Matt Crummy invites us to reflect on what we expect when someone stands to speak from Scripture. Drawing from Luke 4, where Jesus reads from Isaiah and declares its fulfillment, Matt explores the idea of sermons as “word events”—not performances or lectures, but encounters where God addresses his people through human voices. He considers what this genre reveals about Jesus, about the nature of preaching, and about our posture as listeners. Rather than offering a formula, sermons open us to the presence of the living God and the ongoing work of the Spirit in community.

In this sermon on Psalm 19, part of the God in Many Voices series, Dominic Jackson reflects on how God speaks through the genre of poetry. Tracing the psalm’s three movements—natural revelation, special revelation, and personal revelation—he explores how God communicates through creation, through Scripture, and within the human heart. Dominic considers why God might choose poetry as a mode of revelation and how attentive reading can open us to the beauty, mystery, and formation the text invites.

In this second sermon on the epistle to Philemon, Dominic Jackson explores the cosmic implications of Paul’s appeal for reconciliation. Moving beyond the letter’s historical and relational context, Dominic invites us to see Paul’s words as a glimpse into the disruptive, redemptive logic of the kingdom of God. By urging Philemon not only to forgive Onesimus but to receive him as a brother, Paul reframes usefulness, dignity, and power through the lens of Christ. This sermon invites us to confront systems of hierarchy and exclusion—not only around us, but within us—and to imagine a reconciliation that liberates both oppressed and oppressor.

In this God in Many Voices sermon, Dominic Jackson explores the epistolary genre through the New Testament letter to Philemon. He examines how Paul’s appeal on behalf of Onesimus—a formerly enslaved man now considered a brother in Christ—disrupts prevailing social norms and offers a vision of community shaped by grace rather than hierarchy. By contrasting modern assumptions about authorship and authority with the ancient practice of letter-writing, Dominic invites us to read the epistles as human documents through which God speaks. This sermon sets the stage for a deeper engagement with the moral imagination of the early church and the subversive logic of the kingdom of God.

As part of our God in Many Voices series, Dominic Jackson explores the genre of biblical law through the lens of Leviticus 16. He shows how the Day of Atonement isn’t just an ancient ritual—it’s a legal instruction given to shape Israel’s moral and spiritual life. From priestly garments to scapegoats, Dominic unpacks how these commands revealed God’s justice and mercy, and how they ultimately point to Christ, who fulfils the law and offers lasting atonement. We are invited to see God’s law not as empty regulation, but as a gracious pattern forming a forgiven and holy people.

In this first message in our series on biblical genres, Matt Crummy shows us how Scripture is God’s many-voiced story. Drawing on Hebrews 1:1-3, he explains that God speaks through different literary forms, that Christ brings those voices together rather than silencing them, and that the Bible’s variety reflects the incarnate Word. He then urges us to read and interpret together, welcoming each genre as part of a larger tapestry that shapes us into a community living out God’s Word.

Dominic Jackson reflects on Mark 16:1-8, highlighting the wide range of reactions to the resurrection—from fear and heartbreak to doubt and worship. The Easter story speaks to us all, whether we come rejoicing, grieving, questioning, or searching. Like the first disciples and witnesses, today’s church is comprised of diverse perspectives, and all are invited to “come and see” the risen Christ.

Dominic Jackson explores how we understand and interpret the Bible by examining a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that recounts Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and his actions in the temple. Dominic shows that Jesus’ response in the temple was a deliberate act against corruption and the exploitation of the poor, not a random outburst of anger. He also highlights that the triumphal entry was more than a joyful celebration; it was a complex moment charged with messianic expectations and quiet rebellion.

Dominic Jackson examines Jesus’ question, “Why do you doubt?” from Matthew 14, focusing on the well-known account of Jesus walking on water. Drawing on Old Testament prophecies and the disciples’ encounter with Jesus during the storm, Dominic shows how our doubts and fears can become opportunities to recognize God’s presence in our lives.

Dominic Jackson explores the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and religious leaders, who prioritized tradition and outward appearance over true devotion to God. Through examining several of Jesus’ pointed questions to the Pharisees, Dominic highlights their tendency to elevate human rules above God’s commands. The sermon invites us to examine our own hearts and motivations, ensuring our faith is grounded in a genuine relationship with God, not just external religious practice.