March 24, 2016, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching
Jesus had an incredible way of truly seeing people, never with contempt or disdain. We see it this night, when Jesus meets the disciples’ fear with love, when he confronts Judas’ betrayal, with love. We must never forget that the opposite of love is not anger or hostility but indifference or fear. The opposite of fear is love.
March 13, 2016, The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr. preaching
This sermon is about Mary’s do-over. It is her story. But it could be my story or your story. Maybe there is a moment or an encounter or an event you’d like to do over. If so, this sermon is for you, but know this: it takes courage and humility. Those are the traits we see Mary employ.
November 4, 2015, Judy Naegeli preaching
In scripture today, Jesus is begging the question: “What is your highest priority? Are you willing to put your loyalty to me above it?”
November 1, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching
You are never the same after a Lazarus moment. It is a conversion and a resurrection of the soul. To encounter this kind of love is to be changed.
May 10, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching
When you look back on your life someday, what are the things that you will look back on with joy? Seek those things now. Do them more often.
April 19, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching
April 2, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching
“Christian pilgrimage can and should be a walk with Jesus. And that is necessarily a walk in kingdom territory, under those upside-down kingdom rules. The pilgrim road is a physical peninsula of the kingdom. As the kingdom sprang up around the sandals of Jesus, so kingdom flowers can spring up around pilgrim boots.”
March 30, 2015, Elizabeth Walker preaching
In tonight’s Gospel, we hear about Mary and Martha welcoming Jesus into their home after Jesus raised their brother Lazarus from the dead. It is a celebratory gathering, as you might expect, in the wake of a family member’s resurrection from death. But, as would be expected in a Gospel that kicks off Holy Week, there is an element of gravity too; Judas questions the actions of Mary, who showed ultimate respect for Jesus by washing his feet—with her hair—using expensive perfume.
February 8, 2015, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching
This sermon is about demons. Well, demons and prayer…