Sermons from Christ Church in Short Hills

"Leave Behind the Nets that Hold You" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service (via Zoom) on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The Third Sunday after the Epiphany on Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, and Matthew 4:12-23. 

"Influencers and Invitations to Come and See" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, January 18, 2026.  The Second Sunday after the Epiphany on John 1:29-42.  Note: This sermon was originally part of a broader discussion; that surrounding conversation has been removed.

"Joining Jesus the Servant in Baptism" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The Baptism of our Lord on Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 5:13-17. 

 "We Leave by Another Road" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Second Sunday of Christmas on Jeremiah 31:7-14 and Matthew 2:1-12. 

"What child is this?" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass | Christmas 2025 Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 8pm Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Christmas Eve on Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, and Luke 2:1-20. 

"Choosing Faith Over Fear" | The Rev. Dr. Timothy Mulder Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Timothy Mulder, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The Fourth Sunday of Advent on Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-25. 

"Are You the One? Be a Sign of Advent Justice" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The Third Sunday of Advent on Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matthew 11:2-11.

"Isaiah the Poet of Prophesy, Politics and Promise!" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The Second Sunday of Advent on Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12.

"Advent is a New Start" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Reflection by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am Advent Lessons and Carols service on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

"Our Patient King" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Year C, Proper 28 on Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43.

"Faith: Standing Firm in Our Baptism" | The Rev. George Dredden Sermon by the Rev. George Dredden, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Year C, Proper 28 on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 and Luke 21:5-19.

"Take Courage" | The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg Sermon by the Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Year C, Proper 27 on Haggai 1:15b-2:9 and Luke 20:27-38

"All Saints and Living the Beatitudes" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Year C, Proper 26 on Luke 6:20-31

"Christians Counter Contempt" | The Rev. Dr. Timothy Mulder Sermon by the Rev. Tim Mulder, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Year C, Proper 25 on Luke 18:9-14

"The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease" | Brian Sellers-Petersen Sermon by Brian Sellers-Petersen, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Year C, Proper 24 on 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and Luke 18:1-8. 

"Improvisational Hope" | The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg Sermon by the Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Year C, Proper 23 on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 and Luke 17:11-19

“Increase our faith!” A 2026 Stewardship Sermon | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Year C, Proper 22 on Luke 17:5-10

"A Change of Habit" | Sister Monica Clare Sermon by Sister Monica Clare, Sister Superior at The Community of St. John the Baptist in Mendham, NJ. Recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Year C, Proper 21 on Luke 16:19-31

"Summer is Ended" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Year C, Proper 20 on Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Luke 16:1-13

"Lost and Found" | The Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson Sermon by the Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Johnson, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Year C, Proper 19 on Luke 15:1-10

"Discerning Discipleship" | The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Parish Picnic and Kick-Off Sunday!  Year C, Proper 18 on Philemon 1-21, Luke 14:25-33

"Wedding Etiquette" | Sam Reckford  Sermon by Sam Reckford, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Year C, Proper 17 on Luke 14:1, 7-14

Sermon by the Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, recorded live at the 10am service on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Year C, Proper 16 on Luke 13:10-17, Psalm 71:1-6

Drawing from Isaiah’s vineyard, Psalm 80’s plea, and Jesus’ fire in Luke 12, this sermon reflects on what it means to overturn the empire in our hearts and to welcome one another as kin in God’s house. Through personal memories of exclusion and experiences of grace, the message calls us to resist easy lines of division and to live into the baptismal promise of belonging and love. (Isaiah 5:1–7; Ps...

In Rev. Paul's farewell sermon, he reminds us of the importance of the Transfiguration and why we celebrate it while reflecting on the mountain journey of life.