In this sermon, Madeline Polhill invites us to reframe our concerns about the future of the Church and instead focus on what truly matters: God’s mission, not our metrics.Drawing from Luke’s Gospel and Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we are reminded that Jesus sends us out not to seek our own success, but to proclaim that **"the kingdom of God has come near."** The real question is not how full our pews are, but how fully we are loving and serving others.Through stories of service, baptism, community, and communion, this message beautifully illustrates that God's kingdom is alive and active — in the kitchen during food distribution, at the communion rail, and in moments of love, loss, and new life.✨ *“The kingdom of God is justice and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Come, Lord, and open in us the gates of your kingdom.”*📖 **Scripture References:*** Luke 10:1–11, 16–20* Galatians 6:1–16🙏 Whether you're feeling discouraged about the state of the church or longing for a deeper sense of purpose, this sermon will speak to your heart. God is near — come and see.#EpiscopalChurch #Sermon #KingdomOfGod #ChristianHope #WorldMusicSunday #FaithInAction #ChurchLife #Taizé #Baptism #JesusSendsUs #JusticeAndPeace

In this powerful sermon, Annie Rodriguez, Executive Director of GenerateHope, brings a message of courageous love, deep sacrifice, and unshakable hope. Rooted in Luke 9:51–62, Annie invites us to reflect on what it truly means to follow Jesus—especially when it leads us into the broken places of our world.With honesty and grace, Annie shares the mission of GenerateHope, a San Diego-based, faith-rooted recovery program for survivors of sex trafficking. Through the story of one courageous survivor, Leah, we see the transformative power of healing, restoration, and community.This message is for anyone who wants to know what love looks like in action. It’s a call to step forward in faith, to give beyond convenience, and to be part of the kind of hope that changes lives.🙏 Will you follow Jesus into the hard places?🔗 Learn more about GenerateHope: https://generatehope.org🕊️ Subscribe to our channel for more messages of faith, justice, and healing.📍 Filmed at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Del Mar, CA#GenerateHope #Sermon #FaithInAction #HumanTraffickingAwareness #Luke9 #Healing #Hope #FollowJesus #Restoration #SanDiegoChurch #EpiscopalChurch

In this powerful and timely sermon, we explore the deeply human instinct to divide — to draw lines between "us" and "them" — and how God calls us to break those boundaries instead.Drawing from the stories of Elijah in 1 Kings, Paul’s fiery letter to the Galatians, and Jesus’ encounter with the possessed man in Luke, this sermon invites us into a radical rethinking of what it means to live as one in Christ. What happens when we stop ‘othering’ and start loving as Jesus loves — without conditions, without requirements, and without fear?👣 Jesus crossed boundaries. How far are we willing to go?🕊️ Subscribe for more sermons and spiritual reflections from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.