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Sermons from Fr Jon Musser @ St. Anne's Episcopal Church

Sermons from Fr Jon Musser @ St. Anne's Episcopal Church

by Jon Musser

Season 1

March 9, 2025 1st Sunday in Lent

1st Sunday in Lent

March 5, 2025 Ash Wednesday

March 2, 2025

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, The Presentation of our Lord

Letting go of Ego OR Kingdon econ 101

This sermon explores the concept of "kingdom economics," challenging believers to let go of spiritual ego, institutional pride, and grumbling when facing God's radical, unearned grace toward others. Ultimately, the speaker calls the congregation to embrace the difficult, transformative labor of building bridges and living with humility amidst diverse perspectives

The Arithmetic of Forgiveness

Drawing on the 15th anniversary of September 11th and teachings from Gospel and Genesis narratives, this sermon explores the profound depth of human violation and the seemingly irrational demand for infinite grace. It challenges us to separate forgiveness from consequence, highlighting powerful modern testimonies of restorative justice and the transformative power of being reconciled to one another.

See Through a Glass, Darkly: Letting Go of Our Need to Be Right

Contrasting society's quick-to-condemn social media culture with the teachings of Matthew 18, this sermon calls for a return to patient, one-on-one reconciliation rooted in grace. It reminds us that as incomplete humans, we must embrace the mystery of God and continually learn, rather than clinging to rigid dogmas and drama.

That’s God’s Job

Preaching on human arrogance and the temptation to control outcomes, the rector reminds us that vengeance and judgment belong to God alone, not to us. Drawing on scripture and the legacy of Dolly Parton, the sermon calls Christians to abandon self-righteous control and instead live out lives of humility, compassion, and unconditional love.

. When Jesus Misses the Mark: Wrestling with Discomfort and Dignity

This sermon wrestles with the discomfort of one of the Gospels' most troubling encounters, examining how Jesus's harsh interaction with a marginalized woman challenges our own hidden biases and blind spots. Ultimately, it reframes our attention from the unresolved tension of the text toward the powerful witness of faith from the margins, where we are repeatedly surprised by grace.

Throwing Us a Lifeline: Trusting Jesus When the Waters Get Rough

This sermon reflects on the unpredictable, hardworking life of a modern Chesapeake Bay waterman to explore the very real storms and uncertainties we face in our own lives. Drawing from the story of Jesus walking on the water, it invites us to move past fear, trust His steady presence in the rough waves, and boldly proclaim Him as the Son of God.

The Fiddler and the Fishes: Finding Grace in Times of Scarcity

Drawing parallels between the struggles in Fiddler on the Roof and the biblical narrative of the feeding of the five thousand, this sermon explores how God consistently provides abundance and sustenance in times of scarcity and desolation. It challenges believers to respond to this divine grace by moving past human rigidity and actively embodying Christ's compassion and mercy in the world.

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