Sermons From St. John the Divine Podcast
1) Your Reply, If You Please
We have the awesome privilege of being invited to the greatest celebration ever held. The king of the universe invites us to the wedding banquet of his son. So many take such a glorious invitation lig...Show More
2) Freedom in Forgiveness
Paul’s short letter to Philemon is more than an ancient note between two men. It is a living word about forgiveness and freedom. Onesimus, a runaway slave, found himself in a prison cell, but also fou...Show More
3) Forgiveness that Sets Us Free
When Paul wrote his brief letter to Philemon, he invited a master to welcome back a runaway servant not as property, but as a beloved brother in Christ. At the heart of this little book is a big truth...Show More
4) An Unexpected Party
When Jesus attends a dinner party, He doesn’t just take a seat. He rewrites the seating chart. In Luke 14, Jesus flips the rules of social climbing upside down, challenging our obsession with status a...Show More
5) The Unexpected Kingdom
What does it mean that Jesus takes the lowest place at the table—and still becomes both host and meal? In this sermon, we reflect on Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet and discover the radical hosp...Show More
6) Kingdom Hospitality
What does it mean to practice true Kingdom hospitality? In this sermon, we’re challenged to see the face of God in the stranger, the outsider, and those different from ourselves. Unlike worldly hospit...Show More
7) Set Free to Gather
Happy Rally Day at St. John the Divine! This sermon calls us to gather as one body in Christ, to renew our faith, and to be set free by Jesus who sees us, heals us, and empowers us with the fire of th...Show More
8) When Peace Isn’t So Simple
Have you ever been unsettled by Jesus’ words that he came not to bring peace but division? This sermon wrestles honestly with that difficult passage, showing how Christ’s message disrupts the status q...Show More
9) We Never Run Alone
The Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill draws from Hebrews 11–12 and a personal memory of his brother’s final high school track meet to reflect on what it means to run with endurance the race set before us. Sur...Show More
10) To See What We’re Missing
Feeling worn out in your faith? Hebrews 11 awakens us to see God’s unseen reality when life feels stale. Discover how shifting your focus can reignite joy, renew conviction, and open your eyes to the ...Show More