Canterbury Cast

In this episode of Canterbury Cast, Gann Waters-Wright explores the ancient words of Micah 6:1–8 with fresh urgency. As the prophet reminds God’s people of their history and God’s faithfulness, Gann invites us to consider the holy interruptions in our own lives, those moments when God steps in to remind us what actually matters. In a world full of distractions and noise, we all need to be reminded...

In this thought-provoking episode of Canterbury Cast, Natalie Moon leads us through John 9, a story of miraculous healing that doesn’t resolve as neatly as we might expect. While a man born blind receives his sight, the surrounding responses are filled with suspicion, debate, and doubt. Natalie invites us to sit with the discomfort of scripture, especially when the questions feel louder than the a...

In this final episode of our grace-filled series on Canterbury Cast, Hill Carmichael takes us to 1 Corinthians 3:10–11, where the Apostle Paul reminds us that Jesus Christ is the only true foundation for our lives and for the Church. With insight and encouragement, Hill challenges us to reflect deeply: What are we building on that foundation? What needs to shift in our lives so we can strengthen o...

In this episode of Canterbury Cast, Rev. Keith Thompson brings us into the heart of James 2:14–19, a passage that speaks plainly and powerfully about what it means to live out our faith. With James’ direct words as a guide, Keith challenges us to move beyond belief alone and step into action. Real grace, he reminds us, isn’t just something we receive, it’s something we pass on. Through acts of ser...

"Real Grace is with Us" In this episode of Real Grace for Real Life, Dr. Rick Owen guides us through the comforting and transformative truth that God’s grace is not just a moment—it’s a lifelong companion. Rooted in Ephesians 2:8–10, we explore how grace is a gift, not something we earn, and how it shapes every step of our journey. Drawing from the insights of John Wesley, Dr. Owen unpacks the thr...

In this episode of Real Grace for Real Life, we journey back to the powerful and pivotal day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended like fire and the Church was born in a rush of wind and wonder. Drawing from Acts 2:1–18, we explore how real grace—God’s unearned, overflowing presence—did more than stir emotions; it transformed hearts, united people across languages, and ignited a movement th...

In this episode, we explore Acts 1:1-11 and the powerful call to stop gazing into the heavens and start engaging with the mission God has placed right in front of us. Rev. Tori Hastings unpacks how the disciples' upward focus is redirected toward a kingdom that is present and active here on earth. Drawing from the teachings of John Wesley, we’re reminded that holiness is lived out in daily life—no...

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ promise of lasting peace as found in John 14:23–29. As Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure, He offers not fear or confusion, but a profound and enduring peace—not as the world gives. We discuss what it means to abide in Christ’s love, the role of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate and Teacher, and how obedience and love are deeply intertwined. Join us as...

In the last sermon of this series, Resurrection Stories, Rev. Tori Hastings discusses the story of the paralytic man that was lowered through a roof by his friends so that he might be healed by Jesus.

Setting at Liberty Those Who are Oppressed: Addiction and Sobriety

In our second installment of the sermon series "Resurrection Stories", Rev. Tori Hastings recounts the story of Jesus restoring the vision of a blind man. It's from this story that Tori urges us to see the invitation to really see ourselves and the world so that God might transform our own eyesight so that we can get down to the business of following God.

In this first installment of our sermon series "Resurrection Stories", Rev. Hill Carmichael urges us to return to our respective corners of the world and proclaim the mercy we have experienced through the resurrection. This directive is supported by the narrative of Jesus’s healing of the Gerasene demoniac, and his command for him to spread the good news.

On this Easter Sunday, Reverend Keith Thompson delivers a sermon that offers words of hope and resurrection, drawing upon the narrative of the Gospel of John.

In the concluding sermon of the Lenten Series SHATTERED entitled “Shattering Expectations,” Rev. Tori Hastings delves into the narrative of Palm Sunday as expounded upon in the Gospel of Luke.

In the sixth installment of our Lenten Series, SHATTERED, Rev. Keith Thompson delves into the complexities of Family.

On this fourth installment of our Lenten Series SHATTERED, Rev. Tori Hastings explores what it means to redefine our comfort.

Rev. Keith Thompson brings us this sermon on our third week of Lent.

Rev. Hill Carmichael brings us the second sermon in this Lenten series.

Our Lenten sermon series asks us to consider: What in our lives needs to be broken apart so that God’s transformative work can begin? Jesus shatters the systems and assumptions that trap us in narrow ways of thinking, freeing us to live more fully in alignment with God’s love and grace. This series invites us to examine what we hold on to too tightly, let go of what no longer serves us, and embrac...

In this episode, Rev. Keith Thompson wraps up the series, EMBARK. Life has storms. Period. We all go through them, but it's how we navigate the storm that ultimately leads to the outcome we desire.

This is the third week of our series, EMBARK. Rev. Tori Hastings shares that journeys can be sometimes be tricky, especially when you can't see what lies beyond the horizon. Take a listen...

In this second sermon of our series, EMBARK, Rev. Keith Thompson covers 'Assembling Our Crew.' In Mark 1: 16-20 Jesus' disciples were called to follow him to great lengths. How do we hear that calling in our own lives, and who are those key people that we want to have come alongside us?

This sermon is the first in a series, EMBARK. Rev. Keith Thompson uses passages from the gospel of John to ask us 'How Do We Leave The Dock?' Sometimes taking the first step of a journey can be the most challenging part.

Canterbury welcomed theologian and author Dr. Leonard Sweet as the keynote speaker for our Men's Winter Retreat. As part of that weekend, Dr. Sweet delivered this sermon in our Contemporary Worship service on Sunday, February 2.

Today, Rev. Hill Carmichael, answers the next question in this HEY SIRI series.... Heaven?