Sermons from St. Matthew's Episcopal Church St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

On Easter Day, Rev. Marissa reflects on the Gospel of Mark, the surprise at the tomb, how that connects to hunting Easter Eggs, and what it means for us now. Where do you see signs of hope? How are you a part of the story of the good news?

On Palm Sunday, the reading of the Passion takes center stage. Afterwards, Rev. Marissa offered this brief reflection about this moment in time, the Gospel, and how we might begin Holy Week together.

On the 5th Sunday in Lent, Rev. Marissa focuses on some special work that has been done at the parish. As part of our worship and prayers on this day, we recognized the story of a number of people who were part of the history of the place. What can we learn from this Gospel that is useful to us in the work of loving our neighbor? What can we learn from this Gospel that is useful to us in the work of racial reconciliation?

On the third Sunday in Lent, Rev. Marissa looks at John's version of the cleansing of the temple. How is it different than the other three Gospels? How is it the same? And what does it mean to us now to know that Jesus overturned tables and chased money changer's out of God's house?

On the Second Sunday in Lent, Rev. Marissa explores this short passage from Mark, and how full it is of core beliefs. One of them is about the cost of discipleship. What are your core beliefs? What are you meant to do in this season? What is the sacrifice you're meant to make?

On the first Sunday in Lent, Rev. Marissa digs in to Mark's sparse prose about the baptism and temptation of Jesus. Mark has a lot to say to us about what's happening to Jesus and what we should bring with us into this new church season.