Lessons, sermons, and teachings from the pastoral staff at Church of the Redeemer in Greensboro, NC
Shepherds in Exile
"Shepherds in Exile," Exiles, 1 Peter 5:1-5, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
10/20/2024 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Exile and Restoration
"Exile and Restoration," Exiles, 1 Peter 4:1-11, J.D. Meeder.
As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
10/13/2024 • 34 minutes, 44 seconds
Fighting Differently
"Fighting Differently," Exiles, 1 Peter 3:8-17, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz
As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
10/6/2024 • 30 minutes, 23 seconds
Wives & Husbands in Exile
"Wives and Husbands in Exile," Exiles, 1 Peter 3:1-7, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
9/29/2024 • 31 minutes, 50 seconds
Exiles & Earthly Authority
"Exiles and Earthly Authority," Exiles, 1 Peter 2:13-25 The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
9/23/2024 • 43 minutes, 33 seconds
Suffering Differently
"Suffering Differently," Exiles, 1 Peter 1:3-9, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
9/15/2024 • 32 minutes, 34 seconds
From Peter to the Exiles
"From Peter to the Exiles," Exiles, 1 Peter 1:1-5, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, an yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
9/8/2024 • 39 minutes, 35 seconds
The Full Armor of God
"The Full Armor of God," Ordinary Time, Eph. 6:10-20, The Rev. Dcn. Zach Croonquist.
9/1/2024 • 31 minutes, 35 seconds
Submitting to One Another
"Submitting to One Another," Ordinary Time, Eph. 5:15-33, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
8/25/2024 • 36 minutes, 51 seconds
The Bread of Life
"The Bread of Life," Ordinary Time, John 6: 53-59, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
8/18/2024 • 43 minutes, 27 seconds
Called to Live Differently
"Called to Live Differently," Ordinary Time, Eph. 4:17-5:2, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
8/11/2024 • 43 minutes, 27 seconds
True Nourishment
"True Nourishment," Ordinary Time, John 6:22-35, The Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis
8/4/2024 • 20 minutes, 22 seconds
The Lordship of Christ in our Daily Lives
"The Lordship of Christ in our Daily Lives," The Lordship of Christ, Col. 3:18-4:9, J.D. Meeder.
What does it mean for Christ to be Lord? How should the lordship of Christ impact and shape our daily lives as we work out our faith in him? In this four-week series on the book of Colossians, we’ll explore those questions and more.
7/28/2024 • 35 minutes, 9 seconds
The Peace of Christ’s Lordship
"The Peace of Christ's Lordship," The Lordship of Christ, Col. 3:12-17, J.D. Meeder.
What does it mean for Christ to be Lord? How should the lordship of Christ impact and shape our daily lives as we work out our faith in him? In this four-week series on the book of Colossians, we’ll explore those questions and more.
7/21/2024 • 41 minutes, 37 seconds
Rooted & Established in Christ’s Lordship
"Rooted & Established in Christ's Lordship," The Lordship of Christ, Col. 2:6-15, The Rev. Sergio Sapunar.
What does it mean for Christ to be Lord? How should the lordship of Christ impact and shape our daily lives as we work out our faith in him? In this four-week series on the book of Colossians, we’ll explore those questions and more.
7/14/2024 • 28 minutes, 51 seconds
Reconciled through Christ’s Lordship
"Reconciled through Christ's Lordship," The Lordship of Christ, Col. 1:9-23, The Rev. Jared Wensyel.
What does it mean for Christ to be Lord? How should the lordship of Christ impact and shape our daily lives as we work out our faith in him? In this four-week series on the book of Colossians, we’ll explore those questions and more.
7/7/2024 • 29 minutes, 58 seconds
Devoted…to the Prayers
"Devoted to the Prayers," Devoted, Acts 2:42, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
What is the church? What does it mean to be part of this community of believers that call themselves Christians? Whether you were raised in a specific faith tradition or not, there are many assumptions of what the church is and what it means to be part of the church. We’re going to spend the next few weeks in Acts 2:42 looking at what the apostles had to say about the essentials of what the church always has been and always should be.
