Easter 5: May 2, 2021. St. John 14:15‑21. Jesus said to his disciples, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Fr. Houk suggests that the Church is an integral part of the way we put this into practice. Listen to the sermon. Photo by John Arano on Unsplash.

Easter 4: April 25, 2021. St. John 10:11-16. Despite the sermon’s title, the sermon, like today’s Gospel, is more about the Good Shepherd than the sheep. Listen to the sermon.

Easter: April 4, 2021. St. Mark 16:1-8. Mark’s Gospel leaves us hanging with bewildered witnesses of the empty tomb. It’s almost like God is happy to work with imperfect and unpredictable people. Listen to the sermon. Photo by Pisit Heng on Unsplash.

Good Friday: April 2, 2021. St. John’s Passion. We watch in shock and disbelief as Jesus is crucified. The imagery is hard, but if we look closer it’s the ultimate image of love that bears our burdens. Listen to the sermon.  

Maundy Thursday: April 1, 2021.  St. John 13:1-15. Fr. Houk wrestles with foot-washing and challenges all believers to take it beyond the liturgy. (Note: pardon the weird echo in the first minute of the sermon.) Listen to the sermon. Photo by Matthew McCarthy on Unsplash.

Palm Sunday: March 28, 2021. St. Mark’s Passion. Fr. Butler looks at how we welcome the Messiah on Palm Sunday, only to call for his crucifixion days later on Good Friday. As Holy Week begins, we can choose to be present as the climax of the Christian story unfolds. We are invited to take up […]

Lent 5: March 21, 2021. Jeremiah 31:31-34; St. John 12:20-33. Jeremiah promises a new covenant when God will write the Law on the human heart. Listen to the sermon. Photo by Péter Török on Unsplash.

Lent 3: March 7, 2021. St. John 2:13-22. Jesus gets angry at the Jerusalem temple. Like, really angry. Fr. Houk offers some ideas about dealing with anger in a Christ-centered way. Listen to the sermon. Photo by Icons8 Team on Unsplash.

Lent 2: February 28, 2021. Genesis 22:1-14; St. Mark 8:31-38. How we think about God will fundamental influence we hear Jesus’ words to take up our cross and follow him. Listen to the sermon. hoto by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash.

Lent 1: February 21, 2021. St. Mark 1:9-13. God never promised us a rose garden; but he gave us an eternal sign of His covenant love for us. Listen to the sermon. Photo by Yulia Gadalina on Unsplash.