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UUFC Sermon

*On April 17, 2026, I gave a sermon at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis (UUFC), Oregon. My remarks begin at 23:33:00 "He interpreted all the things… about himself" (Luke 24:27) My message today is for maturing audiences. As a combat veteran, I carry an

First Christian Church: All Saints 2025

First Christian Church: All Saints 2025

*On November 2, 2025, I preached at my local church, First Christian Church of Albany, to kick off a sermon series on All Saints. I. Introduction: Seeing the Saints Among Us Good morning! For those who don't know me, I am Logan Martin Isaac and I've

First Christian Church: Labor Day 2024

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First Christian Church: Labor Day 2024

Originally preached on September 1, 2024 at First Christian Church of Albany, OR. Grace to you, and peace, both to our friends online and to everyone here in person. My name is Logan M. Isaac and I’m proud to be a member of this beautiful house of worship that

New Market UMC: Memorial Day 2022

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New Market UMC: Memorial Day 2022

The following sermon was delivered at New Market UMC in MD on May 29, 2022, at the invitation of Pastor Scott Clawson. To all God’s beloved in New Market, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Kingstowne Communion: The Martinian Difference

Kingstowne Communion: The Martinian Difference

The following presentation was delivered November 29, 2016, to Kingstowne Communion, a United Methodist Church in Alexandria, VA. I’ve been invited here to talk about two traditions the Church has relied on to think about the intersection of faith and armed service; Pacifism and Just War. I should warn

Church of Reconciliation: 5 Peace Affirmations

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Church of Reconciliation: 5 Peace Affirmations

The following sermon was delivered at the invitation of Mark Davidson of Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill, NC, on April 3, 2016. Grace to you and peace from your brothers and sisters in Durham, where I join you from Saint Josephs Episcopal Church, and greetings from your humble servants

Duke Divinity: "Those Treading in Darkness have seen a Great Light"

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Duke Divinity: "Those Treading in Darkness have seen a Great Light"

The following guest lecture, for Warren Kinghorn Trauma and Theology course, was delivered as a sermon on March 4th, 2014 at Duke Divinity School. Page references are to Bill Mahedy's Out of the Night; The Spiritual Journey of Vietnam Veterans, which seminarians were to have read prior to

FUMC Ann Arbor: Feast of St. Maurice

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FUMC Ann Arbor: Feast of St. Maurice

The following sermon was preached at First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor, MI on September 22, 2013, for the feast of St. Maurice of Thebes. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts be acceptable to you, oh God, our rock and our redeemer.

Circle of Hope: The Word(s)

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Circle of Hope: The Word(s)

Delivered July 22, 2012, at Circle of Hope in Philadelphia, PA at the invitation of Pastor Rob White. My first sermon was given July 3rd, 2011 at a church in Durham, NC. I spoke about my love/hate relationship with America right around the time I was in my first

Durham Mennonite Church: Independence Day 2011

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Durham Mennonite Church: Independence Day 2011

*The following sermon was delivered at Durham Mennonite Church on Sunday, July 3rd, 2011, at the invitation of Pastor Spencer. The readings for the day, on an adjusted lectionary, were Isaiah 31:1-32:8, Ecclesiastes 8:2-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-10, and Matthew 17:24-27. America