6/30/2024 • 40 minutes, 54 seconds
Devoted… to the Breaking of Bread
"Devoted to the Breaking of Bread," Devoted, Acts 2:42, Exodus 12, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
What is the church? What does it mean to be part of this community of believers that call themselves Christians? Whether you were raised in a specific faith tradition or not, there are many assumptions of what the church is and what it means to be part of the church. We’re going to spend the next few weeks in Acts 2:42 looking at what the apostles had to say about the essentials of what the church always has been and always should be.
6/23/2024 • 47 minutes, 38 seconds
Devoted… to the Apostle’s Teaching
"Devoted...to the Apostles' Teaching," Devoted, Acts 2:42, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
What is the church? What does it mean to be part of this community of believers that call themselves Christians? Whether you were raised in a specific faith tradition or not, there are many assumptions of what the church is and what it means to be part of the church. We’re going to spend the next few weeks in Acts 2:42 looking at what the apostles had to say about the essentials of what the church always has been and always should be.
6/16/2024 • 40 minutes, 18 seconds
Devoted…to the Apostles’ Teaching
"Devoted...to the Apostles' Teaching," Devoted, Acts 2:42, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
What is the church? What does it mean to be part of this community of believers that call themselves Christians? Whether you were raised in a specific faith tradition or not, there are many assumptions of what the church is and what it means to be part of the church. We’re going to spend the next few weeks in Acts 2:42 looking at what the apostles had to say about the essentials of what the church always has been and always should be.
6/9/2024 • 40 minutes, 43 seconds
Trinity Sunday
"Trinity Sunday," John 3:1-21, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
5/26/2024 • 22 minutes, 38 seconds
Get a Lawyer. Everyone Needs a Lawyer.
"Get a Lawyer. Everyone Needs a Lawyer.," Pentecost Sunday, Acts 2:1-21, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
After Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, he spends 40 days with his disciples. On the day of his ascension to heaven, he tells his apostles that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses of his life and resurrection to Jerusalem and the ends of the earth. What was their early ministry like and how did God work through them to spread the gospel in their own culture and to the greater Greco-Roman world? What does it mean for us to live as present-day witnesses in the culture God has put us in?
5/19/2024 • 26 minutes, 27 seconds
Witnesses to the Ascension
"Witnesses to the Ascension," Witnesses, Acts 1:6-11, The Rev. Sergio Sapunar.
After Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, he spends 40 days with his disciples. On the day of his ascension to heaven, he tells his apostles that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses of his life and resurrection to Jerusalem and the ends of the earth. What was their early ministry like and how did God work through them to spread the gospel in their own culture and to the greater Greco-Roman world? What does it mean for us to live as present-day witnesses in the culture God has put us in?
5/12/2024 • 32 minutes, 30 seconds
Gathered in from the Lands (Rogation Sunday)
"Gathered in from the Lands (Rogation Sunday)," Witnesses, Ps. 107, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
After Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, he spends 40 days with his disciples. On the day of his ascension to heaven, he tells his apostles that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses of his life and resurrection to Jerusalem and the ends of the earth. What was their early ministry like and how did God work through them to spread the gospel in their own culture and to the greater Greco-Roman world? What does it mean for us to live as present-day witnesses in the culture God has put us in?
5/5/2024 • 40 minutes, 28 seconds
Witnesses to the Nations
"Witnesses to the Nations," Witnesses, Acts 8:26-40, The Rev. Dcn. Zach Croonquist.
After Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, he spends 40 days with his disciples. On the day of his ascension to heaven, he tells his apostles that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses of his life and resurrection to Jerusalem and the ends of the earth. What was their early ministry like and how did God work through them to spread the gospel in their own culture and to the greater Greco-Roman world? What does it mean for us to live as present-day witnesses in the culture God has put us in?
