SERMONS

Sermon by The Rev. Ranie Neislar September 6, 2026

Sermon by The Rev. Canon Ron Morpeth August 30, 2026 Moses has his burning bush moment with God. The Pharaoh was worried the Jews would out populate the Egyptian population and therefore, imposed a death sentence on new born Jewish males. Moses was miraculously saved from this decree when found by the servant of Pharoh's wife. As a young man, he kills an Egyptian overseer in anger. Exiled from Egypt, he settles in the desert and become a shepherd. His life is settled, peaceful. He is beyond the problems of Egypt, but not beyond the reach of the God of the Jews. He has time to think...ponder if he could have made a difference if he stayed in Egypt. The answer comes in an encounter with a bush the burns but is not consumed. He knows what he must do but he will not be acting alone.

Sermon by The Rev. Ranie Neislar August 9, 2026

Sermon by The Rev. Kelley Hudlow July 5, 2026 Ostensibly, this is a story about the search for a bride. We find that Isaac did love Rebekah and this was the first time we hear about marital love. We have heard much about God's steadfast love, but until now, human love has been rare.

Sermon by Steward Miller, Seminarian July 26, 2026 Being vulnerable can lead to hurt. Jacob, like many us, was terrified to be vulnerable. He was not vulnerable with his family or his God. We aren't told the responses of Leah or Rachel to Jacob's decisions. Neither women were asked if they wanted to marry Jacob. He was unwilling to open himself up to the possibility of hearing "no" so no question was asked.

Sermon by Ethan Armistead July 12, 2026 Competition can be a large part of a sibling relationship. Essau and Jacob were a prime example of sibling rivalry. Essau was starving and sold his birthright for some stew. Jacob used his brother weakened state to his advantage. Neither brother was in the right. Essau took instant gratification over eternal reward. The easy way is not always the right way. God's plan is not always the quickest or most comfortable.

Sermon by Ethan Armistead July 12, 2026 Competition can be a large part of a sibling relationship. Essau and Jacob were a prime example of sibling rivalry. Essau was starving and sold his birthright for some stew. Jacob used his brother weakened state to his advantage. Neither brother was in the right. Essau took instant gratification over eternal reward. The easy way is not always the right way. God's plan is not always the quickest or most comfortable.

Sermon by The Rev. Kelley Hudlow July 5, 2026 Ostensibly, this is a story about the search for a bride. We find that Isaac did love Rebekah and this was the first time we hear about marital love. We have heard much about God's steadfast love, but until now, human love has been rare.

Sermon by The Rev. Ranie Neislar June 7, 2026 God blesses us so that we can take blessings to others. Some blessings are flashy and some are more "commonplace." Look for what you can do with your blessedness everyday.