Sunday Sermons

This sermon by Grace Kreher, delivered on Sunday, 7/6, the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. David's Episcopal Church, delves into historical and Biblical narratives to explore the concept of boundaries. Kreher recounts Martin Luther's defiant stand at the Diet of Worms and connects it to Jesus's instructions to his disciples about shaking the dust off their feet when their message is not rece...

This sermon explores the challenging call to follow Jesus unwaveringly, drawing on biblical passages and the notion of addiction as a metaphor for spiritual commitment. The speaker references Vernon Johnson's book 'I'll Quit Tomorrow' to highlight the importance of making a decisive and unconditional commitment to the values of Christianity. The discussion emphasizes the difficulty of embodying th...

This is a recording from the sermon preached at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, June 22nd, the Second Sunday after Pentecost. In her sermon, Jordan reflects on a personal experience related to a tragic shooting at St. Stephens and explores profound theological questions about the nature of miracles, the existence of evil, and the presence of God. Drawing from a Gospel reading about Jesus'...

On Trinity Sunday, June 15th, at St. David's Episcopal Church, Rev. John McDuffy delivered a sermon reflecting on the Feast of the Holy Trinity. He acknowledged the complexity and mystery of the Trinity, choosing not to explain the doctrine but instead emphasizing God's relationship with creation. He recounted an anecdote from his seminary days about the Reverend Dr. Charles Price and shared insig...

This recording is from the sermon preached by Rev. Jim Quigley at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, June 8th, Pentecost Sunday. In his message, Rev. Quigley dives deep into the essence of Pentecost, emphasizing the importance of the Holy Spirit and the significance of speaking the Gospel in a language that others can understand. By offering definitions and contextualizing Pentecost within th...

This is a recording from the sermon preached at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, May 25th, on the Sixth Sunday in Easter. In this sermon, Rev. Jim Quigley reflects on the journey of faith through the lens of John Stott's spiritual transformation, inspired by Eric Nash's teachings. He connects this reflection to the baptism of Charlotte May Johnson, encouraging the congregation to recommit t...

This is a sermon preached by the Rev. Jordan Rippy on Sunday, 5/18, the Fifth Sunday in Easter, at St. David's Episcopal Church. In it, Rev. Jordan explores the Book of Revelation, emphasizing its vivid imagery and symbols and debunking common myths. She clarifies that Revelation was a message for ancient Christian communities, encouraging worship, witness, waiting, and hope. The sermon reflects o...

This is a recording from the sermon preached by Rev. Kristen Hawley at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, May 11th, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also Mother's Day. Rev. Hawley uses Mother's Day as a backdrop to discuss what mothers truly want and contrasts the societal misconceptions with the concept of 'being with' rather than 'doing for.' She delves into Psalm 23, emphasizing the importance...

This is a recording of the Children's Sermon delivered by seminarian Daniel Bentley on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, the third Sunday of Easter. In this sermon, Bentley engages the young members of the congregation in understanding the significance of Easter and Jesus' resurrection. Through interactive storytelling and dialogue, he explains that Jesus rising from the dead in a physical body emphasizes th...

This is a recording of the sermon delivered by Rev. Kristen Hawley at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, April 27th, the Second Sunday of Easter. Rev. Hawley underscores the ongoing celebration of Easter, emphasizing the importance of maintaining joy and the discipline of feasting throughout the 50-day season. She critiques the church's label of 'Low Sunday' and discusses the tendency to focu...

This is a recording from the sermon preached at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, on Easter Sunday. In this sermon, Rev. Kristen Hawley recalls the Gospel story of the women discovering the empty tomb and encountering angels in dazzling clothes. Amidst themes of grief and joy, Rev. Hawley underscores the unexpected nature of Easter, emphasizing that it defies cynicism and g...

This sermon from Saturday, April 19th, during the Easter Vigil, is delivered by Rev. Jordan Rippy. Rev. Rippy takes congregants on a liturgical journey from the solemn moments of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday to the celebratory joy of the Resurrection. Highlighting the transformation of sorrow into hope, Rev. Rippy recounts the experiences of Mary, Joanna, and other women at the empty tomb, emph...

