Sermons

“God Is Love”

“God Is Love”

February 15, 2026

In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on the theme God Is Love from 1 John 4. We explore how God is our Valentine and love is the source of what brings us all together in Christ. Reverend Chris shares his own experience of receiving God's love from his experience with contemplative spirituality.

“Peace, Unity and Love”

“Peace, Unity and Love”

Categories: Love, Peace, Unity
February 1, 2026

In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on Peace, Unity, and Love from the prayer of Jesus in John 17. The sermon also highlights the walk for peace led by a group of Buddhist monks and how we all are called to share the presence of peace, unity, and love in the world, following the example of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

“Christmas Eve 2025”

“Christmas Eve 2025”

Categories: Christmas, Gifted, Luke
December 24, 2025

This is the "edited with enhanced audio" recording of the Christmas Eve Service that was live streamed Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 by Newberg First Presbyterian Church.

This Christmas Eve Service includes the meditation titled "The Gift of the Birth of Jesus" done by the Rev. Dr. Chris Murphy.