Sermon: The Rev. Cruz Hector Torres (You Are Worth More Than Many Sparrows [Matthew 10:24-39])

Sermon: The Rev. Cruz Hector Torres (You Are Worth More Than Many Sparrows [Matthew 10:24-39])

Father Cruz dives into the tricky passage in Matthew. Jesus is not coming for conflict, rather to stand with the oppressed, and shows they are worth more than many sparrows, so as Christians we are called to stand with Jesus, in that mission. The oppressed can be anyone hurt by this broken world.

Sermon: The Rev. Stockton Williams (Laborers for the Harvest [Matthew 9:35-10:8; [9-23])

"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." In this sermon, The Rev. Stockton Williams unpacks the profound compassion Jesus shows for a world that often feels "harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" (Matthew 9:35–10:23). This message explores the pivotal moment when Jesus transitions His followers from being mere observers to active participants, officially commissioning the twelve disciples. Rev. Williams reflects on what it means for us today to hear that same call—to step out of the crowd, embrace our role as laborers in God's harvest, and carry a message of healing, grace, and purpose into our communities.

Sermon: The Rev. Mike Evers (I Can’t Save Myself [Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26])

In this sermon, the Rev. Mike Evers explores the profound moment when we reach the end of our own resources and realize we cannot save ourselves [05:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw-w38N5P1c&t=337]]. Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, he reflects on the stories of J Jairus and the hemorrhaging woman [00:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw-w38N5P1c&t=14]]—two desperate individuals who placed their absolute trust in Jesus. Connecting these ancient accounts to modern-day stories of recovery and grace at the Wyoming Rescue Mission [04:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw-w38N5P1c&t=240]], Rev. Evers highlights how Jesus looks past our illnesses, addictions, and burdens to restore our true identity as children of God [08:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw-w38N5P1c&t=525]]. He offers a comforting reminder that when we reach the end of our rope, we discover Jesus has been holding the other end all along [13:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw-w38N5P1c&t=817]].

The Gift of Sabbath (Genesis 1:1-2:4a)

In this sermon Father John gives us a new way to think about the Sabbath. It is a gift from God and was the only thing God blessed in the creation story. He didn't bless it for Him but for us, to allow us to rest and recharge our lives.

The Holy Spirit in Everyday life (Acts 2:1-21)

Father John preaches on the day of Pentecost, on how the Holy Spirit works in our everyday lives. Through truth, courage, and change. These may not be supernatural things but rather the Holy Spirit encouraging us.