Sermons from St. James Parish in Wilmington, NC.:
Sep 22, 2024 |
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2024
| Jay Sidebotham
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2024
Serving with a Heart Full of Grace and a Soul Full of Love
In this week's homily, The Rev. Jay Sidebotham reflects on Jesus’ response to the disciples’ argument about who among them is the greatest. Jesus teaches that true greatness is found in service and humility, not in comparisons or self-promotion. Drawing on Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, Rev. Sidebotham emphasizes that everyone can be great because everyone can serve, and that a heart full of grace and a soul full of love are all we need. He challenges us to welcome others, especially those often seen as least or outsiders, just as Christ has welcomed us. This message calls us to focus less on ego and more on loving and serving our neighbors. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!
In this week's homily, The Rev. Jay Sidebotham reflects on Jesus’ response to the disciples’ argument about who among them is the greatest. Jesus teaches that true greatness is found in service and humility, not in comparisons or self-promotion. Drawing on Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, Rev. Sidebotham emphasizes that everyone can be great because everyone can serve, and that a heart full of grace and a soul full of love are all we need. He challenges us to welcome others, especially those often seen as least or outsiders, just as Christ has welcomed us. This message calls us to focus less on ego and more on loving and serving our neighbors. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!
