Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Dallas

Pentecost 15 - Praise to the Squandering Steward

This week, Mtr. Rebecca preaches two sermons for the price of one, exploring two interpretations of Jesus’ parable of the Squandering Steward. The parable both calls us to better steward the gifts God gives us and also calls us liberally to scatter God’s abundant grace throughout the world.
 
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
 

Evensong Holy Cross Day - Marked by the Cross, Called to Blessing

Father Ted connects a canceled Holy Land pilgrimage with the enduring Christian mark of the cross, traced at baptism upon our forehead and lived through faithful action for the rest of our lives. On this Holy Cross Day, the congregation reflects on grace as both gift and challenge, reminding believers that their mark is shown by how they bless the world in thought, word, and deed.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson at Evensong on The Feast of the Holy Cross.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
 

Pentecost 14 - The One Who Loves

Using Karl Barth’s four-word definition of God — “the one who loves” — Father Casey argues that Jesus reveals divine love and invites us to see ourselves as the beloved. Grace is irrational and inclusive; the church’s unique calling is to embody and proclaim that “belovedness”, practicing it toward everyone rather than primarily protesting the short comings of others.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Pentecost 13 - Grace and the Cost of Discipleship

In today's sermon, Fr. Ted reflects on Deuteronomy, Jesus’ surprising teaching about "who to hate", and discipleship’s cost. True following means sacrificial love and bearing the cross, not self-interest. Humanity’s track record of failure—Israel’s disobedience, the disciples’ abandonment, our own struggles—shows our need for God’s grace, the gift that empowers us to choose life and follow Christ.
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 12 - Following Grace Downward

Father Casey provides a glimpse into his personal journey to find “true religion.” In a world where competing voices claim what “true religion” is and others debate being spiritual rather than religious, this reflection on the meaning of “true religion”, emphasizing humility, justice, and a Christ-centered life grounded in grace leads us to a clearer understanding.

Pentecost 11 - Jeremiah and the Courage of Children

Father Ted explores the calling of the prophet Jeremiah and draws powerful parallels between ancient prophetic voices and the potential of today's children. It highlights God's pattern of choosing unlikely messengers and challenges us to heed calls to justice within our world, especially when spoken by the young and innocent.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Pentecost 10 - Screaming for Righteousness

In this sermon Mother Rebecca explores Isaiah's Song of the Vineyard, which still speaks to us today.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

The Transfiguration - Listening to be Transfigured

As we celebrate our Feast of Title, Danielle Shroyer draws parallels between the Transfiguration and Star Wars “Force Ghosts.” In her sermon, she explores mystical experience, divine listening, and enduring community. The heart of the story is not spectacle but prayer, presence, and love across life and death. God’s command—“Listen to him”—calls the church to transfigure itself into a beloved community through listening, loving, and leading.
Sermon preached by Danielle Shroyer on The Transfiguration of Our Lord, our Feast of Title.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Pentecost 8 - God's Unfailing Love Through the Eyes of Hosea

Father Casey explores God's parental love as depicted in Hosea, revealing divine grace, heartbreak, and unrelenting compassion. It challenges punitive views of God and connects the Old Testament portrayal of God with the love seen in Jesus and the parable of the prodigal son. This helps us move past bad theology toward a deeper understanding of God’s refusal to leave us abandoned.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Eight Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Pentecost 7 - Hosea’s Scandalous Metaphor

Mother Rebecca explores Hosea’s prophetic metaphor of divine and marital infidelity, highlighting Israel's unfaithfulness to God through syncretic worship practices. Despite strong indictments, Hosea ends with hope—God's grace promises restoration. The sermon challenges listeners to take seriously their own covenant commitments with God.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.