Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Dallas

Easter 7 - Unity in Christ Amid Disagreement

Father Ted, in today’s sermon, reflects on the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas' election of Bishop-elect Rob Price as Bishop Coadjutor and emphasizes unity within the church, especially amid disagreements over same-sex marriage. Drawing from Jesus’ high priestly prayer, Father Ted urges Christians to seek reconciliation through respectful dialogue and shared mission, rejecting divisive language and attitudes.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Seventh Sunday of Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 6 - Remembering Before

We welcome back our guest and friend, The Rev. Dr. George Mason. Today he explores John 14:23-29. Jesus gives his disciples then and now instructions and assurances before he leaves them to go to the Father so that they will remember and live in his way before he returns. Christians are called to live the way of Jesus without fear or worry in the midst of trying times as a witness to the peace of God.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. George Mason on The Sixth Sunday of Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 5 - A "New" Commandment

Mother Rebecca reflects on today’s Gospel passage (John 13:31-35), observing that Jesus’ so-called new commandment to love one another is not new at all, nor is it as easy as it sounds.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Fifth Sunday of Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 4 - Worthy is the Lamb: Love Over Vengeance

Father Casey’s sermon dismantles the popular "Left Behind" interpretation of Revelation, emphasizing that John’s revelation promotes hope and sacrificial love through the image of the Lamb, not fear or divine vengeance. Christians are called to follow the way of the Lamb, not the lion—resisting power, embracing humility, and prioritizing love.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Fourth Sunday of Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 3 - The Quiet Conversion That Changed Everything

In his sermon, Bishop Smith explores Ananias’ fearful but faithful response to God’s call to welcome Paul, illustrating how true hospitality means embracing even those we fear. It challenges the church to welcome all—especially the stranger, enemy, or outsider—by confronting fear with faith.
Sermon preached by The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith, Assisting Bishop of Dallas, on The Third Sunday of Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 2 - From Doubt to Belief

In Pastor JoNell Lyndh’s sermon, she explores the story of Thomas, known as the Doubter, and the enduring challenges of faith. She reflects on the role of doubt, personal experience, and community, offering encouragement to those still seeking reassurance in their spiritual journey
Sermon preached by The Rev. JoNell Lindh on The Second Sunday of Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
 

Easter Day - The War Is Over

On Easter Day, Father Casey, in this sermon, explores the power of Easter through the story of Hiru Onada, a Japanese soldier who refused to believe WWII had ended. He urges Christians to embrace the full meaning of the Resurrection—not just as personal salvation, but as a transformative reality that redefines love, peace, and how we live now.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on Easter Day at the 9:00am Holy Eucharist.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter Vigil - Looking for Life Among the Dead

In this sermon at the Great Vigil of Easter, Mother Rebecca explores the resurrection story from Luke’s Gospel, focusing on the rhetorical question, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” She points out how sometimes we miss this opportunity because we dismiss the source of the news, just as the male disciples did with the news the women proclaimed. She invites us all to reflect on our own search for meaning in lifeless places and calls us to embrace the good news of resurrection and transformation. 
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Great Vigil of Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Good Friday - Mercy Over Violence

Father Ted continues his reflection, begun on Palm Sunday, on Christ’s Passion as narrated in Luke and John, examining Jesus' innocence, humanity’s history of scapegoating, and how Christ's death and resurrection broke the cycle of violence.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on Good Friday at noon.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Maundy Thursday - Remember What Matters Most

This sermon Father Casey explores the deep human need to remember what truly matters, especially through suffering and forgetfulness. Centered around the Last Supper and Jesus’ final acts, he emphasizes memory, communion, servanthood, and the enduring power of ritual to anchor faith and identity amid a fragmented, forgetful world.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on Maundy Thursday of Holy Week 2025.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.