Sermons from St. George's

If you reflect on your own life—I think you might agree—that there was a time when talk about Jesus was sort of factual, like a description of a certain kind of configuration of storm cloud. And then one day the cloud was above your head and rain poured down and you realized, 'Oh, THAT is what that is.' Sermon from 2/7/2021.

In the Gospels, Jesus is described as one who drives out unclean, or demonic, spirits. What do we make of this as 21st century Christians? What do we believe about unclean and demonic spirits? Sermon from 1/31/2021.

If you don’t discern your fears… you’ll never stop running away from them… but if you never confess your fears… you’ll try to force yourself into courage. You have to “pour out your heart to God (Psalm 62:8).” Sermon from 1/24/21.

God has undertaken this enormous risk of tying himself to us and to our bodies; and that means our bodies are not just our own. Sermon from 1/17/2021.

Belonging to Christ means we have a part to play in making the nations his heritage, and the ends of the earth his possession. On this Sunday, the Baptism of Our Lord, we celebrate the baptism of Jesus. (Mark 1:7-11)

The Wise Men model a faithful response to the Christ. Filled with joy, they pay Christ homage, laying their gifts before him. Sermon from 1/3/2021.

Sermon from 12/27/2020.

Are you able to recognize the Word that became flesh? Sermon from 12/24/2020 at 5:00pm.

Listen as Margery tells the story of Annabelle, Frederick, and their six-month-old puppy named Bowser. Children's homily from 12/24/2020 at 3:00pm.

How do we surrender to God and his purposes for us? Mary shows us the way. Sermon from 12/20/2020.

On his last Sunday at St. George's Church, the Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill reminds us of our identity. John the Baptist is crystal clear that his identity is not found in himself, in his own ministry, in his preaching, in his followers. Rather, he is clear, it is found in the mighty merciful one who is outside of himself. I belong to Christ, and so do you. Sermon from 12/13/2020.

Sermon from 12/6/2020.

What if the message from Jesus this Advent is: do not hope to go back to your life pre-2020. Not that it was bad; it’s that there is more! Sermon from 11/29/2020.

An examination of Christ’s kingship through the lens of Ezekiel 34. Sermon from 11/22/2020.

To properly use God’s resources in His Kingdom, we have to shepherd our gifts in light of the giver. Sermon from 11/15/2020.

Here is common sense wisdom for the life of the church: the best way to ensure a long wilderness experience is to try avoiding it by rushing too quickly and neglecting the gift being offered. This is a time to remember, trust, and pay attention to how the Lord is fortifying you for a new day, a new land lying before you. Sermon from 11/8/2020

Selections from the All Saints' Virtual Concert presented by St. George's Choir & Choristers on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Dr. Woosug Kang, Director of Music Ministries Debra Lee Williamson, alto Christopher Stenstrom, cello Gerry Senechal, organ Music Selections: O CHRIST, WHO ART OUR LIGHT AND DAY, Robert Whyte (c.1538 – 1574) PIE JESU (FROM REQUIEM), Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) THEY ARE AT REST,...

From All Saints' Sunday, 11/1/2020 On All Saints Sunday, we celebrate the “Communion of the Saints.” What is the “Communion of the Saints?” And why do we celebrate it on this special Sunday?

“Jesus offers his listeners these commands to impossible loves. But because he first loved us with that very same impossible love, he opens us up to be able to love impossibly.” Sermon from 10/25/2020.

Give Caesar absolutely no more than his due. Do not make the myriad concerns of this world to be like Caesar to you, ruling you. Sermon from 10/18/2020.

"Our Pattern of Unity is established in Jesus, the one who gave his life for ours." The Rev. Margery Kennelly Sermon from the 9:00am service on 10/11/20.

"There is a pervasive lie that repentance will hurt you, but in truth it is so good." Sermon from the 9:00am service on 10/4/20

What if a secret to the Christian life were letting go of all our prescriptions of how we think the world should go and accepting with gratitude how it actually does go according to this One who brings water from the rock – life from the Rock who is Jesus. Sermon from 9/27/2020.

The Book of Jonah teaches that God is slow to anger and full of compassion. His heart is for the Ninevehs of the world. If we are to be God’s people, then our hearts must also be for the Ninevehs of the world. Sermon from 9/20/2020.

The Book of Jonah teaches that God is slow to anger and full of compassion. His heart is for the Ninevehs of the world. If we are to be God’s people, then our hearts must also be for the Ninevehs of the world. Sermon from 9/20/2020.