Church of the Incarnation Sermons

We all carry burdens—some placed on us by the world, and many we place on ourselves. The struggle with sin, the pressure to be "good enough," and the exhaustion of trying to fix ourselves can leave our souls weary. Jesus offers something radically different. He doesn't call us to try harder—He invites us to come to Him. By taking on His yoke, we discover that true rest isn't found in self-reliance...

Why do we continue to struggle with sin even after becoming Christians? Romans 7 confronts one of the most familiar battles of the Christian life—and offers a surprising answer. Our bodies are not the enemy. God is not seeking to destroy His creation but to redeem it. Rather than escaping our humanity, Christ transforms it. Every gift, habit, weakness, and part of who we are can be yielded to Him...

What if one small act of kindness could have an eternal impact? Rev. Oliver Lee reflects on Jesus' words in Matthew 10, reminding us that God's kingdom is often advanced through simple, faithful acts of love. Whether it's welcoming a stranger, encouraging someone in their faith, serving those in need, or offering something as simple as a cup of cold water, no act of Christian love goes unnoticed b...

What does true freedom actually look like? Rev. Jon Jordan explores one of the most challenging truths of the Christian life: every person serves a master. Through the imagery of crossing a river from one kingdom to another, this sermon reveals how baptism marks our transfer from slavery to sin into the freedom of serving Christ. Rather than restricting our lives, Jesus leads us into the fullness...

God's grace is far greater than our sin—but does that mean how we live no longer matters? Drawing from Romans 6, Luke Miller explores the radical nature of God's grace and why the Christian life begins with remembering who we are in Christ. Through baptism, we are united with Jesus in His death and resurrection, leaving behind our old life and walking in the newness of life He gives. This message...

God does not leave us to fight sin, addiction, brokenness, and despair on our own. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God offers us newness of life and the power to become who He created us to be. Drawing from Romans 6, Bishop Greg Brewer reflects on the reality of sin, the transforming power of grace, and the hope that belongs to all who are united to Christ through baptism. No m...

What is hope? For many people, hope is little more than wishful thinking—a desire that things might somehow work out. But in Romans 5, the Apostle Paul presents a radically different vision. Christian hope is not uncertain. It is grounded in the unchanging love of God and the finished work of Jesus Christ. Rev. Jordan Griesbeck explores the foundation of Christian hope and how that hope is formed...

Paul writes, "Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God." In these few words, we discover the heart of the Gospel: salvation is God's gift, not our achievement. Bishop Greg Brewer explores the profound truth that God is always the initiator of grace. Before we ever sought Him, He sought us. Before we knew how to call upon Him, He stirred our hearts and drew us to Himself. Through Chr...

What does God really want from His people? In this sermon, Rev. Shawn Torres explores the difference between religious routine and genuine faith. Drawing from Hosea, Psalm 50, Romans 4, and Matthew 9, he reminds us that God is not looking for empty religious performance but hearts fully surrendered to Him. Through the examples of Abraham's faith and Jesus' compassion toward Matthew and other sinne...

What is the Church of the Incarnation? In his final sermon at Incarnation, Rev. Cody Turner reflects on the surprising people Jesus chose to surround Himself with: tax collectors, sinners, doubters, the desperate, and those longing for healing. Drawing from Matthew 9, Fr. Cody reminds us that the Church is not a gathering place for the self-sufficient, but a refuge for those who know their need fo...

How do we respond to a God who is beyond our understanding? On Trinity Sunday, Bishop Brewer reflects on the mystery and majesty of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Rather than reducing God to simple explanations or analogies, Christians are invited into awe, worship, and surrender before the One who is infinitely greater than we can comprehend. Drawing from Psalm 8 and St. Paul's blessing in 2 C...

What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Drawing from Genesis 1, Psalm 8, and Matthew 28, Rev. Shawn Torres explores humanity's unique calling as God's image-bearers. From the creation account to the Great Commission, Scripture reveals that men and women were created with dignity, purpose, and responsibility—not merely to exist, but to reflect God's character, exercise faithful stewardshi...

On Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Cody Turner reflects on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the vocation given to every baptized Christian. Beginning with Moses’ longing in Numbers 11 — “Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets” — and culminating in Acts 2, this message traces the unfolding promise of God to pour out His Spirit not on a select few, but upon all flesh. Rev. Turner explores what i...

On Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflects on the mystery and power of the Holy Spirit through the biblical images of wind, fire, water, and wine. Drawing from Acts 2, John 3, Joel, Ezekiel, and the Gospel of John, this sermon explores the Spirit’s unpredictable movement — the God who cannot be controlled, optimized, or contained. The Holy Spirit directs the directionless, burns away sin,...

Before ascending into heaven, Jesus told His disciples to wait until they were “clothed with power from on high.” On Ascension Sunday, Rev. Canon Oliver Lee reflects on the gift of the Holy Spirit, the power God gives His people to endure faithfully, and the strength Christians receive to live boldly in a broken world. From encouragement in suffering to courage in trials, this sermon points to the...

This Sunday, the Church celebrates the Ascension of Jesus Christ—His exaltation to the right hand of the Father and His reign over all creation. Bishop Robert Price reflects on the power of the risen and ascended Christ, the boldness of the early Church, and the freedom Christians have to forgive, love, and live without fear because Jesus reigns even now. 📖 Scripture: Ephesians 1:15–23 🕊️ Preache...

The resurrection of Jesus Christ was never meant to stay contained. Preaching from John 14, Acts 17, Psalm 66, and 1 Peter 3, Pastor Shawn Torres reflects on the resurrection as a living power still moving outward into our hearts, our hardships, and our witness to the world. From fear and suffering to courage and obedience, this sermon reminds us that the risen Christ still transforms lives today....

When we cannot see what lies ahead, how do we learn to trust God? Preaching on John 14, Bp. Brewer reflects on loving God “in all things and above all things,” learning to trust the redeeming hand of God even in uncertainty, fear, and suffering. Drawing from Scripture, prayer, and the witness of faithful mothers, this sermon reminds us that the love of God does not abandon us in the storm—and that...

Many of us feel the tension—wanting to follow God fully, while still holding on to the life we want for ourselves. Can we live our way now and God’s way later? Drawing from 1 Peter 2 and the witness of Saint Stephen, Rev. Jon Jordan reflects on the call to live a holy life now, not someday in the future. The Christian life is not about postponing obedience, but about stepping into the reality of w...

In the midst of a world that often feels predictable—where anger escalates and fear takes hold—the witness of Saint Stephen reveals something entirely different. His response to suffering, marked by peace, forgiveness, and unwavering trust, points beyond human strength to a deeper reality. Drawing from Acts 6–7, Rev. Cody Turner reflects on how the death and resurrection of Jesus reshape not only...

On Good Shepherd Sunday, Luke Miller reflects on Jesus’ words in John 10 and the comfort, safety, and abundant life found in Christ. Through personal stories, Psalm 23, and the promises of Ezekiel 34, this sermon reminds us that apart from the Good Shepherd we are vulnerable, fearful, and prone to wander—but in Jesus, we are seen, loved, protected, and secure. If you’ve ever felt lost, afraid, or...

On Good Shepherd Sunday, Rev. Dorothy Budd reflects on Jesus’ words in John 10 and the deep comfort of belonging to Christ’s flock. Through the familiar promises of Psalm 23 and the Gospel of John, this sermon reminds us that Jesus knows each of His sheep by name, leads us through dark valleys, seeks us when we wander, and carries us close to His heart. If you are walking through grief, fear, unce...

Many of us know what it feels like to walk with Jesus and not recognize Him—to pray and feel silence, to worship and feel numb, to search for God in the dramatic and come up empty. But Scripture draws our attention somewhere else. From the psalmist lifting the cup of salvation, to Peter proclaiming the precious blood of Christ, to the disciples at Emmaus—God reveals Himself not in spectacle, but i...

On the road to Emmaus, two disciples walk away in disappointment—carrying the weight of shattered hopes and unanswered questions. But the risen Christ draws near, not after they’ve figured everything out, but right in the middle of their confusion and grief. This sermon reflects on where we go when life feels unbearable—and how, even there, Christ comes to meet us. In Scripture and in the breaking...

Doubt is not the end of faith—it can be the beginning of a deeper one. On the Second Sunday of Easter, we encounter Thomas, often remembered for his doubt. Yet his story reveals something more: an honest struggle that leads to a profound confession—“My Lord and my God.” God does not reject our questions or our wrestlings. He meets us in them. Through the witness of the resurrection, we are invited...