Sermon Archive

Sermons at Pearl seek to engage the ancient stories, poems, and letters in the Bible through imaginative oration that rouses our wholeness as human beings. The act of the sermon at Pearl is space to ponder the sacred, opportunity to consider the mystery and love of God, and provocation to slow down, to think deeply, and to be stirred and inspired to bountifully live.

May 19, 2024

Amelie

May 19, 2024/ Mike Roth

Note: there are several film clips omitted from the recording of this sermon, from the movie Amelie.

Feast Days are specific days of the year in the liturgical calendar that mark significant Christian moments, which hold particular meaning. Two of these important Feasts include Ascension of the Lord and Pentecost. Ascension of the Lord recalls Jesus’ ascent into heaven where he is seated at the right hand of God; Pentecost recalls the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ followers. Ascent and descent; eternal life and inspired life. This sermon series aims to celebrate these feasts through film that illuminates the eternality of love and the goodness of inspiration.

Pearl Church

Pearl Church is an open, inclusive, progressive church in Portland's Pearl District. We worship together on Sundays with programs for kids, youth, and adults.