Christ the King Anglican Church - Denver

Jesus tells a simple story about two sons: one says no to his father, but turns and goes; the other says yes, but never goes. The difference is more than words. Jesus is looking for a life that actually turns toward God and enters into His work. In Matthew 21:28–32, we see both the mercy of God toward those whose lives have been marked by “no,” and the deeper challenge for those who have already s...

In Matthew 20:1–16, Jesus tells the parable of the workers in the vineyard. At the center of the story is a generous landowner who gives each worker what they need. But that generosity exposes something in the hearts of those who have been working all day: “Do you begrudge my generosity?” This parable invites us to consider the goodness of God, the “ledger” we can quietly build in our relationship...

This sermon explores the theological and practical necessity of forgiveness within the Christian community as presented in Matthew 18. Deacon Steven emphasizes that believers must forgive others without limits, mirroring the immense debt of sin that God has already canceled for them through Christ. By examining the parable of the unmerciful servant, Steven argues that true forgiveness is a miracle...

Conflict is inevitable—even among Christians. The question is not whether we will hurt one another, but how we will respond when we do. In Matthew 18:15–20, Jesus gives us a different way. Instead of ghosting, gossiping, or trying to win at all costs, we are called to pursue one another with humility, truth, and love. The goal isn't victory in an argument.  The goal is to gain a brother or sis...

Jesus gives us one of the great paradoxes of the Christian life:  “Whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” In Matthew 16, Peter recognizes Jesus as the Christ—but then immediately resists the way of the cross. Jesus' response reveals something profound about discipleship: our deepest and most authentic desires are not always aligned with...

In this week’s sermon, Deacon Steven looks at Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and asks us to consider what kind of soil our hearts have become. The seed of God’s Word is generously scattered, but how we receive it makes all the difference. Jesus describes hearts that are hard, shallow, distracted, and those that are ready to receive his Word and bear fruit. Drawing from his own experiences of seasons...

In this homily, Deacon Steven addresses the universal experience of soul weariness by exploring Jesus's invitation to the burdened in Matthew 11. He begins by identifying the heavy yokes of modern life—such as burnout, loneliness, and professional stress—arguing that worldly escapes like entertainment or substances are merely temporary fixes that leave the spirit empty. The speaker then highlights...

In this message, we dive into Matthew 10 to explore the deeply human experience of fear and Jesus's repeated command to "do not fear." While we often think of fear in terms of physical harm or existential threats, it frequently manifests in subtle ways—such as the fear of rejection, loss, or being misunderstood—quietly shaping our lives and decisions. Rather than calling us to muster...

Passage: Matthew 10:34–39 YouTube Blurb: Some words of Jesus stop us in our tracks: "I did not come to bring peace, but a sword..." What does Jesus mean? Isn’t He the Prince of Peace? In this message from Matthew 10, we explore one of Jesus’ more difficult teachings through the lens of  Ordo Amoris  — “the order of our loves.” Jesus isn’t calling us to love family less; He’s inviting us...

What does it actually mean to live on mission? Many Christians find themselves in one of two ditches. On one side is a constant pressure to evangelize every person, every moment, every opportunity. On the other side is a quiet faith that rarely moves outward at all. In Matthew 9, Jesus offers a different way. As He looks upon the crowds, He is moved with compassion because they are "harassed...

We live in a world that knows how to punish but struggles to forgive. In Matthew 9, Jesus does something scandalous: He calls a tax collector, dines with sinners, and confronts the religious leaders with a surprising truth: "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice." This message explores God's relentless mercy, the story behind Jesus' words in Hosea, and what it means to stop keeping s...

On Trinity Sunday, we explore one of the deepest mysteries and greatest gifts of the Christian faith: God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Far from being an abstract theological puzzle, the Trinity reveals the very nature of God as a life of perfect love, self-giving, and communion. In the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20), Jesus invites us not merely to learn about God, but to be drawn into His...

Happy Pentecost! In John 14, Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure — and underneath all their questions is a deeper cry: “Can you comfort us?” Jesus answers by promising the gift of the Holy Spirit — the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, the abiding presence of God with His people. In this Pentecost message we explore: • The Holy Spirit as Comforter • The Spirit who grounds us in truth • Ho...

