Sermons from Church of the Incarnation, Dallas

What does it truly mean to be “blessed”?

In this sermon, Rev. Cn. Oliver Lee reflects on the Beatitudes as a radical reordering of the world’s values. Jesus declares that God’s kingdom belongs not to the self-sufficient or powerful, but to those who know their need for Him.

Through reflections on Amazing Grace, the life of John Newton, and Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, this sermon invites us to embrace humility, mercy, and a deep hunger for righteousness — trusting that God’s grace meets us with empty hands and fills us completely.

📖 Scripture explored: Matthew 5:1–12
🕊️ Preacher: Rev. Cn. Oliver Lee
⛪ Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX

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What does it really mean to follow Jesus?

In this sermon, Greg Brewer reflects on Jesus’ call to the disciples and the image of being “caught” by Christ. Following Jesus is not about dominance or self-assertion, but about yielding control, learning contentment, and discovering the freedom that comes through servanthood.

This message explores the daily inner struggle for who will lead our lives, the difference between power and dominance, and how confidence in Christ grows as we learn to trust Him more deeply. In saying yes to Jesus, we are invited into a shared life of generosity, service, and joy as we follow Him together.

Scripture: Matthew 4:18–22; Psalm 27
Preacher: Bp. Greg Brewer
Church: Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX

Is the Church a refuge for the weak? Yes — and precisely for that reason, it shines with the radiance of Christ’s glory.

Rev. Cody Turner reflects on the surprising truth that God gathers the wounded, unimpressive, and weary and makes them the very people through whom His glory is revealed. Drawing from Isaiah, the Gospel of John, and Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, we are reminded that the Church’s strength does not come from human achievement, but from belonging to a faithful God who calls, sanctifies, and sustains His people.

The Church is the place where we belong, where we are set apart for God’s purposes, and where we are strengthened by gifts we did not earn — all so that Christ may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth.

📖 Scripture: Isaiah 49:1–6, John 1:35–42, 1 Corinthians 1:1–9

🕊️ Preacher: Rev. Cody Turner

⛪ Church: Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, TX

God has not saved us to sit in the light — He has saved us to shine it.

In this message, Pastor Shawn Torres reflects on Christ as the Lamb of God, the true source of all light. Drawing from John 1, Isaiah 49, and 1 Corinthians 1, we are reminded that the Church does not generate its own radiance. Like the moon reflecting the sun, we shine only because Christ has first shone upon us.

This calling is both sustaining and expansive. Christ’s light is meant to reach beyond our sanctuaries into our neighborhoods, workplaces, and the nations — so that He may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth.

📖 Scripture: John 1:29–42, Isaiah 49:1–6, 1 Corinthians 1:1–9

🕊️ Preacher: Pastor Shawn Torres

⛪ Church: Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, TX

Bp. Greg Brewer reflects on the baptism of Jesus and what it means to live as one who has been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own forever.

Jesus enters the waters of the Jordan alone, revealing both His full humanity and His complete obedience to the Father. In His baptism, we see the pattern of Christian life—humility, repentance, forgiveness, and the ongoing power to say “yes” to God again and again.

This message invites us to consider baptism not as a one-time event, but as the beginning of a lifelong journey shaped by grace, weakness, and empowerment. It also calls families and the whole Church to live out that baptism publicly, modeling prayer, generosity, service, and trust in God for the sake of those who are watching.

📖 Scripture: Isaiah 43:1–7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14–17; Luke 3:15–22
🕊️ Preacher: Bp. Greg Brewer
⛪ Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX

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Rev. Jon Jordan reflects on the God revealed in Jesus Christ—a God who gives more than He takes. Set within the celebration of the Baptism of Jesus, this message invites us to remember our own baptism and the enduring promise spoken over every child of God: You are my beloved.

Through Scripture and lived experience, we are reminded that Christ entered fully into human life, sanctifying the ordinary and sending us into the world marked by love, mercy, and hope.

📖 Scripture: Isaiah 42:1–9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34–38; Luke 3:15–22
🕊️ Preacher: Rev. Jon Jordan
⛪ Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX

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Throughout Scripture, angels appear at moments of danger, decision, and divine purpose — not as spectacle, but as messengers of God’s presence and care.

Rev. Canon Oliver Lee reflects on the role of angels in the biblical story and in our own lives. From Joseph’s dreams in the Gospel of Matthew to quiet moments of protection, reassurance, and obedience, angels stand at the intersection of heaven’s intention and human response. They do not remove the challenges we face, but they strengthen us to meet them with courage and faith.

This message invites us to listen more closely for God’s guidance, to trust His providence, and to consider how we ourselves may be called to serve as God’s messengers — offering comfort, clarity, and hope when others need it most. Heaven is not silent. God is not distant. And this moment matters.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 2:13–15; Matthew 18:10
🕊️ Preacher: Rev. Canon Oliver Lee
⛪ Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX

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In this sermon, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflects on how the Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel’s story. From exile in Egypt to deliverance and new life, Scripture “rhymes” across generations — revealing not coincidence, but promise.

These echoes proclaim the heart of the Gospel: God is not only with us in Christ — He has lived for us. Jesus enters every chapter of human life, gathers it into Himself, and rewrites our story with grace, redemption, and hope.

As we step into a new year, this message invites us to trust that our past has already been redeemed and our future secured in Christ, who has gone before us in every place we fear to tread.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 2:13–15, Hosea 11:1

🕊️ Preacher: Rev. Jordan Griesbeck

⛪ Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, Texas

What does it mean to say that God is with us?

In this sermon, Pastor Shawn Torres reflects on the mystery and hope of Emmanuel — God drawing near to His people in Jesus Christ. Through Scripture, we are reminded that God’s presence is not distant or abstract, but living, personal, and transformative. Even after Christmas Day has passed, the promise of Christ’s nearness continues to shape how we live, trust, and hope.

This message invites us to rest in the assurance that God is present in every season of life and to respond with faith, gratitude, and renewed obedience.

What does it mean to say that God is with us?

In this sermon, Pastor Shawn Torres reflects on the mystery and hope of Emmanuel — God drawing near to His people in Jesus Christ. Through Scripture, we are reminded that God’s presence is not distant or abstract, but living, personal, and transformative. Even after Christmas Day has passed, the promise of Christ’s nearness continues to shape how we live, trust, and hope.

This message invites us to rest in the assurance that God is present in every season of life and to respond with faith, gratitude, and renewed obedience.