Sermon: In Good Company | Week 1: Fred Rogers // Brent Levy

The Local Church Podcast

Date

November 5, 2023

Synopsis

It’s the first week of a new season of In Good Company! This week, paired with Luke 7:1-10, Brent shares about a saint who is a meticulous writer, an accomplished musician, an ordained minister, and a revered teacher — one whose voice we need now, perhaps more than ever.

In this sermon, you'll learn:

• The concept of saints in the United Methodist tradition
• About the life of Fred Rogers, a modern saint whose story points to Jesus and exemplifies compassion, empathy, and inclusivity.
• About the generosity and compassion of the Gentile centurion in Luke's gospel and how it demonstrates Jesus' boundary-crossing inclusivity.
• About the foundational role of faith in Mr. Rogers' life and how it shaped his perspective and approach to others.
• About the examples of boundary-breaking inclusivity in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, such as featuring the first recurring African American character on a children's television show.
• About the theological and philosophical principles that guided Mr. Rogers, such as the belief in the sacredness of all creation and the value of every person.

References

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

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