Church of the Incarnation Memphis

Ash Wednesday is loaded with significant theological truths. Listen in as we reflect on our own mortality, our sinfulness, and the hope that we're journeying towards.

We have a tendency to overemphasize God's transcendence or God's immanence to the neglect of the other. But in the transfiguration event, we see both the glory and the grace of Jesus on display. Behold glory on the mountaintop, and be transformed! Matthew 17:1-9

So far in Matthew's Gospel, we've seen a clear message from Jesus: the kingdom is here! What does it look like to live in this kingdom? What does it mean to do kingdom work? Listen in as Josh Weaver shares the great joy it is to participate in the harvest with the Lord of the Harvest. Matthew 9:35-38

The beatitudes are Jesus's announcement of the flourishing life in the kingdom of God—what happens when the kingdom comes near. What does this mean for us today? How do we live as a church in such a way that makes the present availability of the kingdom of Jesus good news for all? Matthew 5:1-12

In this passage from John 1, Andrew is radically transformed as he beholds Jesus. The invitation is extended to you too! Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29-42

On the First Sunday of Epiphany, we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord and also two of our own baptisms! Listen in as we unpack how Christ's baptism is his identifying with us, and our baptism is our identifying with him. Matthew 3:13-17

How will you tend to your soul this year? How will you curate your heart to love God? In Psalm 84, we see a well-tended soul and learn how we can grow in the knowledge and love of God this year. Psalm 84

Into the darkness, the light shines. Jesus is the Light of the World, who took on human flesh to overcome the darkness. Listen in as we celebrate the incarnation of our Lord!

Do you ever have trouble believing in God? On this Fourth Sunday in Advent, we encounter in Isaiah a sign that can strengthen faith, both in times of strong faith and in times of wavering faith. Isaiah 7:1-17

Listen in as guest preacher and SAMS missionary Fr. David Alenskis leads a reflection on John the Baptist as prophetic witness and the call that all followers of Jesus have to bear witness to the arrival of the King. Matthew 11:2-19

Hope can sometimes be a conceptual idea. But through Isaiah's beautiful poetry in Isaiah 11:1-10, "Advent hope" becomes more solid. Listen in and let hope grow in your heart this Advent season.

What is Advent? What does it look like to wait? To anticipate? To prepare? Listen in as we explore these questions through the beautiful poetry in Isaiah 2:1-5.

Today's Christ the King Sunday readings take us on an emotional journey from longing to promise to fulfillment to trust, and we find healing in the reality that Christ is King. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:35-43

In Luke 21, Jesus has some hard words for his disciples, but in there's also deep comfort in these honest and sober words. Listen in as we discover what it means to be perfectly safe in the kingdom of God. Luke 21:5-19

All Saints' Day confronts us with several realities that have so many significant implications for our lives. Listen in as we dig into Revelation 7 and discover a bigger Church, a grander gospel, and a more mystical reality. Revelation 7:9-17

We're celebrating one year as a church in Memphis! Listen in as we thank God for the many ways he's working and also as we dig into Luke 18:9-14.

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable to help in seasons of weariness and discouragement. Jesus knows that life is hard, so he gives us this parable to store in our hearts for hard times. If you've ever been weary, tired, worn out, or discouraged, this parable is for you! Luke 18:1-8

In the story of Jesus healing the 10 lepers in Luke 17, we receive an invitation to find our own place in God's grand redemptive story and cultivate gratitude for the love of God expressed in Jesus Christ. Luke 17:11-19

Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote, "Beauty will save the world." We name beauty as one of our church plant's values. Why? What does it mean to value beauty. Listen in as we unpack Psalm 19 and discover why beauty is so significant for followers of Jesus.

On this Holy Cross Day, we reflect on the Cross of Christ and how it shapes us as a cross-shaped people to live a cruciform life. Philippians 2:5-11

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Like a family shares certain characteristics, the family of God also shares common characteristics. Listen in as Deacon Lisa Schwandt preaches about the characteristics of followers of Jesus. Luke 14:25-33

What does kingdom hospitality look like? How is it distinct from the ways we normally imagine hospitality? Listen in to learn how experiencing the radical hospitality of Jesus empowers us towards radical hospitality. Luke 14:1-14

What does it mean to value formation? How are you being formed? Who are you becoming? Discover what it means to be formed into the image of Jesus.

What does it mean that we value SACRAMENT? What does it mean for us to be a saramental community? Find out during this homily, preached during an Instructed Eucharist service.

Our church plant's first value is LITURGY. Why? What does this mean? Listen in as we explore how significant it is that our worship of God is guided by the Church's historic liturgy.