Sermon Archives
“What’s Love Got to Do With It?” (A41: Proper 18)
Ezekiel 33:7-11; Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 Wingfield uses Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do With It” to frame a critique of Christians who neglect Jesus’ command to love their neighbors. Drawing on...
“A Messiah Who Walks Toward Danger” (A40: Proper 17)
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28 Bell highlights how Jesus calls disciples away from power, comfort, and self-protection toward sacrificial love and faithful service. Using Peter’s resistance, Bell’s own testimony, and practical examples...
“Great Beginnings” (A39: Proper 16)
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 Reese reflects on a seminary preaching class in the Holy Land and uses the Dead Sea as a metaphor for a church that must not turn inward....
“Justice for All: A Mother’s Parable for Jesus” (A38: Proper 15)
Isaiah 56:1,6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a,29-32; Matthew 15:10-20,21-28 Ota explores the ideas of inclusion and justice, using the story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15 as a lens. “Emphasizing the church’s calling and responsibility...
“Stay in the Boat” (A37: Proper 14)
1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33 Fox argues that Matthew’s story of Jesus walking on water is less about Peter’s individual courage than the boat as a symbol of the church. Against...