Jesus is the Good Shepherd who guides us, provides for us, and restores us. Fr. David Trautman entreats us not to mistake the Shepherd for the hired hands of this world whose main goal is to serve themselves. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican ht…

Knowing that our faith doesn't require blind adherence is one of the first things that makes Christianity appealing. Fr. David Trautman shows us how Jesus helped his disciples overcome their skepticism and believe in his resurrection. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://link…

If we boil who Jesus is down to his teachings alone, we miss the life-changing promise His death and resurrection promise. Fr. James Manley reminds us that if Jesus is the Son of God and rose from the dead, it changes everything. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.e…

Easter gives those who believe a new existence, a new way of life that is free from fear and filled with hope for the future. The Easter message is for everyone. Fr. David Trautman reminds of the significance of the resurrection. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee…

The Cross is good news, but it shines a light on the brokenness within us and can't be minimized. Fr. David Trautman discusses the significance of Good Friday. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/…

Jesus knew He was God and because He knew His inestimable value, He served His disciples by taking the role of a slave. Deacon Megan Trautman teaches about Jesus washing the disciples' feet. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsa…

Though Jesus was humble, riding a donkey into Jerusalem was probably the least humble way he could have entered the city. Fr. Michael Mayo talks about how Jesus is the rightful king of not only Jerusalem but of our hearts. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/serva…

We can know God. We can know Him because He sent Jesus. If we know Jesus ourselves we'll have no other choice than to invite others to know Him, too. Fr. David Trautman encourages to know Jesus and make Him known. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican…

God takes what we give Him and does more with it than we can imagine. Fr. David Trautman discusses how Jesus feeding the 5,000 should encourage us to be willing to give God all we have. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsangli…

Bishop Alex Farmer joins us this morning for Confirmations, Receptions and Reaffirmations. We also take a look at why the law shows us that our sin exists and why we don't need to despair: Jesus Christ. Fr. David Trautman brings the message from John 2:13-22. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn m…

The Scriptures aren't about what you're supposed to do, they all point to what Jesus has done for you. Fr. James Manley uses the story of Abraham and Isaac to help us understand the Gospel better. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.se…

We take on spiritual practices in Lent like fasting, not so that God will see us more favorably, but so that we can see God more clearly. Fr. David Trautman encourages us to take the opportunity Lent provides to come closer to God. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr…

God isn't surprised by our dirt. His first priority is cleaning us because he loves us. Fr. David Trautman elucidates more in this Ash Wednesday homily. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/…

The Transfiguration points us to how the glory of Jesus is revealed, not just on the mountain, but on the cross. Fr. Michael Mayo reminds us not to get lost in the glory, but to remember the cross as well. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https:…

Though we're not all called to uproot our lives and move to a foreign country to be missionaries, we are all called as missionaries of the Gospel. Fr. David Trautman expands on the Great Commission and the Church's one mission on this World Mission Sunday. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more…

On the cross Jesus took everything that evil had to offer and, though it looked like evil would prevail, he defeated it. Fr. Michael Mayo reminds us of Jesus's victory over hell and Satan. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsang…

We all have a need for transformation and no life hack will change us enough to save us. Fr. Michael Mayo talks about our need for transformation and how it's only God that begin and complete that work. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://…

How can you hear the voice of God and know it's really Him? Fr. David Trautman discusses some tried and true ways to know. If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/

In Jesus' baptism we get a glimpse of the relationship the Father has with the Son - and, as Fr. David Trautman explains, the relationship the Trinity offers when we step into the waters of baptism. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.s…

God the Father revealed Himself to us by sending Jesus to us, "camped" in human flesh. Fr. Michael Mayo discusses this mystery through the lens of John 1:1-18. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/…

What have we added to the Christmas story that doesn't really belong? What does it say about us? Fr. David Trautman walks us through some misconceptions around the birth of Christ so that we can better understand what it means that God enters our suffering to redeem us.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the are…

Our annual Lessons & Carols service walks us through the story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. If you want to read the Scriptures that the meditations followed, we've included an outline of the service below so you can follow along: Lesson 1: Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-25 Lesson 2: Genesis 3:1-15 Meditation - Nikki Smith Lesson 3: Isaiah 40…

The way to God can seem rocky and inhospitable, but He makes the rough places straight and clear and gives us the strength to go the distance. Deacon Megan Trautman offers us practical ways we can come alongside those searching for Christ. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https:/…

Advent is a time to sit and wait while the rest of the world barrels along to Christmas. Fr. Michael Mayo encourages us to lean into asking the hard questions and sit with the discomfort of not knowing when Jesus will return. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/ser…

It's tempting to uphold the systems of this world or to put ourselves first. Fr. David Trautman explains how for believers - and eventually for all creation - there is only one King: Christ. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsa…

