The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista reflects on what it means to be a religious community in difficult times (1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43) and shares a few updates from what St. Paul’s has planned for the near future.
Worship. Serve. Grow.
Worship. Serve. Grow.
Sermons by The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista (Page 6)
The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista reflects on the polarized communities of the early church (Ephesians 4:25-5:2) and our own divided times.
The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista reflects on intentional rest and renewal in a world of urgent tasks (Mark 6:30-34, 53-56).
The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista reflects on the enduring story of David and Goliath.
The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista recalls David Whyte’s poem “Start Close In” and reflects on the prophet Isaiah’s epiphany in Isaiah 6:1-8.
The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista reflects on Jesus’s message to his followers about abiding love (John 15:9-17).
The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista reflects on Luke 24:36b-48 and the resurrected Jesus.
The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista preaches on Maundy Thursday (John 13:1-17, 31b-35).
On Tuesday in Holy Week, the Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista describes the uncertainty that the Psalmist faces in Psalm 71:1-14 and the significance of choosing hope.
On Monday in Holy Week, the Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista reflects on how the songs of Isaiah about a Messiah (Isaiah 42:1-9) continue to resonate in Holy Week.