HeyJaredSermons by the Rev. David Wheeler
Audio recordings of sermons by the Rev. David Wheeler. He currently serves as Senior Minister of the New Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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John Lennon's song "Imagine" (opens the original)
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Imagine (Sermon: September 6, 2026) Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-9 What is the difference between escapist fantasy and a truly holy imagination? In the finale of our summer sermon series, Songs That Changed the World, we explore John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s iconic 1971 anthem "Imagine" alongside the ancient prophet Isaiah’s vision of the "Peaceable Kingdom" in Isaiah 11. Long viewed with suspicion by traditional religious institutions for daring to imagine "no religion" and "no heaven," Lennon's
Coat Of Many Colors (opens the original)
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We added Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors to our Songs That Changed the World series in honor of her passing. Coat of Many Colors Scripture Reading: James 2:1-7 Who gets to decide what—or who—is truly valuable? In this week's sermon from our summer series, Songs That Changed the World, we explore Dolly Parton’s deeply personal autobiographical classic, "Coat of Many Colors," alongside the piercing words of James 2 on the sin of favoritism. Stitched together from discarded rags by her mother in
All You Need is Love (opens the original)
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All You Need Is Love Scripture Readings: 1 John 4:7-9, 13-15, 18-21 Is "all you need is love" just a naive slogan on a bumper sticker, or is it the most radical, demanding criterion of the Gospel? In Part 9 of our summer sermon series, Songs That Changed the World, we explore The Beatles' legendary 1967 anthem "All You Need Is Love" alongside the profound theological claims of 1 John 4. Broadcast to over 400 million viewers on the historic Our World satellite program during the height of the Vie
Happy (opens the original)
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Happy Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 Can joy be commanded, or is there something deeper going on when scripture tells us to "rejoice always"? In Part 8 of our summer sermon series, Songs That Changed the World, we explore Pharrell Williams’ universally infectious 2013 hit "Happy" alongside the Apostle Paul’s famous letter to the Philippians. While "Happy" radiates an undeniable, foot-tapping celebration of life, Pharrell actually wrote nine rejected songs before arriving at that melody out
"Don't Stop Believin'", Songs That Changed the World Part 7 of 10 (opens the original)
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Don't Stop Believin' Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1-5 What happens when life gets heavy, certainty fades, and "just believing" feels difficult or overwhelming? In Part 7 of our summer sermon series, Songs That Changed the World, we bring Journey’s classic 1981 rock anthem "Don't Stop Believin'" into conversation with Paul's deep reflections on grace, suffering, and hope in Romans 5:1-5. Journey’s anthem is famously written for "unfinished people living unfinished lives"—and it uniquely delays its
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