Sermon Archive (2009-present)
Read the Text
We welcome you to read the previous sermons preached here at the church. These sermons were all preached by our Senior Minister, the Rev. Matthew Johnson-Doyle, unless otherwise noted. The sermon is an oral event, and the spoken words often diverge from the manuscript.
Morgan McLean, Intern Minister 2010-2011
Morgan McLean, Intern Minister 2010-2011
Morgan McLean, Intern Minister 2010-2011
Marriage A History (Feb 13, 2011) No written sermon available.
Morgan McLean, Intern Minister for 2009-2010
Morgan McLean, Intern Minister for 2009-2010
Morgan McLean, Intern Minister for 2009-2010
Morgan McLean, Intern Minister for 2009-2010
Morgan McLean, Intern Minister for 2009-2010
For sermons prior to 2009, please see our extended archive.
Listen to the Audio
You can also listen to the audio of the sermon. These files are stored in the wma format and will play on Windows Media Player and many other platforms. Enjoy! We are working on filling in the backlog of these sermons, so please be patient.
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On January 22, 2012, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled, "Techné."
On January 15, 2012, the Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled, "Solution: Unity in Diversity."
On January 8, 2012, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled, "Problem: Division"
On January 1, 2012, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared his thoughts on "The Year That Has Been" and "The Year That is to Come."
On December 18, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled, "Long Night/Cold Day."
On December 11, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled "What do You Love More Than Love?"
On November 27, 2011, guest preacher Leslie Mills shared a sermon entitled, "Doing Human, Being Justice."
On November 20, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled "This is the World I Want to Live In."
On November 13, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled "On Account of the Economy."
On November 6, 2011, Rev. Michael A. Schuler, visiting us from the First Unitarian Society in Madison, Wisconsin, shared a sermon entitled "Mysticism UU Style."
On October 23, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled "Sweet Home for Whom?" discussing Alabama's recently passed immigration law.
On October 16, 2011, in celebration of Association Sunday, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon on Augustus Conant--who served as the minister in Rockford from 1857-1861
On October 9, 2011 guest preacher, Jim Parrish, shared a sermon entitled "The Stories We Don't Know."
On October 2, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled "Forgiveness Without Righteousness."
On September 18, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared a sermon entitled, "Growing Up and In."
On September 11, 2011. The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared his thoughts on "Ten Years After Tuesday."
On August 21, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle spoke on ways to turn ourselves, our town, and our society from "Naysayers to Yeasayers."
On August 14, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle shared his thoughts on the ways in which "God" is and is not, "One." The sermon was presented in two parts-A Diversity and A Verity.
On August 7th, George Davis from the Baha'i Center joined us for a conversation. You can listen here.
On July 31, 2011, Dorothy Bock joined us to discuss Catholicism. You can listen here.
Interfaith Conversations - Wicca.wma
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Interfaith Conversations - Protestant Christianity.wma
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Interfaith Conversations - Hinduism.wma
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Interfaith Conversations - Judaism.wma
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Interfaith Conversations - Islam.wma
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Interfaith Conversations - Buddhism.wma
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Lost in Translation.wma
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Where Is the Good in Goodbye.wma
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In Harmony.wma
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Beyond Words.wma
click to download "Love Your Neighbor. I mean it!" (04/17/11) No online audio is available for this sermon. If you would like a CD recording please call the church office.
Inspiration.wma
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Reason & Science.wma
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Prophets Among Us.wma
click to download In It Together (03/20/11) No online audio is available for this sermon.
The Middle of the Night.wma
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Rest in the Storm.wma
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Ja, Sure, Ja Betcha.wma
click to download Getting Personal (02/20/11) No Audio is available for this sermon.
Marriage A History.wma
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Debt Relief.wma
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Sexuality and Faith III.wma
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Sexuality and Faith Part 2.wma
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Sexuality and Faith Part I.wma
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Taking a New Road.wma
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An Ode To My Socks.wma
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The Star and the Journey.wma
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My God! It's Full of Stars.wma
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Do You Believe in Magic.wma
click to download Printed copy and CD is availabie for the 11/21/10 sermon.
Simplicity.wma
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The Courage to Say No.wma
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Slightly Silly Samhain.wma
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Politics and Hope.wma
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How Can I Keep From Singing.wma
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Honor and Memory.wma
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Half Way to 100.wma
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Kill Your Television.wma
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Erev Yom Kippur.wma
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