4/28/2024 • 33 minutes, 56 seconds
Witnesses with Boldness
"Witnesses with Boldness," Witnesses, Acts 4:23-31, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
After Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, he spends 40 days with his disciples. On the day of his ascension to heaven, he tells his apostles that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses of his life and resurrection to Jerusalem and the ends of the earth. What was their early ministry like and how did God work through them to spread the gospel in their own culture and to the greater Greco-Roman world? What does it mean for us to live as present-day witnesses in the culture God has put us in?
4/21/2024 • 36 minutes, 36 seconds
Witnesses to These Things
"Witnesses to These Things," Witnesses, Acts 3, Judson Van Wyk.
After Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, he spends 40 days with his disciples. On the day of his ascension to heaven, he tells his apostles that they will receive power from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses of his life and resurrection to Jerusalem and the ends of the earth. What was their early ministry like and how did God work through them to spread the gospel in their own culture and to the greater Greco-Roman world? What does it mean for us to live as present-day witnesses in the culture God has put us in?
In this first sermon for the “Witnesses” series, Judson Van Wyk (College Ministry Director) walks us through Acts 3, where Peter and John heal a lame man. As the astonished crowd's gather, they bear witness that it was only by this man’s faith and the power of Christ that he was healed. This story illustrates for us that as witnesses of Jesus, we are simply called to be a sign, instrument, and foretaste of the risen Christ.
4/7/2024 • 41 minutes, 9 seconds
Holy Week: Easter Sunday
"Easter Sunday," Holy Week, Lent 2024, Col. 3, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
3/31/2024 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
Holy Week: Easter Vigil
"Easter Vigil," Holy Week, Lent 2024, Deut. 6, Luke 24, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
3/31/2024 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
Holy Week: Good Friday
"Good Friday," Holy Week, Lent 2024, John 19, J.D. Meeder
3/30/2024 • 21 minutes, 42 seconds
Palm Sunday
"Palm Sunday," Holy Week, Lent 2024, Mark 10:35-11:11, The Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis.
3/24/2024 • 21 minutes, 42 seconds
Death: Grieving with Hope
"Death: Grieving with Hope," The Unholy Trinity: Lent 2024, 1 Thess. 4:13-18, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
This sermon series comes to us during the season of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Good Friday and the celebration of Easter Sunday. As we spend time reflecting on the victory of Christ through the cross and his resurrection, we must also ask, “Why was a victory needed at all?” During this sermon series we are looking at the three great enemies of God’s people, also known as the Unholy Trinity: Satan, sin, and death.
3/17/2024 • 40 minutes, 43 seconds
Death: The Wages of Sin
"Death: The Wages of Sin," The Unholy Trinity: Lent 2024, 1 Corinthians 15, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
This sermon series comes to us during the season of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Good Friday and the celebration of Easter Sunday. As we spend time reflecting on the victory of Christ through the cross and his resurrection, we must also ask, “Why was a victory needed at all?” During this sermon series we are looking at the three great enemies of God’s people, also known as the Unholy Trinity: Satan, sin, and death.
3/10/2024 • 38 minutes, 41 seconds
Sin: Its Nature & Results
"Sin: Its Nature & Results" The Unholy Trinity: Lent 2024, Rom. 7:12-25, The Rev. Jared Wensyel.
This sermon series comes to us during the season of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Good Friday and the celebration of Easter Sunday. As we spend time reflecting on the victory of Christ through the cross and his resurrection, we must also ask, “Why was a victory needed at all?” During this sermon series we are looking at the three great enemies of God’s people, also known as the Unholy Trinity: Satan, sin, and death.
3/3/2024 • 23 minutes, 42 seconds
Satan: His Schemes
"Satan: His Schemes" The Unholy Trinity: Lent 2024, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
NOTE: In the first 3 minutes of the sermon recording, we experienced some audio issues.
This sermon series comes to us during the season of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Good Friday and the celebration of Easter Sunday. As we spend time reflecting on the victory of Christ through the cross and his resurrection, we must also ask, “Why was a victory needed at all?” During this sermon series we are looking at the three great enemies of God’s people, also known as the Unholy Trinity: Satan, sin, and death.
