This sermon emphasizes that true love, as defined by Jesus, is self-sacrificial and merciful. It urges listeners to extend their love beyond those who are easy to love. By challenging congregants to reconsider who is worthy of their love and to distance themselves from divisive influences like cable news, it calls for a deeper, transformative understanding of love in their lives.

Introduction The Christian faith is often associated with rules. You can do this, but you can’t do that. We say that good Christians don’t do X, Y, and Z. I remember a certain phrase I heard growing up, but I don’t remember where I heard it. It went like this: “I don’t drink, smoke, or chew, or go with…

Introduction As you might already know, my favorite movie is Lord of the Rings, and yes, I treat them as one whole movie. But of the three movies, if I had to pick one, it would be the Two Towers. I watched that movie seemingly on repeat while I was in college. It would be on in the background while…

The sermon explores the profound significance of the Word made flesh as presented in the opening verses of John's Gospel, emphasizing the relationship between Jesus, grace, and truth. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus as the true light that reveals God and invites them into a transformative relationship as children of God.

Introduction Tonight we celebrate the greatest gift ever given. For, as the prophet says, For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. That child was born…

Introduction Our Gospel reading this morning primarily consists of the Magnificat, which is one of the staples of the Anglican prayer life. Thomas Cranmer, the founder of our prayer book tradition, believed that every Christian should prayer or sing this song every day, and not without good reason. The…

This sermon by Fr. Luis Diaz emphasizes the arrival of Jesus Christ and the transformative power He offers, moving individuals from a state of disobedience to one of righteousness and love. Through biblical reflections and personal anecdotes, listeners are encouraged to seek Christ for genuine change in their hearts and lives, reminding them of their inherent worth as children of God.

Introduction One of the things that I love most about Advent is that it gives me a chance to remind all of you about the story that the New Testament is actually telling. You will here again and again something like “God chose Israel to redeem the world through them, and when that didn’t work, he promised…

This sermon explores the significance of Advent as a season of joyful expectation and preparation for the coming of Christ, emphasizing the belief that God has already become King through Jesus' death and resurrection. It encourages listeners to actively participate in spreading the message of the Kingdom by making disciples and calling for repentance, following the model of John the Baptist and affirming Christ's ongoing reign in the world.

Introduction This morning’s Gospel reading is a continuation of last week’s Gospel reading, which presents some complications since, due to the threat of the storm, we did not have services last Sunday. However, I did preach on the readings from last Sunday on Wednesday when I filled in for the healing…