Revelation is not a book of threats—it is a book of promise. As St. John’s concludes its Year of the Bible, discover how the end of Scripture circles back to the beginning, inviting us into a story of redemption that never truly ends.
Faith Is Not a Currency—It’s a Love Story
Faith is not magic or moral currency—it is fidelity. In this reflection on Hebrews and a beloved hymn, discover what it truly means to trust in the God who holds the future and always catches us on the other side.
Same Spirit, Different Gifts: What It Means to Be the Church
With updates about Mother Leslie, reflections on Paul’s letters, and even a word about the church air conditioner, this sermon reminds us that being the Church means showing up for one another—with humility, unity, and grace that transforms even the most ordinary things.
You Are Already Swimming in Grace: Living the Easter Life
Easter is more than a day—it is a way of life. Through the ordinary and the unexpected, the risen Christ reveals a world infused with grace, reminding us that we are already immersed in the love of God.
When Do We Get to the Jesus Part?
In a world that’s always rushing, longing, and searching, Jesus doesn’t offer shortcuts—he offers surrender. In this reflection on John 12, we’re reminded that God’s greatest miracles begin not with triumph, but with loss, mystery, and seeds buried in the ground.
Grab Hold: A Gospel Sandwich of Grace, Healing, and Hope
When life breaks apart, when healing feels out of reach, and when death seems to have the last word, Jesus responds with grace, healing, and resurrection. This story of Jairus, a desperate woman, and a dying child reveals the deeper truth: with Jesus, there is always time, always hope, always new life.
Turn the Page Sunday: Remembering Who We Are & Whose We Are
As the Old Testament ends and the Gospels begin, we are invited to remember who we are and whose we are. Through scripture, repetition, and sacred memory, God writes our story on our hearts—again and again.
Write the Vision: Shaping the Future of St. John’s
As St. John’s nears its 200th year, a sacred invitation echoes from the prophet Habakkuk: “Write the vision.” A call to honor the past, embrace the present, and shape a future guided by love, purpose, and shared discernment.
A Church, a Chiller, and the Call to Love
As St. John’s approaches 200 years of ministry, we face an urgent but invisible challenge—and an opportunity to love boldly. This is a story about stewardship, community, and the quiet power of God’s enduring faithfulness.
Not by Force but by Love: How Baptism Rebuilds Us
When Jesus steps into the murky waters of the Jordan, everything changes—not by force, but by love. From Amos’s plumb line to the architecture of grace, discover how God rebuilds our lives from within.