Selected Sermons from 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. 5d ago

    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

  2. Jul 27

    The Treasure Within: The Mustard Seed, the Pearl, and the Wide Net of God’s Love

    Speaker: The Rev. Theresa Newell, Priest in Charge, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore, Washington, on July 29, 2026, 9th Sunday after Pentecost  Description: Jesus’ parables of the mustard seed, the yeast, the hidden treasure, the pearl, and the dragnet reveal a God who works through small acts, quiet growth, and wide‑open welcome. This message explores how God sees each person as a treasure, how love happens one‑on‑one, and why the church is called to cast a wide net rather than judge who belongs. 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: mustard seed, yeast, treasure, pearl, dragnet, Matthew’s Gospel, spiritual growth, small acts of love, Christian welcome, kingdom of God Scripture (Proper 12A): Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52. Romans 8:26-39. Psalm 105:1-11,45b. Genesis 29:15-28 Chapters 00:00 – Opening Invocation 00:08 – The Power of Jesus’ Storytelling 00:39 – Mustard Seed & Yeast: Agents of Growth 01:24 – Smallness, Freedom, and Spiritual Flourishing 02:04 – What Can We Do About Evil? 02:27 – The Cult of Smallness vs. Grandiosity 03:12 – Love Happens One on One 03:48 – A Daughter’s Memory: The Power of Small Acts 04:25 – Small Acts Become Great Impact 04:52 – Parables of Treasure & Pearl 05:20 – You Are a Treasure in God’s Eyes 06:11 – Hidden Treasure in the World 06:50 – Discovering the Image of God Within 07:13 – Joy Overwhelms Sacrifice 07:56 – The Precious Pearl and Mutual Joy 08:41 – The Dragnet: Partner to Wheat & Weeds 09:03 – Misuse of Matthew’s Gospel 09:37 – Cast a Wide Net, Not Judgment 10:01 – Christ the Loving Judge 10:45 – Rejecting Coercion; Embracing Love & Service 11:14 – Treasure Old and New: Tradition & Growth 12:08 – A God Who Is a Change Agent 12:51 – Being the Face of the Kingdom 13:21 – Closing

    The Treasure Within: The Mustard Seed, the Pearl, and the Wide Net of God’s Love

  3. Jul 20 ·  Bonus

    Come, labor on

    This hymn was sung this morning to complement the theme of the Gospel lesson of the day and sermon. It was sung on July 19, 2026, during the 10:30 am service. Hymn, "Come, labor on," Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1997), alt.Music, "Ora Labora," Thomas Tertius Noble (1867-1953)Words and music are in the public domain. This was recorded live during a worship service at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore, Washington.

    Come, labor on

  4. Jul 20

    Wheat, Weeds, and Waking Up: A Sermon on Patience, Grace, and the Inner Spiritual Battle

    Description A contemplative sermon on the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds — exploring why evil exists, why judgment belongs to God alone, and how spiritual awakening frees us from the inner “weeds” sown by fear, culture, and woundedness. Through Peter’s denial, Jesus’ patience, and God’s reclamation, this message invites listeners to become good wheat: rooted in the Spirit, shining with authentic love, and trusting God to burn away what holds us back. Key Themes Why evil exists in a world God called goodJudgment, patience, and God’s reclamationFear, woundedness, and unconscious patternsPeter’s denial as spiritual metaphorAwakening to the Holy SpiritBecoming “good wheat” in a world of weeds The Rev. Theresa Newell preached this sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11A), July 19, 2026, at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in 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. 00:00 – Opening Invocation “In the name of the Father…” 00:15 – God Calls Creation Good “God created a good and beautiful world.” 00:30 – Why Is There Evil? “So why then is there evil in our world…?” 00:58 – The Parable’s Non‑Answer “An enemy has done this.” 01:20 – Jesus Validates Our Pain “Yes, I see you… I understand you.” 01:55 – Our Instinct to Root Out Evil “Root out the wickedness… and the wicked themselves.” 02:17 – Reason One: Patience “Reclamation first over condemnation.” 03:10 – Reason Two: We Misjudge Wheat and Weeds “We don’t have the insight… to recognize what is wicked.” 04:25 – Historical Misjudgments (Heresy & Abolition) “The heretic was really the prophet.” 05:11 – Judas and the Cost of Condemnation “Would they be living in fear constantly…?” 06:07 – Our Task: Be Good Wheat “Let your works reflect the beauty of your authentic Spirit‑led self.” 07:04 – Inner Weeds and Self‑Righteousness “We all have weeds sewn into our inner wheat field.” 08:14 – Cultural Wounds and Unconscious Patterns “When everyone was asleep, the enemy sowed the weeds.” 09:11 – Awakening to the Spirit “Wake up to the movement of the Holy Spirit inside of us.” 10:01 – God Burns Away Our Weeds “Free us to become more authentically ourselves.” 10:16 – Moving Between Awareness and Fear “Realization and centeredness… into fractured behavior.” 10:31 – Peter’s Denial as Spiritual Pattern “The weeds of his own fear choke off the wheat.” 11:34 – Weeping, Gnashing, and Transformation “WhenGod burns our weeds away, it can hurt.” 12:57 – Wheat, Weeds, and Repentance “We are repeat offenders and repeat repenters.” 13:00 – The Righteous Shine Like the Sun “Shine like the sun in the kingdom of our Father.” Tags Faith • Spiritual Growth • Sermon • Parable of the Wheat and Weeds • Grace • Inner Healing • Christian Reflection • Matthew 13 • Spiritual Awakening • Patience • Discernment