2/25/2024 • 43 minutes, 18 seconds
Satan: Our Adversary
"Satan: Our Adversary" The Unholy Trinity: Lent 2024, 1 Peter 5:8, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
This sermon series comes to us during the season of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Good Friday and the celebration of Easter Sunday. As we spend time reflecting on the victory of Christ through the cross and his resurrection, we must also ask, “Why was a victory needed at all?” During this sermon series we are looking at the three great enemies of God’s people, also known as the Unholy Trinity: Satan, sin, and death.
2/18/2024 • 40 minutes, 45 seconds
Transfiguration
"Transfiguration," The Revealing: Epiphany 2024, Mark 9:2-8, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
This sermon comes to us during the season of Epiphany: the revealing of Jesus Christ to the whole world. In Epiphany 2024 we’re in a sermon series called The Revealing, exploring who Jesus is, why he came, and what he teaches us about God.
2/11/2024 • 36 minutes, 13 seconds
That is Why I Came Out
"That is Why I Came Out" The Revealing: Epiphany 2024, Mark 1:29-39, The Rev. Jared Wensyel.
This sermon comes to us during the season of Epiphany: the revealing of Jesus Christ to the whole world. In Epiphany 2024 we’re in a sermon series called The Revealing, exploring who Jesus is, why he came, and what he teaches us about God.
2/4/2024 • 38 minutes, 23 seconds
With Authority
"With Authority," The Revealing: Epiphany 2024, Mark 1:21-28, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger..
This sermon comes to us during the season of Epiphany: the revealing of Jesus Christ to the whole world. In Epiphany 2024 we’re in a sermon series called The Revealing, exploring who Jesus is, why he came, and what he teaches us about God.
1/28/2024 • 39 minutes, 54 seconds
The Kingdom of God is at Hand
"The Kingdom of God is at Hand" The Revealing: Epiphany 2024, Mark 1:14-20, JD Meeder.
This sermon comes to us during the season of Epiphany: the revealing of Jesus Christ to the whole world. In Epiphany 2024 we’re in a sermon series called The Revealing, exploring who Jesus is, why he came, and what he teaches us about God.
1/21/2024 • 38 minutes, 46 seconds
Greater Things Than These
"Greater Things Than These," The Revealing: Epiphany, John 1:43-51, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
This sermon comes to us during the season of Epiphany: the revealing of Jesus Christ to the whole world. In Epiphany 2024 we’re in a sermon series called The Revealing, exploring who Jesus is, why he came, and what he teaches us about God.
1/14/2024 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds
The Baptism of Our Lord
"The Baptism of Our Lord," The Revealing: Epiphany, Mark 1, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
This sermon comes to us during the season of Epiphany: the revealing of Jesus Christ to the whole world. In Epiphany 2024 we’re in a sermon series called The Revealing, exploring who Jesus is, why he came, and what he teaches us about God.
1/7/2024 • 39 minutes, 29 seconds
We Are Members of God’s Household
"We Are Members of God's Household," Christmastide, Galatians 3, the Rev. Jared Wensyel.
This sermon comes to us during the season of Christmastide.
12/31/2023 • 20 minutes, 32 seconds
The Weary World Rejoices
"The Weary World Rejoices," Christmas Eve, Luke 2, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
This sermon comes to us on Christmas Eve 2023.
12/24/2023 • 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Restore Our Fortune
"Restore Our Fortune," Restore Us: Advent 2023, Psalm 126, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
This sermon comes to us from our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins on the third Sunday of Advent 2023.
12/17/2023 • 27 minutes, 54 seconds
Restore Our Peace
"Restore Our Peace," Restore Us: Advent 2023, Psalm 85, The Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis.
This sermon comes to us from one of our deacons and our Pastoral Care Director—Deacon Ashley Davis—on the second Sunday of Advent 2023.
12/10/2023 • 36 minutes, 25 seconds
Let Your Face Shine
"Let Your Face Shine," Restore Us: Advent 2023, Psalm 80, Judson Van Wyk.
This sermon comes to us from one member of our preaching team and College Ministry Director—Judson Van Wyk—on the first Sunday of Advent 2023.
