Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Dallas

Second Sunday Before Advent - What Endures When Greatness Falls

Father Casey's sermon reflects on Jesus’ warning from the Mount of Olives that even the most impressive human achievements and empires eventually fall. Christians are urged to resist today’s obsession with spectacle, see through the eyes of faith, and anchor themselves in Christ’s unshakable kingdom, which alone endures when all else crumbles.
Today's Readings: Malachi 4:1-2a | 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 | Luke 21:5-19
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Second Sunday Before Advent.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Third Sunday Before Advent - Whose Wife Will She Be?

Mother Rebecca explores Jesus’ debate with the Sadducees over resurrection, focusing on their callous use of a hypothetical woman to challenge faith. It contrasts human logic with divine mystery, urging compassion, equality, and trust in God’s faithfulness. Resurrection, Mother Rebecca explains, reveals not our understanding but God’s unyielding commitment to life and justice.
Today's Readings: Job 19:23-27a | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 | Luke 20:27-38
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Third Sunday Before Advent.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

All Souls’ Day - Hope That Defeats Death

Bishop Wolfe, in this sermon given at the All Souls’ Requiem, reflects on the pervasive presence of death in life and society, acknowledging grief, fear, and despair. Yet it powerfully affirms Christian hope in the resurrection—through Christ’s victory, death is conquered. The preacher urges faith, comfort, and encouragement: even at the bottom of life’s well, the ground beneath is solid.
Readings: Wisdom 3:1-9 | I Thessalonians 4:13-18 | John 5:24-27
Sermon preached by The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe at All Souls' Day Requiem.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

All Saints Sunday - Making Christianity Christlike Again

In this sermon, Father Casey, calls Christians to reclaim their faith’s integrity by embodying the holiness and compassion of Jesus. It urges believers to reject hypocritical or transactional religion and live as true “saints” — people shaped by grace, love, and the Beatitudes — transforming Christianity back into the likeness of Christ.
Today's Readings: Daniel 7:1-3,15-18 | Ephesians 1:11-23 | Luke 6:20-31
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on All Saints Sunday.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Pentecost 20 - My Last Sermon at Transfiguration

Father Ted begins with the statement, "This is my last sermon at Transfiguration and I've have things to say." He continues to recount what makes Transfiguration a central place in his life which he will carry forward with him to his new congregation focusing on the manifestation of Grace he has found here. He challenges the people of the Fig to face forward rather than looking back and allow Grace to propel them to seek and serve Christ in all persons.
Today's readings:  Sirach 35:12-17 |  2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18  |  Luke 18:9-14
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Pentecost 19 - Grace in Action: Wrestling with God

In this sermon, Mother Rebecca reflects on the grace of God who meets us in our lowest moments and wrestles us into righteousness.
Today's Readings: Genesis 32:22-31 | 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5 | Luke 18:1-8
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. We invite you to view the full service HERE.
Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Pentecost 16 - Testimony of Gratitude

Father Ted recounts coming out to a friend during a transformative post graduation beach trip, where deep thanksgiving to God brought him peace. He connects that moment to the story of the grateful leper from today's Gospel reading, teaching that gratitude reveals God’s grace. He urges everyone to give thanks as they discern their stewardship of God’s Grace in their life and their faith.
Today's Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c | 2Timothy 2:8-15 | Luke 17:11-19
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Pentecost 17 - Grace as Its Own Reward

Father Casey reflects on selfless giving and the nature of grace. Through a story about an anonymous donor and Jesus’ teachings, it urges Christians to act rightly without seeking praise. Grace, the unifying thread of faith, is both our duty and our gift—free yet costly, voluntary yet necessary, to live out our life in community.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Pentecost 16 - The Parable of the Dives

Only in Hades did the rich man learn care and concern for others, but it extended only to his five brothers. In this modern parable about wealth and selfishness, we meet his five brothers and learn why they choose to ignore the needs of the poor, giving us the opportunity to examine our own idols that prevent our generosity.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Parish Episcopal Sunday - Wealth, Faith, and Raising the Next Generation

Rebecca Gingles, Parish Episcopal School Chaplin, reflects on the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, warning against misplaced trust in wealth. Drawing on Amos and 1 Timothy, she  emphasizes generosity, justice, and faithful living. Parish Episcopal School’s mission is celebrated, with a call for prayerful support in forming students into compassionate, service-minded leaders.
Sermon preached by Rebecca Gingles on The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost in observance of Parish Episcopal School Sunday.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.