Sermons from St. George's

God’s mighty hand, this life-force we know as grace, opened a path for the fleeing Israelites, it opened a tomb for Jesus, and it opens the way for us. Sermon from 9/13/2020.

People who follow Jesus aren’t perfect, they are forgiven.

The main focus of our Christian social engagement is not in winning power but in winning relationships… Relationships trump issues. Sermon from 8/30/2020

The church is the visible expression of Christ to the world. Each one of us has been equipped by God in a unique way as we manifest Christ as a community. Sermon from 8/23/2020.

While God chose Israel to be his own people and made a special covenant with them, he hinted throughout the Bible that his intention all along was that his special chosen people would be the instrument for drawing all the rest of the world into relationship with him. Sermon from 8/16/2020.

God’s righteousness is absolutely clear. It is given in the perfect life of Jesus, the Word that has drawn near, and the one who is the perfect image of the invisible God — the perfect image of God’s own righteousness. From sermon on 8/10/2020.

The question is not “Can I overcome my past?” The question is, “Can God be overcome by my past?” And the answer is “no.” Sermon from 8/2/2020.

"Do you feel inadequate as a Christian? Sometimes our expectations for ourselves are too high. Jesus does not call us to live an extraordinary life. He calls us to be faithful in the responsibilities that God has given us. If we fulfill our part, God will do the rest." Sermon from the Rev. Colin Ambrose at the 10:00am service on 7-26-20

It is in the nature of how Jesus wins the gospel for us that it is birthed on the other side of the Cross. We look in eager expectation even as, for now, we groan. Sermon from 7/19/2020.

Do you have a garden that doesn’t seem to be producing? You and David have that in common! With just tiny little cucumber to show for his efforts, his first attempt at a backyard garden seems to be fruitless. But don’t be discouraged — the kingdom of God is still at work in big and wonderful ways. David’s sermon from Sunday offers us encouragement as he explores the Parable of the Sower.

In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus offers us a strange invitation—he calls us to enter into the very rhythm of the life of God. Sermon from the 10:00am service on 7/5/2020 from Cody Turner, our Duke Divinity Intern for the summer of 2020.

Now some of you may be thinking , this is all very informative, but when are you going to get to that dreadful story we just heard from Genesis where Abraham was tested by God... Sermon from the 10:00am service on 6/28/2020.

Jesus doesn’t say what we want him to say today. But Jesus is the ultimate truth-teller and he wants to be clear about the real calling before us: to represent a contrast to the dominant ways of the world is a gift to the world. Sermon from the 10:00am service on 6/21/20.

God tells the Israelites, “If you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples.” Is God telling the Israelites that they must earn His favor and blessing? Why do we obey God? And what is the outcome of our obedience? Sermon from 6/14/2020.

While I have had eyes to see black suffering, I have lacked the heart to feel it as my own. Sermon from 6/7/2020.

If you want to see God you have to learn to see the Spirit. Sermon from 5/31/2020.

What is revealed when we realize that what we’ve been missing in life is bigger than what we thought? Sermon from 5/24/2020.

During difficult times our idols are threatened. How can we use the coronavirus to turn back to the God who draws near to us in Jesus? Sermon from 5/17/2020.

Leigh Spruill has been featured by Day1 Radio as a guest preacher for their weekly podcast. Listen here to his sermon and interview with Day 1 host Peter Wallace. This program titled The Promise of Heaven for Here and Now aired on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Learn more about Day 1 at day1.org.

The thing is, Luke knows that what is important about Paul is not his innate goodness, or his linguistic powers or even his devotion; all of which will eventually play a part in his ministry, but the thing that is important about Paul is the way God redeemed him. Sermon from 5/10/2020.

Leigh Spruill has been featured by Day1 Radio as a guest preacher for their weekly podcast. Listen here to his sermon and interview with Day 1 host Peter Wallace. This program aired on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Learn more about Day 1 at day1.org.

Our life together is the criterion our neighbors and our city will use to judge whether our message is truthful, whether we really know abundant life and in whom it is found. Sermon from 5/3/2020 at the 10:00am service.

This is a time to be touched by God’s Spirit, galvanized in his word, and pushed out with his good news. Sermon from the 10:00am service on 4/26/2020.

It takes courage to be honest about your doubt. The disciple Thomas teaches us how to have an authentic faith, and how to deepen our trust in the resurrected Jesus. Sermon from the 10:00am service on 4/19/2020.

What an opportunity we all have right now to ask the God-questions and take time to see if this Easter God, whose image is finally a crucified and risen Jesus, will respond. Sermon from Easter Sunday on 4/12/2020.