12/3/2023 • 36 minutes, 25 seconds
The King’s Last Judgment
"The King's Last Judgment," Ordinary Time 2023, Matthew 25:31-46, The Rev. Sergio Sapunar.
This sermon comes to us from one of our assisting priests, the Rev. Sergio Sapunar, on Christ the King Sunday—the last Sunday of Ordinary Time.
11/26/2023 • 36 minutes, 20 seconds
Devoted to Doing What is Good
"Devoted to Doing What is Good," Confirmation Service, Mark 10 & Titus 3, The Rt. Rev. Steve Breedlove."
This sermon comes to us from our diocesan bishop, the Rt. Rev. Steve Breedlove, at one of our confirmation services.
11/19/2023 • 18 minutes, 36 seconds
Ready for Christ: Ordination Service
"Ready for Christ," Ordination, Luke 12, The Rt. Rev. Steve Breedlove.
This sermon comes to us from our diocesan bishop, the Rt. Rev. Steve Breedlove, at the ordination of one of our deacons.
11/19/2023 • 19 minutes, 16 seconds
Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger."
This is the tenth sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
11/12/2023 • 37 minutes, 12 seconds
Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26, John 18, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger."
This is the ninth sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
11/5/2023 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger."
This is the eighth sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
10/29/2023 • 33 minutes, 37 seconds
Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger."
This is the seventh sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
10/22/2023 • 34 minutes, 42 seconds
Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
This is the sixth sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
10/15/2023 • 41 minutes, 50 seconds
Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Patience," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26 Ephesians 4:1-2, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
This is the fourth sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
10/8/2023 • 42 minutes, 24 seconds
Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26 & John 14:27, JD Meeder.
This is the fourth sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
10/1/2023 • 42 minutes, 24 seconds
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26, The Very Rev. Canon Dr. Dan Alger.
This is the third sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
9/27/2023 • 36 minutes, 13 seconds
Fruit of the Spirit: Love
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Love," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26 & 1 Corinthians 13, The Very Rev. Canon Dr. Dan Alger.
This is the second sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
9/17/2023 • 45 minutes, 40 seconds
Walking in the Spirit
"Walking in the Spirit," Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:13-26 & Psalm 1, The Very Rev. Canon Dr. Dan Alger.
This is the opening sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul spends much time juxtaposing the flesh and the Spirit. Our flesh is always working--to gratify, protect, or prove its own self. But the Spirit is also at work, and in infinitely better ways, bearing fruit in the lives of God's children which honors him and builds up others. In this sermon series, we'll be considering what it means to truly walk by the Spirit--not striving in our flesh to please ourselves or to please God on our own, but to cultivate our hearts to be ready for his work within us as he fashions us more into the image of our Lord Jesus. May we seek to abide ever more in him by the power of his Spirit.
9/10/2023 • 41 minutes, 44 seconds
The Gospel Two-Step
"The Gospel Two-Step," Ordinary Time, Romans 12:1-8, Curate Zach Croonquist.
9/3/2023 • 31 minutes, 51 seconds
“I Will Build My Church”
"I Will Build My Church," Ordinary Time, Matthew 16:13-20, The Rev. Jared Wensyel.
8/27/2023 • 12 minutes, 1 second
You Have Great Faith!
"You Have Great Faith," Ordinary Time, Matthew 15:21-18, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
8/20/2023 • 25 minutes, 53 seconds
Run the Race
"Run the Race," Ordinary Time, Hebrews 12:1-3, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
8/13/2023 • 36 minutes, 31 seconds
And He Had Compassion on Them
"And He Had Compassion on Them," Ordinary Time, Matthew 14:13-21, the Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
8/6/2023 • 34 minutes, 32 seconds
A Wildly Growing Kingdom
"A Wildly Growing Kingdom," Ordinary Time, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-50, The Rev. Jared Wensyel.
7/30/2023 • 20 minutes, 34 seconds
In This Hope We Were Saved
"In This Hope We Were Saved," Ordinary Time, Romans 8:18-25, JD Meeder.
