Medina UCCC Weekly Sermons

Medina UCCC Podcasts
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Weekly sermons and scripture reflections from United Church of Christ, Congregational, in Medina, Ohio, delivered by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon, the Rev. Meghan Malone and special guests. Each episode explores faith, biblical teaching, spiritual growth, and real life topics like peace, anxiety, purpose, and resilience through the lens of Christian scripture. Whether you are seeking encouragement, deeper understanding of the Bible, or practical ways to live out your faith in everyday life, these messages offer thoughtful guidance rooted in tradition and relevant to today’s world. Welcoming, loving, and serving for over 200 years, this historic Medina church invites you to listen, reflect, and grow wherever you are.

  1. 6d ago

    Gentleness and Self-Control | The Only Control We Really Have

    In this thoughtful sermon, Rev. Meghan Malone reflects on gentleness, self-control, and the surprising truth that the only thing we can truly control is ourselves. Drawing from Paul’s words in Corinthians, motherhood, exhaustion, spiritual discipline, and even an unexpected lesson from Olaf in Frozen 2, Rev. Malone explores why true strength is often found not in domination, but in restraint, compassion, rest, and the daily choice to respond instead of react. ⁠Donate using our secure portal: ⁠https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now⁠ OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Meghan Malone? Meghan Malone is the Associate Pastor of Youth and Mission at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. She has a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Religious Studies from The Ohio State University and a Master of Divinity Degree from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Meghan previously served as a minister for The United Church of Granville, finishing her time there as their Transitional Pastor in January 2022. During the pandemic, Meghan completed her Clinical Pastoral Education at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and worked there as a chaplain resident and contract chaplain. Meghan enjoys telling the stories of the Bible through queer and feminist lenses, talking about mental health, and helping others to fall in love with the Bible again. She and her husband Logan both grew up in Johnstown, Ohio.

    11 min

  2. May 28

    Faithfulness | When the Spirit Calls Us to Stand

    What does faithfulness really look like when the pressure to conform is everywhere? In this Pentecost sermon, the Rev. Dr. Luke Linden reflects on loyalty, fidelity, courage, and the Spirit’s call to become a church that does not simply repeat old patterns, but listens again for the living God. Works Cited: “Social Conformity Experiment.” YouTube, 2:55. Posted by Mind Warehouse, August 18, 2015. *To support our mission to create more podcast content like this ⁠Donate using our secure portal: ⁠⁠https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now⁠⁠ OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

    18 min

  3. May 20

    For Goodness Sake | The Fruit of the Spirit, Integrity, and the Search for Wholeness

    What does it mean to be a truly good person in a world shaped by outrage, projection, performance, and power? In this thoughtful and timely sermon, the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon explores the biblical idea of “goodness” as more than morality or appearances. Drawing from Galatians, Romans, Exodus, and the Gospel of John, Luke reflects on servant leadership, grace, political division, projection, and the quiet strength of integrated people whose character remains steady wherever they go. This sermon invites listeners to consider how compassion, integrity, and spiritual wholeness still matter in modern life — and why authentic goodness may be one of the most radical acts left in our culture today. *To support our mission to create more podcast content like this ⁠Donate using our secure portal: ⁠https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now⁠ OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

    16 min

  4. May 13

    Killing It With Kindness | The Difference Between Being Nice and Being Kind

    What if kindness isn’t soft at all? In this sermon, the Dr. Luke Lindon explores the surprising strength hidden inside real kindness through stories about Mr. Rogers, Pope Francis, a motorcycle club, and a fearless pastor who understood that truth and compassion belong together. This message challenges the idea that kindness is weakness and reminds us that, in a world obsessed with being nice, genuine kindness may be one of the most radical acts left. *To support our mission to create more podcast content like this ⁠Donate using our secure portal: https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

    15 min

  5. May 5

    Patience | Why Growth Takes Time and Trust

    What does it mean to wait on God in a world that moves fast? This sermon delivered by the Rev. Meghan Malone, explores patience through the lens of faith, trust, and spiritual growth. From the wisdom of scripture to everyday life moments, this message reflects on how waiting seasons shape us, strengthen our faith, and ultimately reveal the beauty of God’s timing. *To support our mission to create more podcast content like this ⁠Donate using our secure portal: https://onrealm.org/uccmedina/-/form/give/now OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Meghan Malone? Meghan Malone is the Associate Pastor of Youth and Mission at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. She has a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Religious Studies from The Ohio State University and a Master of Divinity Degree from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Meghan previously served as a minister for The United Church of Granville, finishing her time there as their Transitional Pastor in January 2022. During the pandemic, Meghan completed her Clinical Pastoral Education at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and worked there as a chaplain resident and contract chaplain. Meghan enjoys telling the stories of the Bible through queer and feminist lenses, talking about mental health, and helping others to fall in love with the Bible again. She and her husband Logan both grew up in Johnstown, Ohio.

    11 min
  6. The Peace That Surpasses: Why Peace Feels So Hard and How to Build It

    May 1

    The Peace That Surpasses: Why Peace Feels So Hard and How to Build It

    What is peace and how do you actually live it when life feels overwhelming? In this powerful sermon by Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon at United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio, the conversation moves beyond surface level calm and into something deeper, a kind of peace that holds steady even in pressure, conflict, and uncertainty. Drawing from Bible teachings including the Gospel of John and the letters of Peter, alongside insights from Brené Brown, Deepak Chopra, and Martin Luther King Jr., this episode reframes peace not as perfection or escape, but as a practiced, resilient way of moving through the world. If you have ever felt overwhelmed, restless, or stuck in cycles of stress and overthinking, this message offers a grounded, practical path forward. Through three simple but transformative practices, interrupting the spiral, releasing what is not yours, and learning to be present, you will discover how peace can become something you build, not something you wait for. This is a sermon about faith, emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and what it means to live with intention in a chaotic world. Listen in and begin cultivating a peace that lasts. To support our mission to create more podcast content like this Donate using our secure portal OR Texting UCCMEDINA to 73256 Who is the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon? The Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke earned his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis on transformational leadership in 2022. His thesis was on adaptive leadership and ecclesiology. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University. Before seminary, Luke worked as a tool and fastener sales representative and store manager for Capitol Building Supply in Washington, D.C. Luke and his wife, Kate, have two children. Luke grew up in Dennison, Ohio, and enjoys sports, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. He is a member of the UCC Next Generation Leadership Initiative.

    14 min
  7. Joy is an Act of Resistance

    Apr 22

    Joy is an Act of Resistance

    April 19, 2026: When love roots you, joy grows naturally. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

    15 min
  8. Crazy Little Thing Called Love

    Apr 14

    Crazy Little Thing Called Love

    April 12, 2026: How to cultivate more love in your life. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon

    24 min
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Weekly sermons and scripture reflections from United Church of Christ, Congregational, in Medina, Ohio, delivered by the Rev. Dr. Luke Lindon, the Rev. Meghan Malone and special guests. Each episode explores faith, biblical teaching, spiritual growth, and real life topics like peace, anxiety, purpose, and resilience through the lens of Christian scripture. Whether you are seeking encouragement, deeper understanding of the Bible, or practical ways to live out your faith in everyday life, these messages offer thoughtful guidance rooted in tradition and relevant to today’s world. Welcoming, loving, and serving for over 200 years, this historic Medina church invites you to listen, reflect, and grow wherever you are.

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