Sermons On-the-Sound

On Good Shepherd Sunday, The Rev. Sue Cushinotto reflects on what it means to be formed as disciples in a world full of competing voices.
Drawing on the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, she reminds us that discipleship begins when we gather to be nourished and transformed, and continues as we are sent out into the world to bear witness. While fear often shapes the messages we hear in daily life, the voice of Christ calls us instead to love, trust, and belonging.
Rev. Cushinotto invites us to consider whose voice we are listening to and challenges us to follow the Shepherd who leads not by fear, but by love. Having been fed and transformed, we are sent out to bring hope, peace, and compassion into the world.

On the Third Sunday of Easter, Bishop Robert Skirving reflects on the story of the road to Emmaus, where the risen Christ is revealed not in dramatic certainty, but in relationship, hospitality, and shared experience.
Through the story of two disciples walking together in confusion and grief, Bishop Skirving reminds us that the resurrection is often made known in ordinary moments, when we accompany one another, share our stories, and open our lives to others. Christ is revealed in the breaking of bread, in the welcome we offer, and in the witness we share.
The resurrection is not only something that happened long ago, but something that continues to unfold as we walk together in faith, offer hospitality, and listen for God’s presence in one another.

On the Second Sunday of Easter, The Rev. Michael Singer reflects on a question many quietly carry: what difference does Easter really make? Even after the resurrection, the world can feel unchanged—still marked by fear, uncertainty, and brokenness. The disciples knew this reality well, remaining behind locked doors even after hearing the good news.
Fr. Michael invites us to see ourselves in their story. Like the disciples, we often live behind doors closed by fear, regret, or uncertainty. Yet Easter is not just something that happened—it is an invitation into new life. While Jesus enters our fear and offers peace, he does not force the doors open. That work is ours.
The resurrection becomes real when we begin to unlock the doors of our own hearts and lives—stepping into hope, courage, and love. Easter makes a difference when we choose to live it.

On Easter morning, The Rev. Michael Singer shares a moving story about a child named Jeremy whose simple understanding of the resurrection reveals a profound truth: the tomb is empty because Christ is alive.
Through this story, we are invited to consider not just what we believe about Easter, but how that belief shapes the way we live. If we truly trust in the promise of resurrection—that life continues beyond death—then it calls us to see one another differently, to love more deeply, and to honor the dignity of every person. Easter is not only a story of what happened to Jesus, but a promise for all of us: that death is not the end, and that new life is already breaking into the world.

On Good Friday, The Rev. Sue Cushinotto reflects on the Passion narrative by inviting us to see ourselves in each of its characters — Judas, Peter, the crowd, Pilate, and the faithful women at the cross.
Rather than distancing ourselves from the story, we are reminded that we, too, are capable of betrayal, fear, silence, and complicity — but also courage and faithfulness. Through it all, one truth remains constant: Jesus meets us in every moment with love. Even in suffering and death, Christ chooses love, offering grace, forgiveness, and the promise that we are never beyond redemption.

On Maundy Thursday, the liturgy draws us into one of the most intimate moments of Holy Week. The Rev. Michael Singer reflects on Jesus kneeling to wash the feet of his disciples — all of them. Not just the faithful, but also Judas, the one who would betray him.
This night confronts us with a deeper truth: love is not about feelings, but about choice. The commandment Jesus gives is simple and demanding — to love as he loves. Not some, but all. In acts of humility, vulnerability, and self-giving, we are invited to live this love not just in worship, but in our daily lives.

On Palm Sunday, The Rev. Michael Singer reflects on the dramatic shift from celebration to crucifixion. One moment, the crowd shouts “Hosanna!” — and the next, “Crucify him.” In the liturgy, we take on both roles, revealing a deeper truth about ourselves.
Father Michael reminds us that this tension is not just part of the story — it is part of us. We long to follow Christ, yet we are often pulled in other directions. Rather than leaving us in guilt, the Gospel invites us to face this reality honestly, offer it to God, and seek wholeness through grace.

On the Fifth Sunday in Lent, The Rev. Sue Cushinotto reflects on powerful images of new life — Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones and Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In both stories, what is scattered, lifeless, and hopeless is restored by the breath and call of God.
Rev. Cushinotto invites us to see Lent not simply as a time to give something up, but as a season of honest reflection. Where have we grown comfortable? Where are we living out of ego rather than Spirit? God’s invitation is to center our lives on something deeper — to listen for the Spirit already within us and to step into a life shaped by love, generosity, and care for others.

On the Fourth Sunday in Lent, The Rev. Jerry Gallagher reflects on the Gospel story of the man born blind and the life-changing encounter that restored his sight. What began as a miracle quickly became a challenge to the assumptions and fears of those around him, reminding us how often God’s grace disrupts the expectations we try to impose on the world.
Drawing connections to other encounters in John’s Gospel — Nicodemus seeking truth and the Samaritan woman discovering new life — Rev. Gallagher reminds us that Jesus consistently reaches across boundaries with compassion and love. In every encounter, Jesus reveals a deeper truth: that we are all deeply loved by God and invited into the abundant life he offers.

On the Third Sunday in Lent, The Rev. Michael Singer reflects on Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well and shares a personal story of a homeless man who once asked him for a blessing. What seemed like a simple act of ministry became something much deeper — a moment where Father Michael realized that he himself had received the greater blessing.
Like Jesus speaking with the Samaritan woman, these encounters remind us that God often works through the people we least expect. Christ crosses boundaries, meets people where they are, and turns our assumptions upside down. In doing so, he reveals that grace flows in both directions — and sometimes the very people we think we are helping become the ones who transform us.