Fuller Sermons

Mark Labberton reflects on how God sees us and pursues us, and on the way our own vision of ourselves and of the world might be aligned with God’s. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on December 1, 2021.

Jennifer Guerra Aldana shares a story of making tortillas with her abuela, and then preaches a message on trusting God as a community in our vulnerability. Jennifer Guerra Aldana is a Fuller alumna, pastor, and co-founder of Kinship Commons. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on November 24, 2021.

Inés Velásquez-McBryde preaches on the Spirit of God who hovers over the chaos, leads us into healing, and invites us to participate in creation. Inés Velásquez-McBryde is co-lead pastor of The Church We Hope For. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on November 17, 2021.

Ally Henny preaches on the story of Tamar, saying that we must find creative ways to expose oppressive systems so that people may flourish. Ally Henny (MDiv ’20) is a writer and speaker.

Mark Labberton preaches on the story of Rachel and on the faithfulness and grace of God that undergird our unfolding narratives. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel on November 3, 2021.

Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen reflects on Jesus’ earthly ministry and on the ways healing, restoration, and hope might come in today’s fractured world. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen is professor of systematic theology at Fuller. Recorded at Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel during the 2021 Missiology Lectures on October 20.

Jenelle D’Alessandro preaches on the story of Hagar and encourages us about God’s redemptive and comforting presence in spaces of suffering and pain. Jenelle D’Alessandro is a PhD student and director of partner content at Fuller. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on October 20, 2021.

Gabriel J. Catanus speaks on how remembering and honoring the stories of our matriarchs helps us understand who we are and the Spirit’s ongoing work in us. Gabriel J. Catanus is a scholar, community leader, and pastor at Garden City Covenant Church in Chicago. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Filipino American History Month Chapel on October 13, 2021.

Rosa Cándida Ramírez hopes for the cries of Lady Wisdom to cut through the lies, fears, and silencing forces around us—and for us to participate in her proclamation of truth. Rosa Cándida Ramírez is a pastor at La Fuente Ministries in the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on October 6, 2021.

Mark Labberton speaks on the wonderful absurdity of our faith, that God makes promises and calls us to things beyond our own possibilities and capacities. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. This was recorded at Fuller’s Festival of Beginnings on September 29, 2021.

Mark Labberton reminds us that we are people marked by God and prays that we be filled with the presence of the Spirit even amidst ongoing challenges and difficulties. Mark Labberton is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on June 2, 2021.

Mayra Macedo-Nolan preaches about when those with power refuse to heed our voice—reflecting on how we continue to follow God’s leading and care for ourselves when we grow weary of crying out. Mayra Macedo-Nolan is the executive director of the Clergy Community Coalition (CCC) and the chair of the board of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA)

Todd Johnson reflects on Acts 26 and speaks an encouraging word about proclaiming the redeeming love and work of Jesus through our lives. Todd Johnson is the William K. and Delores S. Brehm Associate Professor of Worship, Theology, and the Arts. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on May 19, 2021.

Hyepin Im delivers a message for Asian Pacific American Heritage month on mutuality and partnership in the face of systems that dehumanize and marginalize. She is the president and founder of Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE) This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on May 12, 2021.

Pamela Ebstyne King rests in the truth of Christ’s saving work—encouraging us to focus on what he has done for us over the things we might achieve for ourselves. She is the Peter L. Benson Associate Professor of Applied Developmental Science and the PhD program chair in psychological science. This audio is an archived recording from Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel during the 2008-2009 academic year.

Kevin Doi speaks an encouraging word to pastors and ministry leaders, reminding them of God’s ongoing work and loving presence during seasons of judgement and criticism. Kevin Doi is a Fuller Seminary chaplain. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on April 28, 2021.

Thien Dang shares his testimony of navigating placelessness, yearning for belonging, and growing to understand what it means to experience home. He is a pastor and Fuller alumnus. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on April 21, 2021.

Jaewoo Kim, reflecting on refugee and immigrant experiences, speaks about rooting ourselves in Christ when we are forced or called into new places, cultures, and relationships. Jaewoo Kim serves in public relations, ministry development, and multicultural worship at Proskuneo Ministries. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on April 14, 2021.

Alexis Abernethy preaches on what Jesus has to say about true worship and on our required willingness to grow through and for the Spirit’s work. She is Fuller’s chief of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a professor of psychology. This audio is an archived recording from Fuller’s All-Seminary Chapel during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Mark Labberton preaches about how we are called to be “all in” in our Christian faith—fully committed, with all we are, to walking in the way of Jesus. He is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. This was recorded at Fuller’s virtual All-Seminary Chapel on March 31, 2021.