Sermons from July 2025

Drink Some Water. Have a Snack. Take a Nap.

Rev. Michelle Andrews joins the people of La Jolla UMC from her appointed congregation in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. Rev. Michelle brings a message of rest and self-care inspired by the Hebrew Bible. Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9 (NCV)

Unconditionally

Unconditional love is more than a feeling—it’s a signpost of divine presence. This final message in God Is in the Radio pairs Romans 8 with Katy Perry’s “Unconditionally” to explore how nothing can separate us from the love of God—and how that love still shows up in surprising places. Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 (NSRVue)

Mine All Mine

This week’s message explores what happens when our desire for control collides with God’s larger vision. Through scripture and Van Halen’s “Mine All Mine,” we wrestle with questions of ownership, identity, and trust. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-23; Luke 12:13-21 (NSRVue)

Let the Mystery Be

This week we explore how faith and mystery belong together. Through scripture and Iris DeMent’s “Let the Mystery Be,” we’re invited to slow down, ask questions, and remember that grace is often found in the unknown. Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, Micah 3:5-12 (NRSVue)