Selected Sermons from Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore, Washington

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore, Washington
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Selected sermons preached at Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington. Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer. Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail.

  1. Sep 22

    Sermon for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

    The sermon from September 20, 2026, the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20, Year A, at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, WA.The sermon was delivered by Earl Beede.The appointed readings were Exodus 16:2-15, Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45, Philippians 1:21-30, and Matthew 20:1-16.All are welcome to fully participate in the worship and life of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.#Episcopal #EpiscopalChurch #Anglican #ChristianSermon #SundaySermon #Proper20 #Matthew20 #ChurchOfTheRedeemer #KenmoreWA

  2. Sep 13

    Sermon for Holy Cross Day

    The sermon from September 13, 2026, the observance of Holy Cross Day and the patronal feast of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, WA. The appointed readings were Isaiah 45:21-25, Psalm 98 : 1 - 4, Philippians 2 : 5 - 11, and John 12:31-36a. All are welcome to fully participate in the worship and life of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. #Episcopal #EpiscopalChurch #Anglican #ChristianSermon #HolyCrossDay #HolyCross #CrossOfChrist #John12 #ChurchOfTheRedeemer #KenmoreWA

  3. Sep 12

    Sermon from the 15th Sunday after Pentecost

    The sermon from September 6, 2026, the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18, Year A, at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, WA.The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Theresa Newell and reflects on Christ’s call to practice the law of love through reconciliation, beloved community, and care for one another and all creation.The appointed readings were Exodus 12:1-14, Psalm 149, Romans 13:8-14, and Matthew 18:15-20.All are welcome to fully participate in the worship and life of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.#Episcopal #EpiscopalChurch #Anglican #ChristianSermon #LoveYourNeighbor #BelovedCommunity #Reconciliation #Matthew18 #ChurchOfTheRedeemer #KenmoreWA

  4. Sep 1

    When You Get It Wrong: The Cross-Shaped Path of Sanctification

    A sermon on Peter’s struggle to understand Jesus, our tendency to “get it wrong,” and the lifelong work of sanctification. Drawing from Philippians and a gospel narrative in Matthew, this message explores fear and trembling as reverent humility, the difference between egoic desires and Spirit-led transformation, and the relentless love of God who continually invites us back into divine life. We learn that mistakes do not separate us from grace — they become part of the cross we carry as we grow into Christ’s image day by day. All are welcome to fully participate at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: ✅All races. ✅All religions. ✅All countries of origin. ✅All sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+. ✅All genders. The Episcopal Church welcomes you. Speaker: The Rev. Theresa Newell, Priest in Charge, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore, Washington, on August 30, 2026, 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17A. Keywords: Peter, sanctification, fear and trembling, ego vs. Spirit, divine life, discipleship, spiritual growth, humility, grace, transformation, Gospel teaching Chapters: 00:00 – Opening Invocation00:09 – Peter Gets It Right… and Wrong. 01:36 – “Work Out Your Salvation” (Philippians)02:34 – Awe, Reverence, and Humble Realism03:20 – Mistakes Redeemed04:04 – Peter’s Ego and the Threat of Loss06:22 – Thinking Human Things Instead of Divine Things07:06 – Grace Never Withdrawn08:01 – When You Get It Wrong09:15 – Putting On Divine Thoughts09:55 – Dying to Ego, Living to Spirit10:00 – The Alternative: Ego’s Endless Hunger10:41 – The Bigger, Freer, Joyful Life11:25 – Peter in the Arena

    When You Get It Wrong: The Cross-Shaped Path of Sanctification

  5. Aug 24

    Heaven Consciousness and the Purpose of Humanity

    A reflection on Jesus’ question, “Who do you say the Son of Man is?” and the deeper human purpose revealed through Christ. Peter’s lightning-flash insight becomes the foundation for spiritual development, inviting us into divine life—what the sermon names Heaven Consciousness. Through Jesus, Paul, and Anselm, we explore faith seeking understanding, the freedom God grants, and the messy, nonlinear journey of discernment. This message calls us to build a sure foundation, renew our minds, and consider our ultimate destiny in God. All are welcome to fully participate at Episcopal Church ofthe Redeemer: ✅All races. ✅All religions. ✅All countries of origin. ✅All sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+. ✅All genders. The Episcopal Church welcomes you. Speaker: The Rev. Theresa Newell, Priest in Charge, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore, Washington, on August 23, 2026, 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16A Keywords: Son of Man, divine life, Heaven Consciousness, spiritual discernment, Peter’s confession, purpose of humanity, faith seeking understanding, Anselm, Romans 12, spiritual growth, Christian formation Chapters 00:00 – Opening Invocation. “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” 00:12 – Who Do You Say the Son of Man Is? Exploring identity, purpose, and the “child of humanity.” 01:00 – The Purpose of Humanity. Purpose-driven life vs. purposelessness; human destiny. 02:00 – Peter’s Lightning Insight. Peter recognizes Jesus as the Christ and glimpses divine life. 03:00 – Participation in Divine Life. Jesus as the Son of the living God; humanity invited into divine life. 04:00 – Faith Seeking Understanding. Anselm’s theology and Peter’s partial-but-true insight. 05:00 – Heaven Consciousness as Foundation. Divine life as the rock upon which spiritual growth is built. 06:00 – Freedom in Discernment. Choosing life-giving actions from a stable spiritual foundation. 07:00 – Paul’s Teaching in Romans. Renewing the mind, conforming to Christ’s consciousness. 08:00 – The Messy, Nonlinear Path. Discernment challenges; Thomas Merton’s prayer. 09:00 – God’s Generous Freedom. God’s desire for us to learn, explore, and grow. 10:00 – The Sacrifice of Divine Relationship. Spiritual growth through seeking understanding. 11:00 – Preparing for Next Week’s Reading. Peter’s continued story and deeper discernment. 12:00 – Closing Invitation. Reflecting on corebeliefs, destiny, and Christ’s identity.

