FULLER sermons

Reflecting on Psalm 23, Barnabas Lin reminds us of God's defense of and nearness to us in the darkest valley—the valley of the shadow of death. Barnabas Lin is a PhD candidate at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on June 4, 2025.  

Janette Ok preaches about the power of God's name—how we ought not claim Jesus' name emptily but to follow in Jesus' steps. Janette H. Ok is associate professor of New Testament. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on May 28, 2025.  

David Emmanuel Goatley preaches on hearing God's call and responding to God's vision—even when things don't happen as we plan. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on May 21, 2025.  

Randy Woodley preaches about the healing work of God and about the power of God found in vulnerability. Randy Woodley is distinguished professor of faith and culture at Portland Seminary and author of Shalom and the Community of Creation: An Indigenous Vision; he and his wife, Edith, operate Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice and Eloheh farm. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on May 14, 2025.  

Drawing from Numbers 27, Mary Ellen Azada reminds us of our unique call and God's affirmation of women in ministry. Mary Ellen Azada is a pastor and spiritual director of the Pastoral Formation Initiative at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on May 7, 2025.  

Amanda de la Vega Tovar encourages us to abide with God, our gardener, as we respond to his invitation to participate in the flourishing of all creation. Amanda de la Vega Tovar is the 2023–2024 Parish Pulpit Award recipient. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on April 30, 2025.  

Reflecting on the story of Jesus and his disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jeffrey F. Keuss reminds us of our call to a true knowledge of justice and intimacy with others. Jeffrey F. Keuss is dean of the School of Mission and Theology. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on April 23, 2025.  

Andrea Cammarota invites us to pay attention to the small victories and light of God amid discouraging times. Andrea Cammarota is a Fuller Seminary chaplain. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on April 9, 2025.

David Emmanuel Goatley preaches on how, in every season, we are called to deeper intimacy with Jesus through reflecting on his suffering and resurrection. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on April 2, 2025.  

Jessica ChenFeng preaches about a God who protectively delivers us into new life and identity through presence, attunement, and vulnerability.  Jessica ChenFeng is associate professor of marriage and family therapy. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on March 5, 2025.  

Kevin Doi invites us to see the tears of Jesus as a sign of God's solidarity with us in suffering. Kevin Doi is a Fuller Seminary chaplain. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on February 19, 2025.  

Angela Scott Lee encourages us to look at the first recorded words of Jesus as a child to inform our foundational identity and purpose. Angela Scott Lee is executive director at Harambee Ministries. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on February 12, 2025.  

Preaching from Revelation 7, David Emmanuel Goatley encourages us to look to the future as inspiration to engage and continue the work of fighting racism as faithful witnesses of Jesus to the world. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on February 5, 2025.  

Reflecting on Moses as a sojourner and displaced person in Exodus 3, Chloe Sun preaches on Yahweh, the name of God, as our home. Chloe Sun is professor of Old Testament and program director of the Chinese Studies Center at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on January 29, 2025.

Amidst the Southern California fires and their ongoing impact on the Fuller community, David Emmanuel Goatley offers a word of encouragement reflecting on the inexhaustible love of God. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on January 15, 2024.  

David C. Wang reflects on the reality of the trauma we carry and on the peace offered by Jesus, who himself carries his own wounds even as he brings us healing. David C. Wang is the Cliff and Joyce Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders and associate professor of psychology and spiritual formation. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on November 20, 2024.  

David Emmanuel Goatley reflects on the ways life can land heavily upon us and encourages us to surrender ourselves wholly  to the God who is able to turn our lives around. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on November 13, 2024.  

Katerina Gea preaches on God's solidarity with the isolated and the forgotten—leading a time of reflection and intercession for those suffering and dying in Palestine. Katerina Gea is pastor of Pasadena Mennonite Church. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on October 30, 2024.  

David Emmanuel Goatley reflects on the trustworthiness of God and on the communal power of testimony to remind us how God, who has been there for us in the past, is here for us in the present and future. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on October 23, 2024.  

Trey Clark encourages us to follow Jesus' way of humility—not focusing on our own power but instead serving the most vulnerable and casting our attention on the needs of others. E. Trey Clark is dean of the chapel and assistant professor of preaching and spiritual formation. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on October 9, 2024.  

Yolanda Chavez preaches about the way God accompanies us in our struggles and suffering and about our call to also walk with others as Jesus does. Inés Velasquez-McBryde translates. Yolanda Chavez is a DMin student. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on October 2, 2024.  

Dan Meyer preaches on the ways God's kingdom grows through faithfulness in the “little” things.  Dan Meyer is Chair of the Board of Trustees. Recorded at Fuller's Festival of Beginnings on September 25, 2024.  

Steven Argue preaches about our call to love, and about how such love is formed as we look back to our past, live in our present, and look ahead in the future. Steven Argue is Associate Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on May 15, 2024.  

Soong-Chan Rah preaches about how we are called to extend the love of God to one another—and about what this love might look like in our communities today. Soong-Chan Rah is Robert Boyd Munger Professor of Evangelism. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on May 1, 2024.  

Johnny and Clara Ramírez-Johnson preach from Song of Songs, sharing about the image of God and the importance of our bodies. Johnny Ramírez-Johnson is professor of anthropology and profesor del Centro Latino, and Clara M. Jorge Ramírez-Johnson is a retired professor of Spanish and Caribbean literature. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on April 24, 2024.  

Alexis Abernethy cautions us against getting caught up in cycles of hate and encourages us to move toward faithful and communal love for others. Alexis Abernethy is professor of psychology and Fuller's chief academic officer. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on April 17, 2024.  

