Theology Archives - Epiphany Seattle

AI Sermon Series #4: Soul Sensates and the Coronation of the Royal Priesthood

Sermon | May 28, 2023

Click here to watch the sermon. Today is the Feast of Pentecost, and the celebration of the coronation of Dean, Norah, and Jack into the caste of the Royal Priesthood. This is a ceremony which acknowledges the reality that their souls are replete with the living waters of God. The prophet Jeremiah coined the term

AI Sermon Series #3: The Formation of the Human Heart

Sermon | May 21, 2023

Click here to watch the sermon As we return to the topic of artificial intelligence today, part 3 in a 4-part series, we continue thinking about what it means to be human, and how we can be a better at being human, based on who our God is… I want to share a poem

AI Sermon Series #2: The Ontological Nature of a Person

Sermon | May 14, 2023

Click here to watch the sermon Last Sunday we learned from Peter that we have a title: the Royal Priesthood. It is the title of humanity, shared by all humanity, universally. In the age of generative artificial intelligence being human is becoming our common denominator, our core connection, and hopefully, our top priority. That may

AI Sermon Series #1: AI and the Human Identity–The Royal Priesthood

Sermon | May 7, 2023

Click here to watch the sermon Good morning, today we step into the realm of artificial intelligence, as the first sermon in our series about who we are because of who our God is. Artificial intelligence is big, and it is something we are hearing a lot about, not because it’s a fad, but because

Priscilla and “What Can I Do for You?”

Sermon | October 24, 2021

I was on a Zoom call the other day with our Sunday school teachers and as I listened to their vision and energy and passion for our children and the message of Jesus Christ, I couldn’t help but think of my very early days here at Epiphany. When I came, we had no Sunday school

Battle for Christianity – Annual Appeal

Sermon | October 3, 2021

I am so glad to be here with you today. I just returned from a board meeting for the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes in Atlanta, and then flew to Essex Connecticut where I preached at Kate Wesch’s installation as Rector at Saint John’s Church. Incidentally, Kate is doing very well, as is her family,

Peanut Butter and Jesus

Sermon | September 26, 2021

Good morning Christians, seekers, and friends! Good to see you this morning! And thanks so much for joining us in worship whether you are here in the Church or watching us online! Now I know it is rather early to talk about this – especially on a Sunday before brunch, but I am going to

Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Sermon | September 12, 2021

I’ve been hearing lately about conversations people have had with family members and good friends who refused to get vaccinated. (disqualify people who are immune-compromised) These conversations are exasperating! Nothing they say inspires their loved one to change their mind. Nothing works. It is crazy making. This is life and death, and there are not

Sermon on James

Sermon | August 29, 2021

I am sad to say this will be my last Sunday with you before my wife and I get our house ready to go on the market and we make our move to Florida a permanent one. I am happy to say, however, that for this last sermon one of the assigned readings is the

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