Sermon Archives
“A Wedding Invitation” (A46: Proper 23)
Isaiah 25:1-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 Adams interprets Matthew 22:1-14 as a challenge to religious gatekeeping and performative faith. The wedding banquet represents God’s open invitation, especially to those pushed to the margins...
“Eyes Up” (A45: Proper 22)
Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-15; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46 “Tell me,” says Holloway Blake, “what will you leave behind so that you can move ahead? Who is Christ to you? What will you do with your...
“Blessings or … Spoils?” (A44: Proper 21)
Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32; Psalm 25:1-9; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32 Freemyer interprets Matthew 21:23-32 as a confrontation between Jesus and religious elites who protect power through hypocrisy. Freemyer’s s sermon contrasts those who claim righteousness but refuse...
“Jesus and the Working Poor” (A43: Proper 20)
Jonah 3:10–4:11; Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 De La Torre explores the story of the “workers in the vineyard” from Matthew 20, and he says we need to stop “spiritualizing” the meaning. Instead, De...
“The Journey to Forgiveness” (A42: Proper 19)
Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103:(1-7),8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 Davis argues that forgiveness is one of the hardest yet most necessary acts of faith and human wholeness. Using Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers, Davis shows that...