These last few Sundays before Advent, we spend time contemplating how we should live waiting on Christ's return. Today Mother Susan Rhodes takes us through the parable of the talents and urges us to consider where God would have us steward what we've been given. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn…

Because we don't know when to expect Jesus's return, we are to wait with eagerness while we remain prepared. Fr. David Trautman expands on these ideas through the parable of the virgins from Matthew 25. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://w…

Today we remind ourselves that we worship with all the saints: past, present, and future. We're looking forward to the great party at the end of time when every tribe, nation, and people will gather together in worship of our Lord Jesus Christ.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:http…

Where does Jesus make you most uncomfortable? That may be where He's wanting you to grow the most. Fr. Michael Mayo elaborates on the question in today's sermon.If you like what you see, we'd love for you to join us in person. Learn more:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/…

Every person we encounter has been made in the image of God and it's important that we let that image unite us, not divide us. Fr. David Trautman expounds on Matthew 22:15-22.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/…

Bishop Alex Farmer visits to institute Fr. David Trautman as our rector (senior pastor). Bp. Alex shares his joy with Servants as we move into the next phase of our life together as a parish. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servants…

As Kathy Ayres is ordained to the diaconate, her calling to serve those of differing abilities reminds us that Jesus didn't die just for the able-bodied and neurotypical, but for everyone.If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglic…

The blessings we receive from the Lord are given so that we may be a blessing to all. Fr. David Trautman lays out the parable of the bad tenants for our examination. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/…

We're called to think of others more highly than ourselves and to lay our lives down like Christ laid his down for us. But what does that mean and how can we do it? Fr. Michael Mayo discusses all this and more in this week's sermon. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr…

Our work for the Lord is a privilege even if we forget that sometimes. Fr. David Trautman teaches about the parable of the unforgiving servants from Matthew 18. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/…

Forgiving others is our way of paying forward the lavish forgiveness the Fathers has bestowed on us. Fr. David Trautman shows us how forgiveness is essential in our lives as believers. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglica…

If we take Jesus's words about reconciliation seriously, we'll make the healing of our fellow believer a priority. Fr. David Trautman shows us how the Gospel is at the heart of this teaching. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servants…

The point of Jesus' encounter with Peter in our Gospel reading from Matthew 16 is that Jesus is the leader and we're to follow behind him. Rev. Megan Trautman helps us unpack the dynamic between Jesus and Peter and understand our place in the story. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about u…

The most important question we can ask ourselves is "Who do we say that Jesus is?" The answer to this question will inform everything we do. Fr. Michael Mayo talks about the implications. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsangl…

Jesus didn't let anything blind Him from seeing people as they were. He tore down social, racial, and economic barriers to proclaim God's salvation. Fr. David Trautman invites us to reflect on the difficulty and the challenge presented by Jesus in our Gospel reading this Sunday. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're i…

If we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus we can pray big prayers, get out of our comfort zone, and walk with Him to places we can't imagine. The first step is calling to Him, asking Him to save us. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servants…

In the Transfiguration we're given a glimpse beyond this world into the Kingdom of God where His glory shines continually. We're called to reflect the glory of God out into the world around us. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servan…

The good that God has in store for those who love Him may not be good as we imagine it, but it will be far better than what we can dream for ourselves. Fr. Michael Mayo builds on a theme he preached on earlier this year: if we trust that God loves us, we can trust Him with our whole lives. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person …

The apostle Paul was no stranger to suffering and he is so sure it's a normal part of the Christian experience that he encourages a church he doesn't really know to take hope from their suffering. Fr. James Manley explores the role of suffering through the Romans reading for today. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you'r…

We're not called to just change our patterns of behavior or thought, but instead to seek the Lord and simply be with Him. Fr. James Manley discusses the difference. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/…

Can we trust that Jesus's yoke is good and that his burden is light? Fr. Michael Mayo discusses how Jesus's yoke is different and what it means to trust Him. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/…

The Cross is a scandal that divides as much as it unifies. Fr. James Manley discusses the passage in Matthew 10 where Jesus states He didn't come to bring peace. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/…

How do we remain faithful when our faith is what makes us want to lose our way? Fr. Michael Mayo gives us practical ways that we can be faithful through suffering. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/…

Jesus invites us to see and have compassion on the harrassed masses of people around us. Fr. James Manley explains how Jesus further invites us to pray and be ready to be sent to those people. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servant…

Have you ever misheard the lyrics to a song? Sometimes we can mishear the lyrics of the Gospel and try to create a "good news" message of our own. Fr. Michael Mayo addresses some of the misheard words and helps us see what the Gospel is really all about. If you like what you see, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more ab…