Sermons from St. James Parish in Wilmington, NC.:
Oct 22, 2024 |
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2024
| Jay SidebothamTwenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2024
In today's homily, Reverend Jay Sidebotham reflects on the importance of remembering rather than just learning, echoing C.S. Lewis’ reminder that people need to be reminded more often than instructed. Drawing on both scripture and modern life, he emphasizes that the pursuit of greatness, according to Jesus, is found in service and humility, not in power or control. Jesus taught that true greatness is in serving others, a message that runs counter to worldly views of success. Reverend Sidebotham urges us to reflect on how we live this out in our own lives, challenging us to choose the "power of love" over the "love of power." He concludes by reminding us that we are a forgetful people and need constant reminders of God's love, especially in our call to serve others as Jesus did.