Dr. Christopher Graham Pentecost +19 2026 – Flourishing in ChristDr. Christopher GrahamIsaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80, Philippians 3:14-21, Matthew 21:33-44 “When the season for fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to get his fruit.” Two weeks ago, you may remember, we were in the vineyard of Matthew 20 along with the master, the oikodespotes, whose mercy is so extravagant…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons on Matthew
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +15 – Community of FaithRev. Doug FloydEzekiel 33:1-11, Psalm 119:33-48, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 18:15-20 The Benedictine nun Joan Chittister writes, “In community we work out our connectedness to God, to one another, and to ourselves. It is in community where we find out who we really are. It is life with another that shows my impatience and life…
Rev. Doug Floyd Trinity Sunday 2026Rev. Doug FloydGenesis 1:1-2:3, Psalm 150, 2 Corinthians 13:5-14, Matthew 28:16-20 In 431, St. Patrick went to Ireland as a missionary bishop. Years after being enslaved by an Irish noble, he returns with the Good News of Jesus Christ. St. Patrick and other servants of the Lord brought a message of the Triune God as revealed in…
Rev. Ash Bramblett Good FridayRev. Ash BramblettMatthew 27:11-61 You probably familiar with the phrase, “This isn’t what it looks like.” Think about the cross. One man praised God, saying, certainly this man is innocent. And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. And all his acquaintances, and the…
Rev. Doug Floyd Lent 1 2026Rev. Doug FloydGenesis 1-3, Romans 5:12-21, Matthew 4:1-11 Today we begin a journey together and hopefully individually at the same time. We are following Christ to the cross. Along the way, we face our sin-scarred lives and our sin-scarred world. There is no hope outside of the grace of God. And His grace is so good, we…
Rev. Doug Floyd Last Sunday of Epiphany 2026Rev. Doug FloydPhilippians 3:12-14, Matthew 17:1-9 Peter misunderstands. He sees Jesus in unspeakable glory with His face shining as the sun. He sees Moses and Elijah talking with Jesus. He misunderstands the moment and proposes to build three tabernacles. We are not told what Peter is thinking. He could think the kingdom has come. He…
Dr. Christopher Graham The Just and Peaceful Reign of Jesus ChristDr. Christopher GrahamAmos 3:1-11, Psalm 139, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12–22 “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.” (Col 1:13) As we do every time we come together in worship, again this morning we will make this petition: “Thy Kingdom…
Rev. Doug Floyd The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2026Rev. Doug FloydMatthew 3:13-17 John the Baptist stands outside the Holy City, Jerusalem, 26 miles or a day’s journey. Seven miles from Jericho. He cries out, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” People are coming. All the way from Jerusalem. Some from Jericho. Soldiers pass by. Some stop to…
Rev. Doug Floyd Christmas 2 2026 – Pilgrims Walking Through Darkness to LifeRev. Doug FloydMatthew 2 In our Gospel reading today, three feast days collide: the Feast of the Holy Innocents, the Feast of the Holy Family, and the Feast of Epiphany. All three stories are connected, but our feast days separate them to focus on specific themes of each story. I…
Dr. Christopher Graham Advent 4 2025 – Unsettled WaitingDr. Christopher GrahamIsaiah 7:10-17, Matthew 1:18-25 “Who is the king of glory? It is the Lord, strong and mighty, even the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates, and be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the king of glory shall come in. Who is the king of glory? The…