Selected Written Sermons
THE OLD TESTAMENT
- Nehushtan: Despising the Grace of God (Numbers 21:5-9)
- It Is The Lord! (1 Samuel 3:1-20)
- Sex and the City of David (2 Samuel 11:2-5)
- God in the Silence (1 Kings 9:11-13)
- Waiting Means Serving (Psalm 130:5-6)
- Death Has Been Swallowed Up By Victory (Isaiah 25:6-9)
- A Highway In Our Desert (Isaiah 40:1-11)
- Jesus' First Sermon (Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11)
- God Is Our Potter (Isaiah 64:1-9)
- God is Not Distant (Joel 2:28-32)
- Jonah The Wimp (Jonah 4:2-3)
THE NEW TESTAMENT
Gospels
- Joseph and the Angel (Matthew 1:20-23)
- Seeing God (Matthew 5:1-12)
- Doing the Ground Work: The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9)
- Pulling Up Weeds (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)
- Hidden Treasure, Fine Pearls, and a Gar (Matthew 13:44-51)
- "We're in up to our necks!" (Matthew 14:22-33)
- The Invitation to a Party (Matthew 22:1-14)
- How Is Your Lamp? (Matthew 25:1-13)
- Buried Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
- "Hey You … to the left!" (Matthew 25:31-46
- "I Am With You Always" (Matthew 28:16-20)
- Confession and Repentance - Thoughts on Jan 6 (Mark 1:4-5)
- Why Was Jesus Baptized? (Mark 1:7-11)
- Following Jesus (Mark 1:17-20)
- Obeying Jesus (Mark 1:22-28)
- The Message of Jesus (Mark 1:29-39)
- The Paralysis of Sin (Mark 2:2-12)
- The Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 3:1-6)
- What Defiles Us? (Mark 7:14-23)
- For the Sake of the Gospel (Mark 8:27-30)
- Carrying Our Cross (Mark 8:31-38)
- Who's on First? (Mark 9:31-37)
- Welcoming All God's Children (Mark 9:33-37)
- The H Word: Questions about Hell (Mark 9:44-48)
- Of Camels and Needles (Mark 10:21-27)
- Jesus Gives Us Sight (Mark 10:46-52)
- Zechariah and the Angel (Luke 1:5-25)
- Overshadowed (Luke 1:25-38)
- Fulfilling the Scripture (Luke 4:18-21)
- Mary and the Angel (Luke 1:26-38)
- The Shepherds and the Angels (Luke 2:8-18)
- The Triple Victory: Jesus' Temptations in the Wilderness. (Luke 4:3-11)
- The Meaning of Repentance (Luke 13:1-5)
- The Parable of the Loving Father (Luke 15:11-32)
- Repentance and the Inner Change (Luke 24:26-48)
- Repentance and Forgiveness (Luke 24:44-53)
- Jesus Keeps the Party Going! (John 2:1-11)
- Jesus Cleanses the Temple (John 2:13-22)
- The Wind Blows: Questions about the Trinity (John 3:8)
- Nehushtan: Despising the Grace of God (John 3:14-16)
- Don't Despise God's Grace (John 3:14-16)
- The Jesus Bread (John 6:31-51)
- Spiritual Drinking Problem (John 7:37-38)
- Branches of the True Vine: The Church as a Means of Grace (John 10:4-6)
- The Dark Night of the Soul (John 10:11-18)
- Welcoming Salvation (John 12:12-16)
- Love One Another: Why I'm a United Methodist (John 15:9-17)
- Because the Tomb is Empty, Our Hearts are Full (John 20:1-18)
- Forgiveness and Doubting Thomases (John 20:19-29)
- Come to Believe (John 20:19-31)
- Questions Lead to Faith (John 20:24-39)
- You Know That I Love You (John 21:15-17)
- What's Love Got To Do With It? (John 21:14)
The Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation
- God's Grace Is Sufficient (Dr. Neal's Coming Out Sermon)
- Lying to God (Acts 5:3-5)
- Is Our God Unknown? (Acts 17:22-31)
- What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? (Romans 1:18-23)
- God's Purpose (Romans 8:28-30)
- Nothing Separates us from The Love of God (Romans 8:31b-39)
- Hidden Behind the Paneling (1 Corinthians 12:3-13)
- Do Not Lose Heart (2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1)
- Self-Avowed Practicing Gentiles (Galatians 3:23-29)
- Led by the Spirit (Galatians 5:14-15)
- Real Imitation (Ephesians 5:1-2)
- The Imprint of God (Hebrews 1:3)
- Fuel For Christian Living (Hebrews 4:16)
- Perseverance (Hebrews 12:1-2)
- God's Love Is What Matters (1 Peter 1:17-23)
- He Descended to the Dead (1 Peter 3:18-22)
The Reverend Dr. Gregory S. Neal is the Senior Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa, and an ordained Elder of the Iowa Conference of The United Methodist Church. A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Duke University, and Trinity College, Dr. Neal is a scholar of Systematic Theology, New Testament origins, and Biblical Languages. His areas of specialization include the theology of the sacraments, in which he did his doctoral dissertation, and the formation and early transmission of the New Testament. Trained as a Christian educator, he has taught classes in these and related fields while also serving for more than 35 years as the pastor of United Methodist churches in North Carolina, North Texas, and Iowa. He is married to Kade Rogers.
As a popular teacher, preacher, and retreat leader, Dr. Neal is known for his ability to translate complex theological concepts into common, everyday terms. His preaching and teaching ministry is in demand around the world, and he is available for public engagements. He is the author of several books, including Grace Upon Grace: Sacramental Theology and the Christian Life, which is in its second edition, and Seeking the Shepherd's Arms: Reflections from the Pastoral Side of Life, a work of devotional literature. Both of these books are currently available from many book stores, including Cokesbury, Barnes And Noble, and Amazon.
As a popular teacher, preacher, and retreat leader, Dr. Neal is known for his ability to translate complex theological concepts into common, everyday terms. His preaching and teaching ministry is in demand around the world, and he is available for public engagements. He is the author of several books, including Grace Upon Grace: Sacramental Theology and the Christian Life, which is in its second edition, and Seeking the Shepherd's Arms: Reflections from the Pastoral Side of Life, a work of devotional literature. Both of these books are currently available from many book stores, including Cokesbury, Barnes And Noble, and Amazon.