The fifth Sunday after Epiphany continues to highlight the unlikely human instruments and circumstances of God’s grace. Aware of his sinfulness, Isaiah initially hesitates, but when God calls, he says, “Here am I; send me.” Paul, also aware of his sinfulness, says, “But by the grace of God, I am what I am and his […]
View the Sermon (PDF)February 2, 2025, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
The prophet Jeremiah was appointed to speak God’s word of truth to the nations. In the same prophetic tradition, Jesus spoke God’s word of truth to those in his hometown, revealing their hardness of heart. Paul reminds us of faith, hope and love, and that “the greatest of these is love.” We are to be […]
View the Sermon (PDF)January 26, 2025, Third Sunday after Epiphany Sermon
We apologize that the January 26, 2025 service had technical difficulties. This is a recording of Pastor Timothy McKenzie’s sermon. The peace of Christ be with you. In today’s gospel Jesus reads from Isaiah, proclaiming good news to the poor, release to the captives, sight to the blind, and freedom for the oppressed. Jesus is […]
View the Sermon (PDF)January 19, 2025, Second Sunday after Epiphany
The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of God’s glory in Jesus Christ. Paul writes to the Corinthians encouraging them to know that the Holy Spirit gives varieties of gifts and ways of service. In today’s gospel, we remember Jesus’ first sign at the wedding at Cana. In Christ the best wine is […]
View the Sermon (PDF)January 12, 2025, Baptism of Our Lord
In Holy Baptism we rejoice in God’s blessings. We recall Jesus’ baptism and celebrate our adoption as God’s children. Isaiah reminds us of God’s love, saying, “Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth,” and the Psalmist writes, “The voice of the Lord is over […]
View the Sermon (PDF)January 5, 2025, Epiphany of Our Lord
The feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is proclaimed for all nations and people. Like the light of the star that guided the magi to Jesus, the light of Christ reveals who we are: […]
View the Sermon (PDF)December 29, 2024, First Sunday of Christmas
On the first Sunday of Christmas, we see Jesus growing in our humanity, just as we also continue to grow in the wisdom of the Lord. Today, we too have returned to the house of the Lord “to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God,” who has gifted us with a Savior. Paul’s words, […]
View the Sermon (PDF)December 24, 2024, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. The angels declare that Jesus’ birth is good tidings for all people. His birth as the long-awaited Messiah is the one that Isaiah wrote of who will bring endless peace, establishing justice forever. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through Jesus […]
View the Sermon (PDF)December 22, 2024, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Mary’s song of praise known as “The Magnificat” reveals a God who is merciful from generation to generation, who fills the hungry with good things and sends the rich away empty. During Advent, Mary’s words remind us of the Savior upon whom we wait. He is the Prince of Peace who scatters the proud and […]
View the Sermon (PDF)December 18, 2024, Third Advent Midweek Prayer
We ask God to restore our hope in this Advent time of watching and waiting, to give us a spirit of wisdom and understanding, and to reveal to us that our lives and stories are tied together, that we are healed, forgiven, and made whole by God to feed, forgive, and free all his children.
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