2019 Sermons
Below are the sermons from 2019. Each audio file begins by listing the scripture readings from which the sermon was drawn, but if you're ever curious, you can view the assigned readings for any given date at LectionaryPage.net.
DECEMBER 29, 2019 (Christmas 1) by Fr. Aaron Burt on John 1:1-18
The deep historical, present, and throughout-all-time meaning of Jesus as the Word.
DECEMBER 22, 2019 (Advent 4) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Matthew 1:18-25
Do we, like Joseph faced with the pregnant Mary, see the person behind the apparent failure?
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UNAVAILABLE: December 15
(With regrets, this sermon is not available, due to a recording problem.)
DECEMBER 8, 2019 (Advent 2) by Fr. Aaron Burt read by Laura Lucht on Mark 10:46-52
Blind Bartimaeus as a representation of humanity. We all live in partial blindness.
DECEMBER 1, 2019 (Advent 1) by Fr. Bruce Waltke on Isaiah 2:1-5
A More Sure Word of Prophesy. Grow resolve to persevere in faith & walk step-by-step in God's word.
NOVEMBER 24, 2019 (Christ the King) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 23:33-43
What is the chaos in your life that speaks a bold witness to you against the kingship of Christ?
NOVEMBER 17, 2019 (Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron on Luke 21:5-19 & 2 Thes 3:6-13
What does it mean to live lives of endurance especially in times of uncertainty?
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UNAVAILABLE: November 10, 2019
(There is no sermon audio as this was our Annual Parish Meeting.)
NOVEMBER 3, 2019 (All Saints Day) by Drew Armstrong on Ephesians 1:11-23 & Luke 6:20-31
The world is upside down, but the resurrection flips everything right side up.
OCTOBER 27, 2019 (The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron on 2 Tim 4:6-18 & Luke 18:9-14
At the end of your life, what do you want to be able to look back and say about it?
OCTOBER 20, 2019 (The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 18:1-8
The parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow and understanding who God is and is not.
OCTOBER 13, 2019 (The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 17:11-19
The healing of the ten lepers, deep gratitude, and the even deeper meaning within the story.
OCTOBER 6, 2019 (The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost) by Nathaniel Kidd on Luke 17:5-10
What is the nature of faith, and what does it mean to have faith the size of a mustard seed?
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 (The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 16:19-31
What would you do if God came to you with a bad business proposition for His good purposes?
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 (The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 16:1-13
The nature of financial ambition and what it looks like to direct that ambition toward the eternal.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 (The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 15:1-10
The parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin and what it means to be lost.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 (The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Bruce Waltke on Psalm 139
Exploring what it means for God to know us intimately.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 (The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Psalm 81
Does God want to fix your context or feed you within your current context?
AUGUST 25, 2019 (The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Hebrews 12:18-29
What is it like for you to come to God?
AUGUST 18, 2019 (The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Hebrews 11:29-12:2
What is the race you are called to run in this life?
AUGUST 11, 2019 (The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 12:32-40
Living a life ready to meet the Lord
AUGUST 4, 2019 (The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost) by Jonathan deMacedo on Luke 12:13-21
Examining the nature of greed and embracing true contentment.
JULY 28, 2019 (The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Aaron read by Laura Lucht on Mark 10:46-52
Blind Bartimaeus as a representation of humanity. We all live in partial blindness.
JULY 21, 2019 (The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost) by Dcn. Kevin Burns on Luke 10:38-42
Serving Others Well: How do we live servant lives in a world that demands every part of who we are?
JULY 14, 2019 (The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost) by Drew Armstrong on Luke 10:25-37
Using Paul's words in Colossians 1:1-14 to understand our part in the story of the Good Samaritan
JULY 7, 2019 (The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Ryan Brotherton on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Balancing authority and vulnerability as revealed in II Kings 5:1-14 and Luke 10
JUNE 30, 2019 (The Third Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Nathaniel Kidd on Luke 9:51-62
The Nature of Christian Discipleship
JUNE 23, 2019 (The Second Sunday after Pentecost) by Fr. Troy Henley on Luke 8:22-56
What does Jesus demonstrate about himself and his priorities in these four miracles?
