Perspectives: Liberation Theology
Mosaic UMC Sermons
In this sermon, Mosaic introduces Liberation Theology as part of a broader series exploring diverse theological perspectives. Drawing from Luke 4 and the works of James Cone and Oscar Romero, he highlights how God consistently sides with the poor, the oppressed, and the marginalized. This message challenges listeners, especially those with privilege, to reexamine their place in the biblical story and to align their faith with justice in the real world.
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Abiding Joy
Mosaic UMC Sermons
This week we wrap up our series on joy by exploring Jesus’ words about the true vine in John 15, challenging the idea that abiding in Christ is about rule-following or spiritual performance. Instead, we discover that abiding is about real connection: sharing in the joy that God himself experiences and letting that joy flow into our lives. From there, we’re invited to see how true connection with God always bears fruit in love for others and a life oriented toward people, not power.
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Joy As Resistance
Mosaic UMC Sermons
In this week’s sermon, Joy as Resistance, we explore how joy is not a soft escape from reality but a powerful, Spirit-filled act of defiance in a weary world. Drawing from Nehemiah 8, we see how God calls his people to rejoice even in the rubble because the joy of the Lord is our strength. In a time of despair and division, cultivating joy becomes a radical way to resist fear, foster connection, and hold fast to hope.
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Chartering Sunday: The Blessed Before
Mosaic UMC Sermons
In “The Blessed Before,” Rev. Dr. Scott Hagan reflects on Jesus’ baptism to remind the church that belovedness comes before achievement—before Jesus did anything, he was already named God’s beloved. Preaching at the chartering service of Mosaic UMC, he invites the congregation to move beyond the “easy” beginning by grounding its life not in busyness or performance, but in identity rooted in God’s love. From that place of belovedness, the church is called to practice faithful discernment: clearly saying yes to what gives life and courageously saying no to what distracts from...
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Star Word: Joy
Mosaic UMC Sermons
As Mosaic prepares for a new season, this sermon introduces joy as the church’s star word for 2026, grounded in Paul’s words from Philippians 4. Rather than promoting fake positivity or guilt-driven happiness, it explores joy as something God cares deeply about and invites us to cultivate even in the midst of anxiety, struggle, and uncertainty. True joy is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in rejoicing in the Lord and practiced together as a healing, hopeful community.
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Blue Christmas Service
Mosaic UMC Sermons
Blue Christmas acknowledges that the holidays can be heavy, especially when grief, loss, depression, or financial strain make cheer feel out of reach. Drawing from Lamentations 3, this sermon affirms that God invites our honesty, meets us in lament, and offers hope rooted not in circumstances but in steadfast love and mercy renewed each morning. Rather than forced happiness, we are invited to wait quietly and faithfully for the salvation of the Lord.
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Long Awaited Arrival
Mosaic UMC Sermons
In this final message of the Advent series, we explore Isaiah 7 and God's offer of a sign to King Ahaz—a sign that ultimately points to the birth of Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. Through a powerful comparison to the “game changer” of the forward pass in football, we’re challenged to see how the presence of Christ transforms everything. This sermon calls us to move beyond pious excuses and trust that God’s presence still changes the game today.
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Long Awaited Redemption
Mosaic UMC Sermons
On the third week of Advent we explore Isaiah 35 and the hope it offered to a people who felt stuck; politically, spiritually, and emotionally. Through vivid imagery and practical insight, we reflect on how Jesus' incarnation opens a highway of redemption for all who feel trapped by sin or circumstance. Whether stuck in personal struggles or systemic injustice, Christ claims us as his own and leads us into freedom, one faithful step at a time.
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Long Awaited Justice
Mosaic UMC Sermons
In this episode, we explore Isaiah’s radical vision of peace and how true peace is only possible through justice. Drawing from the failures of King Ahaz and the hope of the coming Messiah, we see how Jesus takes sides with the vulnerable to bring lasting restoration. Listeners are challenged to reject cheap peace and align their lives with Christ’s call to justice, equity, and transformation.
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Long Awaited Hope
Mosaic UMC Sermons
In this Advent episode, we explore Isaiah 2:1–5 and ask what kind of Messiah God's people were truly waiting for—and what kind of Messiah we expect today. Through Isaiah's vision of swords turned into plowshares, we uncover a radical hope for lasting peace that doesn’t come through domination, but through the self-giving love of Christ. Join us as we wrestle with the world's cynicism, hold fast to the hope of God's justice, and consider how we can be peacemakers while we wait.
info_outlineOn the third week of Advent we explore Isaiah 35 and the hope it offered to a people who felt stuck; politically, spiritually, and emotionally. Through vivid imagery and practical insight, we reflect on how Jesus' incarnation opens a highway of redemption for all who feel trapped by sin or circumstance. Whether stuck in personal struggles or systemic injustice, Christ claims us as his own and leads us into freedom, one faithful step at a time.