7/23/2023 • 33 minutes, 23 seconds
The Lord Will Bring You Home (A Refugee Family’s Testimony from the Salimis)
"The Lord Will Bring You Home," Ordinary Time 2023, Fr. Hekmat and Sama Salimi.
7/16/2023 • 43 minutes, 9 seconds
Serving the King
"Serving the King," Ordinary Time, Matthew 10:34-42, The Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis.
7/2/2023 • 17 minutes, 22 seconds
Don’t Be So Adam About It!
"Don't Be So Adam About It," Ordinary Time, Romans 5:3-11, The Rev. Jared Wensyel.
6/25/2023 • 23 minutes, 51 seconds
Receive Rest
"Receive Rest," Ordinary Time, Acts 1:6-14, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
6/18/2023 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Community as Witness
"Community as Witness," Ordinary Time, Acts 2:42-47, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
6/11/2023 • 42 minutes, 55 seconds
Receive the Holy Spirit
"Receive the Holy Spirit," Trinity Sunday, Acts 2:1-11, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
6/4/2023 • 24 minutes, 40 seconds
Reversing the Tower of Babel: Pentecost
"Reversing Babel: Pentecost," Pentecost, Acts 2:1-11, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
5/28/2023 • 46 minutes, 53 seconds
The Ascension
"The Ascension," Eastertide: Ascension Sunday, May 16:9-20, the Rev. Sergio Sapunar.
5/21/2023 • 35 minutes, 1 second
Abide in Me
"Abide in Me," Eastertide, John 15:1-17, JD Meeder.
5/14/2023 • 39 minutes, 5 seconds
Judgment Day & the New Heavens and New Earth
"Judgment Day and the New Heavens and New Earth," Eastertide: We Look for the Resurrection of the Dead, Revelation 20:4-6; 21:1-4, The Rev. Jared Wensyel.
5/7/2023 • 29 minutes
The New Adam
"The New Adam," Eastertide: We Look for the Resurrection of the Dead, 1 Corinthians 15:12-28, The Rev. Jeff Weber.
4/30/2023 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
The Road to Emmaus
"The Road to Emmaus," Eastertide: We Look for the Resurrection of the Dead, Luke 24: 13-35, Judson Van Wyk.
4/23/2023 • 28 minutes, 16 seconds
The Valley of Dry Bones
"The Valley of Dry Bones," Eastertide: We Look for the Resurrection of the Dead, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Rev. Jared Wensyel.
4/16/2023 • 28 minutes, 29 seconds
I Have Seen the Lord!
"I Have Seen the Lord!" Eastertide, John 20:1-18, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
4/9/2023 • 31 minutes, 4 seconds
We Will See the Lord
"We Will See the Lord," Easter Vigil, 1 Peter 3:19 & Romans 10:9-19, the Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
4/8/2023 • 18 minutes, 29 seconds
Father, Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit.
"Father, Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit," Lent: The Seven Last Words of Christ, Luke 23:44-56, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
4/7/2023 • 28 minutes, 2 seconds
As I Have Loved You
"As I Have Loved You," Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, John 18:1-19:30, the Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis.
4/6/2023 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
It Is Finished
"It Is Finished," Lent: The Seven Last Words of Christ, John 19:28-30, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
4/2/2023 • 29 minutes, 57 seconds
I Thirst
"I Thirst," Lent: The Seven Last Words of Christ, John 19:28-30, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
3/26/2023 • 25 minutes, 32 seconds
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" Lent: The Seven Last Words of Christ, Matthew 27:45-49, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
3/19/2023 • 33 minutes, 57 seconds
Dear Woman, Here is Your Son
"Dear Woman, Here is Your Son," Lent: The Seven Last Words of Christ, John 19:23-27, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
3/12/2023 • 37 minutes, 11 seconds
Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise
"Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise," Lent: The Seven Last Words of Christ, Luke 23:39-42, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
3/5/2023 • 40 minutes, 54 seconds
Father, Forgive Them
"Father, Forgive Them," Lent: The Seven Last Words of Christ, Luke 23:32-38, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
2/26/2023 • 26 minutes, 26 seconds
Ash Wednesday: Rend Your Hearts and Return Home
"Rend Your Hearts and Return Home," Ash Wednesday, Luke 23:32-38, The Rev. Dcn. Buddy Hocutt.
