Sunday’s Sermon with the Rev. Michael Mayor - Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup

Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup
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Hear the weekly sermon from Sunday worship at Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup, Washington.

  1. 4h ago

    The Cornerstone

    In a time of deep polarization and normalized violence, Jesus’ parable of the vineyard found in Matthew 21:33-46 warns that violence only begets violence. The rejected cornerstone points toward another way: producing the fruits of God’s kingdom through love, compassion, mercy, justice, integrity, and faithfulness. Fr. Mike reminds us that Christians are called to resist fear and demonization, choose reconciliation and relationship, and courageously become agents of God’s peace, joy, and justice.

  2. Sep 28

    Take up the Mantle of Love

    In Luke 14:1-11, Jesus’ healing on the Sabbath and his teaching about taking the lowest seat reveal a deeper call to humility. In this homily Fr. Mike invites us to consider how followers of Jesus are invited to set aside pride and social status, respond compassionately to those in need, and place the dignity of others before themselves. By welcoming others into community, offering healing, and sharing love, we experience God’s transforming love in our own lives.

  3. Sep 20

    Beyond Merit

    In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus’ parable shows a landowner paying all workers a full day’s wage, even when they have not worked a full day. Fr. Mike explores how this challenges merit-based fairness and reframes compensation as generosity, affirming equal dignity and basic needs. In such a reality, envy and comparison hinder God’s kingdom, which calls for justice and gratitude.

  4. Sep 14

    Forgiven and Forgiving

    In Matthew 18:21-35, Jesus teaches forgiveness through a parable of a master forgiving a slave’s debt, only for the slave to refuse forgiveness to another. In this sermon Fr. Mike points out that this highlights, among other things, the importance of forgiveness and accountability within the community of faith, and that forgiveness should create space for repentance and renewal, while also holding one another accountable.

  5. Sep 6

    The Practice of Community

    Read beyond the call for discipline, Matthew 18:15-20 emphasizes the importance of community and the call to be a community of care and love. It highlights the need for patience, forgiveness, and engagement, even when it is difficult, to build a strong and loving community. In this sermon Fr. Mike reminds us that community is where we encounter God, and through our willingness to love and serve, we can grow into the image of God and the community of Christ.

  6. Aug 30

    Take Up Your Cross

    Jesus’ call for self-denial and taking up one’s cross is a challenge to live in the world in a different way. In this sermon Fr. Mike invites us to see this challenge as an invitation to embrace a radical realignment of values, recognizing the impermanence of worldly things and practicing non-attachment. Through this often difficult journey we are lead to a profound transformation, that results in nothing less than the discovery of the sacred in our lives.

  7. Aug 23

    The Faith of Peter

    Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is the Messiah, the son of God, highlights the importance of faith and faithfulness in building the community of the faithful. Fr. Mike explores how the flaws of Peter are of less importance than his faith in Jesus and how the Church is called to be a community of authenticity, love, and reconciliation, transforming lives and embodying God’s redemption.

  8. Aug 16

    Great Faith

    In Matthew 15, the great faith of the Canaanite woman in the face of Jesus rebuke invites us to explore the role of faith as an agent for change in ourselves and others. In this sermon, Fr. Mike invites us to explore how faith and persistence teach us something about the universal nature of God’s mercy and the need to transcend cultural biases.

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