July 5, 2026

July 5, 2026

July 5, 2026

Do, Say, Follow: The Fullness of Discipleship - June 28, 2026

In the sermon Do, Say, Follow: The Fullness of Discipleship, Fr Jon explores what it means to be a true disciple by breaking the concept down into three active pillars: doing what Christ did, speaking His truth, and matching His steps in the present day. Ultimately, the message challenges the congregation to embrace a hyper-local commissioning, living out this holistic faith directly within their immediate communities and neighborhoods.

Teppanyaki, Waffle House, and Transformed Eyes - June 21, 2026

This sermon uses the lighthearted, fresh perspectives of international travelers experiencing American staples like Waffle House to illustrate how we can easily become blinded by our own familiar routines and comforts. By connecting this cultural openness to Jesus’ challenging teachings in the Gospel of Matthew, the preacher calls on the congregation to reorder their relationships and see their own lives, families, and communities through transformed, kingdom-oriented eyes.

Mission Begins Next Door - June 14, 2026

In a season of commencement and commissioning, Jesus calls us not only to the Great Commission of Matthew 28 but also to a more localized, relational mission to those closest to us — including those who share our faith but differ in doctrine or practice. The most challenging harvest field is often not the radically different stranger, but the familiar neighbor, the fellow believer, the one with whom it is most tempting to simply agree to disagree.

The Many Identities We Carry - June 7, 2026

The Many Identities We Carry explores how our faith is lived through the many personal, cultural, historical, and communal identities that shape who we are. Through stories of complex histories, biblical encounters, and the church’s own journey, the sermon invites us to embrace both the gifts and challenges of our identities while remaining rooted in God’s redeeming and transforming kingdom.