All Souls Parish Sermons episodes:

• December 23, 2024the Fourth Sunday of Advent

  the Rev. Michael Lemaire

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• December 15, 2024the Third Sunday of Advent

  the Rev. Phil Brochard

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• December 12, 2024the Second Sunday of Advent

  the Rev. Emily Boring

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• December 05, 2024the First Sunday of Advent

  the Rev. Phil Brochard

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• November 25, 2024the Last Sunday of Pentecost/Christ the King

  the Rev. Phil Brochard

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• November 17, 2024the Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

  Harlowe Zefting

  This sermon reflects on eschatology, exploring how Jesus describes the

  world's suffering as the "birth pangs" of a new creation. It emphasizes the

  "already and not yet" tension of God's promise, encouraging Christians to

  act against pain and oppression while awaiting the fulfillment of God’s

  ultimate plan. Despite fear and anxiety, the message is one of hope,

  imagination, and active faith in God’s unfolding renewal.

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• November 10, 2024the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

  The Rev. Emily Boring

  This sermon was preached the Sunday after the 2024 presidential election.

  The Rev. Emily Boring draws on the themes of light, resilience, and

  justice, encouraging the congregation to reflect on how Christ’s teachings

  call them to protect the vulnerable, stand against injustice, and find

  unity amid divisive times. Using the story of the widow’s humble offering,

  she urges followers to examine their actions, advocating for compassion,

  solidarity, and active faith. The sermon ends with an invitation to hold

  vigil in community, embodying enduring love and hope.

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• November 03, 2024All Souls/All Saints Day

  the Rev. Phil Brochard

  This sermon examines how eternal life, a promise held by believers now, can

  coexist with death. Using the story of Lazarus, Phil+ reflects on Jesus’s

  grief and anger toward death, showing God’s empathy with human sorrow.

  Drawing on Sandra Schneiders, the sermon urges believers to avoid despair,

  embracing life together in faith, love, and unity amidst division and loss.

  Jesus's command to unbind Lazarus symbolizes the need for communal support,

  suggesting that eternal life is lived through shared hope and mutual care.

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• October 27, 2024the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

  Nathan Brostrom

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• October 15, 2024the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

  Emily Hansen Curran

  Emily Hansen Curran reflects on the story of the rich man, emphasizing that

  following Jesus is not about achieving or possessing but about being

  vulnerable and interconnected with others. Her sermon critiques the rich

  man's belief that he can achieve eternal life on his own through wealth or

  status, showing that salvation is a matter of emptying oneself and living

  in a "Kingdom economy" of humility and dependence. Jesus teaches that

  eternal life is gained through letting go of power, possessions, and

  privilege, and sharing with those in need.

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