JUNE 16, 2019 (Trinity Sunday) by Fr. Nathaniel Kidd on John 16:12-15
Knowing and Loving the Trinitarian God
JUNE 9, 2019 (Pentecost) by Fr. Edward Leche on Acts 2:1-12
Pentecost: We are equipped in every way to tell God's story of salvation well
JUNE 2, 2019 (The Seventh Sunday in Easter) by Kevin Burns on Luke 24:44-53
The Ascension: Where do I belong?
MAY 26, 2019 (The Sixth Sunday in Easter) by Dcn. Jeremiah Webster on John 14:21-29
What is the nature of love?
MAY 19, 2019 (The Fifth Sunday in Easter) by Dr. Bruce Waltke on Proverbs 2
Part 2: Proverbs to safeguard us in our walk in eternal life
MAY 12, 2019 (The Fourth Sunday in Easter) by Dr. Bruce Waltke on Proverbs 2
Part 1: Cutting the key that opens the lock to the Book of Proverbs
MAY 5, 2019 (The Third Sunday in Easter) by Dr. Bob Stallman on Psalm 136
Our worship is always in response to what God has done.
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UNAVAILABLE: April 28, 2019
(There was no sermon audio as this was our Second Breakfast celebration.)
APRIL 21, 2019 (Easter Sunday) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 24:1-12
The Resurrection: Laughter and Wonder mixed with Curiosity and Mystery
APRIL 14, 2019 (Palm Sunday) by Bp. Ken Ross on Luke 19:28-40
The Meaning Behind the Triumphal Entry of the King
APRIL 7, 2019 (The Fifth Sunday in Lent) by Fr. Aaron Burt on John 12:1-8
At Journey's End: The Destination of this Journey. Acts of Service and Financial Giving.
MARCH 31, 2019 (The Fourth Sunday in Lent) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 15:11-32
Lent invites us to take a break from the journey. Sabbath.
MARCH 24, 2019 (The Third Sunday in Lent) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 13:1-9
Lent is a Call to Journey Back. Prayer and Reading Scripture.
MARCH 17, 2019 (The Second Sunday in Lent) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Philippians 3:17-4:1
Lent is a Journey With. Intimate Christian Friendship and Confession of Sin.
MARCH 10, 2019 (The First Sunday in Lent) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 4:1-13 and Deut 26:1-11
Lent is a Journey Away. Fasting and Retreat.
MARCH 3, 2019 (The Eighth Sunday after Epiphany) by Fr. Troy Henley on Luke 9:18-45
You're Hearing, but are you Listening to God?
FEBRUARY 24, 2019 (The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 6:17-36
An Invitation Into the Proving Grounds
FEBRUARY 17, 2019 (The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany) by Fr. Bruce Waltke on Isaiah 6:1-10
Blessed are those who truly see God, for they shall be purified and be profitable.
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UNAVAILABLE: February 10, 2019
(Due to snow closure, there was no sermon.)
FEBRUARY 3, 2019 (The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Luke 4:16-30
Relationships Gone Awry: Jesus in Nazareth
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UNAVAILABLE: January 27, 2019
(With regrets, this sermon is not available due to a recording problem.)
JANUARY 20, 2019 (The Second Sunday after Epiphany) by Fr. Aaron Burt on John 2:1-11
What kind of work does God do? What problems does God get involved in? What does that look like?
JANUARY 13, 2019 (The First Sunday after Epiphany) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Acts 8:9-24
Simon the Magi: The Church is Not a Con
JANUARY 6, 2019 (The Epiphany) by Fr. Aaron Burt on Matthew 2:1-12
A glossary of Epiphany: God working in the midst of what's unclear and unattractive