In this week’s message from John 14:1 and 8-14, Steven encouraged us to let our hearts be untroubled by embracing the calling Jesus offers His followers. Amid the disciples’ anxiety over Jesus’ coming departure, He gave them, and us, three anchors: a command to obey, a calling to embrace, and a conversation to maintain through prayer. Jesus promises that whoever believes in Him will do the works H...

“Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Thomas asks one of the most honest questions in all of Scripture — and one that still lives in every human heart. In a world overflowing with information, directions, opinions, AI, and endless “paths,” why do so many still feel lost? In John 14, Jesus does not hand His disciples a map, a checklist, or a five-step plan. He gives t...

“Let not your hearts be troubled.”In a moment filled with uncertainty, fear, and the threat of loss, Jesus speaks words that still meet us right where we are. In this message from John 14, we explore how His promise of a true and lasting Home speaks directly into our anxiety, our longing, and the instability of the world around us. What if that ache you feel—the sense that things aren’t quite as t...

In John 10:10, He says: “I have come that they may have life… to the full.” We often think that means comfort, success, or more of what we want. But Jesus offers something deeper. This message explores a better vision of the abundant life: • Oriented toward God • Becoming who you were made to be • Belonging to something bigger than yourself Not a life that comes and goes… but one grounded in the G...

Last Sunday evening, Steven Sifers walked us through Luke 24:13–35, the powerful story of the Road to Emmaus. In a moment filled with disappointment and confusion, we see how Jesus meets His followers right where they are—drawing near, opening the Scriptures, and revealing Himself in the breaking of the bread. This “Emmaus Pattern” still shapes our lives today. When our hopes feel shattered, Jesus...

Today is  Good Friday —a sacred time to slow down, reflect, and enter into the depth of Christ’s work on the cross. In this short meditation from  Hebrews 10 , we explore a powerful and often misunderstood phrase: “I will remember their sins no more.” Does God actually forget our sins? Or is something deeper happening? This message unpacks the biblical meaning of “remembering” as covenant action—n...

Jesse is reflecting on the message of Easter- the announcement that Christ is risen. He emphasizes that this isn’t just a historical claim, but a story that changes everything- what he calls not just “history,” but “His-story.”He points out that the resurrection account itself is surprisingly strange and imperfectly told- it feels clumsy, unpolished, and even a bit confusing. But instead of weaken...

In this sermon, Deacon Steven explores the healing of the man born blind to illustrate that God’s love is active, near, and inviting. By juxtaposing the man’s physical, emotional, and spiritual isolation with the intrusive, tactile mercy of Jesus, the speaker argues that Christ does not merely fix biological defects but shatters the darkness of the human condition. The narrative structure highligh...

In this sermon, Pastor Jesse explores Jesus’s encounter with the Samaritan woman to illustrate the active nature of divine love. The text highlights how Jesus deliberately crosses social, ethnic, and religious boundaries to pursue an individual who was considered an extreme outsider. Through their dialogue about "living water," the source emphasizes that God’s love is not a stagnant conc...

This message by Jared Mackey reintroduces the famous passage of John 3:16 by framing it as an intimate, theatrical dialogue between a curious, aging religious leader named Nicodemus and Jesus. Jared moves beyond the verse's common status as a modern cliché to explore three foundational pillars: birth, wind, and love. By examining the concept of being born from above, the text suggests that spi...

In Matthew 4, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted. On the surface, this passage teaches us how to resist temptation. But beneath that, it reveals something much deeper. Temptation is never just about the “skittle.” It’s never just about bread, power, success, comfort, or control. Temptation exposes what’s happening in our souls. Do we trust the Father? Do we try to secure...

In this Ash Wednesday sermon from Christ the King Anglican Church, we reflect on the spiritual meaning of ashes — not as emptiness, but as what remains when something beautiful has been broken down. Ashes remind us of our story: formed from dust, fractured by sin, often feeling disordered or burnt out. Yet Psalm 103 proclaims astonishing good news — God remembers our frailty and meets us not with...