Easter Day Sermon Sunday April 5, 2026
April 5, 2026
A powerful Easter reflection on 1 Corinthians 15 and Mary Magdalene. Learn why the resurrection of Jesus is a personal relationship, not just an ancient idea.
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Easter Vigil Sermon Saturday April 4, 2026
April 4, 2026
Is the resurrection just an “escape tactic” from this world? Explore the deeper meaning of the Easter Vigil as we discuss the resurrection of the body and how God is beginning a “recovery process” to bring heaven to earth here and now.
Good Friday Sermon April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026
Why do we return to the story of the crucifixion year after year? In this Good Friday message, we explore the concept of the “conscientious objector”—those who find the transition from the joy of Palm Sunday to the anguish of the Passion almost unbearable.
In a modern world defined by technological achievement and self-sufficiency, the Cross remains an inescapable confrontation with our own frailty and injustice. This sermon invites us to stop standing at a distance and instead allow ourselves to be drawn to the foot of the Cross, where God’s grace meets our deepest vulnerabilities.
Maundy Thursday Sermon April 2, 2026
April 2, 2026
In this Maundy Thursday message, we explore the significance of the Triduum—the three days that changed everything. By looking at the life of Jesus through the lens of “30 years, 3 years, and 3 days,” we discover how Jesus acts as the New Moses, leading his people from the slavery of sin into the freedom of God’s grace.
Sermon Sunday March 29, 2026
March 29, 2026
In this Palm Sunday reflection, we explore the counterintuitive language of “celebrating” Christ’s suffering. While the world may see only pain, the liturgy invites us into a deeper theological mystery. The sermon emphasizes that simply observing the events of Holy Week isn’t enough—many who witnessed the Crucifixion firsthand still missed the point. Through the moving story of Father Neil and his ministry in a small community, we are reminded that our greatest calling this week is presence: the willingness to sit with, witness, and not turn away from the sacred mysteries unfolding before us.
Sermon Sunday March 22, 2026
March 22, 2026
This sermon, delivered on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, explores the profound connection between faith, patience, and the power of God’s love through the stories of Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones and the raising of Lazarus.
Sermon Sunday March 15, 2026
March 15, 2026
The sermon “Escaping the Shadows: A Journey to True Sight” explores changing one’s mind as essential for spiritual growth. Drawing from Plato’s Cave allegory, it depicts prisoners mistaking shadows for reality until one escapes to see true light, facing disbelief upon return. Paralleling John 9’s healing of the man born blind, it contrasts his progressive faith in Jesus with the Pharisees’ willful spiritual blindness. In today’s world, it urges humility to admit personal “shadows”—distractions like biases—and embrace Christ’s revelation for purpose, joy, and transformation through repentance.
Sermon Sunday March 8, 2026
March 8, 2026
Explore the profound “puzzlement of the gospels” in this sermon for the third Sunday of Lent. By contrasting the religious elite Nicodemus with the marginalized Samaritan woman, we discover how Jesus breaks social and religious norms to offer life-changing encounters to those we least expect.
Sermon Sunday March 1, 2026
March 1, 2026
In this sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, the speaker explores the mysterious nighttime encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a highly educated religious leader. While John 3:16 is often viewed as a “miniature gospel” summarizing the core of Christianity, the message emphasizes that even the most well-learned individuals can find new spiritual ideas overwhelming. Ultimately, the sermon challenges us to move beyond “final interpretations” of scripture, suggesting that because God is living and active, the depth of His message can never be fully exhausted.
Sermon Sunday February 22, 2026
February 22, 2026
As we begin the season of Lent, we reflect on a powerful, intimate insight into the life of Christ: The Temptation in the Desert. Ever wonder how we know what happened during those 40 days when Jesus was alone? This sermon explores the “autobiographical” nature of this scripture—Jesus shared this grueling experience with His disciples not to show off His holiness, but to show us that He has taken up our fight.