    Wheat, Weeds, and Waking Up: A Sermon on Patience, Grace, and the Inner Spiritual Battle

  5. Jul 13

    The Spirit That Makes Us Fertile Soil: Living the Kingdom Beyond Empire

    Spirit‑driven transformation, the parable of the sower, liberation from empire, and the lifelong reshaping of the inner life. A deep exploration of Jesus’ parable of the sower and Paul’s teaching on life in the Spirit. This message challenges the voices of empire we’ve internalized, reframes our relationship with God as one of dependence rather than achievement, and reveals how the Holy Spirit transforms the “soil” of our lives over a lifetime. Through forgiveness, persistence, and divine intimacy, we become fertile ground that can bear abundant fruit. The Rev. Theresa Newell preached this sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10A), July 12, 2026, at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in 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. 00:00 – Opening Invocation. 00:14 – Jesus Announces the Kingdom. 00:22 – Why Don’t We Live Into It? 00:47 – What Interferes With Becoming Fertile Ground. 01:01 – Paul: Mind on Flesh vs. Spirit. ” 01:17 – The Inner Attitude That Brings the Kingdom. 01:31 – Hearing the Spirit Over the Voices of Empire. 01:45 – Misunderstanding Our Relationship With God. 02:21 – We Cannot Make Ourselves Good Soil. 02:73 – Jesus Does in Us What We Cannot Do Alone. 03:00 – God Focuses on What God Gives Us. 03:12 – A Spiritual Copernican Revolution. 03:21 – How Transformation Happens Over a Lifetime. 03:54 – Even After Sin, the Spirit Deepens Our Roots. 04:38 – No Condemnation in Christ Jesus. 05:12 – The Spirit Forms the Atmosphere of Our Lives. 05:48 – Losing Focus Gives the Spirit More Room toTransform. 06:33 – The Destination of Life Matters More ThanEpisodes. 06:56 – Joined Intimately With Christ Forever. 07:12 – Why Law Cannot Transform Us. 08:05 – Only the Spirit Makes Us Fertile Soil. 08:28 – How We Know the Relationship Lasts. 09:46 – Spirit Recognizes Spirit Across Faiths; 10:25 – What Spirit Rules Our Lives? 11:14 – The Spirit That Animated Christ Lives in Us. 11:58 – Fertile Soil That Produces a Hundredfold. 12:15 – Amen Keywords: Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Parable of the Sower, Paul’s teaching, spiritual transformation, Christian life, grace, forgiveness, discipleship, spiritual growth, fertile soil, life in Christ, peace, liberation, mutual relationship, justice, spiritual renewal #KingdomOfGod #HolySpirit #ChristianLife #SpiritualGrowth #ParableOfTheSower #FaithJourney #GraceAndPeace #LifeInChrist #SpiritualTransformation #TECTok #ChristianTikTok #SermonPodcast #AllMeansAll #Episcopal #TheEpiscopalChurchWelcomesYou #KenmoreWA #BothellWA #LakeForestParkWA #KirklandWA #Seattle

