The sermons and teaching audio from Church of the Redeemer, an Anglican parish in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Church of the Redeemer (Anglican), Greensboro NC
"The Most Important Question," Lent 2025; Luke 9:18-27; Rev. Dcn. JD Meeder.
"Encountering God's Holiness," Trinity Sunday, Isaiah 6:1-7, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
"The Promise of the Holy Spirit," Pentecost, John 14:15-31, The Rev. Jeff Weber.
When Jesus prays to God the Father for all who believe in him to “be one even as we are one,” what does this look like in a world where there are thousands of Christian denominations? Rev. Melissa explores what Jesus means by this kind of unity. It is not merely organizational, nor does it rest on our own efforts, but stems from being in Christ and reflecting the perfect communion of the Trinity. As we draw closer to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we begin to reflect that love to one another. This unity, though often messy and imperfect, is a powerful witness to the world of God's love and transformative power. "That They May Be One," Eastertide 2025, John 17:20-26, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
"What Love Looks Like," Eastertide 2025; John 14:21-29; Rev. Dcn. JD Meeder.
"Our Coming Wedding," Eastertide 2025; Rev. 19:1-9; Rev. Dcn. JD Meeder.
Whether you were raised in a Christian environment or not, you probably have at least some familiarity with Psalm 23, which is often titled “The Lord is My Shepherd.” What does that mean for the Lord to be our shepherd? On this Good Shepherd Sunday, Bishop Alan share about what exactly it means for the Lord to be the True Good Shepherd. "Jesus the True Shepherd," Eastertide 2025, John 10:1-21, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
How does an enemy become a brother? In this week's sermon, we hear about Saul's conversion from the chief interrogator and prosecutor of followers of Christ, to Jesus calling him by name as a chosen instrument to bring the gospel to the nations. We also learn about Jesus's calling on Ananias to go and minister to Saul—a man who had a direct order to arrest anyone following Jesus. Two men called by God, whose obedience and faith in this moment brought the good news of salvation to the ends of the earth for generations to come. "Called By Name," Eastertide 2025, Acts 9:1-19, The Rev. Zach Croonquist.
In this week's sermon, we hear about the story of the apostle Thomas as he moves from grief and doubt in the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus, to restored belief. Thomas' story shows us that experiencing doubt doesn't have to be the end of belief—sometimes it's just the beginning of a stronger faith. "From Doubt to Belief," Eastertide 2025; John 20:24-29; Rev. Sergio Sapunar.
Good Friday, Holy Week 2025, John 18:1-19:42, Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis.
Maundy Thursday, Holy Week 2025, John 13:1-35, Rev. Jeff Weber.
"Palm Sunday" Holy Week 2025; Luke 19:28-40; Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
"The Shape of New," Lent 2025; Phil. 3:7-16; Rev. Zach Croonquist.
"Restored in the Father's Embrace," Lent 2025; Luke 15:11-32; Rev. Dcn. JD Meeder.
"Good News About Repentance," Lent 2025, Luke 13:1-9, The Rev. Zach Croonquist.
"Gathered Under His Wings," Lent 2025; Luke 13:31-35; Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis.
"Christ's Victory in the Wilderness," Lent 2025; Luke 4:1-13; Rev. Dcn. JD Meeder.
"Ash Wednesday", Lent 2025; Joel 2:1-2,12-17; The Rev. Dcn. J.D. Meeder.
"A Theology of Flourishing," Ora et Labora (Faith & Vocation), Jeremiah 29:1-9, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. Our vocation is more than simply work we get paid for—it is how God has intentionally created us in his image to do good and meaningful work in partnership with him. In this sermon series (Ora et Labora), we'll explore how God interacts with our vocation, in whatever season of life or field of work we find ourselves in. How do we participate in God's redemptive work through our vocation?
"Cultivating the Young," Ora et Labora (Faith & Vocation), Luke 15:11-32, The Rev. Drew Hill. Our vocation is more than simply work we get paid for—it is how God has intentionally created us in his image to do good and meaningful work in partnership with him. In this sermon series (Ora et Labora), we'll explore how God interacts with our vocation, in whatever season of life or field of work we find ourselves in. How do we participate in God's redemptive work through our vocation?
Our vocation is more than simply work we get paid for—it is how God has intentionally created us in his image to do good and meaningful work in partnership with him. In this sermon series (Ora et Labora), we'll explore how God interacts with our vocation, in whatever season of life or field of work we find ourselves in. How do we participate in God's redemptive work through our vocation? "Cultivating the Beautiful," Ora et Labora (Faith & Vocation), Amelia Blanchard.
Our vocation is more than simply work we get paid for—it is how God has intentionally created us in his image to do good and meaningful work in partnership with him. In this sermon series (Ora et Labora), we'll explore how God interacts with our vocation, in whatever season of life or field of work we find ourselves in. How do we participate in God's redemptive work through our vocation? "Cultivating the Prosperous," Ora et Labora, Luke 12:13-21, The Rev. Dcn J.D. Meeder.
Our vocation is more than simply work we get paid for—it is how God has intentionally created us in his image to do good and meaningful work in partnership with him. In this sermon series (Ora et Labora), we'll explore how God interacts with our vocation, in whatever season of life or field of work we find ourselves in. How do we participate in God's redemptive work through our vocation? "Cultivating the Good," Ora et Labora (Faith & Vocation), The Rev. Dcn. J.D. Meeder
Our vocation is more than simply work we get paid for—it is how God has intentionally created us in his image to do good and meaningful work in partnership with him. In this sermon series (Ora et Labora), we'll explore how God interacts with our vocation, in whatever season of life or field of work we find ourselves in. How do we participate in God's redemptive work through our vocation? "A Theology of Vocation," Ora et Labora (Faith & Vocation), Gen. 1:26-31, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. A sermon from Dean Dan during the ordination of J.D. Meeder into the diaconate.
