Deacon Ayo Ominiyi kicks off our Advent season, preaching about preparation is Matthew 24:36-44.

On this Thanksgiving Eve, Father Alan reflects on John 6:25-35 and the honest truth that none of us are ever fully satisfied.He begins with his recent HYROX race, where even after beating his goal he crossed the finish line wanting more. That feeling, he says, is something we all carry. We try to satisfy our restlessness with achievement, success, possessions, or praise, but the hunger always returns.Jesus meets a crowd in John 6 who feel that same hunger. They have just witnessed a miracle, yet they come searching for more. Instead of shaming their need, Jesus invites them to be honest about it. He reminds them of the manna in the wilderness, when God provided enough for one day at a time. Then he makes the central claim: “I am the bread of life.” Jesus does not offer something to fill us. He offers himself.Father Alan reminds us that Thanksgiving is not about pretending we are full. It is about naming our dependence on God, the one who meets us in our hunger with grace we cannot earn. Like the Eucharist, Thanksgiving begins when we bring our empty hands to the God whose property is always to have mercy.Jesus is the one who satisfies the hunger we cannot fill on our own. From that gift, real gratitude begins.

The Rev. Mark Odieny preaches on Luke 21:5-19, sharing about Jesus' love for those whom the world casts aside.

The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle preaches on Luke 20:27-38 during his visitation to St. Martin's.

The Rt. Rev. Francis Omondi, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Garissa, Kenya, preaches on the Feast of All Saints.

In this sermon, Fr. Alan Bentrup reflects on Paul’s final words to Timothy, a charge to keep preaching the Gospel in every season.

From an old Boston church that still proclaims the Gospel after centuries of change to Paul’s prison cell awaiting execution, this message reminds us that the world may change, but the Word still works.

We all crave words that make us feel strong or self-sufficient. But Paul warns against “itching ears” that chase comfort instead of truth.

The Gospel is not meant to tickle us. It is meant to heal us. It is the Good News that Jesus sees you, Jesus loves you, and Jesus is for you.

Most sermons on the healing of the ten lepers focus on the one who came back to say thank you. But what about the other nine

In this message, Fr. Alan Bentrup invites us to listen for the stories we don’t hear. The stories of grace that continue beyond the page. Ten people were healed. All ten received God’s mercy.

God’s grace is not earned or repaid. It is given freely, without condition or transaction.What if the nine went home and shared their healing in their own way: feeding neighbors, mentoring kids, paying off debt, making lunches for the hungry, or building a community where others could find life again?Gratitude is not just about returning to say thank you, but about living thankful lives.

Our stewardship, our service, and our giving are not transactions, but responses.

We live in a world built on transactions. Do your part, pay your share, and someone owes you something in return. But in Luke 17, Jesus turns that system upside down. He reminds us that God does not owe us anything, and that is exactly what makes grace so amazing.

In this sermon, Fr. Alan explores Jesus’ teaching about mustard seed faith, radical forgiveness, and humble service. The life of faith is not about earning God’s favor but about living in gratitude for a grace that cannot be bought or measured.

Scripture: Luke 17:1–10

Theme: God Owes Us Nothing, and yet in Christ God gives us everything

Preached at: St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church, Southlake TX

This week’s gospel reading tells the story of a rich man who feasted every day and a poor man named Lazarus who longed for crumbs at his gate (Luke 16:19–31). The rich man never saw Lazarus as a neighbor. Even in death he only saw him as a servant.But the good news of Jesus is not a morality tale about being nicer. It is the announcement that God sees us. Whether we feel like Lazarus, wounded and invisible, or like the rich man, keeping up appearances but wondering if anyone really knows us, the promise of the gospel is the same. Jesus sees you, and Jesus loves you.In this sermon Father Alan speaks directly to those who have been told that God hates them, and to those who have been told their job is to condemn those they think are sinners.Wherever you are and whatever you have been told, hear this:Jesus sees you. And Jesus loves you.

We’ve all been there. The moment you realize you messed up. You squandered the opportunity. You wasted the time. You failed the people who trusted you.In Luke 16, Jesus tells the story of a steward who had blown it completely. And yet, instead of being discarded, he discovers something surprising: grace.In this sermon, Father Alan explores what it means to face our failures honestly, to trust that God does not throw us away, and to find hope that we are still entrusted with God’s work.📖 Scripture: Luke 16:1–13📍 Preached at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Southlake, Texas—✝️ Learn more about our church: www.stmartininthefields.org🔔 Subscribe to hear more sermons and join us in discovering God’s love and grace for all people.