    Heaven Consciousness and the Purpose of Humanity

  6. Aug 17

    The Faith That Unleashes Healing — The Canaanite Woman and the Heart of True Belief

    A reflection on Matthew’s Gospel and the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman — a moment where heartfelt faith transcends law, ritual, identity, and boundaries. This message explores how Jesus seeks faith rooted in the heart, how mercy becomes universal, and how persistent love can change the world. Keywords: faith, healing, mercy, Canaanite woman, Matthew’s Gospel, universal salvation, heart, compassion, persistence, Jesus, Mosaic Law Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 (Proper 15A) Speaker: The Rev. Theresa Newell, Priest in Charge, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore, Washington Date: August 16, 2026, the 16th Sunday after Pentecost All are welcome to fully participate at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: ✅All races. ✅All religions. ✅All countries of origin. ✅All sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+. ✅All genders. The Episcopal Church welcomes you. Chapters 00:00 – Opening Prayer 00:17 – “Woman, great is your faith” 00:26 – What kind of faith unleashes healing? 00:34 – Faith that motivates Jesus to act 00:44 – Pharisees take offense at Jesus’ teaching 00:56 – Mosaic Law and ritual cleanliness 01:03 – Cleanliness vs. the heart 01:12 – What comes from the heart 01:27 – Evil intentions that divide 01:37 – Jesus seeks faith of the heart 01:45 – Journey to Tyre and Sidon 01:51 – Separation from Pharisaic faith 02:01 – Faith as more than laws 02:19 – Who will understand Jesus’ teaching? 02:28 – Salvation for the world 02:38 – Early church wrestles with the same question 02:50 – How salvation comes into the world 03:03 – Encounter with the Canaanite woman 03:12 – She does not share the Jewish faith 03:23 – Jesus learns through the encounter 03:32 – Her heartfelt faith revealed 03:48 – Faith is not doctrines alone 04:02 – Pharisees share beliefs but lack understanding 04:19 – Faith that unleashes mercy 04:35 – What faith did she have? 04:43 – What comes from the heart 04:59 – Faith is what one puts their heart into 05:07 – Tenets vs. transformation 05:22 – Checklists that don’t change the heart 05:32 – Faith that rises to change the heart 05:45 – Faith that cannot change the world 05:59 – Faith that does not touch the heart 06:07 – Jesus watches where the heart lives 06:15 – Law fixed in the heart 06:35 – Heart-guided application of law 06:47 – Holy Spirit poured into an open heart 06:56 – Faith as relentless commitment 07:04 – Faith envisions a better future 07:09 – Creativity that finds a way around obstacles 07:20 – Jesus commends the Gentile woman 07:29 – Her whole‑hearted belief for her daughter 07:40 – Nothing stops her commitment 07:46 – Persistence and creativity 07:52 – Compassion pouring from her heart 08:02 – Faith that things can be better 08:06 – Determination for healing 08:19 – Vulnerability overshadowed by love 08:27 – Addressing Jesus across boundaries 08:35 – She knows what others do not 08:40 – Jesus as Son of David and Lord 08:57 – Her first address: “Lord, Son of David” 09:16 – She continues calling him Lord 09:27 – “I see you, Jesus” 09:43 – Identity does not limit mercy 09:54 – Faith that resonates with Jesus 10:11 – Mission bigger than expected 10:22 – Trinity and universal acceptance 10:37 – Her words resonate, not defile 10:48 – Jesus hears the Father through her 11:01 – Mission not exclusive to one group 11:11 – Mercy too abundant to be contained 11:34 – Universal mercy 11:41 – Her faith heals her daughter and touches Jesus 11:53 – “There is a woman preacher for you” 11:55 – Closing prayer: Hearts touched by unstoppable faith 12:08 – Amen

    The Faith That Unleashes Healing — The Canaanite Woman and the Heart of True Belief

