In this sermon, we look at Jesus preparing his disciples for a road that will not be easy and Peter struggling to understand why suffering and sacrifice are part of that journey. The call to follow Christ means more than simply giving money. It asks us to consider what we are willing to give of our time, our talents, our comfort, and our lives for the sake of Christ and the children of God. Like the Jesuits and so many faithful people who came before us, we are called to make room for those on the margins and to ask not only what is best for us, but what serves the needs of the many. The question is not whether we are called to sacrifice, but how we will faithfully live into that call.

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That question goes beyond knowing His name or calling Him a good teacher. In this sermon, we look at Peter’s recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God, and what that answer means for the way we live, serve, lead, and love.
Paul reminds us that we each have a different part to play in the body of Christ. Our gifts, our work, our leadership, and the way we serve others should reflect what we believe about the One who sends us.
So who is Jesus to you? Your teacher, your Savior, your rock, the one who brings light into your darkness, or the one you walk with every day?
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. That is more than a statement of faith. It is our hope, and that hope should change how we live today. And if that is who you believe Jesus is, what does it change about the way you live? That is the question worth carrying with us this week.

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What if the things that make us unclean have less to do with what we consume and more to do with what comes from our hearts?

Jesus challenges us to look beyond outward appearances and pay attention to what is happening within us. The story of the Canaanite woman takes that even further, she comes to Jesus knowing her need, trusting His mercy, and refusing to let unworthiness keep her from grace. Romans reminds us that God’s mercy is wider than the boundaries we create. We may come to Christ knowing we have fallen short, but we come to a God whose mercy is greater than our failures. So where do we go when we need grace? We go to Christ. We come to the table. And we discover that God offers not scraps, but the bounty of grace.

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Beloved, fear is what keeps us from living into what God needs us to do. In this sermon, we look at Elijah, the Romans, Peter, and the disciples, and the ways fear can distract us from where God is calling us.

Peter stepped out of the boat in faith, walking toward Jesus on the waves, but when the wind came, fear overtook him. Yet Jesus was there to take him by the hand. Sometimes our faith gets us out of the boat, but fear keeps us from focusing on Christ.

We have a Christ to proclaim. The world is hungry for this Good News, and Resurrection life brings meaning, hope, and purpose to our lives. The question is whether we can overcome our fear to be faithful and become children of the light, sharing the hope we have found in Christ with those who need it.

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Beloved, miracles happen every day — sometimes before we even know they’re happening. This morning, we reflect on the Israelites, Jesus feeding the 5,000, and the miraculous history of Trinity Van Buren. God has always provided more than we can ask or imagine. From a baby in the NICU to the renewal of this parish, we are reminded that we have enough when we believe, listen, and hear what God is doing. So let’s stop focusing on what we don’t have and start seeing the miracles happening all around us — one stone at a time.

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What does it mean to become a Kingdom builder? In this sermon, we're reminded that God often does His greatest work through the ordinary things we overlook. Jesus points to seeds, yeast, treasure, pearls, and fishing nets to reveal that the Kingdom of God grows through simple, faithful acts that quietly transform lives. As we journey together in faith, we're encouraged to slow down, pray, read Scripture, and listen for the Holy Spirit, allowing these daily rhythms to shape us for God's work. At the heart of it all is the reminder that we don't have to earn God's love before serving Him. God's grace comes first, and nothing can separate us from His love. When we trust that truth, we are free to live as Kingdom builders—planting seeds of hope, serving our neighbors, and building God's Kingdom one faithful step at a time.

Season of Pentecost

In this sermon, we explore Paul's vision of the Gospel—not as a temporary boost for life's challenges, but as the good news that Jesus, the Messiah, restores us to right relationship with God, one another, and all creation. As we wrestle with the human tendency to put ourselves before God, we're reminded that God's grace cannot be earned and that life in Christ is marked not by condemnation, but by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Finally, we're challenged to become faithful sowers of the Gospel, planting seeds of hope with courage and joy wherever God sends us, trusting that every heart has the potential to become good soil for God's kingdom. Join us as we discover how grace transforms us, the Spirit sustains us, and faithful living bears fruit for the glory of God.

Season of Pentecost

In this sermon, we're reminded that following Jesus is more than a belief—it's a way of living. We're called to look beyond labels, welcome those the world often overlooks, and build communities where compassion, hope, and belonging reflect the heart of the Gospel. The Church isn't a place for people who have it all together; it's where healing begins, faith grows, and lives are restored. Join us as we explore what it means to follow the way of Jesus and become a people who welcome, restore, and serve our neighbors with the love of Christ.

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