A Word from The Park
Sermons from Pastor Kaji Douša, Senior Pastor of the Park Avenue Christian Church in New York City. Park Avenue Christian Church, called "The Park" by its members and friends is an inclusive community of Christians who follow the example of radical welcome set by Jesus. www.parkavenuechristian.com
Episodes
A Christ-like love doesn’t shut you down in avoidance of being hurt again. It doesn’t push love away bc you don’t know how to be needed. No, no no no no no. Jesus’ love is: secure. It’s a love that holds you, frees you, opens you up to show up for someone else without being afraid you’ll lose yourself.
#ProgressiveChristianity #GospelLove #Matthew25 #SecureLove
From Jesus’ perspective, your scars aren’t signs of shame. They are *survival emblems.* Proof that life - your life - won out.
#FaithWithoutMasks #ShowYourWounds #GraceInTheScars #SurvivalEmblems
Resurrection never came from the palace or the chariot, it came from a place people avoid: the tomb. But that tomb was empty and it is still. That story is unfolding, the doors they are open, and you better go ahead and walk into your resurrection.
#ResurrectionIsTransformation #EmptyTombRevolution #ChristIsRisen #GodIsStillAtWork #WalkingInResurrection
God's vision of triumph isn’t about dominance. It’s exactly what Jesus was about to continue in doing. Giving. Of himself. Showing the solidarity that sticks around, even when it gets scary. God’s triumph is so unexpected that…it looks like love on a donkey.
This week’s sermon lifts up the sacred exchange between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon—not just a romance, but a revelation.
Sheba showed up with brilliance, questions, and the weight of a people.
Solomon showed up with wisdom, presence, and the willingness to be seen.
Neither waited to be chosen. Both gave. Both listened. And through that kind of love—mutual, brave, generational—something holy happened.
If it doesn’t stretch...
The gospel only spread because people moved. Because others welcomed. Because borders didn’t block the Spirit. Migration is not a side note in scripture. It is the story. And that story isn’t just ancient—it’s ours. You may not have crossed seas or borders. But you’ve moved through heartbreak, through change, through fear. And God met you there. The question is: Will we meet others the same way? God’s still showing up in the crossi...
We’ve all been there: standing in the desert wilderness, looking at what we have, and thinking, This just isn’t enough. But the miracle doesn’t always start in the plan. It starts when we hand over whatever we have.
That’s where faith lives. Not in our version of the fix. In the surrender.
#FishyBusiness #LoavesAndLetGo #ModernFaith #ProgressiveChurch #UCC #SundaySermon #LentenJourney #WhenGodIntervenes #FaithNotFear #SpiritualPracti...
At your lowest point, when you have nothing left, reach out to God. Just touch the hem of God’s garment. Just the hem. And know that God is close enough for you to do just that.
“God doesn’t need your ashes. But you might.”
Lent isn’t about what’s on your forehead—it’s about what’s happening in your heart. It’s not a performance; it’s a practice. A daily choice to pray boldly, fast with purpose, and give in ways that transform.
Wherever you are in your faith journey, God can work with that. And when you turn toward God, you’ll realize God was never far to begin with.
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#Lent #FaithInAc...
📖 What Does the Bible Really Say?
We've been told the Bible is clear on so many things—but is it? This week, we wrestled with Numbers 5:11+, a troubling and often-overlooked passage. What does it reveal about power, control, and the ways scripture has been used to justify both? And more importantly—what does Jesus reveal in contrast?
This message is about more than one issue. It’s about who God is and what l...
"When the lines between truth and lies start to blur, where do you stand? 🧐🖤⚪ The story of Ananias and Sapphira reminds us that deception—big or small—always has consequences. But here’s the good news: Truth sets us free.✨ #BlurredLies #TruthOverDeception #FaithInAction #HonestLiving #LetYourYesBeYes #BibleWisdom #SundayReflections #UCCChurch #GraceAndTruth
Some miracles don’t look like miracles at first. But when we step back, we see God’s hand at work—turning water into wine, shifting plans into blessings, and leading us exactly where we need to be. Today, we celebrated love, surprises, and the joy of witnessing God move in unexpected ways. May we all learn to recognize the miracles unfolding around us. 💦🍷✨#BlessingsUncorked #MiraclesEverywhere #LoveInAction
Stop Running. Your Blessing is Right Here.
Sometimes, we’re so caught up in our own expectations that we outrun the very blessing God is trying to give us. We mistake God’s correction for condemnation, or we trip over mercy because it doesn’t come the way we imagined. But here’s the truth: you will never outrun God. God is behind you, before you, and within you.
Confession isn’t about punishment—it’s about stoppin...
Do not become a slug for salt. 🐌✨ Trust in God, not in what will destroy you. 🙏🏾 #FaithOverFear #SpiritualWisdom #TrustGod #KingdomMindset #ChurchFlow #SundayInspiration #SeekTruth #GodIsFaithful #StayWoke #ProgressiveChristianity
Our cracks, breaks, and hidden places are spaces where God’s light can shine through most beautifully. Don’t fear your brokenness—embrace it as part of the masterpiece that is you. Seek, rebuild, and let the light of God guide you. 💡✨ #BrokenButBeautiful #LetTheLightIn #SpiritualJourney #FaithInAction #Transformation #KintsugiInspiration #SundayReflections #ProgressiveChristianity
Have you ever felt like you were heard but not truly listened to? Being heard requires courage, growth, and grace. ✨ Even Jesus faced rejection when he spoke truth, but he persisted, embodying love and resilience.
Your voice matters. Speak from compassion, not competition. Trust that God will amplify your words in ways you can’t imagine.
Let’s keep showing up, speaking up, and planting seeds of change.
In the Wilderness on and near the Pacific Ocean, our people are calling out to us. To rescue them in the windstorms. To pull them from the fires. To the people doing this work: we see you. We will hear your cries. To the people seeking rescue and respite: we see you. We hear your cries. *We are not God.* But we can join God in being part of the blessing. Your voices will not be alone.
✨ Sometimes, finding your way back starts with a quiet moment. ✨ Like the sages, we’re called to follow the light meant for us. But here’s the truth: even in the darkest seasons, God’s guiding star always rises to lead us back. 🌟 Take a pause. Look up. Your star is waiting. #EpiphanyMoments #GuidedByGrace #FollowTheLight #FindYourWay #FaithJourney #SpiritualReset #StarOfBethlehem #ChristianEncouragement #ProgressiveChristian #Hope...
A blessing for your new year: may your eyes, your ears and your hearts be open first and foremost to God's infinite blessings. #godsinfiniteblessings #newyearblessings #faithjourney #yourareloved
When the greatest gifts aren’t on your wish list 🎁✨ God’s love shows up in unexpected ways. #WhatWeNeverAskedFor #GodsLove #GreatestGift #UnexpectedBlessings #ChristmasReflection #FaithJourney #YouAreLoved #HopeAndHealing
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