On Annual Meeting Sunday, we remember that the Church begins not with performance but with identity. A sermon on light, grace, growth, discernment, and the living story of St. John’s in 2025.
It’s Not the Building. It’s You. It Was Always You.
St. John’s is more than wood and stained glass—it is people living out their baptismal call as ministers of Christ. Discover how deep roots, true belonging, and abundant grace come alive in everyday acts of service.
Whatever It Costs: The Gospel According to the Good Samaritan
In a world of scorekeeping and scarcity, Jesus tells a story of reckless mercy that breaks every rule. Discover what it means to live not by the world’s economy, but by the sacred logic of compassion—and how even your wallet might be a doorway to grace.
Greatness in the Margins: The New Testament’s Power Couple
They never sought the spotlight, but their quiet faith shaped the early Church. Priscilla and Aquila remind us that true greatness lies not in status or show, but in open doors, gentle truth, and steady love.
Dirty Shoes & Dusty Grace: Finding God in the Ordinary
From the dust of the road to the scuffs on our hearts, grace clings to every part of the journey when God walks beside us.
A Generous God in a Scarcity-Minded World
When fear and control tighten their grip, we miss the generous goodness of God already flowing around us. Here’s a word of hope for anyone tired of trying to manage grace.
Love, Grace & Vision: A New Season at St. John’s
Vision isn’t just about where we are—it’s about where God is calling us to go. On this Visioning Sunday, discover how cruciform love, grace, and healing shape who we are and who we’re becoming.
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus: The Grace Waiting Across the Divide
What if the Bible is not about us being heroes—but about a God who crosses every boundary to reach us? In this powerful reflection on Jesus calming the storm, discover the deeper truth about “the other side” and the Savior who is already there.