On Ash Wednesday, we begin a forty-day journey toward Easter with Christians around the world. Today is a day of fasting, repentance, and the imposition of ashes, reminding us that we will all die and return to the earth. As a fitting fast, Isaiah reminds us, “6Is not this the fast that I choose: to […]
View the Sermon (PDF)March 2, 2025, Transfiguration of Our Lord
As Jesus’ appearance was changed on the mountain, the disciples heard a voice saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” Jesus’ transfiguration began as he prayed, revealing him as God’s chosen Son. As Paul writes, “All of us are being transformed into the same image” of Christ. Over a lifetime God is […]
View the Sermon (PDF)February 23, 2025, Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Love. Do good. Be merciful. Joseph lived God’s love and mercy that reconciled him with his brothers. Jesus lived God’s love and mercy, always doing good for others, even forgiving his enemies. God’s love and mercy are unconditional, and God calls us to act with this same love and mercy, even toward our enemies. We […]
View the Sermon (PDF)February 16, 2025, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
In today’s gospel, Jesus’ words about “Blessings and Woes” lay bare our aspirational and self-centered world of wealth and instant gratification. Jesus’ words are challenging for us because, lost in our wealth, we often fail to use God’s blessings to help others. Jesus’ words “Woe to you” remind us that wealth and “the good life,” […]
View the Sermon (PDF)February 9, 2025, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
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: […]
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