In the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Jesus overturns the values by which people often judge one another. Wealth, status, and outward respectability do not determine a person's standing before God; what matters is the condition of the heart. The sermon exposes the subtle pride and self-sufficiency that can separate us from God, reminding us that salvation is received solely through His grace. Having been loved and carried by that grace, Christians are called to respond by loving others with humility and compassion.

The Holy Trinity is not an abstract doctrine reserved for theologians—it is the heart of the Christian faith and the foundation of our salvation. This sermon shows how the Father created us, the Son redeemed us, and the Holy Spirit brings us to new life through faith and Baptism. It reminds us that God does not stand far off from our struggles but comes to us in love, offering forgiveness, renewal, and eternal life. In response to such love, Christians are called to trust God, follow Christ, and live as His children.

The question of who the Holy Ghost is is far more important than many people realize. To know God as He truly is is not only a matter of truth but of life itself, for our relationship with Him shapes both our present existence and our eternal destiny. The Holy Ghost is the third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Lord and Giver of Life, who brings us into communion with God and pours His love into our hearts. Through Him we receive forgiveness, renewal, spiritual gifts, and the grace to grow in holiness.

In an age dominated by misinformation, fear, and division, one question echoes more urgently than ever: What is truth? Beginning with Pilate’s question to Jesus, this message explores how modern society has lost confidence in truth itself—and why only Christ can restore it. Through reflections on repentance, humility, courage, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to reject falsehood and live boldly in the light of eternal truth.

On the Feast of the Ascension, this sermon asks a profound question: Where is God? Drawing from Solomon’s prayer and the words of Christ, it proclaims that God is not distant or absent, but near to His people in every moment of life. Through Jesus’ incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension, the way to heaven has been opened, and believers are invited to live in the presence of God both now and forever.

What does it take for civilized people to forget compassion, humility, and conscience? This sermon confronts the uncomfortable truth that even those who consider themselves “good” are far closer to spiritual collapse than they imagine. Set in the joy of Easter yet grounded in the reality of human weakness, it explores why repentance is not only for notorious sinners, but for every soul that falls short of divine love. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and a striking real-life story of people unraveling under pressure, the message points to the only true hope for humanity: the mercy of God revealed in the crucified and risen Jesus Christ.

In this thoughtful sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Easter, Bishop Robert Hammond reflects on the Book of Common Prayer’s petition that God would “teach our unruly wills” to love what He loves and direct our affections toward the true joys found only in Christ. The sermon emphasizes that the ultimate purpose of the Church is to draw people into Christ and make them more Christ-like. Amid the “sundry changes” and uncertainties of life, believers are reminded that God alone remains constant and faithful. Bishop Hammond also points to the coming celebrations of Ascension Day and Pentecost, reminding believers of Christ’s promise to send the Holy Spirit—the Comforter and Spirit of Truth—to guide and strengthen His people.

Christ did not die and rise for Himself, but for us—so that our sins might be forgiven and we might share in eternal life. Through faith and baptism, we are united with Him: we die to sin and begin a new life in righteousness.

For now, we live in the “little while” between Christ’s ascension and His return. This life includes struggle, sorrow, and opposition, yet it is marked by hope. Jesus promises that our sorrow will be turned into joy, and that the glory ahead is greater than anything we can imagine.

This hope calls us to live faithfully. Our choices matter—not only for ourselves, but for others who may come to know God through us. Though we do not yet see Christ, He has not left us. He will return, and when He does, our joy will be complete and everlasting.

Humanity often forgets God and trusts in its own power, like people who, after mastering nature, forget their dependence on it. Like sheep without a shepherd, people who turn away from God risk confusion, danger, and spiritual emptiness.

Yet God is the Good Shepherd, not a tyrant. He cares for His people, sustains them, and in Christ gives His life to save them. True wisdom is recognizing our need for Him rather than chasing temporary things that cannot give lasting life.

The call is to turn back to God, trust in His care, and follow Him, knowing that in Him alone are true life, beauty, and salvation.

Jesus calls His disciples to bear witness to Him and share the message of salvation with the world. The Church is not a social group but God’s instrument, belonging to the Lord and sent to proclaim His unchanging truth.

As a congregation, believers are called out of sin and gathered together as one body—no one can live the Christian life alone. The Church is like a family, where members support one another rather than abandon each other, following Christ’s example of patience and mercy.

Through the parish, God continues to care for His people by giving His Word, the sacraments, forgiveness of sins, and many blessings. All of this is part of the rich grace entrusted to the Church, which believers are called to receive with gratitude and share with others, so that all may come to eternal life in Christ.

Mary Magdalene believed she had lost everything when Jesus died—He had given her new life, and without Him, nothing seemed to remain. Even the thought of His lifeless body was a last comfort, and when it was gone, her grief felt complete and hopeless.

Yet her despair reflects a deeper truth about humanity: we feel lost without God. But unlike us, God never loses hope. Out of His love, He sent His Son to restore us—not only to forgive, but to give us new and greater life.

The resurrection of Jesus transforms everything. What seemed like the end becomes a new beginning: death is not the final word, and in Christ, hope is never lost. What Mary thought was the loss of everything was, in truth, the beginning of eternal life—for her and for all who believe.