In this sermon, the Rev. Dixon Kinser explores Jesus' radical approach to hospitality and inclusivity, challenging listeners to move beyond cultural and religious purity codes. Using a Gospel passage about a dinner party, Dixon unpacks how Jesus consistently broke social boundaries by embracing those considered "unclean" or adversarial, inviting his followers to see all people as "their kind of people" through an ethic of solidarity and humility.

In this sermon, Rev. Erika Takacs explores the complexity of the Book of Isaiah, using the iconic stained glass window as a starting point to challenge listeners to examine their own community's shortcomings and respond to Jesus' call to work towards justice, compassion, and liberation.

This sermon was preached on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

The Rev. Lucy Strandlund preaches on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Despite our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we can be united by a shared spiritual hunger for community, justice, and God's transformative love.

The Rev. Nick VanHorn preaches on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on August 10, 2025.

The Rev. Dixon Kinser preaches on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC, on August 3, 2025. Join Dixon as he explores the temporary nature of life and the goal of understanding this to find purpose.

The Rev. Nancy Vaders preaches at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on July 27, 2025 for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.

The Rev. Erika Takacs preaches at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on July 20, 2025 for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost.

The Rev. Lucy Strandlund preaches on July 13, 2025 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, Lucy explores the biblical commandment to love God and love one's neighbor, drawing insights from the Jewish Shema prayer and a Gospel story about a lawyer questioning Jesus. She uses Brian Stevenson's civil rights work as a modern example of courageous neighborly love, emphasizing that truly loving others can be challenging but is essential to experiencing the fullness of God's creation and purpose.

The Rev. Dixon Kinser preaches on July 6, 2025 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, Rev. Dixon Kinser explores Luke's account of Jesus sending out 70 disciples to proclaim peace, unpacking the complex historical context of different Jewish factions and Jesus' counterintuitive instructions to travel without provisions. The message challenges listeners to embrace radical dependence on God and become peacemakers who resist violence, withdrawal, legalism, and complacency, trusting in the transformative power of God's kingdom.

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The Rev. Nick VanHorn preaches on June 29, 2025 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on the Third Sunday after Pentecost.

In this Superhero Sunday sermon, Rev. Nick VanHorn explores the complex relationship between Saints Peter and Paul, using their historical rivalry as a powerful metaphor for Christian unity. Drawing parallels from pop culture and historical examples, the sermon challenges listeners to embrace differences while maintaining mutual respect and a shared commitment to Christ's love, ultimately calling for healing and collaboration despite theological and personal disagreements.