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.
The Fire of God That Burns Within You
The fire of God already burns within you—alive with power, love, and divine purpose. When you stop guarding the flame and start giving it away, fear dissolves, and your life becomes light for the world.
Get Off the Couch: Dangerous Comfort and Defiant Love
Luxury numbs us, scarcity lies to us, and comfort destroys compassion—but Jesus invites us to something far better: a life of defiant generosity, unyielding hope, and abundant grace.
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.
Why There’s No Return Policy on God’s Love
Grace isn’t a gamble. It’s the guarantee of a love that chooses you, adopts you, and will never let you go.
What It Means to Be People of the Pledge
The world pledges for gain. Jesus pledged himself for love. Discover what it means to be people shaped not by greatness, but by grace and generosity.
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.