your higher purpose? Have you ever thought much about it? Has anyone ever explained to you what is a person’s higher purpose or explained how to discover it? Whether you answer yes to these questions or you have never really thought about it, my message on Sunday is going to focus on giving the tools and f...
'THE PURPOSE OF PRACTICE' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose
October 11, 2015 15:00 - 33 minutes - 59.9 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, October 11, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION We know artists, athletes, and actors practice their craft or skill in order to perform. One daughter practiced scales and arpeggios, every day, for hours, to get better at playing the violin. What do you practice and why? We know that the more we develop a skill, the more we are able to share it freely, without inhib...
'SOMEBODY PRAYED FOR ME' - A sermon by Rev. Gerald Davis
October 04, 2015 16:30 - 31 minutes - 56.2 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Gerald Davis, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Prayer develops our appreciation of that “transcending mystery and wonder.” This Sunday, we begin a series of sermons on this contemplative practice. I pray for your participation, bringing your seeking spirits and open hearts. There is no right or wrong way to yearn. Just speak your truth...and listen. Be all you are. SUBSCRIBE TO...
'PRAYER, THE HABIT AND HABITAT OF THE SOUL' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson
September 20, 2015 16:30 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION We are not just human beings looking for spiritual experiences, we are spirit, having human and earthly encounters. We are all innately homesick for our spiritual essence. Prayer is the domicile of the spirit and praying is simply the experience of wanting or desiring, even designing the cognition of that reality. Prayer is ...
'IMAGO DEI' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose
September 20, 2015 15:00 - 28 minutes - 50.8 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Many have said it’s our intelligence that is God given and distinguishes us from all other species. But what if it’s our creativity? What if it’s not “I think, therefore I am,” but “I imagine, therefore I am?” Then our purpose on earth is simplified and becomes to cr...
'GOD IN THE GAP' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose
September 13, 2015 16:30 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION When Jesus returned to his hometown of Nazareth to preach, the people who knew him best tried to throw him off a cliff and kill him (Luke 4:21-32). We all know our differences can create disagreements that lead to divorce, debate, and sometimes even death. Still, we come together on Sundays to worship in a diverse c...
'INSPIRATION' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
September 13, 2015 15:00 - 24 minutes - 44.1 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Sunday we will launch our September theme of “Inspiration.” What we are inspired to do is another way to look at the idea of what we feel called to do. Where does your inspiration come from? How are you inspiring others? What is the role of inspiration in your life and the choices you make? Join me for stories of inspiration...
'WHAT LIVES MATTER?' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
September 06, 2015 16:30 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Summer 2015 has been filled with news and events that could deem it “The American Summer of Discontent.” Christian business owners, and government employees, who do not want to serve gay and lesbian couples and families have been sounding the alarms of discrimination. Race has continued to divide our nation’s people from the ...
'ARE YOU LISTENING?' - A sermon by David Ruffin
September 06, 2015 15:30 - 27 minutes - 49.5 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by David Ruffin, Resident Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION The breezes are picking up outside and in the rustling leaves I’m reminded of the iconic imagery of “the winds of change.” What makes them blow? “Why, our own breath of course,” comes one answer. And yet, perhaps the winds of change are always blowing and the question is, instead, are we listening for what they have to tell us? The ins...
'THINK ON THESE THINGS' - A sermon by Rev. Gerald Davis
August 30, 2015 16:30 - 32 minutes - 58.3 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Gerald Davis, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Paul writes in chapter four, verse eight: “Finally beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” We spend a lot of time thinking on things that are n...
'THE SCIENCE OF FAITH AND FICTION' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson
August 16, 2015 16:30 - 35 minutes - 63.6 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION There are two ways to view the world: one is to view it as fixed and established or static. The other is to view it as unfinished, (undefined), creatively ongoing, both ordained and organic. It’s almost as if God is looking to partner with you personally and all of us collectively in this ongoing evolution of all that is and is...
'BEGINNING WITH YOU' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
August 16, 2015 15:00 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION How free do you feel to be you? Are you an “other-directed” person who is influenced in your decisions and actions primarily by other people? Or are you a “self-directed person who is willing to disappoint others and go against the grain in order to be true to yourself? What are the costs of either way of being and what are the...
'Oasis in the Arkansas' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
August 09, 2015 15:30 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION In his poem Like The Water, Wendell Berry writes: Like the waterof a deep stream,love is always too much. We did not make it.Though we drink till we burst,we cannot have it all,or want it all. In its abundanceit survives our thirst....we keep returning to its rich watersthirsty. We enter,willing to die,into the commonwealth of i...
'LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS, LOVING OURSELVES' - A sermon by Rabbi Micah Citrin, Guest Minister
August 02, 2015 15:00 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rabbi Micah Citrin, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Love is a universal principle understood in different ways by distinct cultures and religions. In Judaism, love is a core value for how we relate to God and other people. Jewish tradition associates love with distinct actions that stem from one’s sense of self and the dignity of the other. A deeper understanding of love from this persp...