"The Office of Deacon," Epiphany 2025, 1 Tim. 3:8-13, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. A sermon from Dean Dan during the ordination of J.D. Meeder into the diaconate.
"The Baptism of Jesus," Epiphany 2025, Luke 3:15-22, The Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis. On this first Sunday of Epiphany and the day we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord, Deacon Ashley shares the story of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist, why the Son of God was baptized, and what that means when we receive our own baptism.
"Naming the Savior, Embodying Hope," Christmastide 2024, Matt. 2:1-12, The Rev. Zach Croonquist. On this second Sunday of Christmas, Fr. Zach reflects on the feast days of the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Jan. 1st) and Epiphany Eve (Jan. 5th).
"Made Known," Christmastide, John 1:1-18, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins. On this first Sunday of Christmas, Bishop Alan shares what it means that God was made known to humanity through the birth of Jesus.
"The Advent of Peace," Prepare the Way, Micah 5:2-5, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins. As we learned in our recent “Exiles” series on 1 Peter, we are God's beloved people, living as exiles in the “already but not yet” of his return. One of the best ways to look forward in anticipation of our Lord's glorious return is to look backward and remember how he has already come to his people. That is what we'll do in this Advent series called “Prepare the Way.” We'll spend time in the minor prophets who foretold of and prepared the people for the coming of our Savior and what that means for us as we wait for his return.
"The Advent of Joy," Prepare the Way, Zeph. 3:14-20, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz. As we learned in our recent “Exiles” series on 1 Peter, we are God's beloved people, living as exiles in the “already but not yet” of his return. One of the best ways to look forward in anticipation of our Lord's glorious return is to look backward and remember how he has already come to his people. That is what we'll do in this Advent series called “Prepare the Way.” We'll spend time in the minor prophets who foretold of and prepared the people for the coming of our Savior and what that means for us as we wait for his return.
"The Advent of Love," Prepare the Way, Mal. 3:1-5, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. As we learned in our recent “Exiles” series on 1 Peter, we are God's beloved people, living as exiles in the “already but not yet” of his return. One of the best ways to look forward in anticipation of our Lord's glorious return is to look backward and remember how he has already come to his people. That is what we'll do in this Advent series called “Prepare the Way.” We'll spend time in the minor prophets who foretold of and prepared the people for the coming of our Savior and what that means for us as we wait for his return.
"The Advent of Hope," Prepare the Way, Zechariah. 14:3-9, The Rev. Zach Croonquist. As we learned in our recent “Exiles” series on 1 Peter, we are God's beloved people, living as exiles in the “already but not yet” of his return. One of the best ways to look forward in anticipation of our Lord's glorious return is to look backward and remember how he has already come to his people. That is what we'll do in this Advent series called “Prepare the Way.” We'll spend time in the minor prophets who foretold of and prepared the people for the coming of our Savior and what that means for us as we wait for his return.
"Christ the King," Prophet Priest King, John 18:33-37, J.D. Meeder. In this 3-week series, we will talk about the three offices of Christ— prophet, priest, and king—and what each role means in the greater picture of Christ's redemptive work.
"Christ the Prophet," Prophet Priest King, Ps. 119:1-16, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins. In this 3-week series, we will talk about the three offices of Christ— prophet, priest, and king—and what each role means in the greater picture of Christ's redemptive work.
"Christ the Great High Priest," Prophet Priest King, Heb. 9:24-28, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. In this 3-week series, we will talk about the three offices of Christ— prophet, priest, and king—and what each role means in the greater picture of Christ's redemptive work.
"Exiles on Watch," Exiles, 1 Peter 5:6-14, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
"Shepherds in Exile," Exiles, 1 Peter 5:1-5, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
"Exile and Restoration," Exiles, 1 Peter 4:1-11, J.D. Meeder. As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
"Fighting Differently," Exiles, 1 Peter 3:8-17, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
"Wives and Husbands in Exile," Exiles, 1 Peter 3:1-7, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins. As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
"Exiles and Earthly Authority," Exiles, 1 Peter 2:13-25 The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
"Suffering Differently," Exiles, 1 Peter 1:3-9, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, and yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
"From Peter to the Exiles," Exiles, 1 Peter 1:1-5, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger. As Christians, we are citizens of God's eternal kingdom, but we are still living in an earthly kingdom. In Peter's first letter, he addresses it to the "exiles" or "sojourners" that are dispersed throughout the world--in places and cultures that live very differently than how Christ has called them to live. In our modern world, we find that we struggle with the same tension. How should we see life through the lens of being an exile, an yet still properly engage with the earthy kingdom in which we live? What does it mean to live differently, not putting our trust and hope in the ways of this earthy kingdom, but rather live in such a way that we hold out hope to the world that points to a better kingdom?
"The Full Armor of God," Ordinary Time, Eph. 6:10-20, The Rev. Dcn. Zach Croonquist.
"Submitting to One Another," Ordinary Time, Eph. 5:15-33, The Rt. Rev. Alan Hawkins.
"The Bread of Life," Ordinary Time, John 6: 53-59, The Rev. Dcn. Melissa Lewkowicz.
"Called to Live Differently," Ordinary Time, Eph. 4:17-5:2, The Very Rev. Dr. Dan Alger.
"True Nourishment," Ordinary Time, John 6:22-35, The Rev. Dcn. Ashley Davis
"The Lordship of Christ in our Daily Lives," The Lordship of Christ, Col. 3:18-4:9, J.D. Meeder. What does it mean for Christ to be Lord? How should the lordship of Christ impact and shape our daily lives as we work out our faith in him? In this four-week series on the book of Colossians, we'll explore those questions and more.