This is the archive of sermons from 2015-18.  To view the most recent sermons and teachings by Zack, click here.

April 29, 2018
Easter 5

Walking Contradictions
Preaching Text:
Acts 8:26-40​

March 31, 2018
Easter Vigil

The Harrowing of Hell

March 29, 2018
Maundy Thursday

What's New About the New
Commandment?

Preaching Text:
John 13:1-17, 31b-35

March 18, 2018
​Lent 5

"Changed Not Ended"

Preaching Text:
John 12:20-33
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

March 11, 2018
​Lent 4

Children's Sermon:
God Became an Ant

Preaching Texts:
Numbers 21:4-9
John 3:14-21

*Credit: Thanks to Tony Campolo for the ant illustration!

February 25, 2018
Lent 2

"Speaking Openly"
​​​Preaching Text:
Mark 8:31-38

January 21, 2018

"This is Not a Drill.​"

Preaching Texts:
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:6-14
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20

December 31, 2017

God Incarnate for a World Incarcerated
​​
​Preaching Texts:
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
John 1:1-18

December 3, 2017

"If it's not okay, it's not the end..."

Preaching Texts:
Isaiah 64:1-9
Mark 13:24-37

​*Pardon the misspeak at 27:16.  I intended to say "about one degree in the past century."  https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/

November 26, 2017
The Reign of Christ

"Sheep and Goats"
​
​Preaching Text:
Matthew 25:31-46

November 12, 2017

Refugee Sunday
​
Preaching Text:
Matthew 25:1-13

November 5, 2017
​An Evensong for All the Saints

The Songs of the Saints
A Reflection for Choral Evensong
​
​Preaching Texts:
Isaiah 25:6–9
1 Corinthians 15:50-58

November 5, 2017
​The Solemnity of All Saints and Souls

Presence over Prose

Preaching Texts:
Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12

October 15, 2017

And who shall wear the robe...

Preaching Texts:
Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14

October 1, 2017

"Authority: The Power of Story"

Preaching Text:
Matthew 12:23-32

September 17, 2017

"You are God's Gift to the World"
​
Preaching Text:
Philippians 2:5-11

September 10, 2017

"Show up, Pay Attention, Tell the Truth, Let Go"

​(With Children's Sermon)
​
Preaching Texts:
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35

August 20, 2017

"Responding to Charlottesville"
Preaching Texts:
Isaiah 56:1,6-8
Psalm 67
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15:21-28

August 6, 2017
The Feast of the Transfiguration

"God Glories in You"
Preaching Text:
Luke 9:28-36

July 30, 2017

"The​ Kingdom of God is Like..."
 Preaching Texts:
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33,44-52

O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

July 16, 2017

"Gardens, Greys, and Gays:  
What's Next?"
​
Preaching Text:
​Matthew 13:1-9,18-23

June 25, 2017

"Love God More"
Preaching Text:
​Matthew 10:24-39

June 18, 2017
​The Blessing of a Civil Marriage:
​Beth McClary & Jeff Wolford

"Take Off Your Armor"
Preaching Texts:
Tobit 8:5b-8
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Matthew 7:21,24-29

June 11, 2017
​Trinity Sunday 

"God With Us: Beginning to End"
Preaching Texts:
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Matthew 28:16-20

May 31, 2017
The Feast of the Visitation of Mary

Meditation for Choral Evensong

May 21, 2017
​Easter 6

"Preparing for Pentecost"
Preaching Text:
John 14:15-21

April 30, 2017
Easter 3

"The Contraband Body of Christ"
Preaching Text:
Luke 24:13-35

April 15, 2017
The Great Vigil of Easter

"Life on the Other Side"

April 14, 2017
Good Friday

"Seeds of Hope in the Garden of Despair"

April 2, 2017
Lent 5

"The Miracle's in the Middle"
Preaching Texts:
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Romans 8:6-11
John 11:1-45
Psalm 130

March 19, 2017
Lent 3

"Drop Your Bucket"
Preaching Texts:
Exodus 17:1-17
John 4:5-42

March 5, 2017
Lent 1

"Ms. Bobbie"
Preaching Texts:
Romans 5:12 - 19
​Matthew 4:1-11

March 1, 2017
Ash Wednesday

"Letting Go for Lent"

February 19, 2017
Seventh Sunday After the Epiphany
and Holy Baptism

Preaching Text:
​Matthew 5:38-48

February 5, 2017
Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Preaching Text:
​Matthew 5:13-20

January 22, 2017
Third Sunday After the Epiphany

Psalm 27:1  |  1 Cor. 1:10-18  |  Matt. 4:12-23
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom then shall I fear?
the Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom then shall I be afraid?

January 8, 2017
The Feast of the Baptism of our Lord

Preaching Texts:  
​Psalm 29
Matthew 3:13-17
"​This is my Son, my Beloved in whom I am well pleased."

​

December 24, 2016
Christmas Eve

Preaching Texts:  Isaiah 40:5  |  Luke 3:6
"For the glory of God has been revealed, and all flesh shall see the salvation of our God."

Manuscript

December 11, 2016
Advent III - Gaudete Sunday

Preaching Texts:
Isaiah 35:1-10
Luke 1:46-55
Matthew 11:2-11

August 21, 2016
Proper 16

Preaching Texts:
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Luke 13:10-17 ​

August 7, 2016
Proper 14

Preaching Texts:
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Luke 12:32-40

July 10, 2016
Proper 10

Preaching Text:
Luke 10:25-37

June 26, 2016
Proper 8

Preaching Texts:
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Galatians 5:1,13-25
Luke 9:51-62
​(link)

January 25, 2016
The Conversion of St. Paul

A Sermon Preached in Marquand Chapel at Yale Divinity School for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.
​
Preaching Text:
Acts 9:1-19 (NRSV)