Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Dallas

Father Casey explores Jesus' parable of the wheat and weeds through Matthew's historical context, Augustine's rejection of Donatism, and the doctrine of grace. Rather than judging others as "wheat" or "weeds," Christians are called to bear the fruit of the Spirit, trust God's judgment, and continue growing in love. He reminds us that God did not uproot any of us when we were "more weed than wheat." 
Today's Readings: Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19 | Romans 8:12-25 | Matthew 13:24-30,36-43
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Eighth Sunday of Pentecost 2026. We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

In her sermon, Pastor JoNell reexamines the Parable of the Sower by shifting attention from the condition of the soil to the extravagant generosity of the sower. God's grace is scattered freely without discrimination, inviting all people to be transformed by God's love and to become generous sowers of that same love.
Today's Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13 | Romans 8:1-11 | Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
Sermon preached by The Rev. JoNell Lindh on The Seventh Sunday of Pentecost 2026. We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

On the occasion of our country’s 250th anniversary, Father Casey explores the relationship between Christian and American identity, arguing that Christian faith must remain the primary reference point. Drawing on St. Gregory of Nyssa's understanding of faith as longing, it encourages believers to pursue justice and mercy while resisting nationalism and striving to help build a more perfect union.
Today's Readings: Zechariah 9:9-12 | Romans 7:15-25a  | Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Sixth Sunday of Pentecost 2026. We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Father Merriman’s sermon explains the origins of the church's lectionary before reflecting on Jesus' call to hospitality. Connecting Scripture with the approaching 250th anniversary of the United States, he urges Christians to embody welcome toward strangers through everyday kindness, church life, and public witness, following Christ's example and commands.
Today's Readings: Jeremiah 28:5-9 | Romans 6:12-23  | Matthew 10:40-42
Sermon preached by The Rev. Michael Merriman on The Fifth Sunday of Pentecost 2026. We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

In his Father’s Day sermon, Fr. Casey explores Jesus’ challenging teaching about family and discipleship. He argues that families can become idols when they replace God as life’s center. Christ calls believers to expand their understanding of family, embracing all people as members of God’s household and future heavenly banquet.
Today's Readings: Jeremiah 20:7-13 | Romans 6:1b-11  | Matthew 10:24-39 
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Fourth Sunday of Pentecost 2026. We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
 

Father Casey reflects on the life and teachings of Evelyn Underhill, the Anglican mystic and spiritual writer. Her witness, forged in a turbulent age much like our own, emphasized prayer, worship, and deep communion with God. He challenges us, as Christians, to pursue holiness and rediscover God as the center of faith.

Mother Maddie, in her final sermon with us, reflects on the hope proclaimed at funerals and connects it to the Christian calling of all believers as a “kingdom of priests.” Through sacrificial love, service, worship, and joy, Christians participate in resurrection life and are sent into the world to proclaim the gospel through their lives.
Today's Readings: Exodus 19:2-8a | Romans 5:1-8 | Matthew 9:35-10:8
Sermon preached by The Rev. Maddie Hill on The Third Sunday of Pentecost 2026. We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Father Casey’s sermon explores Jesus’ calling of Matthew and his declaration, “I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” Contrasting mercy with self-righteous religion, Father Casey points out that the church should welcome all as Jesus did. He emphasizes that mercy—not religious performance—is the heart of God’s kingdom and the essential calling of Christians.
Today's Readings: Hosea 5:15-6:6 | Romans 4:13-25 | Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Second Sunday of Pentecost 2026. We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

For Trinity Sunday,  Mother Maddie’s sermon explores how precise theological language helps Christians understand the mystery of God in trinity and themselves. By examining the concepts of nature and person within the Trinity, she argues that every human being bears God's image, possesses inherent dignity, and deserves full inclusion in the life of the Church.
Today's Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:4a | 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 | Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon preached by The Rev. Maddie Hill on Trinity Sunday 2026. We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

In this Pentecost sermon, Danielle Shroyer teaches that the Holy Spirit has always been present, not newly arriving at Pentecost. Through stories of Pentecost, baptism, difficult conversations, and Eldad and Medad, the speaker emphasizes that God continually moves among people, bringing connection, transformation, courage, diversity, and love whether invited or not. Our job is to be open.
Today's Readings: Acts 2:1-21 | 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 | John 20:19-23
Sermon preached by Danielle Shroyer on the Day of Pentecost 2026. We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.