2/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 33 seconds
The Transfiguration
"The Transfiguration," Epiphany, Matthew 17:1-9, the Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
2/19/2023 • 25 minutes, 17 seconds
Be the One, See the One, Share the One: World Mission Sunday
"Be the One, See the One, Share the One," Epiphany: World Mission Sunday, Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 67, Acts 1:1-8, Matthew 9:35-38, Jenny Noyes.
2/12/2023 • 46 minutes, 1 second
Salt and Light
"Salt and Light," Epiphany, Matthew 5:13-16, Fr. Benjamin Wall.
2/5/2023 • 20 minutes, 47 seconds
Enjoy Safe Pasture: Psalm 37
"Enjoy Safe Pasture," Epiphany, Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 37:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and Matthew 5:1-12, Canon Molly Ruch.
1/29/2023 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Zebedee: A Faithful Fisherman
"Zebedee: A Faithful Fisherman," Epiphany, Matthew 4:12-22, the Very Rev. Dan Alger.
1/22/2023 • 32 minutes, 57 seconds
The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sins of the World
"The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sins of the World," Epiphany, John 1:21-42, JD Meeder.
1/15/2023 • 33 minutes, 53 seconds
The Gospel will Change the World
"The Gospel will Change the World," Epiphany, Matthew 3:13-17, The Rev. Jared Wensyel.
1/8/2023 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Growing in Wisdom and Favor
"Growing in Wisdom and Favor," Christmas 2022, Luke 2:41-52, the Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
1/1/2023 • 29 minutes, 30 seconds
Hear the Angels’ Voices
"Hear the Angels' Voices," Christmas 2022, Luke 2:1-14, the Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
12/24/2022 • 20 minutes, 36 seconds
Immanuel! God Is With Us!
"Immanuel! God Is With Us!," The Time Between: Advent 2022, Matthew 1, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
12/18/2022 • 33 minutes, 23 seconds
Rejoice!
"Rejoice!" The Time Between: Advent 2022, Matthew 11:2-19, the Rev. Canon John Kalini.
12/11/2022 • 28 minutes, 8 seconds
It’s the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)
"It’s the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)," The Time Between: Advent 2022, Matthew 24:29-44, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
12/4/2022 • 36 minutes, 45 seconds
Lamenting the Human Condition
"Lamenting the Human Condition," The Time Between: Advent 2022, Romans 13:8-14, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
11/27/2022 • 32 minutes, 34 seconds
The Once and Future Coming
"The Once and Future Coming," The Time Between: Advent 2022, Isaiah 2:1-5, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
11/20/2022 • 31 minutes, 44 seconds
Stand Firm, And You Will Win Life
"Stand Firm, And You Will Win Life," Ordinary Time 2022, Luke 21:5-19, Fr. Benjamin Wall.
11/13/2022 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
You’re Never On Your Own, Kid
"You're Never On Your Own, Kid," Ordinary Time 2022, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, the Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
11/6/2022 • 21 minutes, 37 seconds
To the End of the Age
"To the End of the Age," Holy Baptism, Matthew 28:16-20, Max Graham.
10/30/2022 • 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Christians Give
"Christians Give," Freely Generous, Luke 21:-14, the Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
10/23/2022 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
Bring the Whole Tithe
"Bring the Whole Tithe," Freely Generous, Malachi 3, Fr. Jared Wensyel.
10/16/2022 • 31 minutes, 24 seconds
A Harvest of Righteousness
"A Harvest of Righteousness," Freely Generous, 2 Corinthians 9:9-15, JD Meeder.
