Sermons from St. George's

Whatever you learn this lent will begin by spending time with God. It won’t eradicate your sins or eliminate your pain. But as promised in John 14, God will never leave you. Sermon from Ash Wednesday, 3/2/22.

Faith doesn’t last because it never has troubles, it never encounters doubts. Faith endures when you hold onto to what you know to be true, even in the midst of those valleys. Sermon from 2/27/22.

The truth is that listening to the voice of Jesus is costly. But that is okay because the end of the story is good, good, good. Sermon from 2/27/22.

Give and more will be given. Sermon from 2/20/22.

Everyone knows that Jesus instructs his followers to love their enemies, but how many of us actively try to love those who don’t love us? In this sermon we reflect on why Jesus calls us to love our enemies and how it is possible to love in this way. Sermon from 2/20/22.

Sermon from 2/13/22.

It is not that the circumstances of the “woes” are evil, but that they are dangerous. Sermon from 2/13/22.

When Peter encounters the greatness of Jesus, he falls down at Jesus’ knees saying, “Get away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” This is not a unique response when encountering God’s presence. In this sermon we reflect on how our shame drives us away, or towards, the God of grace. Sermon from 2/6/22.

Paul invites us to play the holy game of love. The truth is we might know our theology and we might have beautiful worship. We might give our money away and have powerful healing prayer. But if we can’t play the holy game of love, Paul says we are not fit for the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 13 Sermon from The Table on 1/30/22.

All godly love flows from God himself and it is the overflow of the love God in us that allows us to love with anything even akin to his love. Sermon from 1/30/22.

The Rev. Dr. Mark Clavier is originally from Greenville, SC, but comes to us now from his position as Residentiary Canon of Brecon Cathedral, Wales. His previous visit to St. George’s was in early 2020 as a guest speaker for The Living Church conference. He has published 4 books, including a new release titled “A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes: A Backpacker’s Encounters with God and Nature.” Sermon from...

Sermon from 1/23/22.

John 2:11 states, “Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory.” In John’s gospel there are a series of signs that reveal the identity of Jesus. Why was the first sign of Jesus the fixing of a catering disaster—providing more wine for a wedding? In this sermon, Fr. Colin explores how the promises of the Old Testament unlock the meaning of Jesus’ first sign. S...

Isn't it interesting that Jesus' first sign is turning water into wine? This sermon draws its trajectory from Time Keller's marvelous book, Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions. Sermon from The Table on 1/16/22.

John the Baptist tells us that Jesus's mission has two parts: 1. Take away the sin of the world. 2. Baptize with Holy Spirit and fire. Much is said of sin and forgiveness, but little of the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire. The Holy Spirit is the most important aspect of Christianity aside of Christ. It is the gift of Christ to the Church. He comes to do two main things in our lives among other...

It can be tempting to disregard those moments that trouble us deeply about our character. But if we attend to them they are the pathway to knowing the true source of our goodness. Sermon from 1/9/22,

"The very fabric of the universe, and most especially the nature of humanity, was changed because God who created it chose to become a part of that created universe.” Sermon from 1/2/2022 at The Table.

Sermon from 12/26/21 at The Table.

Sermon from 12/26/21.

Christmas is about receiving a gift. Jesus does not just come to us, he is given to us. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:15) Sermon from Colin Ambrose on 12/24/21.

When Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, she sings the Magnificat, a song of praise—and of revolution. In this sermon Colin reflects on the meaning of Mary’s song as we prepare for the coming of Jesus on Christmas. Sermon from 12/19/21.

Sermon from Silent Night: A Service of Hope and Healing on 12/12/21.

The promise of God is for judgment, yes, but even more for restoration, salvation, and lasting joy. Sermon from 12/12/21.

Jesus Christ is the one true, faithful Israelite. Sermon from 12/5/21.

A non-judging God is really only good news for the comfortable, for those whose cause is already defended. Sermon from the First Sunday of Advent, 11/28/21.