Whether you call them homilies, sermons, or talks, there’s a lot you can learn from the spiritual leaders in our community. While in a perfect world, you’d have time to listen to everyone, that simply isn’t possible for most with limited time to spare. To help, we’ve surfaced and summarized the teachings from the audio sermons of some of the most influential priests and pastors from around town and in the Christian sphere.

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• Fr. Mike Schmitz
• Buckhead Church
• Cathedral of Christ the King
• Passion City Church
• Trinity Anglican Church
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Fr. Mike Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz begins by talking about the start of a new semester and how it is a time for new beginnings. He then talks about his own experience of doing a 300-mile cross-country ski race with his father and how he is now the same age as his father was then. He then talks about the importance of having a goal and a plan for your life.

Fr. Mike Schmitz then talks about the importance of being great. He says that being great is not about being better than someone else, but about being good at what you do. He gives the example of his cousin who works in the sewers and how he is great at his job. He also talks about the importance of being great in all areas of your life, not just your job.

Fr. Mike Schmitz then talks about the importance of having a why. He says that it is important to know why you are doing what you are doing. He gives the example of Isaiah, who was a prophet, and how he knew his why. He also talks about the importance of trusting God for your purpose.

Fr. Mike Schmitz concludes by saying that we are all made on purpose and that we should all strive to be great. He encourages us to find out why we have been made and to live our lives accordingly.

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Buckhead Church

Andy Stanley talks about the importance of being a good friend. He says that a good friend is someone who is always there for you, no matter what. He also says that a good friend is someone who is honest with you, even when it’s hard.

Stanley also talks about the importance of being a good listener. He says that it’s important to listen to your friends and to understand what they’re going through. He also says that it’s important to be patient with your friends and to give them the time they need to talk.

Stanley also talks about the importance of being supportive of your friends. He says that it’s important to be there for your friends when they need you, even if it’s difficult. He also says that it’s important to be positive and encouraging, even when things are tough.

Finally, Stanley talks about the importance of being grateful for your friends. He says that we should be grateful for the people who love us and support us. He also encourages us to show our friends how much we appreciate them.

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Cathedral of Christ The King

In the homily, Archbishop Hartmayer talks about the importance of being good stewards of our time. He says that we should use our time to do good things, such as helping others, volunteering, and praying. He also warns us of the dangers of wasting our time on things that are not important.

The Archbishop also talks about the importance of being patient. He says that we should not expect things to happen overnight, but that we should be patient and trust in God’s timing. He also encourages us to be kind and forgiving to others, even when they have wronged us.

Finally, Archbishop Hartmayer talks about the importance of being grateful. He says that we should be grateful for all that we have, even the small things. He also encourages us to express our gratitude to others.

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Passion City Church

Louie Giglio talks about the importance of hope. He says that hope is not just a feeling, but it is also a choice. He encourages us to choose hope, even when things are tough.

Giglio also talks about the importance of having a vision for our lives. He says that a vision is like a map that helps us to stay on track. He encourages us to create a vision for ourselves and to work towards it.

Giglio also talks about the importance of taking action. He says that hope is not enough; we also need to take steps to make our dreams a reality. He encourages us to take action, even if it is just a small step.

Finally, Giglio talks about the importance of never giving up. He says that even if we fail, we should never give up on our dreams. He encourages us to keep going, even when things get tough.

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Trinity Anglican Church

Kris McDaniel begins by emphasizing the human experience of “running out” – whether it’s patience, courage, love, or other resources. He connects this to the situation of the wedding couple who ran out of wine, highlighting the potential social shame and the couple’s vulnerability. 

McDaniel emphasizes that God’s instinct is to move towards us when we run out, to spare us from shame and humiliation. He highlights Jesus’s compassion for the couple and his desire to protect them. He emphasizes that God invites us to participate in his work. Just as the servants filled the water jars, we are called to take simple, ordinary steps to help others and participate in God’s plan.

McDaniel encourages listeners to be observant and notice when others are “running out.” He emphasizes the importance of involving Jesus in these situations, even if we don’t fully understand what needs to be done. He emphasizes that God provides abundantly, often in ways we may not immediately recognize. He encourages listeners to trust in God’s provision and to be open to experiencing his abundance in their own lives.

McDaniel concludes by encouraging listeners to reflect on areas in their own lives where they feel like they are “running out” and to invite Jesus into those situations. He emphasizes that by acknowledging our needs and inviting Jesus into them, we can experience his abundant grace and provision.

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