'Let the Earth Save 'Us'?' - A sermon by David Ruffin
July 26, 2015 15:00 - 35 minutes - 62.7 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 26, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by David Ruffin, Resident Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION With all the injustice around us, not to mention personal challenges, who has time and energy for environmentalist activism? (And in Tulsa, of all places.) Well, this Sunday we’ll explore how a student teacher relationship with our blue planet home might not only yet “save the planet,” but also “save” our –probably in relatively far more p...
'Love: The Essence of Human Spirituality' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson & Rev. Kimberly Braun, Guest Ministers
July 19, 2015 15:00 - 28 minutes - 50.2 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson & Rev. Kimberly Braun, Guest Ministers. SERMON DESCRIPTION When Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment, he replied: “Love the Lord, your God, with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is similar, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Christian love comes down to us from the t...
'Is Change Just Reinvention?' - A sermon by Rev. Gerald Davis
July 12, 2015 16:30 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 12, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Gerald Davis, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION As part of the Summer Sermon Series on Sources of Our Faith, we will examine the Source, “Wisdom from the world’s religions that inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.” Our lens to this source will be the incomparable life of Malcolm X or as he is known by some, El Hadj Malik El Shabazz. What caused Malcolm, the spokesperson ...
'Who the Hell is Diane Nash?' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose
July 12, 2015 15:00 - 30 minutes - 54.3 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 12, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION She was a leader of the student movement for civil rights. She was willing to put her life on the line for justice. When directly challenged by the Kennedy administration to stop the Freedom Riders because she was “going to get somebody killed,” Nash replied, ‘You don’t understand–we signed our wills last night.” She sur...
'Founding Mothers' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose
July 05, 2015 15:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION Traditionally, prophets see and speak about a future we hardly dare to dream about. Through their sight, their words, and their actions, prophets promote change as they proclaim the possibility of a more just world. Our faith tradition looks to prophetic men and women through the ages as sources of wisdom and inspiration....
'Spiritual Seeking' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson
June 28, 2015 16:30 - 31 minutes - 56.4 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION To seek is to ready one’s self for discovery as well as recovery of anything that seems missing, broken or lost. Spiritual seeking means to transcend the illusion of isolation, alienation and lack and to seize the present or what is presented; with power, dignity and a sense of ultimate resolution. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: VI...
'Good Day Now' - A sermon by Rev. Gerald Davis
June 28, 2015 15:00 - 26 minutes - 47.5 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Gerald Davis, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION From the Minister: The Traditional Service at 10:00 a.m. will commence “Sources of Our Faith” preaching series. I intend to introduce it by looking at current events through my theological lens. Our sources of faith are intended to bring clarity. After introducing the Six Sources of Faith, I will focus on the first source, direct exp...
'Father of the Blues' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
June 21, 2015 16:30 - 27 minutes - 49.1 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION For Father’s Day we will have special blues musicians along with Rick Fortner and David Smith to enliven our services. I will draw inspiration from blues music about how to live our lives, transform our troubles, and face life’s joy and love with toe tapping flair and flavor. I will highlight W.C. Handy, known as “The Father of t...
'Jenner, Gender, and Us' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
June 14, 2015 15:00 - 28 minutes - 51.5 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister, with Steven Leigh Williams, Candidate for Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION Some of the biggest news of the season has been Bruce Jenner’s transition to Caitlyn Jenner. The media has been having a frenzy covering this high profile transition. I want to look at it through the lens of Love Beyond Belief and what it means to love someone through such a lif...
'Tragedy to Triumph' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar
June 07, 2015 16:30 - 38 minutes - 69.4 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister (with Rev. Gerald Davis, Affiliate Minister). --------------------------The recording has some minor intermittent audio issues. We apologize for any inconvenience.-------------------------- SERMON DESCRIPTION Last month in the Traditional Service and the Point I delivered a message about “Transcending Loss.” In it I talked about what losing my daught...
'No Risk, No Reward' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose
June 07, 2015 15:00 - 25 minutes - 45.4 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION On June 6, 1944, President Eisenhower took a risk. He made the decision to move forward with the Allied forces landings on the beaches of Normandy, even though the weather conditions were horrible. On that day, German forces suffered 100 casualties, while Allied forces suffered 10,000. Despite the many deaths and the many...
'Our Lives Are the Lesson' - A sermon by Tanner Phillips & Rev. Barbara Prose
May 31, 2015 16:30 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Tanner Phillips, Youth Coordinator, and Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION At high school and college graduations around the country, commencement speakers will try to impart some wisdom to inspire and guide the graduates as they transition into the next phase of their lives. Mostly, they will share the lessons their own lives have taught them, because we ...
'Transcending Together' - A sermon by David Ruffin
May 24, 2015 16:30 - 40 minutes - 71.9 MBThe sermon was delivered on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by David Ruffin, Resident Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION It’s Pentecost Sunday! The day of burning bushes! The day of the Holy Spirit’s anointing! The day of speaking with flaming tongues! The birthday of the church! A day of transcendence! Yet the real power of Pentecost was in the miracle that this transcendent experience was shared. The greatest gift of the Spirit was not some new great secret...