Field Notes: Stories from St. Martin's

The Rev. Ayo Ominiyi preaches on our call to follow Jesus, even when it's hard.

Today in our children’s message, we talked about Lincoln Logs. These are simple wooden toys that have been around for more than one hundred years. While many toys break or get thrown away, Lincoln Logs are still around and still loved. They remind us that some things are worth coming back to again and again. We also told the story of three young men in the Bible. Their names were Shadrach, Meshach...

In this week’s sermon, we reflect on what lasts. We begin with a story about Abraham Lincoln’s cabin. Not the original one, but a recreated version in Kentucky that still draws visitors. Why? Because the story it tells - about humility, strength, and endurance - still matters. From that same story came something simple but lasting:  Lincoln Logs . For over 100 years, children have played with thes...

In this sermon from our Historical Markers summer series, we explore a story of healing at the Pool of Bethesda, and the surprising grace of Jesus. Set alongside the history of Mineral Wells, Texas, once known for its “healing waters,” we reflect on how many of us are still striving for healing, wholeness, and purpose. But what if grace doesn’t meet us in our hustle? What if Jesus shows up not whe...

The Rev. Alan D. Bentrup preaches about teachers, students, and remembering that we are loved. The text is John 13:31-35.

The Rev. Alan D. Bentrup preaches about main characters, God's call, and how love is shown through everyday people. The text is Acts 9:36-43.

Deacon Ayo Ominiyi preaching on John 21:1-19.

The Rev. Alan D. Bentrup preaches about Jesus' presence in the locked rooms of our lives, from John 20:19-31.

Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! The Rev. Alan D. Bentrup preaches on Easter Sunday, from Luke 24:1-12.

The Rev. Alan D. Bentrup preaches on Good Friday, from John 18:1-19:42.

The Rev. Alan Bentrup preaches on Maundy Thursday, from John 13:1-17, 31b-35.

The Rev. Alan Bentrup kicks off our Holy Week series, preaching on Luke 23:1-49 in "Woven Together: Palm Sunday."

The Rev. Alan Bentrup preaches about God's extravagant love in John 12:1-8.

The Rev. Alan Bentrup preaches about God's unrelenting love through the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15.

The Rev. Ayo Ominiyo preaches on the Third Sunday of Lent. The Gospel for today is Luke 13:1-9.

The Rev. Alan Bentrup preaches on the Second Sunday of Lent. The scripture for today is: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35

The Rev. Alan D. Bentrup preaches on God's nearness, even on the First Sunday of Lent. Readings for this week: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13

The Rev. Alan Bentrup preaches on Ash Wednesday, 2025. The readings are:Joel 2:1-2,12-172 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10Matthew 6:1-6,16-21

The Rev. Beth Fain preaches about listening to Jesus on the last Sunday after the Epiphany. The readings for this week are: Exodus 34:29-35 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-43

The Rev. Alan Bentrup preaches about trust for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany. The readings are: Jeremiah 17:5-10 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Luke 6:17-26 Psalm 1

The Rev. Dr. Leslie Stewart preaches about God's call to all of us to be fishers of people. The Gospel reading is Luke 5:1-11.

The Rev. Alan Bentrup kicks off our Romans Bible study by looking at the life of St. Paul.

The Rev. Alan Bentrup preaches on waiting for Jesus, for the Feast of the Presentation. The Gospel reading is Luke 2:22-40.

The Rev. Alan Bentrup preaches about God's big love for all of us. Readings for the week: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Psalm 19

The Rev. Ayo Ominiyi preaches on the Second Sunday After the Epiphany. Readings for this week: Isaiah 62:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 Psalm 36:5-10