As we celebrate Emancipation Sunday, Rev. John looks at how Christ breaks our chains and restores dignity to every human life. Read his sermon here.

In this week’s sermon, Rev. John talks planting, harvesting, and how to remain fruitful in a weedy world. Read it here.

How do Christians hold joy and sorrow together? Rev. John offers some answers in this week’s sermon. Read it here.

In this week’s sermon, Rev. John takes on the difficult story of Abraham and Isaac, asking; “What in your life have you started calling “mine” that was always God’s?” Read it here.

As we say goodbye to a cherished member of St John’s church family, Rev. John reflects on the Christian imperative of hospitality. Read his sermon here.

“I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Rev. John dives into what exactly Jesus is asking of us in this powerful command that’s found in both the Old and the New Testaments. Read his sermon here.

“The Trinity reminds us that faith is never meant to be lived in isolation. We grow in community, through learning, prayer, conversation, and discipleship together.” Read Rev. John’s Trinity Sunday homily here.

In the second of this two-part series, Rev. John links Ascension with Pentecost and discusses the unifying and transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Read his sermon here.

This week, Rev. John explores the message of the Ascension - highlighting the disciples’ relatable confusion, fear and misunderstanding as Jesus appears to them for the final time. Read the sermon here.

In this week’s sermon, Rev. John talks wrestling, suffering, and what it means to stand firm on the rock of our faith. Read it here.

Rev. John is not a fan of sheep but, as he explains in this week’s homily, the Biblical metaphor is apt. Read his Good Shepherd Sunday sermon here.

As we examine Jesus’ post-Resurrection appearance on the road to Emmaus, Rev John explains that we are all, in some sense, walking that same journey. Read his sermon here.

“We journey through Lent to Easter with Jesus because resurrection is not only something Jesus does. It is something the community participates in. “ This week, Rev John discusses Lazarus’ resurrection and how we all have a role to play in bringing the message of the Gospel to life.

If you’re watching the news and wondering where God is, take a look around. In this week’s sermon, Rev. John shares some tangible evidence that God’s love is very much visible and active in our weary world. Read it here.

Rev. John breaks down the meaning of justification by faith and challenges us to think about our legacy. Read his sermon here.

“The Feast of the Transfiguration comes right before Lent for a reason. The Church, in her wisdom, knows that before we dare to walk into the wilderness, we must first be shown the light. Before we confront our shadows, we are given a glimpse of glory.” Read Rev. John’s Transfiguration sermon here.

In this week’s sermon Rev. John pays tribute to comedy legend Catherine O’Hara and finds a connection between her work and the work of the church. Read it here.

In this week’s sermon, Rev. John manages to turn a weary grumble about winter into a heartwarming message of togetherness. Read it here.