What do we truly desire Christ to do in our lives? In Mark 10:46-52, Jesus encounters a man who is blind named Bartimaeus. Attempting to grab his attention, Bartimaeus shouts, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” After calling the man to him, Jesus asks a life-changing question, “What do you want me to do for you?” The man expresses that he wants to see, and immediately, he regains his sight. As we worship, we will contemplate Jesus’ question and others. How might Bartimaeus shape our understanding of faithfulness during Lent?

Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Feb. 25, 2024.

Sermon delivered by Dr. Catherine Meeks on Feb. 18, 2024.

Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Feb. 11, 2024.

Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Feb. 4, 2024.

Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Jan 28, 2024.

In Mark 5:1-20, Jesus heals a man from unclean spirits, who lived amongst the tombs. We are a people who know brokenness and addiction, therefore we are people who know what it means to live amongst the tombs. We know what it's like to try to restrain the evil in the world and in our lives and what it's like for nothing to help. This story seems to tell us that the kingdom of God is a place where people are freed from that which burdens them and where God loosens the grip of evil in the world and in our lives.

Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on January 21, 2024.

Sermon delivered by the Reverend Mary Newberg Gale on Jan 14, 2024.

In Mark 2:13-22, Levi, a tax collector answers the call to follow Jesus. In this sermon, we take a look at things from the perspective of the Pharisees, who are sharing their disdain for Jesus and Levi. Seeing this story in such an unexpected way helps us better understand the power of the Kingdom and rethink our understanding of righteousness and sin.

Sermon delivered by Joshua H. Narcisse on January 7, 2024.

Song has the ability to paint an image in our minds and to express a feeling from our souls that mere words cannot. In Luke 1:67-79, we get to hear Zechariah sing of God's favor and God's forgiveness, God's rescue, and God's Redemption. He sings of memory and mercy, of Covenant and of calling. If we pay attention to his singing, our hearts might be shaped by his vision for the world.

Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Dec 24, 2023.

Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Dec 17, 2023.