  7. Aug 10

    Daring Greatly in the Storm: Little Faith, Big Courage

    In this sermon, we explore how Peter’s bold step onto the water reveals the heart of Christian courage — not perfect faith, but little faith that dares greatly. Drawing on Theodore Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” and Matthew’s Gospel, we reflect on how Christ meets us in fear, calls us beyond comfort, and empowers us to confront the winds of the world with hope. Key Themes: “Man in the Arena” and daring greatly Peter walking and sinking Little faith as transformative faith Christ’s presence in fear and storms Courageous discipleship in the world Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33 (Proper 14A), Season after Pentecost Speaker: The Rev. Theresa Newell, Priest in Charge, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore, Washington   All are welcome to fully participate at Episcopal Church ofthe Redeemer: ✅All races. ✅All religions. ✅All countries of origin. ✅All sexual orientations,including LGBTQ+. ✅All genders. The Episcopal Church welcomes you. Chapter Timings 00:00 – Invocation & Opening 00:14 – Brené Brown & “Man in the Arena”: Introduction of Brené Brown and Roosevelt’s 1910 quote. 01:31 – Gospel Connection: Storms & Presence: “This is what our Gospel reading is getting at today.” Jesus on the mountain; disciples in the storm. 02:09 – Christ Appears: “I Am”: Jesus’ spiritual presence, the “ghost,” and the divine name “I am.” 03:12 – Peter’s Passion & the Call to Come: “Command me to come to you.” Peter steps out of the boat. 03:48 – Walking, Fear, Sinking, Rescue: Peter walks on water, fears the wind, sinks, and cries “Lord, save me!” 04:37 – “You of Little Faith”: Invitation, Not Rebuke: Reframing Jesus’ words as encouragement toward deeper trust. 06:09 – Little Faith as Strength: Mustard‑seed faith, growth, transformation, daring greatly. 09:03 – The Church Sent Into the World: Leaving comfort zones; engaging storms; building a just world. 11:38 – Daring Greatly for God: Facing fear, daring greatly, stepping out, striving valiantly.

    Daring Greatly in the Storm: Little Faith, Big Courage

  8. Aug 3

    Abundance, Jacob, and the God Who Strives With Us — A Sermon on Genesis 32 & Matthew 14

    Speaker: Mr. Earl Beede on the 10th Sundayafter Pentecost (Proper 13A), August 2, 2026 Location: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore,Washington A deep exploration of abundance — not as the accumulation of stuff, but as the life‑giving relationship of striving with God. Through Jacob’s long night of wrestling and Jesus’ feeding of the multitude, this sermon reframes abundance as the core encounter with God that restores identity, dignity, justice, and community. All are welcome to fully participate at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: ✅All races. ✅All religions. ✅All countries of origin. ✅All sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+. ✅All genders.  The Episcopal Church welcomes you. Keywords  abundance, Jacob wrestles God, Israel, striving with God, feeding of the 5000, Matthew 14, Genesis 32, spiritual hunger, justice, community, peace, Kingdom of Heaven, Way of Love, Episcopal sermon Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Opening Theme: Abundance Good morning, please be seated; introduction of “abundance” and its cultural moment. 00:34 – Abundance and Everyday Images (Oreos) Positive spin on abundance, Oreo cookies as playful metaphor for “more than enough.” 01:54 – Abundance as Stuff & Prosperity Gospel Abundance equated with accumulation of things and God’s favor; critique of prosperity gospel. 02:52 – Jacob the Supplanter: Accumulating More Jacob’s name, his wheeling and dealing for inheritance, Rachel, and wealth. 03:59 – Esau Approaches with 400 Men Jacob’s fear, division of wealth, sending bribes, separating family to avoid slaughter. 04:48 – The Long Night of Wrestling Jacob alone, wrestling with the image of God—his conscience, soul, core being. 06:03 – Breakthrough Insight: True Abundance Jacob realizes his wealth is not God’s promise; abundance is intense relationship with God. 07:00 – Jacob Becomes Israel: One Who Strives With God New name, disabled hip, yet confidence that striving with God is enough. 08:04 – Gospel Turn: Feeding of the 5,000 Reframing the miracle as addressing spiritual hunger and striving, not just food. 08:51 – The Crowd’s Striving for Justice, Community, Peace, K‑shaped economy, propaganda, conspiracy; people longing to be valued and recognized. 09:57 – Five Loaves and Two Fish as Covenant Symbol Numbers as law, prophets, writings; Eucharistic overtones in blessing and breaking. 10:58 – Kingdom of Heaven and Renewed Story of Israel, God in all, over all, with all creation; disciples sent to striving people. 11:53 – Oreo Theology: Agape Abundance “Two chocolate wafers of God and God’s image… sweet creme of Agape love.” 12:29 – Closing: Abundance as Life with God Living a life of love and striving with God as more than enough for the soul—“It is abundance.”

    Abundance, Jacob, and the God Who Strives With Us — A Sermon on Genesis 32 & Matthew 14
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Selected sermons preached at Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington. Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer. Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail.

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