    The Spirit That Makes Us Fertile Soil: Living the Kingdom Beyond Empire

  6. Jul 7

    Breaking Society’s Scripts: Jesus’ Call to Authentic Freedom and Rest

    A powerful reflection on Matthew 11:16–30, exploring how Jesus challenges society’s rigid roles and invites us into authentic freedom. The sermon unpacks his metaphor of children in the marketplace, the failure of cultural “games,” and the contrast between human expectations and divine wisdom: “wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” It culminates in Jesus’ tender promise: “Come to me all that are weary… and I will give you rest.” This message guides listeners toward humility, mercy, and discovering their true selves yoked to Christ. Key Themes: Children in the marketplace & societal “games” John the Baptist and Jesus defying expectations Wisdom revealed to the humble Mercy over brutal justice “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light” Authentic identity in Christ Scripture: Matthew 11:16–30 Tags: Jesus, Wisdom, Freedom, Rest, Mercy, Authenticity, Matthew’s Gospel, Spiritual Growth, Sermon The Rev. Theresa Newell preached this sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9A), July 5, 2026, at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in 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. 00:00 — Invocation: In the Name of the Father, Son, andHoly Spirit00:10 — When Scripture Feels Confusing00:21 — Missing Context and Misunderstanding the Message00:31 — Setting the Scene: Matthew’s Gospel00:42 — John the Baptist’s Question from Prison00:54 — “Go and Tell John What You Hear and See”01:10 — Jesus Reflects on John’s Role and His Own01:35 — Understanding Jesus’ Comparison01:51 — “To What Shall I Compare This Generation?”02:04 — Children Playing in the Marketplace02:15 — Weddings and Funerals: The Games Children Played02:58 — Jesus’ Generation and the Marketplace Game03:21 — Jesus and John Refuse to Play Society’s Roles03:42 — John the Baptist Misunderstood03:58 — Jesus Dines with Sinners and Is Criticized04:20 — Preconceptions Blind People to God’s Work04:37 — “Wisdom Is Vindicated by Her Deeds”05:03 — Wisdom’s Children: The Results Reveal the Truth05:18 — The Proof Is in the Pudding: Results Show God’s Work05:40 — Jesus’ Works Reveal His Identity06:06 — God’s Wisdom Sets People Free06:31 — Jesus Doesn’t Fit Society’s Boxes06:59 — Society Still Treats Life Like a Game07:14 — Gender Scripts and Social Expectations07:32 — Race, Class, Ability, and Exclusion08:03 — Jesus Rejects Society’s Games08:24 — Hidden Truth Revealed to the Humble08:57 — The Prayer That Confronts Our Blind Spots09:05 — Impatience, Judgment, and Mercy09:33 — Realizing Our Own Preconceptions10:04 — Gratitude for God’s Mercy10:31 — Becoming “Little Ones” Who See Clearly11:05 — Learning Patience Like Jesus11:38 — Justice Without Mercy Is Brutal11:45 — The Culmination of Jesus’ Teaching12:01 — “Come to Me All Who Are Weary…”12:24 — Exchanging Society’s Yoke for Jesus’ Yoke12:47 — Being Yoked to Jesus: Learning Mercy13:00 — Discovering Our Authentic Selves in God13:16 — God’s Wisdom Leads to Freedom13:30 — A Prayer for Authenticity and Rest13:46 — Yoked to Jesus in the Heart of God — Amen

