The Church of the Resurrection

Many first century leaders rejected Jesus for the very thing that we all need him most to be: a friend of sinners like us. Yet Jesus was without sin. How did he do it? He learned and obeyed every iota of God's word. Luke 6:22-38 Sunday, March 23, 2025 The Rev. Sulmane Maigadi, Assistant Rector

Many first century leaders rejected Jesus for the very thing that we all need him most to be: a friend of sinners like us. Yet Jesus was without sin. How did he do it? He learned and obeyed every iota of God's word. Luke 5:12-32 Sunday, March 16, 2025 The Rev. Dan Claire, Rector

Empires rise and fall, but only Christ and his kingdom will remain. Come what may, we must be loyal to Jesus first and second to his bride, the church. Other loyalties must never interfere with these. Teaching by the Rev. Dan Claire, Rector, and the Rev. Sulmane Maigadi, Assistant Rector. Dan's  prepared remarks Dan's  handout on Ephesians Sulmane's  prepared remarks Sulmane's  han...

Many first century leaders rejected Jesus for the very thing that we all need him most to be: a friend of sinners like us. Yet Jesus was without sin. How did he do it? He learned and obeyed every iota of God's Word. Luke 4:1-15 Sunday, March 9, 2025 The Rev. Andrew Evans, Pastoral Resident

Banking on Jesus sermon series: Profit Motive Luke 9:21-36 Sunday, March 2, 2025 The Rev. Dan Claire, Rector

Jesus is still sending out his people as his advance team. Those mission partners we support on the other side of the world aren't the only missionaries from our parish. Every baptized member of the church is a missionary, and we all have important work to do in Jesus' name. Banking on Jesus sermon series: Our Role in God's Kingdom Mission Luke 10:1-16 Sunday, February 23, 2025 The Rev...

Jesus says that you must become like a little child to enter God's kingdom, which makes it hard for people like us - especially if we're wealthy. The man who inquired with Jesus about his own fate went away sad because he was rich, yet he lacked one thing. Jesus directed him to sell his possessions, give to the poor, and follow him. True disciples of Jesus don't give him only 10%; they...

Jesus says that you must become like a little child to enter God's kingdom, which makes it hard for people like us - especially if we're wealthy. The man who inquired with Jesus about his own fate went away sad because he was rich, yet he lacked one thing. Jesus directed him to sell his possessions, give to the poor, and follow him. True disciples of Jesus don't give him only 10%; they...

Are you a pathological saver? If so, Jesus wants to help you before it's too late. Jesus thinks about money in the very same way that he does about table fellowship. Money isn't for saving, but for making friends. Use your treasures for growing his kingdom, particularly by adding more "undesirables" like us. Banking on Jesus sermon series: Serve Your Master Luke 16:1-14 Sunday, F...

Don't be anxious about money. If God feeds the birds and clothes the flowers, he will take care of you. In the Parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus shows us how our wealth insulates us from God and from one another. Instead of selfishly storing up treasure on earth, put your treasure in God's kingdom, for where your treasure is, there shall your heart be also. Banking on Jesus sermon series: Wh...

Jesus summarizes the entire Old Testament law in terms of the love of God and neighbor. It's easy to keep both of these commandments, so long as we narrowly define their scope and requirements. In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus blows up our neighborhoods to encompass anyone, anywhere, whom God places along our way. Banking on Jesus sermon series: Love Your Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 Sund...

As the Messiah King, Jesus claims universal Lordship and offers comprehensive salvation. He rescues people from bondage, both material and psychological. He heals wounds, both physical and spiritual. He reconciles, both horizontally (in our relationships with one another) and vertically (in our relationship with God). He is good news for the poor of all sorts and situations. Banking on Jesus sermo...

Jesus was born in Judea, as King of the Jews. Yet Gentile sages came to worship him. The light of Christ continues to shine for all people, everywhere. Epiphany seasonal sermon: The Light of Christ Matthew 2:1-12 Sunday, January 5, 2025 The Rev. Sulmane Maigadi, Assistant Rector

We are lost in darkness, but Jesus came to find us. He made a personal visit, into a war zone, to deliver us from darkness into his glorious light, and to adopt us into his family. Christmas seasonal sermons: A Personal Visit John 1:1-18 Sunday, December 29, 2024 The Rev. Dan Claire, Rector

Jesus came as King and Savior. Shepherds in the field were the first to hear, and the first to greet him. We are invited to join them in welcoming Jesus as Lord. Christmas seasonal sermons: Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 The Rev. Dan Claire, Rector

Mary sings praises to God, celebrating the incarnation. Jesus is the prince who became a pauper, so that we might go from rags to riches as members of his kingdom. As St. Paul writes, "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich." Advent seasonal sermons: Magnify the Lord Lu...

Luke introduces us to John the Baptist and invites us to worship Jesus as King and prepare the way of the Lord. Advent seasonal sermons: Preparing the Way Luke 3:1-6 Sunday, December 8, 2024 The Rev. Dan Claire, Rector

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. We must live as those who look forward to the return of Jesus to judge the living and the dead, and the reunion of heaven and earth. Advent seasonal sermons: Living with the End in View Romans 2:3-16 December 1, 2024 The Rev. Andrew Evans, Pastoral Resident

The King has chosen us for service as stewards over all of his dominion, yet the road to high office is marked not by glory but by suffering. The way up is the way down. Along this cruciform way, God shapes us–to wait on him, to hear him, and to be faithful to him. And through this molding, God prepares us to be his vice-regents, offering God’s life, welcome, and reconciliation to the world. The J...

The King has chosen us for service as stewards over all of his dominion, yet the road to high office is marked not by glory but by suffering. The way up is the way down. Along this cruciform way, God shapes us–to wait on him, to hear him, and to be faithful to him. And through this molding, God prepares us to be his vice-regents, offering God’s life, welcome, and reconciliation to the world. The J...

The King has chosen us for service as stewards over all of his dominion, yet the road to high office is marked not by glory but by suffering. The way up is the way down. Along this cruciform way, God shapes us–to wait on him, to hear him, and to be faithful to him. And through this molding, God prepares us to be his vice-regents, offering God’s life, welcome, and reconciliation to the world. The J...

The Joseph Story series Remember God's Faithfulness Genesis 46:1-7, 28-34; 47:1-12 The King has chosen us for service as stewards over all of his dominion, yet the road to high office is marked not by glory but by suffering. The way up is the way down. Along this cruciform way, God shapes us–to wait on him, to hear him, and to be faithful to him. And through this molding, God prepares us to be...

The Joseph Story: Reunion Genesis 45:1-28 The King has chosen us for service as stewards over all of his dominion, yet the road to high office is marked not by glory but by suffering. The way up is the way down. Along this cruciform way, God shapes us–to wait on him, to hear him, and to be faithful to him. And through this molding, God prepares us to be his vice-regents, offering God’s life, welco...