Sermons from Christ Church in Short Hills

"The Welcomes that Change Us" | The Rev. Dr. Timothy Mulder Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Mulder, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost on Jeremiah 28:5-9 and Matthew 10:40-42.  . 

"Holy Tension" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost on Jeremiah 20:7-13 and Matthew 10:24-39. 

"Senior Sermons" | Andy Seligson and Grace Joo Sermons by seniors Andy Seligson and Grace Joo, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Youth Sunday). The Third Sunday after Pentecost on Romans 5:1-8 and Matthew 9:35-10:8.

"Learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy.’" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The Second Sunday after Pentecost on Hosea 5:15-6:6 and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26. 

"Trinity Sunday – Creativity, Courage, Connection" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Trinity Sunday on Genesis 1:1-2:4a, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20. 

"There’s Enough Pentecost Spirit to Go Around!" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The Day of Pentecost on Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23.   

"The Fire is Real, and We are Not Alone" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The Seventh Sunday of Easter on 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 and John 17:1-11. 

"Joining God – Loving Others We Have Yet to Know" Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Bill Allport, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The Sixth Sunday of Easter on Acts 17:22-31 and John 14:15-21. 

"Rector’s Report: Living Stones of a Spiritual House" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon and Annual Report by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The Fifth Sunday of Easter on 1 Peter 2:2-10 and John 14:1-14.

"Creation Care – Our Duty" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The Fourth Sunday of Easter on 1 Peter 2:19-25 and John 10:1-10.

"Easter at Church of the Holy Communion, NYC 2007" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The Third Sunday of Easter on Luke 24:13-35.

“Perpetual Lent” | Brandon Edling Sermon by Brandon Edling, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The Second Sunday of Easter on John 20:19-31. 

"Trust the Easter Mystery to Overflow!" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

"An Outburst of Hope!" | The Rev. Dr. Timothy Mulder Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Timothy Mulder, recorded live at the 7pm Easter Vigil Service on April 4, 2026. 

"He Loves Us" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 7pm Good Friday service on April 3, 2026.

“Community: As It Was Then, Is Now” | Melissa Bristol Reflection by Melissa Bristol, recorded live at the Maundy Thursday Service on April 2, 2026.  

"Palm Sunday and An Invitation to Holy Week" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Greeting by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Palm Sunday reflection on Matthew 26:36-27:66.   

"Unbind What Holds You" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The Fifth Sunday in Lent on John 11:1-45. 

"Healing, Discipleship, and a Poem" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The Fourth Sunday in Lent on John 9:1-41. 

“Uh Oh” | The Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson Sermon by the Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The Third Sunday in Lent on John 4:5-42. 

"Turning Toward the Future God Promises" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The Second Sunday in Lent on Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 and John 3:1-17. 

"Lead us not into Temptation" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The First Sunday in Lent on Matthew 4:1-11. 

"Transfiguration for all of us" | The Rev. Dr. Timothy Mulder Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Timothy Mulder, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The Last Sunday after the Epiphany on Matthew 17:1-9. 

"Being the Light of the World and Restorer of Streets" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany on Isaiah 58:1-12 and Matthew 5:13-20. 

"What is Required" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany on Micah 6:1-8.