What does it mean to live in the Kingdom of God? What difference does our citizenship in the Kingdom of God make in the world? In 2 Corinthians 5:1-11, St. Paul describes a new reality that Christians live in, a reality based in a heavenly dwelling. While he is referring to our resurrected bodies, he is also giving the reason for his boldness and courage in gospel ministry. This week, Fr. Ben Williams continues our series in 2 Corinthians and encourages us to seek the signs of mortality around us, that we might imagine the gospel’s power to swallow all mortality up by life.

Church history is filled with saints who have dared to obey Christ to the extreme. Saints, martyrs, and heroes of the faith fill our imaginations and leave us both the desire to follow their example and fear of what that might cost. St. Paul was no different. As we continue our series in 2 Corinthians, we see that the Apostle and his friends would stop at nothing to communicate the love of Jesus Christ to as many people as would listen. Join us this week as Fr. Ben Williams challenges us to a similar holy recklessness when it comes to the mission of the Church.

Most Christians believe that they are called to ministry of some kind, but what is ministry? As we move into the Ordinary season of the Church calendar, a season marked by growth and mission, this is an important question. St. Paul insists that his own ministry was to unveil the glory of Christ and that he was wholly dependent on the Holy Spirit to succeed. This week, Fr. Ben Williams delves into 2 Corinthians 3:4-18 and challenges us to anticipate the same power Paul depended on for the ministry of Mission Saint James.

What is the point of knowledge? Christian theology is vital to the thriving of God’s church, but it can also be difficult to understand. This is especially true of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. This week, Fr. Kevin Vailes helps us understand the purpose of our knowledge, which, if not remembered, can lead to a puffed up mind. Join us for this important Trinity Sunday sermon.

Jesus promised to send us another Helper, his Holy Spirit. The Feast of Pentecost marks seven weeks after Easter and is also called the Feast of Weeks. On this day, the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the disciples and they began to proclaim the mighty works of God. Join us this week as Fr. Ben Williams’ preaches on the implications of the spiritual gifts given to Mission Saint James. Indeed, we have much work to do!

Has someone ever asked to pray for you? When others pray for us, we can see ourselves through the eyes of a fellow Christian. In John 17, Jesus prays for the Church. Through this High Priestly Prayer, we learn about Jesus’ heart for us. This week, Lucas Brogdon helps us understand that we are united in Jesus, we belong to him, and we have eternal life in him.

Is love all we need? What exactly is love? Our culture is obsessed with love, but how should Christians define love? This week, Fr. Kevin Vailes asks these questions as we reflect on 1 John 4:7-12 and Jesus’ teaching in John 15:9-17. Join us as we seek to understand who God is and what it means to love as he has loved.