In this sermon, Rev. Nick VanHorn weaves together the chaos of a family holiday, the timeless lessons of scripture, and cultural traditions to urge us toward spiritual readiness. 

This sermon was preached on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 11:15 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC, for the First Sunday of Advent.

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In this sermon, Tim King explores the Feast of Christ the King by tackling the divisions of our world and our lives, from politics to personal relationships. Through the metaphor of “defying gravity,” he invites us to look beyond the pull of anger and division, urging us to find hope, unity, and the kingdom of God within ourselves and even those with whom we most deeply disagree.

This sermon was preached at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on Sunday, November 23, 2024 on the Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King.

In this thought-provoking sermon, The Rev. Nancy Vaders weaves together the story of Galileo, the destruction of the Jerusalem temple, and the iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' image from Voyager One. Through these powerful examples, she challenges us to embrace an enduring, dynamic faith—one that looks beyond structures and traditions, and finds God's presence in the ever-changing beauty and trials of the universe. Explore how spiritual endurance and the courage to see more can inspire us to discover our place in God’s vast creation.

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 In this powerful sermon, Rev. Lucy Strandlund explores the profound mystery of resurrection through the lens of human uncertainty. Drawing from a biblical passage about the Sadducees' challenge to Jesus, she reflects on the limits of human knowledge and the deeper truths of faith.

Preached on November 9, 2025, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC, for the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost.

In this powerful All Saints' Day sermon, The Rev. Erika Takacs explores the profound unity of human experience through the lens of water, from scientific molecular connections to spiritual baptismal transformations. She weaves together fascinating insights about water molecules, historical connections, and the Christian understanding of collective humanity, challenging listeners to recognize their deep interconnectedness and shared responsibility. Preached at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC, on Nov 2, 2025, All Saints' Sunday.

This sermon explores the biblical story of Jacob, highlighting his complex character as a trickster who maintains a persistent and intimate relationship with God. The Rev. Lucy Strandlund uses Jacob's narrative to illustrate that faith is not about perfection, but about ongoing dialogue, wrestling with doubt, and maintaining a deep connection with the divine, even through life's challenges and personal struggles.

This recording is from the 11:15 AM worship service on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost.

In this sermon, the Rev. Nick VanHorn explores the difference between being "cured" and being "well," challenging the notion of God as a transactional vending machine. Drawing from the Gospel story of the ten lepers and personal experiences, he reveals how gratitude and faith can bring healing even in moments of pain, trauma, and uncertainty.

This sermon was preached at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on October 12, 2025 for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Rev. Erika Takacs weaves together the story of two Jewish cousins creating a comic book superhero during World War II with biblical teachings about faith, hope, and the power of seeing the world as it could be. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace their ordinariness and use even a tiny amount of faith to make meaningful change in the world.

In this powerful sermon, Rev. Nancy Vaders weaves together stories of transformation - from a prison quilting program to the biblical healing of the Gerasene demoniac, exploring how healing can disrupt our most deeply held narratives and reveal the possibility of new identities. A message of hope, restoration, and the divine potential for change.

In this thought-provoking sermon, Rev. Erika Takacs unpacks one of Jesus' most challenging parables, exploring how God values our imperfect attempts at doing good. Discover a message of hope that celebrates small acts of compassion, courage, and mercy, revealing how even our flawed efforts can contribute to building God's kingdom of love and grace.