On Good Friday, April 18th, Rev. Jim Quigley delivers a poignant sermon on the works of RS Thomas, an Anglican priest and poet whose writings frequently explore the presence of God through His perceived absence. Quigley delves into Thomas' concept of 'via negativa,' where God's presence is felt in His absence, and how this challenges and enriches the spiritual journey. Drawing parallels with the c...

Seminarian Daniel Bentley delivers a poignant sermon on Maundy Thursday, reflecting on the events in the upper room where Jesus shared his final meal with his disciples. The sermon highlights the institution of the Eucharist and the deep symbolism of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, a radical act of service and humility. Bentley emphasizes the brokenness of the world and individuals, and h...

This recording is from the sermon preached by Rev. Jim Quigley at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, April 13th, Palm Sunday. In his sermon, Rev. Quigley reflects on the Passion narrative and the holy work of believers between Palm Sunday and Easter. He emphasizes the importance of not taking the resurrection for granted and encourages the congregation to embrace vulnerability, risk, and tran...

This is a recording from the sermon preached by the Right Reverend Mariann Budde, Bishop of Washington, at St. David's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 6th, 2023, the Fifth Sunday in Lent. In this sermon, Bishop Budde explores the evolving relationship between God and humanity through personal anecdotes and scriptural references. She emphasizes God's continual initiative in se...

This is a recording of the sermon preached by Rev. Jordan Rippy at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, March 30th, the Fourth Sunday in Lent. In today's sermon, Rev. Rippy delves into the parable commonly known as 'The Prodigal Son,' exploring alternative titles and perspectives for this well-known story from the Gospel of Luke. Through an in-depth analysis, Rev. Rippy highlights the roles of...

Listen to the audio here or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify This is a recording from the sermon preached by seminarian Daniel Bentley at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, March 23rd, 2023, the third Sunday after Lent. In this sermon, Daniel Bentley addresses the human need to find meaning in tragedy, countering the notion that suffering is indicative of divine punishment. Using examples from re...

Listen to the audio here or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify In this sermon preached by Rev. Jordan Rippy at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, March 16th, the Second Sunday in Lent, Rev. Rippy invites the congregation to explore their deepest desires and reflect on their spiritual significance. Drawing from Psalm 27 and the stories of Herod and Jesus, she examines the nature of human desires and...

This is a recording from the sermon preached at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, the first Sunday after Lent. In this sermon, Rev. Kristen Hawley explores the significance of the Great Litany and personal Lenten practices. Highlighting the metaphor of Jesus' journey into the wilderness and parallels to our own lives, Rev. Hawley urges congregants to reflect on their spiritu...

This is a recording from the sermon preached at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, March 2nd, the Last Sunday After Epiphany. In this sermon, Rev. Kristen Hawley engages the congregation with interactive storytelling about St. David's Day and explores the transition from the season of Epiphany to Lent. Through discussions of the biblical stories of Moses and Jesus, both experiencing moments o...

This sermon, delivered by Rev. Kristen Hawley at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, February 23rd, the 7th Sunday After Epiphany, delves into the profound concept of love as illustrated in the Gospel. Emphasizing that 'without love, whatever we do is nothing,' Rev. Hawley challenges the congregation to transcend transactional love, advocating instead for unconditional love as taught by Jesus...

This is a recording from the sermon preached at St. David's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, on the Sixth Sunday After Epiphany. In this sermon, Seminarian Daniel Bentley speaks to the congregants at St. David's Episcopal Church. He delves into the importance of how we read and interpret the Bible within the Episcopal Church, emphasizing the need to move beyond...

This is a recording from the sermon preached at St. David's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, on the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany. In this sermon, Rev. Kristen Hawley reflects on the lessons found in a favorite hymn's final verse and the Gospel story of Simon Peter's miraculous catch of fish. Through storytelling and analogies, Rev. Hawley explores themes of strugg...