Sermons from Church of the Incarnation, Dallas

Rev. Shawn Torres preached from Isaiah 66 about God’s power to bring sudden breakthroughs when hope seems lost. He reminded us that God isn’t bound by human timelines and can deliver instantly what we’ve waited on for years. True faith prepares in advance—believing and acting as if God’s promises are already fulfilled. When we embody hope and trust, God’s flourishing becomes visible in our lives, transforming despair into joy and barrenness into fruitfulness.

Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflected on Jesus sending out the seventy disciples with nothing but trust, showing that real joy is found in dependence on God and others. He reminded us that while life brings both beauty and tragedy, like the recent flooding in Texas, we are always held in God’s mercy. Following Jesus means letting go of control, traveling light, and discovering the power of God’s kingdom breaking into the world around us.

Bishop Brewer challenges us to rethink freedom as more than personal improvement. Drawing on examples of persecuted Christians and miraculous prayer, he shows that true Christian freedom comes when we stop obsessing over our flaws and give ourselves to God’s mission in the world. Freedom grows as we serve others, join God’s work, and step beyond self-centered living.

Rev. Cody Turner contrasts the world’s idea of freedom—doing whatever we want—with the Bible’s vision of true freedom: liberation from sin and death through Christ. Like sheep “hefted” to familiar land, humanity is bound to self-indulgence. But Jesus breaks that bond, freeing us to live as citizens of God’s kingdom. True freedom means surrendering to God and walking in the Spirit rather than returning to old ways.

In this powerful sermon, Rev. Canon Oliver Lee reminds us that spiritual warfare is real—but so is our authority in Christ. Drawing from Scripture, C.S. Lewis, and the promises of our baptism, he boldly proclaims that Satan and his demons hold no power over those who belong to Jesus. In the name of Jesus, we have dominion over darkness, healing over sickness, and victory in every battle. Whatever you're facing—fear, despair, or opposition—there is power in His name to overcome.

In this sermon from Luke 8, Rev. Shawn Torres asks: Does Jesus’ power frighten you—or free you from fear? Through the story of the demon-possessed man, he shows how Jesus meets us in our darkest places—our “tombs” of addiction, shame, and despair—and brings freedom. When Jesus speaks, demons flee, lives are restored, and we are sent out to share what God has done. Help is not just coming—Help has a name, and His name is Jesus.

In this Trinity Sunday sermon, Bp. Greg Brewer reminds us that we are not striving for God's approval—we are held by His unwavering grip. Drawing from Psalm 8, Romans 5, and Hebrews, he paints a picture of our identity as beloved children, justified by faith not as a work but as a gift. This assurance invites us to live with peace, not fear; to trust, not strive. The Trinity is not a puzzle to solve but a divine invitation into relationship and joy. You belong—and He will never let you go.

On Trinity Sunday, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck invites us not just to understand the Trinity but to feel it. Drawing from Romans 5, he describes life in the Trinity as marked by peace with God through Christ, delight in being fully loved and approved by the Father, and hope—a grounded anticipation of future goodness shaped by God’s eternal love. The sermon challenges us to lay down our inner wars and step into the house of the Triune God, where we are welcomed, seen, and delighted in.

Rev. Jon Jordan compares the Tower of Babel and Pentecost, urging us to reject the murky, downstream pursuits of self-reliance and instead seek the pure source of life found in God. At Pentecost, God comes down—not to control us, but to dwell within us, empowering us to live a Spirit-filled, unified, and abundant life.

Bp. Greg Brewer reflects on the unpredictable, transforming power of Pentecost, calling us to surrender pride and control to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Following Jesus may bring misunderstanding and discomfort, but it leads to joy, purpose, and a life shaped by God's love and mission.