Sermons

Christmas 2 - Growing Up Jesus: Nazareth, Community, and Faith

Father Casey explores Jesus’ childhood, focusing on Nazareth as the formative community that shaped him. By examining Jesus’ hidden years, he highlights the power of ordinary, faithful communities to nurture wisdom, courage, and faith in children, calling the church to invest deeply in the next generation.
Today's Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-14 | Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a | Luke 2:41-52
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on the Second Sunday after Christmas.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Christmas Eve - Freeing the Nativity from the Snow Globe

In his sermon on the Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord, Father Casey challenges sentimentalized views of the nativity, reclaiming its historical, prophetic, and mystical depth. Through family tradition, scripture, and the insight of Christian mystics, it reveals Christmas as a call to humility, transformation, and making room for Christ to be born, not just in a story, but within each person’s heart.
Today's Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 | Titus 3:4-7 | Luke 2:1-20
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on the Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Advent 3 - Hope Between Two Advents

Mother Maddie Hill reflects on John the Baptist’s doubt, suffering, and faith while imprisoned. It explores the tension of living between Christ’s first and second advents, calling believers to hopeful, sacrificial living. Through service and love, Christians make God’s kingdom more visible while waiting for its fulfillment.
Today's Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10 | James 5:7-10 | Matthew 11:2-11
Sermon preached by The Rev. Maddie Hill on the Third Sunday of Advent.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 7 - Embracing Mother's Day and the Call to Peace

Exploring the complex emotions of Mother's Day, Father Casey traces its origins back to Julia Ward Howe's call for peace and justice. Drawing parallels to Jesus's teachings, he emphasizes the challenge of maintaining heavenly values in a worldly context, urging believers to embrace their identity as followers of Jesus while navigating the influences of the world. In true Father Casey fashion, he uses “The Matrix” as his movie reference to help illustrate his point.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Seventh Sunday in Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Ascension Day - Moving Beyond the Mystical

Reflecting on the Ascension story, Father Casey explores the disciples' emotions, their subsequent actions, and the significance of Jesus' departure. Emphasizing the empowerment of believers, Father Casey encourages active engagement in embodying Jesus' teachings and spreading love and compassion. He suggests that rather than looking to the heavens we should "get on with it."
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Feast of the Ascension.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 6 - Embracing the Commandment of Love: A Reflective Journey through Scripture

Sixteen verses of scripture echo Jesus' commandment to his disciples and us to "love one another." Mother Rebecca explores why it is important both as a duty and as the result of our thriving in the joy of Jesus' love for us. 
Sermon preached for The Sixth Sunday in Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 5 - Holding On in the Storm: Lessons in Abiding in Christ

Father Casey emphasizes the importance of remaining grounded amidst chaos by referencing the movie "Twister" to illustrate the concept of lashing oneself to Christ during crises. Emphasizing divine support during turbulent times, the he offers reassurance and encouragement to those facing adversity.
Sermon preached on the Fifth Sunday in Easter. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 4 - Understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd

Exploring Jesus' identity as the Good Shepherd, Father Ted delves into biblical narratives, societal perceptions, and Jesus' teachings to elucidate the care, guidance, and unity he offers to believers. Despite challenges and resistance, the call to unity and faithfulness to Christ's voice remains central.
 
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Fourth Sunday in Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 3 - Living Easter: Embracing Resurrection in Everyday Life

Father Casey leads us deeper into our Easter experience by urging us to embody Easter beyond mere proclamation. He calls for a resurrection of humility, mercy, reconciliation, and love in everyday interactions, emphasizing the enduring relevance of Christ’s Triumph over death.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Third Sunday in Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Easter 2 - Seeing is Believing: A Deep Dive into Doubting Thomas

Mother Rebecca goes into the narrative of Doubting Thomas, challenging common misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of personal encounters with Christ for belief. She examines Thomas's skepticism in light of Jesus' invitation to touch his wounds and highlights the significance of physical presence in fostering faith. Through reflection and poetry, she invites us to embrace Thomas's example as we navigate our own journey of belief.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Second Sunday in Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.