    Breaking Society’s Scripts: Jesus’ Call to Authentic Freedom and Rest

  7. Jul 1

    Welcoming Love Into the World: The Mission We’re Made For

    A powerful reflection on Jesus’ call to mission, hospitality, and interdependence. Drawing from Matthew’s teaching, this message explores what it means to welcome others, to receive as well as give, and to live the Trinitarian life of shared love. We are sent out as laborers of compassion — not to judge outcomes, but to love the world into wholeness. “Love. Heal. Forgive. Nurture spirit in the world.” This is the mission we’re made for. The Rev. Theresa Newell preached this sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8A), June 28, 2026, at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington. 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: Christianity, Matthew 10, discipleship, mission, hospitality, Trinitarian life, compassion, spiritual growth, faith, sermon, love, interdependence, church life, welcoming others 00:00 — Invocation: In the Name of the Trinity00:14 — Whoever Welcomes You Welcomes Me00:23 — The Call to Hospitality00:33 — Conclusion of Jesus’ Instruction00:41 — Two Sundays Ago: Compassion That Sends00:49 — Jesus Moved by Human Need00:53 — The Need for More Laborers01:02 — Sending the Disciples01:05 — The Harvest Is Plentiful01:17 — Realizing We Are the Laborers01:30 — We Are the Ones Sent Today01:40 — Instructions for the Journey01:45 — Two by Two, Taking Nothing Extra01:53 — Interdependence as Mission02:17 — Relationships That Mirror the Trinity02:25 — “Wow, Sounds Pretty Trinitarian”02:50 — Lambs Among Wolves02:55 — Hardships of Following Jesus03:09 — Announcing the Kingdom03:13 — Heal, Raise, Cleanse, Cast Out03:20 — Unconditional Love Is Counter‑Cultural03:37 — The Reward Is Worth It03:52 — Becoming Who We Are in Christ04:08 — Rewards and Outcomes of Welcome04:14 — Welcoming Disciples, Prophets, and Little Ones04:28 — Opening Hearts to Receive and Give04:46 — Interdependence Required for Reward05:05 — Receiving Keeps Us Humble05:44 — Why Jesus Sends Us Without Extras05:58 — Jesus Receives from the Father Through the Spirit06:11 — Living in Relation to Creation06:19 — “You Received Without Payment…”06:25 — Helpers and Helped, Givers and Receivers06:35 — Created for Unconditional Giving and Receiving06:47 — What This Looks Like Today06:50 — Hold Your Heart Open to Love06:59 — Every Person Has a Gift07:07 — Look for the Good in Others07:12 — Everyone Needs Something07:21 — The “Cheers” Theme: Being Known and Welcomed07:32 — Is Our Church Like That?07:41 — Loving Presence Beyond the Church Doors07:52 — Called Into Mission Today08:09 — A Final Important Point08:12 — Matthew’s Focus on Instruction, Not Results08:31 — Mark and Luke Report Success; Matthew Doesn’t08:45 — Mission Is the Emphasis09:07 — Instructions for a Hostile Age09:24 — Mission Still Matters Today09:42 — Misrepresentation of Christianity09:53 — Showing Who Christ Really Was10:00 — Do the Work God Gives You10:07 — Love. Heal. Forgive. Nurture Spirit.10:18 — Love the World Into Wholeness10:23 — The Need Is Great10:27 — God Is Counting on Us10:32 — “But What About Those Who Don’t Welcome Us?”10:53 — Stop. Mission Is the Important Thing.11:03 — Go Out and Love People11:14 — Mutual Relationship Is Between God and the Person11:26 — Don’t Judge11:40 — Love Without Judging11:46 — “But What About Attendance?”11:59 — Stop. Just Stop.12:10 — Do the Mission12:12 — Results Are Up to the Spirit12:26 — Do the Mission You Were Made For12:34 — Love Everyone Who Comes Through the Door12:42 — Love Those Who Never Will12:53 — Follow God’s Call13:01 — When We Love Our Neighbor, the Kingdom Arrives13:20 — No More Worrying About Who’s In or Out13:24 — Living in Trinitarian Sharing of Love13:30 — Invite Others Through Love13:40 — Relationship Is Always First13:45 — Participate in God’s Work13:55 — Amen

    Welcoming Love Into the World: The Mission We’re Made For

  8. Jun 22

    The Way of Jesus: Love Without Boundaries, Joy Without Fear

    This sermon explores what it truly means to follow the Wayof Jesus — a life shaped by love without boundaries, joy that cannot be contained, and the courage to live authentically even when it costs us something. Drawing from Matthew’s Gospel and the witness of the early Church, we rediscover a Christianity rooted not in status or doctrine, but in relationship, belovedness, and communal life in Christ. The early followers of Jesus were known as the people of the Way — a transformative path that healed, restored, and brought deep joy even in the midst of persecution. We are invited into that same Way today: to know ourselves as beloved, to live in solidarity with others, and to express God’s uncontainable joy into the world. Where will you put your heart? Are you all in with Christ? This sermon was preached at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington, on the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, June 21, 2026, by the Rev. Theresa Newell. 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. Way of Jesus, Matthew Gospel sermon, early Church, Christian joy, Christian love, persecution and faith, belovedness, image of God, communal salvation, discipleship, Trinitarian love, spiritual courage, Christian identity, Christian community, following Jesus, people of the Way #WayOfJesus #ChristianJoy #ChristianLove #Belovedness #ImageOfGod #FaithJourney #SermonClip #SpiritualCourage #ChurchCommunity #JoyInChrist #KenmoreWA #BothellWA #LakeForestParkWA #KirklandWA #Seattle #AllMeansAll #TheEpiscopalChurchWelcomesYou (00:00) – Invocation and a hard Gospel passage (01:00) – How Matthew frames Jesus’ words for the Church (02:10) – The early Church and the people of the Way (03:20) – Love and joy as the marks of the Way (04:30) – Justin Martyr and a transformed community (05:40) – Baffling joy and inner peace under persecution (06:50) – Persecution, peace, and why this is good news (08:05) – Belovedness, the image of God, and our trueidentity (09:20) – Sent two by two: relationship and the body ofChrist (10:35) – Salvation as communal life in Christ (11:40) – Authenticity, fear, and the danger of a witheringsoul (12:35) – All in with Christ: where will you put your heart? (13:20) – Amen

    The Way of Jesus: Love Without Boundaries, Joy Without Fear
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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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