"If we hope in this life only," Paul writes, "we, of all people, are most to be pitied." But we need not hope in this life and order of things. In the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, God chooses us as we are, and raises us to new hope and new life in the Kingdom of God where love is stronger than death itself. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley; Series inspiration drawn from Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press).

The image referenced in the sermon of the Icon of the Resurrection may be viewed online at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Anastasis_fresco_(Chora_Church)#/media/File:Saint_Savior_in_Chora_@_Istanbul_-_8322181754.jpg.

The Sermon at our Easter Vigil was the Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom. John Chrysostom lived from 349 - 407 CE, and was Archbishop of Constantinople. Over one and half centuries later, his Paschal Homily remains the best Easter sermon ever written; to this day, Orthodox Christians read the Paschal Homily of John Chrysostom at their celebration of the eucharist for Pascha (Easter).

Where do we set our eyes on Good Friday, when we come to the foot of the cross? (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

In the gospel for Maundy Thursday, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, and transforms our understanding of service. (Preached by the Rev. David Sibley; thematic exposition drawn heavily from Sandra Schneiders, Written That You May Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Fourth Gospel.)

The Passion Gospel - told every Palm Sunday - doesn't need much preaching or interpretation. We need to let it reach into our souls, stir our hearts and minds - when we do, we find that this story is where God's story meets our own. (Includes the Passion Gospel of Palm Sunday; Preached by the Rev. David Sibley; Series inspiration drawn from Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press).

In our Gospel this week, Mary of Bethany pours a full jar of expensive ointment on Jesus' feet, an act of extravagant and costly love. What would it look like if we loved others with that same way? (Preached by The Rt. Rev'd Gretchen Rehberg; Series inspiration drawn from Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press).

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is among the most famous pieces of scripture. But, is the son the one that is truly prodigal? (Preached by the Rev. David Sibley; Series inspiration drawn from Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press).

Jesus speaks in Luke's gospel about the need for all people to repent. But what is repentance actually all about? (Preached by the Rev. David Sibley; Series inspiration drawn from Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press).

As Jesus sets his face to Jerusalem, he makes clear that no obstacle will stand in his way. What obstacles do we encounter in our own lives as we follow Jesus? (Preached by the Rev. David Sibley; Series inspiration drawn from Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press).

Each year, we hear the story of Jesus' temptation in the desert on the first Sunday of Lent. Is there more to learn from this story aside from "Jesus resisted temptation, so we should too?" (Preached by the Rev. David Sibley; Series inspiration drawn from Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series, Westminster John Knox Press).