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Advent: Jesus in Isaiah
Whether you call it prophecy or creative re-interpretation, Christian readers of Scripture often see connections between the words of the prophet Isaiah and the life of Jesus. In this series, we will look at some of the most well-known passages from Isaiah that are often said to “point to” Jesus and see how these ancient texts might have a message of Advent hope for God’s people today.
The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:2-7) ~ Kyle Digman, 12.7.25
A Slow Sign (Isaiah 7:10-17) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 11.30.25
There is no video of this week’s sermon. You can listen online here or wherever you listen to podcasts!
That Must Be Important
Each of the four gospel writers made intentional decisions about which stories to include and exclude in their account of Jesus’ life and ministry. Yet despite each gospel being unique, there are some stories which readers will find in all four. In this series, we explore three of these stories and ask what God might be speaking to us through these important stories.
A woman anoints Jesus: "Bad Judgment" (Luke 7:36-50) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 11.23.25
Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah: "Who do you say that I am?" (Mark 8:27-38) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 11.16.25
Jesus feeds the 5000: "An Expert in Abundance" (John 6:1-15) ~ Katie Twist, 11.9.25
Let's Talk About It
Each year, we ask students about topics they’re interested in hearing about from the pulpit. In this series, you’ll hear from the pastors and other Pres House staff members on five of the most often-requested topics.
Death, Dying, and the Afterlife: "Loving With Our Breath" (Ecclesiastes 12:1-8) ~ Rev. Manato Jansen, 11.2.25
Masculinity: "Two Souls, Bound" (1 Samuel 18:1-5) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 10.26.25
Dating, Sex, and Intimacy: "A New Twist on a Threesome" (John 10:1-17) ~ Ginger Morgan, 10.19.25
Evangelism: "Salt and Light" (Matthew 5:13-16) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 10.12.25
Our Bodies: "Good Bodies, God Bodies" (Song of Songs 7:1-13) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 10.5.25
Does God really ...
We all learn by asking questions. But there are some questions that feel like they’re off-limits to ask in church. We’re starting the year off by placing some of those questions front and center and inviting you to be part of the journey toward answers. We hope you bring more of your own questions, too!
"Does God really ... have a plan for me?" (Isaiah 43:1-3a) ~ Will Clancy, 9.28.25
"Does God really ... care about injustice?" (Psalm 73) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 9.21.25
"Does God really ... hate gay people?" (Ephesians 2:11-22) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 9.14.25
"Does God really ... send people to hell?" (Luke 15:11-32) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 9.7.25
"Does God really ... exist?" (Mark 9:14-27) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 8.31.25
Week 1
A Disciple Named Tabitha (Acts 9:36-43) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 8.24.25
Sermons from Past Years
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Grad Sunday Stories (Philippians 1:3-11) ~ Lauren Pettis, Anna Saeger, Nathan Tan, & Ray Czerwinski, 5.4.25
Resurrection Among Us (Luke 24:13-35) ~ Rev. Manato Jansen, 4.27.25
Remember (Luke 24:1-12) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 4.20.25
Lent: Luke's Road to the Cross
A Turning Point (Luke 19:29-40) ~ Kyle Digman, 4.13.25
The Sinner's Prayer (Luke 18:9-14) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 4.6.25
The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-33) ~ Carson Nott, 3.30.25
Bent Over, Made Straight (Luke 13:10-17) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 3.23.25
Harvest Time (Luke 10:1-12) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 3.16.25
Jesus Sets His Face (Luke 9:51-62) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 3.9.25
Problematic Faves
Joseph and His Jealous Brothers (Genesis 37:2-35) ~ Katja Fair, 3.2.25
The Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 2.23.25
Jacob: Wrestling with God (Genesis 32:22-32) ~ Emily Johnson, 2.16.25
Hagar, Sarah, and Abraham: Oppressed and Oppressor (Genesis 16:1-16) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 2.9.25
Adam and Eve: Blamed and Booted (Genesis 3:1-24) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 1.26.25
Reflections from Break With a Purpose
BWAP 2025 Reflections ~ Aaliyah Golden, Laura Hyde, & Mei Hippe, 2.2.25
Martin Luther King Sunday
Letter from Birmingham Jail ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 1.19.25 (no video)
Advent: Weary World
Hope in a Box: Advent 3 (Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 12.15.24
The Promise of Compassion: Advent 2 (Luke 1:68-79) ~ Katie Twist, 12.8.24
The Promise of Truth: Advent 1 (Jeremiah 33:14-16) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 12.1.24
The Lord's Prayer
The Lord's Prayer, pt. 2 (Matthew 6:11-13) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 11.24.24
The Lord's Prayer, pt. 1 (Matthew 6:9-10) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 11.17.24
Due to technical difficulties, there is no video of this week’s sermon.
