Fr. Micah’s Sermon, “He is Worthy,” June 22, 2025

July 5, 2025 / Sunday service /

He is Worthy – Ordinary Time

Readings:

1 Kings 8: 22-30, 41-43
Psalm 96
Galatians 1: 1-10
Luke 7: 1-10

He is Worthy

After teaching about mercy, the law, and God’s character, Jesus went to Capernaum. On the way, he was met by a group of elders, who had been sent to convince him to heal the servant of a centurion. “He is worthy,” they said. As Jesus went, another group met him, with a message from that same centurion saying “I am not worthy.” Jesus commends the faith of the centurion, who recognized that the healing was not due to his status or the value of the servant – but only the word of Jesus to save. We are not competing for God’s affection, because He is not limited. Rather, our limitless God blesses as He wills, according to His good purpose.

Fr. Micah’s Sermon, The Throne Room, June 15, 2025

July 5, 2025 / Sunday service /
The Throne Room – Trinity Sunday
 
Readings:
Isaiah 6: 1-7
Psalm 29
Revelation 4: 1-11
John 16: 5-15
 
The Throne Room
 
Both the prophet Isaiah (Is.6) and the Apostle John (Rev. 4) have beatific visions of God’s throne room. Isaiah describes the hem of God’s robe, and John just His glory. Angels, elders, and beings are all around proclaiming God’s glory.
Yet, in the regular world, Isaiah was facing an uncertain and unstable future. His message was one of God’s wrath. John and the churches he wrote to were facing persecution and theological confusion.
These visions were gifts of God, meant to encourage and give perspective. Even when everything seems uncertain – God remains in control.
 

Fr. Micah’s Sermon, Easter 7, Sunday after Ascension, The First Church, Part V: “Neighbors”

June 6, 2025 / Sunday service /

Readings:

1 Samuel 12:19-24
Psalm 47
Revelation 22:10-21
John 17:20-26

The First Church, Part V: “Neighbors”
As we wrap up the series, we see that the first church in Jerusalem was not only about their own personal relationship with God through Jesus – they were passionate about relationships. We see these relationships in outward moving spaces – personal transformation led to homes, the listening public, and the broader reputation in Jerusalem. When we say that our mission is “pursuing spiritual, relational, and community wholeness,” we are talking about the same movement. The gospel changes us, changes our relationships, and impacts our communities.

#sttimsvt #easter #SundaySermon #Acts2

Fr. Micah’s Sermon, Easter 6, The First Church, Part IV: “Strength”

June 6, 2025 / Sunday service /

Readings:

Joel 2:21-27
Psalm 67
Revelation 21:1-4, 22 – 22:5
John 14:21-29

The First Church, Part IV: “Strength”
How are we to love the Lord with all our Strength? Does it mean that we need to be doing everything we always could do?
That’s a recipe for burnout.
The earliest church used their bodies and god-given physicality to love the Lord. They used their time and resources to worship and share the gospel. But they weren’t asked (and we aren’t either) to do more than their physical bodies allowed.

Fr. Micah’s Sermon, Easter 4, The First Church, Part II: “Soul”

June 6, 2025 / Sunday service /

Readings:

Numbers 27: 12-23
Psalm 100
Revelation 7: 9-17
John 10: 22-30 

The First Church, Part II: “Soul”
How are we to love the Lord with all our Soul? What even is a soul, and how can I direct mine?
The early church, in their efforts to follow the risen Christ, directed their souls by receiving the grace of God in faith, baptism, breaking of bread, and praise. It turns out there isn’t much to do beyond saying yes and thank you to our gracious savior.

#SundaySermon #easter #sttimsvt #Acts2

Fr. Micah’s Sermon, Easter 3 — The First Church, Part I: “Heart”

June 6, 2025 / Sunday service /

Readings:

Jeremiah 32:36-41
Psalm 33:1-11
Revelation 5:6-14
John 21:1-14

The First Church, Part 1: “Heart”

The end of Acts 2 contains a nostalgic description of the first church in Jerusalem. Three Thousand new converts, devoted to the faith and sharing everything in their enthusiasm for the gospel. This wouldn’t last, but it still inspires believers and gives us ideas about loving our risen savior with heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving our neighbors as Jesus does. In the first part, we see how this first family loved the Lord with their hearts – the praised, prayed, and gave. These practices still help us restore our disordered affections, and bring the new life of Jesus into our emotional lives.

Bishop Andrew Williams Sermon: “Peace Be With You”

June 6, 2025 / Special Service, Sunday service / ,

Job 42: 1-6

Psalm 111

Revelation 1: 9-19

John 20: 19-31

“Peace Be With You”
When the disciples gathered in the upper room, they were afraid. They heard that Jesus had risen from the dead, and were in a bind. If the news was false, they feared the religious authorities. If the news was true, they feared that Jesus would be angry with them. And when Jesus arrives, he leads with peace. He still leads with peace, not anger.

Easter Sunday 2025

June 6, 2025 / Special Service, Sunday service /
Readings:
 
Isaiah 51:9-11
Psalm 118:14-17, 22-24
Acts 10:34-43
Luke 24:1-12
Portraits of Peter 4
 
As we finish Holy Week with a great celebration, we look at Peter as shown in Acts 10. In this passage, Peter has fully grasped the reality of the resurrection, and will boldy be a witness to the reality of salvation in Jesus, able to accomplsh the things he boasted about earlier!
 

The Great Easter Vigil Service 2025

May 8, 2025 / Special Service /
Genesis 3
Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-20; 9:8-13
Exodus 14:10-15:1
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Daniel 3:1-28
Romans 6:3-11
Matthew 28:1-10
Portraits of Peter 3

Tonight, we look at Peter’s “rock bottom” – the turning point that made continuing in his half-heartedness impossible. He stands in teh courtyard and denies even knowing Jesus, and weeps for his own weakness as Jesus goes to his death.
But Jesus does not stay dead. Rather, he rises to new life, restores Peter, and sets him on the path to great things!