10/9/2022 • 25 minutes, 26 seconds
A Cheerful Giver
"A Cheerful Giver," Freely Generous, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
10/2/2022 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
A Renewed Perspective
"A Renewed Perspective," The Sign of Jonah, Jonah 3-4, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
9/25/2022 • 36 minutes, 35 seconds
Jonah: Repentance, Redemption, and Resurrection
"Repentance, Redemption, and Resurrection," The Sign of Jonah, Jonah 2, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
9/18/2022 • 42 minutes, 9 seconds
Jonah: Running
"Running," The Sign of Jonah, Jonah 1, Very Rev. Dan Alger.
9/11/2022 • 31 minutes, 56 seconds
Walk in the Way of Life
"Walk in the Way of Life," Ordinary Time 2022, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Fr. Jared Wensyel.
9/4/2022 • 27 minutes, 4 seconds
Come With Us to Mt. Zion
"Come With Us to Mt. Zion," Ordinary Time 2022, Hebrews 12-13, Rev. Dcn. Buddy Hocutt.
8/28/2022 • 20 minutes, 5 seconds
The Narrow Door of Humility
"The Narrow Door of Humility," Ordinary Time 2022, Luke 13:22-30, Fr. Benjamin Wall.
8/21/2022 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
My Soul Magnifies the Lord
"My Soul Magnifies the Lord," Feast Days, Luke 1:46-55, Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
8/15/2022 • 19 minutes
When We Are in Need
"When We Are in Need," Ordinary Time 2022, Mark 1:40-45, Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis.
8/14/2022 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
The Priestly Order
"The Priestly Order," Ordinary Time 2022, Luke 12:32-40, Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
8/7/2022 • 31 minutes, 51 seconds
The New Self
"The New Self," Ordinary Time 2022, Colossians 3:5-17, Dr. Jason Myers.
7/31/2022 • 26 minutes, 29 seconds
Our Father
"Our Father," Ordinary Time 2022, Luke 11, Fr. Benjamin Wall.
7/24/2022 • 25 minutes, 7 seconds
God of the Impossible
"God of the Impossible," Ordinary Time 2022, Genesis 18:1-14, Rev. Ralph Hawkins.
7/17/2022 • 20 minutes, 35 seconds
The Good Samaritan
"The Good Samaritan," Ordinary Time 2022, Luke 10:25-37, Judson Van Wyk.
7/10/2022 • 28 minutes, 17 seconds
The Kingdom Has Come Near
"The Kingdom Has Come Near," Ordinary Time 2022, Luke 10:1-23, Rev. Dcn. Jared Wensyel.
7/3/2022 • 36 minutes, 41 seconds
Ruth 4
"Ruth 4," The Book of Ruth, Ruth 4, Very Rev. Dan Alger.
6/26/2022 • 44 minutes, 56 seconds
Ruth 3
"Ruth 3," The Book of Ruth, Ruth 3, Very Rev. Dan Alger.
6/19/2022 • 40 minutes, 19 seconds
Ruth 2
"Ruth 2," The Book of Ruth, Ruth 2, Very Rev. Dan Alger.
6/12/2022 • 26 minutes, 29 seconds
Ruth 1
"Ruth 1," The Book of Ruth, Ruth 1, Very Rev. Dan Alger.
6/5/2022 • 32 minutes, 36 seconds
The Ascension
"The Ascension," Yesterday, Today, and Forever, Acts 1:1-11, Fr. Benjamin Wall.
5/29/2022 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
New Heavens and New Earth
"New Heavens and the New Earth: Rogation Sunday," Yesterday, Today, and Forever, Rev. 21-22, Very Rev. Dan Alger.
5/22/2022 • 29 minutes, 43 seconds
Marriage Supper of the Lamb
"The Marriage Supper of the Lamb," Yesterday, Today, and Forever, Rev. 19, Rev. Jared Wensyel.
5/15/2022 • 26 minutes, 58 seconds
Jesus Draws Near
"Jesus Draws Near," Yesterday, Today, and Forever, John 20:19-31, Fr. Benjamin Wall.
4/24/2022 • 26 minutes, 23 seconds
Easter Sunday
"Easter Sunday," Holy Week 2022, Matthew 28:1-10, Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.