Sermons from Church of the Incarnation, Dallas

On Holy Cross Day, Rev. Jon Jordan reflects on the meaning of the cross—not only as a symbol of suffering, but as the ultimate victory of God over sin, death, and evil. The cross was meant for destruction, yet through Christ it has become the source of life, hope, and salvation.

Drawing from Galatians 6:14, Romans 8:38–39, and Luke 9:23, this sermon invites us to lift high the cross and live as people shaped by its power. With illustrations from C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, Rev. Jordan shows how God transforms what was meant for harm into a lamp of light guiding us forward in faith and resurrection hope.

Join Bishop Anthony Poggo, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, as he reflects on Deuteronomy 30 and the urgent call to choose life. In this sermon, Bishop Poggo explains how our daily decisions reflect our obedience to God, the blessings of choosing His way, and the cost of true discipleship.

📖 Scripture Focus: Deuteronomy 30:15–20, Psalm 1

In this sermon, Lauren Whitnah reflects on Paul’s letter to Philemon and Jesus’ words in Luke 14, showing how the gospel radically reshapes our relationships and resources. Paul urges Philemon to receive Onesimus not as a slave but as a beloved brother, reminding us that Christ’s love redefines family, power, and possessions. Only by God’s love can we live transformed lives of freedom and fellowship.

In this sermon, Lauren Whitnah reflects on Paul’s letter to Philemon and Jesus’ words in Luke 14, showing how the gospel radically reshapes our relationships and resources. Paul urges Philemon to receive Onesimus not as a slave but as a beloved brother, reminding us that Christ’s love redefines family, power, and possessions. Only by God’s love can we live transformed lives of freedom and fellowship.

Bishop Brewer invites us to pause, breathe, and walk at God’s pace. In a world that pushes us to hurry and measure success by accomplishment, Jesus calls us instead to serve with peace, humility, and open hearts. Whether in meetings, at home, or with friends, every moment is a divine appointment where Christ is present.

In this sermon, we’re reminded that while it may feel impossible to live out the call of Scripture, God Himself provides the transformation we need. Like Eustace in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, only Christ can strip away the layers we cannot remove on our own. When we abide in His presence, we are changed from the inside out—reflecting His light, His humility, and His love.

Pastor Torres preaches from Isaiah 58, showing that true religion is not empty ritual but compassion, justice, and delight in the Lord. Israel’s fasting was hollow because it ignored the needs of the oppressed. God calls His people to a fast that frees others, feeds the hungry, and repairs what is broken. When our spiritual practices turn outward in love, God promises restoration, guidance, and joy. Worship then flows from delight, not duty, and we become “repairers of the breach,” instruments of renewal for generations to come.

Rev. Griesbeck preaches that while God’s fire once brought fear at Sinai, in Christ it has become good news. Through the cross, baptism, and Pentecost, God’s consuming fire now dwells within us—not to destroy, but to purify and transform. His love burns away sin and coldness, making us “all flame” so we can live with gratitude, joy, and hope in His presence.

Rev. Cn. Lee reflects on Jesus’ words in Luke 12, showing that following Him may bring division, even within families. Yet through baptism we are brought into a new, eternal family in Christ, where true kinship is found not in blood but in God’s kingdom. Our first priority is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, letting that love shape every other relationship.

In Luke 12:49–59, Jesus shows He came not to make us comfortable but committed. His truth divides belief from unbelief and calls us to choose Him above all else. Pastor Torres reminds us the cost of discipleship is real—sometimes relationships, security, or even life—but the reward is freedom, forgiveness, and eternal hope in Christ.