Fuller Sermons

Mark Labberton reflects on the story of Deborah and asks whether we, like Deborah, are willing to receive and live out the identity God intends for us. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on March 30, 2022.

Soong-Chan Rah preaches that, amidst the world’s suffering, our lives and the life of the church should be guided by the lament of the broken and hurting. Soong-Chan Rah is the Robert Boyd Munger Professor of Evangelism. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on March 9, 2022.

Mark Labberton reflects on the ways we can be guilty of a dissonant worship—committing to ourselves instead of to God—and invites us to a more faithful way. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on March 2, 2022.

Kirsteen Kim preaches about covenant love that is on the side of the marginalized in the face of oppressive systems, as seen in the story of Ruth. Kirsteen Kim is the Paul E. Pierson Chair in World Christianity and associate dean for the Center for Missiological Research. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on February 23, 2022.

Christin Fort preaches about Hagar and what her narrative teaches about the power of articulating pain and the God who acts for those who suffer. Christin Fort is a Fuller alumna and is assistant professor of psychology at Wheaton College. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel during the 2022 Integration Symposium on February 16, 2022.

Mark Labberton, with Fuller student Livia Muhimbise, reflects on the story of Naomi—what it teaches of vulnerability and of the God who is for the vulnerable. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on February 9, 2022.

Delving into the Exodus passage of Pharaoh’s daughter taking in Moses, Brenda Bertrand preaches on the ways allyship makes justice and freedom possible. Brenda Bertrand is a Fuller Seminary Chaplain. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on February 2, 2022.

Brad D. Strawn preaches on the story of the daughters of Zelophehad, a story of bold women speaking against injustice and inequity and of a God who enables and empowers. Brad D. Strawn is Fuller’s chief of spiritual formation and integration, dean of the chapel, and Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on January 26, 2022.

H. B. Charles Jr. preaches from the Parable of the Weeds, which reminds us that the inevitable evils in this world cannot stop the advancement of the Kingdom of God. H. B. Charles Jr. is a speaker, author, and the pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel during the Pannell Center’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 19, 2022.

Jennifer Ackerman looks at the story of Miriam in Numbers 12 and reflects on how God offers us chances to realign ourselves with God’s call on our lives. Jennifer Ackerman is director of Fuller’s Micah Groups and of the Ogilvie Institute of Preaching. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on January 12, 2022.

Mark Labberton reflects on how God sees us and pursues us, and on the way our own vision of ourselves and of the world might be aligned with God’s. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on December 1, 2021.

Jennifer Guerra Aldana shares a story of making tortillas with her abuela, and then preaches a message on trusting God as a community in our vulnerability. Jennifer Guerra Aldana is a Fuller alumna, pastor, and co-founder of Kinship Commons. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on November 24, 2021.

Inés Velásquez-McBryde preaches on the Spirit of God who hovers over the chaos, leads us into healing, and invites us to participate in creation. Inés Velásquez-McBryde is co-lead pastor of The Church We Hope For. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on November 17, 2021.

Ally Henny preaches on the story of Tamar, saying that we must find creative ways to expose oppressive systems so that people may flourish. Ally Henny (MDiv ’20) is a writer and speaker.

Mark Labberton preaches on the story of Rachel and on the faithfulness and grace of God that undergird our unfolding narratives. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on November 3, 2021.

Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen reflects on Jesus’ earthly ministry and on the ways healing, restoration, and hope might come in today’s fractured world. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen is professor of systematic theology at Fuller. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel during the 2021 Missiology Lectures on October 20.

Jenelle D’Alessandro preaches on the story of Hagar and encourages us about God’s redemptive and comforting presence in spaces of suffering and pain. Jenelle D’Alessandro is a PhD student and director of partner content at Fuller. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on October 20, 2021.

Gabriel J. Catanus speaks on how remembering and honoring the stories of our matriarchs helps us understand who we are and the Spirit’s ongoing work in us. Gabriel J. Catanus is a scholar, community leader, and pastor at Garden City Covenant Church in Chicago. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Filipino American History Month Chapel on October 13, 2021.

Rosa Cándida Ramírez hopes for the cries of Lady Wisdom to cut through the lies, fears, and silencing forces around us—and for us to participate in her proclamation of truth. Rosa Cándida Ramírez is a pastor at La Fuente Ministries in the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on October 6, 2021.

Mark Labberton speaks on the wonderful absurdity of our faith, that God makes promises and calls us to things beyond our own possibilities and capacities. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. This was recorded at Fuller’s Festival of Beginnings on September 29, 2021.