Faith in Public
Faith Facing Fear (Isaiah 43:1-3a) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 11.10.24
Look Up (Hebrews 12:1-3) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 11.3.24
Testing the Spirits (Luke 4:1-21) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 10.27.24
Peace in Anxious Times (Philippians 4:4-9) ~ Ginger Morgan, 10.20.24
Make Good Trouble (Mark 11:1-11, 15-19) ~ Rev. Nii Addo Abrahams, 10.13.24
The Ordination and Installation of Nii Addo Abrahams
The Call of Love (1 Corinthians 13) ~ Rev. Dr. Jessica Patchett, 10.6.24
Called to Community
Beyond the Community (Matthew 28:16-20) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 9.29.24
Life in Community: You, Jesus, and Inclement Weather (Luke 8:22-25) ~ Will Clancy, 9.22.24
Life in Community (Acts 6:1-7) ~ Nii Addo Abrahams, 9.15.24
Forming Community (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 9.8.24
Called to Community (1 Corinthians 12:12-28) ~ Rev. Erica Liu, 9.1.24
Week 1
A Very Present Help (Psalm 46:1-3) ~ Nii Addo Abrahams, 8.25.24
Graduation Sunday
Senior Reflections ~ 5.5.24
(Reena Singhal, Sam Marrese-Wheeler, Kevin Lee, Andrea Wegrzynowicz)
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Sharing The Good News ~ 4.28.24
Acts 8:26-40 (Laura Hyde)
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Volunteer Appreciation Sunday
Co-Laborers in Christ ~ 4.21.24
Romans 16:1-16 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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Creation Care ~ 4.14.24
Genesis 1:26-31 (Emily Johnson)
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“Here’s My Heart” ~ 4.7.24
John 21:1-19 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“And I Hope” ~ 3.31.24
Luke 24:1-12 (Will Clancy)
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“Teach me” ~ 3.17.24
Matthew 18:15-22 (Kyle Digman)
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“I’m fixed upon it” ~ 3.10.24
Matthew 16:21-26 (Reena Singhal)
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“Praise the mount” ~ 3.3.24
Matthew 16:13-20 (Kelden Cook)
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“Rescue me from danger” ~ 2.25.24
Matthew 14:22-33 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Jesus sought me” ~ 2.18.24
Luke 5:1-11 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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The Mountaintop ~ 2.11.23
Mark 9:2-9 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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Dear Travelers of Faith ~ 2.4.23
Luke 10:38-42 (Kevin Lee)
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BWAP Nicaragua Reflections ~ 1.28.24
Rev. Mark Elsdon (0:01)
Jack Wilharm (6:47)
Mei Hippe (11:39)
Nathan Tan (15:58)
Aurora Kuelbs (20:50)
Allyson Mills (24:21)
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Jonah ~ 1.21.24
Jonah 3:1-5; 3:10-4:11 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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Uninvited Joy ~ 12.17.23
Luke 1:41-45 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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Peace Amid Chaos ~ 12.10.23
Psalm 85:8, 10-11 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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Waiting Faithfully ~ 12.3.23
Isaiah 40:31-32 (Will Clancy)
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Gratitude ~ 11.26.23
Psalm 100 (Rev. Erica Liu)
Family Ties ~ 11.19.23
Mark 6:1-6 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“What happens when our world falls apart? What does it look like to search for God in the gray area of our lives? How do we press onward when our tightly-knit plans unravel into loose threads? Sometimes we need to be unraveled—from shame, fear, patterns, or identities that cause harm. To unravel is to acknowledge and grieve what has fallen apart to allow God’s newness to unfurl.“
— A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Unraveling Shame ~ 11.12.23
John 4:1-29 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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When Humans Unravel God’s Plans for Justice ~ 11.5.23
Exodus 5:1-2, 7:14-23 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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Unraveling Otherness ~ 10.29.23
Acts 9:1-20 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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An Unseen Unraveling ~ 10.22.23
Luke 19:1-10 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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Unraveled by Uncertainty ~ 10.15.23
Matthew 14:22-33 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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Unraveled by Hope ~ 10.8.23
Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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To Hunger and Thirst for Justice and Righteousness ~ 10.1.23
Amos 5:18-24; Matthew 5:6 (Rev. Dr. William Yoo)
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“Some of the best conversations start with good questions—questions we’ve been meaning to ask, questions that keep us curious, and questions that lead us deeper into courage and connection.
May this series help us to behold each other as images of the divine. May it help us strengthen our capacity for empathy and compassion. May it remind us of the power of unassuming questions. May it show us that courage is rooted in the heart. Through vulnerability and authenticity, may our courageous conversations lead us to glimpse hope, joy, and beauty—and to become the community God created us to be.”