David Emmanuel Goatley preaches a word on the love of God, on our identity as God's children, and on the faith we can have that God overcomes the world. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on April 3, 2024.  

Brenda Bertrand reflects on the disappointments we may experience when our expectations of God are unmet, as she also dwells on the truth that Jesus is with us in our suffering and guides us through the darkness. Brenda Bertrand is a Fuller Seminary Chaplain. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on March 27, 2024.  

Cynthia Eriksson preaches on living into the coming new creation and God's loving and joyful presence, while encouraging us to listen for God's truth amidst the lies of the present. Cynthia Eriksson is dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on March 6, 2024.  

David Taylor preaches on the way God sees and loves us, pouring his grace on us, and on the ways we might in turn see one another with love. W. David O. Taylor is associate professor of theology and culture. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on February 28, 2024.  

Cedric Williams reflects on the risky work of healing and generativity, which requires us to step into the pain, with the help of others, to piece together what's been broken. Cedric Williams is assistant professor of marriage and family therapy and program director for the doctor of marriage and family therapy. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on February 21, 2024.  

Reflecting on the book of Hosea, David Wang preaches a message on God's love and on a healing journey which holds both brokenness and beauty. David C. Wang is Cliff and Joyce Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders and associate professor of psychology. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on February 14, 2024.  

David Emmanuel Goatley reflects on how a communal sense of identity is central to our Christian faith and to the ways we approach Jesus. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on February 7, 2024.  

Kenneth Wallace Jr. preaches about the relationship between creator and creation and about our role in restoring creation and leading it in worship to God. Kenneth Wallace Jr. is founder and director of Kingdom Reflections Multi-ethnic Worship Ministries. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on January 31, 2024.  

Ping-cheung Lo shares about the painful history between Western missionaries and the Chinese people, and he reflects on the story of healing happening in and through  the church in China. Ping-cheung Lo is the Dean and Rebecca Stephan Professor of Chinese Studies and academic dean for the Chinese Studies Center at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on January 24, 2024.  

Reflecting on the story of the Good Samaritan, Stanley Talbert preaches a message on justly and creatively caring for our neighbors in this catastrophic world. Stanley Talbert is assistant professor of religion at Pepperdine University. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel, during the Pannell Center's MLKJ celebration, on January 17, 2024.  

David Emmanuel Goatley preaches about the God who restores and sustains us in a world where unrighteousness weighs us down. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on January 10, 2024.  

Andrea Cammarota reflects on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman and on the gospel work of bringing healing to the world together. Andrea Cammarota is a Fuller Seminary chaplain. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on January 3, 2024.  

Elizabeth Hogsten preaches about the power of truth-telling against oppression and the light of God that shines amidst darkness. Elizabeth Hogsten is a Fuller alum and was a 2022 Parish Pulpit Fellow. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on November 29, 2023.  

David Emmanuel Goatley reflects on the way God restores and sustains us amidst the weariness and turmoil of life's “dry” seasons. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on November 15, 2023.  

Kevin Doi considers the finitude of our lives and reflects on the church's need to holistically minister to and invest in the lives of the next generations. Kevin Doi is a Fuller Seminary chaplain. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on November 8, 2023.  

Bishop Zac Niringiye preaches a message of hope amidst despair, pointing to the God who is sovereign and enthroned above all. Bishop Zac Niringiye is a theologian, pastor, and civic-political activist. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on November 1, 2023.  

Ruth Padilla-DeBorst encourages us to be open to witnessing the Spirit and being transformed by the good news in unexpected ways. Ruth Padilla-DeBorst is Richard C. Oudersluys Associate Professor of World Christianity at Western Theological Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on October 25, 2023.  

David Emmanuel Goatley preaches on the Lord as our light and salvation, in whose presence we can rest assured amidst the suffering and struggle in our life and in the world. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on October 18, 2023.  

Wendy Masias preaches about our seasons of uncertainty and waiting, learning to be joyful in every circumstance, and the promise of God's coming restoration. Wendy Masias is a Fuller alum and administrative assistant at Centro Latino. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on October 11, 2023.  

Brad Strawn reflects on a psalm of lament and on how disorientation—in community and with God—is a crucial part of our journeys of faith and of our time in seminary in particular. Recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on October 4, 2023. Brad Strawn is Fuller's chief of spiritual formation and integration, dean of the chapel, and Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology.

David Emmanuel Goatley encourages us to look to the things of God amidst the pervasive negativity that surrounds us, knowing that God's peace guards our hearts and minds. Recorded at Fuller's Festival of Beginnings on September 27, 2023. David Emmanuel Goatley is the Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair at Fuller Seminary.  

Tina Armstrong preaches on Micah 6 and dwells on the ways we ought to be attentive to God's voice, reflect on God's faithfulness, and extend God's love to others. Tina Armstrong is associate professor of clinical psychology. This was recorded at Fuller's Baccalaureate Service on May 31, 2023.  

Janna Louie preaches a message of hope about the abundant mercy and compassion God offers. This was recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on May 24, 2023. Janna Louie is chief of staff at the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty.  

Erin Dufault-Hunter preaches a message that reminds us that, in God's kingdom, we are not only freed from something but freed into a new kind of life together. Erin Dufault-Hunter is associate professor of Christian ethics. This was recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on May 17, 2023.  

Cameron Lee preaches about the uncertainty of the future and about our role of anticipating Jesus' return with joy, obedience, and faithfulness. Cameron Lee is professor of marriage and family studies. This was recorded at Fuller's All-Seminary Chapel on May 10, 2023.