JR.'s Sermons

Most of us are aware that our educational system has deep flaws in it. But how dangerous are they? And how can we resist our broken educational system, and even act as agents of healing?

How does the food industry disconnect us from God and from creation? And how can we recover the meal as an opportunity to receive grace and power?

We often treat sin as personal moral failings but Sin has an institutional component too. What institutions in our culture form us to be sinful? And how can the Church act as a counter-institution that forms us to be holy?

We’re convinced that spirituality is all about putting on the perfect front. But when we fake perfection, we cover up the good news of Jesus’ new life. We rob the world of seeing that Jesus transforms us from death to life, from imperfection to...

As we continue to discern our spiritual gifts, we must recognize that it flows out of our loves. Spiritual gifts are not a way for us to elevate ourselves, but to engage the world. As we learn to the love the world more, God will reveal the gives in...

Even once we discover what we love, we struggle to connect with our calling because our loves seem so ordinary. But the story of Chiune Sugihara and Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 12 remind us that when the Spirit leads, even the most mundane...

Most of us have no idea that God has given us abilities that enable us to bring God's kingdom about. But if you're following Jesus, you're using these abilities whether you realize it or not. Learn how to discern your gifts so you can participate...

We think faith is like magic, and spiritual people like excellent magicians. Trying to figure out God's Will sounds like a lot of work, so it's no wonder only a few spiritual experts figure it out. But the true magic of faith isn't something we...

Our confidence to move into the future comes not from blind hope or our own efforts. Rather, when we respond to God's announced intentions, we can be confident that our faithful action will bear fruit in accord with God's work in our world. We move...

As we journey into the future, it's hard to know what to focus on - how do we know what will be important before we see the whole picture? Part of faithfulness is learning to discern the clues.