Sermons & Announcements

Even behind prison walls, the things that matter most shine through.

In his sermon on Philippians 4:1-9, Rev. Tim Seery reflects on the Apostle Paul’s call to unity, gratitude, and a Christ-centered life. Writing from prison, Paul urges a divided congregation to set aside its differences and focus on what is true, noble, just, and worthy of praise. His message reminds us that even amid anxiety and conflict, our shared purpose must remain greater than our disagreements.

What if the thing we are most tempted to throw away is actually the thing we need most?

In this sermon on the Parable of the Tenants, the image of “the stone the builders refused” becomes a powerful reflection on who—and what—we choose to center in our lives. Jesus reminds us that God’s vision is often upside down: the rejected, forgotten, and overlooked can become the very foundation of something new.

What if faith isn’t about having all the right answers, but simply showing up?

Drawing on Jesus’s Parable of the Two Sons and the radical spiritual vision of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Rev. Tim Seery explores what makes our congregation unique: a community where questioning is encouraged, beliefs are diverse, and the sacred can be discovered anywhere.

Forgiveness is not a rigid calculation, but an invitation to loosen our grip.

In his sermon on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, Rev. Tim explores the complex nature of forgiveness and the human tendency to turn it into a rigid, calculated transaction. Rather than treating mercy like a mental ledger or an absolute obligation, he argues that Jesus invites believers into an infinite, heart-centered practice of grace.

What does it mean to follow Jesus when the way forward doesn’t look like winning?

In Matthew 16, Peter cannot understand why Jesus would choose a path leading toward suffering and death rather than power, victory, and survival. But Jesus asks us to see beyond the immediate moment. The Christian story is a long arc, one that passes through darkness before arriving at light, and through disappointment before redemption.