In this sermon, Bp. Neil Lebhar addresses what it means to be an Anglican, discusses the importance of the Transfiguration, and encourages you to share your faith in a simple and succinct way.
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Recent sermons preached by Wise Church pastors and preachers.
I am a Missionary
In his last words to his disciples before ascending into Heaven, Jesus commissioned his disciples to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. This remains the mission of the Church today, and we are all called to participate in it. We do this in two primary ways. The first is raising our children and grandchildren in the faith, passing the Gospel from one generation to the next. The other way is through reaching out to people who don’t know Jesus and inviting them to come into his kingdom.
View SermonI am Generous
Everything belongs to God, and he has made us stewards, or managers, over a portion of what is his. Therefore, we need to manage our resources carefully and generously, knowing that we are accountable to God for the way we handle our time, our talents, and our money. God’s resources are to be used generously for the building up of his kingdom.
View SermonI am a Doer of the Word
Reading and studying the Bible is of the utmost importance as we follow Jesus as Christians. But it is not enough to just read the Bible, we also need to put the things we read into practice. Jesus meets us wherever we are, but he is not content to leave us there, he wants to transform us through his Holy Spirit who he has placed in our hearts. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15, ESV).
View SermonI am a Disciple
To be a disciple is to be a follower of Jesus. Jesus called his disciples and they learned from him by listening to his words and watching his actions. Today we can still learn from Jesus through two foundational disciplines. Reading and studying the Scriptures (and doctrine) and praying.
View SermonI am Present and Active
It is very hard to be a Christian all by yourself. You need the Church and the Church needs you. Paul envisions the people of God as parts of a body. Each of us have a gifts and talents that are meant to be used together with the other parts of the body to accomplish the mission given to us by the head (Jesus). We also need each other to grow in the practice of our faith. This sermon will explore the importance of being present and active in the church.
View SermonNo Longer Forsaken
Have you ever felt forsaken and desolate? Do you feel that way right now? These are the terms that Isaiah used to describe the nation of Israel, but he also said that they would be called a new name, “My delight is in her,” and their land would be termed “Married.” Marriage is one of the key images that God uses to describe his love for his people. In this sermon, find out what this means for you.
View SermonWhat are You Doing with Your Baptism?
Baptism is not intended to be a nice memory from your past. It is a life changing event which you can grow into day by day. What does God want to do with your life? What are you doing with your Baptism?
View SermonGod Speaks in Your Language
Have you ever been surrounded by people speaking a language that you don’t understand? You don’t know how to ask for help or for directions. It makes you feel lonely, alienated, and helpless. Thankfully, God speaks in language that each of us understand. Even when we are far away from him, like the three wise men who visit the baby Jesus, God is never far from us and he is always speaking if we will listen.
View SermonPoetic Truth
Poetry can be beautiful and it can express truth in ways that prose can’t, but it can also be cryptic! The prologue of the Gospel of John is much like poetry, it is beautiful, and it can be hard to understand at first, but it contains some important truth about who God is and who we are, along with a surprise that is almost too good to be true (but it is true!).
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