— A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
“Is there room for one more?” ~ 9.24.23
Acts 10:1-16 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Where does it hurt?” ~ 9.17.23
Mark 5:24b-34 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“What do you need?” ~ 9.10.23
Job 2:11-13 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Where are you from?” ~ 9.3.23
John 1:35-51 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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Transforming the Body ~ 8.27.23
Romans 12:1-8 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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Tap In ~ 4.23.23
Romans 6:1-11 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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Wounded Healer ~ 4.16.23
John 20:19-31 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“Like the characters in our Lenten scriptures, we are also seeking many things: clarity, connection, wonder, justice, balance. We are seeking our calling, the sacred, and how to live as a disciple. Throughout this season, we hope you will continually ask yourself: what am I seeking? What is God seeking?
This Lent, we invite you to engage in the spiritual practice of seeking. We encourage you to stay curious, open, and nimble. We hope you will soften your assumptions and expand your perspectives. We pray that these questions will create a safe space to explore—to be drawn more deeply into the fullness of life, into the heart of God.”
— A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
EASTER
“Who are you looking for?” ~ 4.9.23
John 20:1-18 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“What do you see?” ~ 4.2.23
Matthew 21:1-11 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Can these bones live?” ~ 3.26.23
Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“Who sinned?” ~ 3.19.23
John 9:1-41 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“Will you give me a drink?” ~ 3.12.23
Genesis 17:1-7; John 4:5-42 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
“How do we begin again?” ~ 3.5.23
John 3:1-17 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Who will you listen to?” ~ 2.26.23
Matthew 4:1-11 (Rev. Manato Jansen)
Spiritual growth rarely happens by accident. Instead, it takes dedication, focus, and repetition; or, what some might call discipline. Historically, Christians have spoken of various spiritual “disciplines” which help us grow in our faith. The beginning of a new semester — when you are establishing a new schedule and set of rhythms — can be a great time to engage (or re-engage) with these disciplines. In this series, we talk about four disciplines that are particularly significant for college students.
“Story” ~ 2.19.23
Hebrews 11:32-38 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Simplicity” ~ 2.12.23
Luke 12:13-34 (Rev. Erica Liu)
“Prayer” ~ 2.5.23
Matthew 6:5-15 (Andrea Killian Wegrzynowicz)
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“Solitude” ~ 1.22.23
Matthew 4:1-11 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“Lessons & Carols” ~ 12.18.22
“With Us” ~ 12.11.22
Isaiah 35:1-10 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“Faith > Knowledge” ~ 12.4.22
Luke 1:26-38 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Plowshare Prayer” ~ 11.27.22
Isaiah 2:1-5 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“Help students develop a deeper and more mature faith.” It’s our first impact objective at Pres House, and it’s one we take seriously. So we want to make sure it’s clear what we mean when we say it! We can’t cover everything, but in this series, we’ll talk about a few things we believe can help you develop a deeper and more mature faith.
“Queer Love, pt. 2” ~ 11.20.22
John 13:1-9, 12-17 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Queer Love” ~ 11.13.22 (due to technical difficulties, there is no video for this sermon)
Matthew 16:24-26; 11:28-30 (Manato Jansen)
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“Go Away” ~ 11.6.22
Luke 18:18-30 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“The Playground Principle: Learning to Read Scripture Well” ~ 10.30.22
Psalm 19:7-11 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Doubt and Uncertainty” ~ 10.23.22
Mark 9:14-29 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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Paul says in Galatians 3 that we are all one in Christ. But that doesn’t mean we are all the same. There are real differences that divide us; differences like race, gender, class, sexuality, ability, and more. So how do we build a thriving community where everyone is truly free to bring ALL of who they are?
“We Are Not the Same … But We Want to Be” ~ 10.16.22
Genesis 11:1-9 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“We Are Not the Same … So What Do We Do?” ~ 10.9.22
1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“We Are Not the Same … But We Are One” ~ 10.2.22
1 Corinthians 11:17-26 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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Everyone in college is looking for a place to call home. But how do you find home when you’re in a new place? In “Building a Home,” we offer four ideas about what it takes to build a home: strangers becoming family, eating together, finding rest, and new traditions.
“New Traditions” ~ 9.25.22
Acts 2:37-47 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Finding Rest” ~ 9.18.22
Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-11 (Rev. Erica Liu)
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“Eating Together” ~ 9.11.22
Luke 5:27-32 (Nii Addo Abrahams)
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“Where Strangers Become Family” ~ 9.4.22
Mark 3:20-35 (Rev. Erica Liu)
“Just Go Wash” ~ 8.28.22
2 Kings 5:1-15 (Nii Addo Abrahams)