Redeemer Sermons - Jacksonville, FL

Fr. Wiley highlights that human history continues because God still has a purpose for our earthly lives, inviting us to embrace being deeply loved so we can actively share that grace with others.

Fr. Wiley explores how to recognize and follow the Holy Spirit's guidance in daily life by grounding ourselves in scripture and listening for God's "still small voice" within us.

Mother Sarah explores how trusting in Jesus as "the way, the truth, and the life" empowers us to overcome fear and live with radical love and forgiveness.

Father Wiley invites us to listen for the voice of a Good Shepherd. Continuing a story from last week.

Fr. Wiley encourages us to find Jesus on the journey with wisdom from a flower.

Mother Sarah explores the story of "Doubting Thomas," reframing his skepticism not as a failure of faith, but as a deeply human and faithful insistence on a personal encounter with the risen Christ.

Fr WIley explores the transformative power of the resurrection, framing it as a "restoration story" that offers eternal hope and the assurance that, through God's grace, one's best days are always ahead regardless of present circumstances.

Mother Sarah explores the "triumphal entry" of Jesus into Jerusalem not as a simple parade, but as a disruptive protest that challenged the political and religious powers of the time and forced the crowds to confront their own expectations of what a savior should be.

Fr. Wiley explores the healing of the man born blind as a metaphor for choosing the grace of God over rigid worldly priorities, emphasizing that the true purpose of the law is to lead us toward love for God and our neighbors.

Fr. Wiley encourages us not to hoard God's blessings in our lives and instead seek ways to give away His generous provision for the good of the world.

Fr. Gerald asks: what changes can we make in our llives knowing who Jesus is.

Fr. Wiley reminds us that when we hear and do the Word of God, the world lights up around us and God delights in us.

Fr. Wiley reminds us that being a blessing to others is why we're filled with the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Wiley reminds us that all Jesus is asking for from us is a Yes and to follow Him.

Mtr. Sarah reminds us that our calling is not to convince, but to witness and share and invite others to come and see.

Mtr. Sarah shares how baptism names us "beloved" as God claims us without requiring us to do or accomplish anything.

Fr. Wiley encourages us, in this Epiphany season, to follow God and find out what God is preparing to reveal within you and with you.

Fr. Wiley shares how the entire universe is a reflection of the love and grace of God.

Fr. Wiley encourages us to grasp the truth of this night - that God came to be with us so that we can be reconciled to God.

Fr. Wiley suggests that as we approach the celebration of Christmas, that we look for God's vision in our circumstances, as He does salvation work through courageous acts of faith.

Mtr. Sarah reminds us that you don't prepare for Christ by adding more; you turn around, create space and re-orient yourself towards God.

Fr. Wiley reminds us that there is joy, contentment and hope to be had in anticipation of that new day, especially when we bring others with us.

Fr. Wiley talks through what it means to be a church when the foundations beneath us are shaky.

Mtr. Sarah talks about how the resurrected life is a completely new life, entirely different from our temporal existence.

Fr. Wiley declares that nothing the world can offer compares with the overwhelming love of God and the freedom that comes from being forgiven.

Mtr. Sarah asks us to maybe refrain from trying to find ourself in a tricky parable about humility.

Fr. Wiley emphasizes how the connections made in our faith communities give us strength for the journey and faith for what's to come.

Mtr. Sarah reflects on the parable of Lazarus, the Rich Man, and the chasm we choose to leave uncrossed.

Fr. Wiley talks about our necessary and not exclusive attention to money from an electrician's perspective.

Mtr. Sarah considers the parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin and invites us to God's celebration banquet.

Fr. Wiley invites us into the high calling of the everyday believer, and to ask 'why' 5 times to discover who or what it is we truly worship.

Mtr. Sarah comments on how Kingdom relationships are not built on transactions, but on grace.

Fr. Wiley comments that when you remember that each person you meet is made in the image of God, it is easier to live and love sacrificially.

Fr. Wiley invites you to draw closer to God in this place, allowing yourself to be swept up in the work of the Kingdom.

Mtr. Sarah reminds us that we are all accomplices in God's plan of redemption.

Fr. Wiley points out that storing up riches in heavenly storehouses gives life and builds the Kingdom.

Fr. Wiley reminds us that prayer brings our will into submission to God as we orient our hearts to God's purposes.

Mtr. Sarah invites us to ask, have we spent time at the feet of Jesus?

Mtr. Sarah reminds us that we belong to one another, just as we belong to Christ.

Fr. Wiley reminds us that the church is always meant to be on the move, together, as we follow the Holy Spirit into the world.

Mtr. Sarah talks about our God who keeps showing up in the tombs and who offers freedom instead of fear.

Fr. Wiley asks us to keep searching to know and understand God; let it lead you to wonder and worship.

Fr. Wiley encourages us to look around for signs of the Holy Spirit at work, being ready to ask God if that's where He wants us to help.

Mtr. Sarah wonders - what if we all started living and acting like we belong to each other, as one body in Christ.

Mtr. Sarah shares that Jesus doesn't heal because of our faithfulness; it's because of His because He wants healing and wholeness for us.

Fr. Wiley reminds us to look around and understand that there is room for us all in God's family.

Fr. Wiley encourages us to express gratitude to our mothers and our mothers of faith as the fruit of their labor continues on, in us.

Mtr. Sarah reminds us that the grace of the Resurrection is a call to follow again and again, not just a one-time celebration.

Fr. Wiley encourages us to seek the risen Christ with everything we are, knowing that Christ is with us.

Fr. Wiley declares that today you belong to Jesus and there is nothing this world can do to change that, so shine with the light of Christ that dwells within you.

Fr. Wiley invites us to leave the remnants of our will at the cross and take up the way of God's will; the way that leads to everlasting life.