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

In this homily, Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the concept of living on borrowed time. He delivers a message that everything in our lives is a gift from God, entrusted to us for a purpose. We are stewards of our health, talents, and time, and God can ask for any or all of it back at any moment.

The homily is based on the story of Amos, a prophet from the Old Testament. Amos was a shepherd tending his flock when God called him to become a prophet and deliver a message to the people of Israel. This was a major shift in Amos’s life plans, but he obeyed God’s call.

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of discernment when we feel called to make a big change in our lives. He advises seeking counsel from trusted spiritual people, attending to reality, and listening to the answers we receive.

The idea of borrowed time is a reminder that nothing is permanent in this life. Our possessions, relationships, and even our own bodies are not ours to keep forever. This awareness should lead us to live with gratitude for the gifts we have been given and to use them for God’s glory.

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Buckhead Church

Games We Play

Joel Thomas starts the sermon with a prayer for those affected by a recent incident and prays for peace and healing. He acknowledges the difficulty of the times and encourages the listeners to find comfort and trust in God, citing examples of how God has helped his people throughout history.

Joel then uses the story of Moses from the Bible as an example of the importance of taking responsibility. Moses disobeyed God’s instructions and faced consequences for his actions. He argues that blaming others is unproductive and that people who take responsibility are the ones who can make positive changes.

Joel concludes the sermon by encouraging the listeners to embrace their ability to take responsibility and trust in God’s support. He emphasizes that God is strong and will guide those who trust in him.

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Passion City Church

​​Brad Jones talks about how God uses imperfect people to spread his message. He says that Christians should not isolate themselves from the world, but rather go out and be a light in the darkness. The Bible passage that is the focus of the talk is Philippians 2:1-13. This passage tells Christians to be like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. They should do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Instead, they should value others above themselves, not looking to their own interests but to the interests of others.

Brad also talks about how the Church is not a building, but the people. He says that God’s plan is for the Church to be radiant. This means that the Church should be holy and blameless. The speaker concludes by saying that our prayer should be to be a Radiant Church that God can use to show the world how good and great he is.

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Trinity Anglican Church

The sermon starts with a reading from 2 Samuel 6, which talks about David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. Pastor Nate Smith uses this story to illustrate the importance of worshipping God.

The central message of the sermon is that we should put our trust in God and live our lives according to his will. Pastor Nate Smith talks about how Jesus is the King who will reign with truth and justice, and how we are invited to reign with him in his kingdom.

The sermon ends with a call to action. Pastor Nate Smith encourages us to reflect on what it would mean for us to be a prophetic voice in our situation and to put our hope more fully in Christ. He also invites us to come forward to receive communion.

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