Harrowing Of Hell

Christmas I: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

Susan’s sermon explores the themes of darkness and light, using the poetic language of John’s Gospel to challenge traditional associations of light with goodness and darkness with evil. She explains how these associations have historically been harmful, particularly when tied to racial and cultural biases. Susan invites us to see darkness in a new way—not

Christmas Eve: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

Doyt’s Christmas Eve sermon invites us to reflect on the extraordinary ways that God’s plan is revealed through the ordinary routines of our lives. He reminds us that the Christmas story—a world-changing event—began in the simple life of a young woman in a small town 2,000 years ago. Just as Mary’s mundane life opened the

Advent IV: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

Kate’s sermon for the last Sunday in Advent focuses on Mary’s Magnificat, drawing attention to its profound significance during this season and its relevance for our faith and lives today. She begins by sharing a moment of ‘epiphany’ while reading from The Saint John’s Bible last Sunday, when the imprint of the Magnificat seemed to

Advent III: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

In his sermon, Lex reflects on the gloomy weather of Seattle during Advent, drawing a parallel between the physical darkness and the existential malaise many feel in their lives. He introduces Paul’s letter to the Philippians, written from prison, as a profound example of finding joy and peace in the midst of hardship. Paul’s exhortation

Advent II: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

In her sermon, Kelli reflects on the Gospel passage as a profound love story, focusing on the connection between John the Baptist and Jesus, and its implications for our own relationship with Christ. She emphasizes that, although much of Jesus’ life remains hidden, John the Baptist’s life points us to Jesus, a ministry that began

Advent I: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

In this week’s sermon, Doyt uses a personal story about an airport misadventure to illustrate the importance of being present and attuned to the moment, especially during the Advent season. While traveling through Madrid, he recounts how his assumptions about a fellow passenger’s destination led him astray, causing him to run through the wrong terminal