Sermons from Fr Jon Musser @ St. Anne's Episcopal Church

July 5, 2026

In the sermon Do, Say, Follow: The Fullness of Discipleship , Fr Jon explores what it means to be a true disciple by breaking the concept down into three active pillars: doing what Christ did, speaking His truth, and matching His steps in the present day. Ultimately, the message challenges the congregation to embrace a hyper-local commissioning, living out this holistic faith directly within their...

This sermon uses the lighthearted, fresh perspectives of international travelers experiencing American staples like Waffle House to illustrate how we can easily become blinded by our own familiar routines and comforts. By connecting this cultural openness to Jesus’ challenging teachings in the Gospel of Matthew, the preacher calls on the congregation to reorder their relationships and see their ow...

In a season of commencement and commissioning, Jesus calls us not only to the Great Commission of Matthew 28 but also to a more localized, relational mission to those closest to us — including those who share our faith but differ in doctrine or practice. The most challenging harvest field is often not the radically different stranger, but the familiar neighbor, the fellow believer, the one with wh...

The Many Identities We Carry explores how our faith is lived through the many personal, cultural, historical, and communal identities that shape who we are. Through stories of complex histories, biblical encounters, and the church’s own journey, the sermon invites us to embrace both the gifts and challenges of our identities while remaining rooted in God’s redeeming and transforming kingdom.

The sermon looks at the Trinity not as a brain-teaser we need to solve, but as a "known unknown" that shows us God’s heart is all about community and connection. It moves away from the idea of "forcing" faith on others and instead invites us to find our own "why" in a God who’s already out there, showing up in our relationships and our shared humanity.

“Faith, Mystery, and the Fire of Pentecost” explores how both science and faith require humility before realities we cannot fully understand, comparing humanity’s reliance on unproven mathematical truths to trust in the work of the Holy Spirit. The sermon calls Christians to discern the Spirit not through rigid certainty or fear, but through openness, compassion, community, and the life-giving fru...

This sermon uses a humorous travel story about “holy dirt” to explore the deeper Christian idea that humans are both humble dust and sacred, made in God’s image. It invites listeners to embrace humility, let go of control, and find joy and meaning by recognizing their place within God’s larger creation.

"Invisible Labor, Visible Grace” explores how God is present in the unseen and unrecognized work that sustains our lives and communities. This sermon invites listeners to both trust that they are fully seen by God and to become people who name, honor, and uplift the invisible grace at work around them.

“Learning from Thomas: Finding Belief in Our Questions” reminds us that doubt is not the opposite of faith but a vital part of the journey toward it. By wrestling honestly with uncertainty, we draw closer to the God who meets us in our questions.

Who We Are and Whose We Are reminds us that even when faith feels outdated or our communities seem small, we are called to endure with trust and purpose. Drawing inspiration from the steadfast faith of the Navajo Episcopalians and the example of Christ the Good Shepherd, the sermon calls believers to perseverance, hope, and renewed commitment to their spiritual calling.

This sermon invites us to see our own doubts not as failures of faith but as opportunities to draw closer to God, just as St. Thomas did when his questioning led him to a deeper belief. It reminds us that even when the world feels uncertain or discouraging, the resurrection of Christ gives us strength, hope, and purpose to keep believing and living with renewed faith.

This sermon, “Moments of Light: Finding God in the Ordinary,” invites listeners to recognize the divine presence shining through everyday experiences and relationships. It encourages the faithful to see themselves as prisms of God’s light—reflecting love, joy, and hope into a world that often feels shadowed by brokenness.

This sermon reflects on humanity’s shared brokenness and the futility of striving for perfection apart from Christ, emphasizing that salvation and renewal come through His sacrificial love. It invites the listener to rest in the reality that Christ alone conquers death, restores relationship, and transforms even our deepest suffering into

This sermon calls believers to embody Christ’s example of humble service and relational love, grounded in justice and compassion. It emphasizes that true discipleship means engaging in transformative relationships that reflect God’s image and bring healing and unity to a divided world.

Come and be renewed by a message of hope, faith, and companionship. This sermon invites you to find light in life’s uncertainties and discover how God meets us in our shared humanity. Together, we’ll reflect, reconnect, and be reminded that even in the darkest moments, joy and grace still shine through.

In this sermon, “Even Now: The Promise of Resurrection,” we explore how the story of Lazarus, Psalm 130, and the promise of new life remind us that resurrection is not only a future hope but a present reality. Drawing connections between faith, everyday renewal, and even discoveries in modern science, the message invites us to recognize God’s power to bring life out of despair, transformation out...

March 15, 2026

March 8, 2026

As I shared this week, my heart was drawn to the way God meets us in both our striving and our waiting—how faith is lived out not only through bold action but also through quiet presence. Reflecting on Archbishop Hosam’s plea for peace and the stories of Nicodemus and the friends who lowered the paralyzed man to Jesus, I invited us to consider what it means to be bridge builders in a divided world...

In this sermon, I explored how humanity often struggles with selfishness and depletion, yet through Christ’s grace, we are offered renewal and hope. Reflecting on the “Tragedy of the Commons” and examples of environmental restoration, I invited the congregation to see Lent as a time to reclaim our calling as cooperative, grace-filled agents of transformation. By imitating Christ, we can confront d...

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