Episodes
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The Company Christ Keeps
The Company Christ Keeps Revelation 7:9-17 November 1, 2026 All Saints Sunday 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy And All Saints’ does not ask us to pretend the losses do not hurt. It invites us to trust that the God who raised Jesus from the dead has not abandoned those we love to death. We do not know...
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Paul’s Big Ephesian But
Paul’s Big Ephesian But Ephesians 2:1-10 October 25, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy But God. But God has made us alive in Christ. Now, together we walk in the life God has given us. Get full access to Brewing Theology with Teer Hardy at teerhardy.substack.com/subscribe
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A Heart That Hurts
A Heart that Hurts Romans 8:18-30 October 18, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Death is an enemy that Jesus Christ has defeated, and God has promised the same redemption for us and every other part of creation. Until that promise is fully revealed, we groan. Sometimes we laugh. Sometimes we sing. Sometimes…
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The Furniture Keeps Moving
The Furniture Keeps Moving: Mixed Motives. Real Love. 1 Corinthians 13 October 11, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Our love gets tired. Our patience runs out. We insist on our own way. We keep records of wrongdoings. But Jesus goes all the way to the cross. He does not wait for humanity to develop better...
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You Don’t Have to Figure it Out
Good News for Anxious Christians | You Don’t Have to Figure it Out Matthew 6:25-34 October 4, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Our hope was never that we would become good enough at finding God’s will. Our hope is that God is very good at finding us. And in Jesus Christ, God already has. Get full access to...
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Maybe It’s the Ginger
Maybe It's the Ginger Galatians 5 September 20, 2206 Rev. Teer Hardy Maybe your gut is right. Maybe your gut is wrong. Maybe it is the ginger. Paul’s question is better anyway.` Where are you walking? What kind of fruit is growing? Does your life look a little more like Jesus than it did before?...
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Something to Hear
Good News for Anxious Christians | Something to Hear Romans 10:14-17 September 13, 2027 Rev. Teer Hardy Faith comes from hearing, and that is enough. So, hear this: Jesus is for you. Your sins are forgiven. The powers of Sin and Death do not get the final word. You belong to God. Grace is yours....
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This is Not Your Cross to Bear
Ready or Not | This is Not Your Cross to Bear Matthew 16:21-30 August 30, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy We like putting words in Jesus’ mouth because the Jesus we invent in our image asks less of us. But Jesus tells his disciples: deny yourself, take up your cross, follow me. Those words are hard. But…
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The Unfinished Confession
Ready or Not | The Unfinished Confession Matthew 16:13-20 August 23, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The church is built on a confession we barely understand, held together by a grace we did not create. And that is enough. Not because our confession is small but because Jesus is so much bigger. The church…
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The Parable Who Wouldn’t Go Away
Ready or Not | The Parable Who Wouldn’t Go Away Matthew 15:10-28 August 16, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The kingdom of heaven is like a woman who was told she did not belong. She came anyway. And when the church tried to send her away, she kept pushing toward the only one who could save her. Get full...
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Against The Wind
Ready or Not | Against the Wind Matthew 14:22-33 August 9, 2026 Rev. Ter Hardy Jesus does not wait for calm waters. He comes to the frightened disciples. To doubters, to sinners, to those who are tired of treading water or are wondering why even try, and to us he says, “Take heart. I AM. Do not…
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We Have Nothing
Ready or Not | We Have Nothing Matthew 14:13-21 August 2, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Bring me what you have already dismissed.Bring me you're not enough.Bring me your nothing. The miracle does not begin with the disciples finding their hidden potential. It begins when what they have is placed into the...
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Hidden in the Dough
Hidden in the Dough Matthew 13:33 July 26, 2026 Hidden means that God is at work in ways we cannot see, cannot manage, cannot take credit for, and cannot stop. That is grace. Grace is a baby hidden in Bethlehem, while Caesar thinks he is ordering the world. Grace is hidden among fishermen and tax...
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The Seed is the Sermon
Ready or Not: The Seed is the Sermon Matthew 13:1-23 July 12, 2026 Trinity United Methodist Church, Alexandria, VA The scandal is that the Sower knows all of this and sows anyway. God does not wait for ideal sowing conditions, or for the rocks to be cleared, or for the thorns to be pruned. God…
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No One Misses Out
Rev. Teer Hardy Ready or Not: No One Misses Out Hebrews 12:12-15 July 7, 2026 The urgency of grace is first and foremost the urgency with which God pursues us. The grace of God is not waiting for you to become spiritually impressive. Grace is the Shepherd leaving the 99 in search of the one. It…
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The Final Grievance
The Airing of Grievances: The Final Grievance Philippeans 1:3-11 June 14, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy I have one final grievance: You made me grateful. Grateful for your love. For my family and me.Grateful for your patience.Grateful for your faithfulness.Grateful for your humor. Grateful for the honor…
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The Airing of Grievances | You Are Hard to Love
The Airing of Grievances: You Are Hard to Love John 13:31-35 June 7, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The gospel is not that we finally become lovable enough for Jesus. The gospel is that Jesus loves us while we are still a mess. So, yes, I’ve got a lot of problems with you people. And God help me, I love…
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The Wellspring of a New Humanity
The Wellspring of a New Humanity Matthew 28:16-20 May 31, 2026 Trinity Sunday Rev. Teer Hardy The One who has all authority in heaven and on earth is with us. The crucified and risen One is with us. The Son who reveals the Father is with us. The One who sends the Spirit is…with us. Always. To the...
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The Breath of Jesus is the Speech of the Church
The Breath of Jesus is the Speech of the Church Genesis 11:1-9 Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 May 24, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The church is not Babel with hymns, an organ, and a signup sheet. Nor are we here to make a name for ourselves. The church exists to proclaim the name of Jesus Christ, crucified,...
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We Are Not Abandoned
Because of the Resurrection… We Are Not Abandoned Luke 24:44-53 May 17, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy At the beginning of Luke 24, the disciples are leaving Jerusalem because hope seemed dead, but by the end, they are returning with joy. Their direction has changed. Their fear has changed. Their worship…
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Change Does Not Mean We Are Abandoned
Because of the Resurrection… Change Does Not Mean We Are Abandoned John 14:15-21 May 10, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The disciples thought they were losing Jesus beside them. Little did they know they were being given Christ within them. That is Good News for disciples who do not know what is next and…
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The Way Has a Name
Because of the Resurrection… The Way Has A Name John 14:1-14 May 3, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The Church does not need a map as much as we think we do. The Church needs the One who is the way. A map can tell us where we are going. Only Jesus can raise the dead. Dread is a terrible compass, but Jesus…
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Stupid Questions: Just War and Pacifism
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Because of the Resurrection… There’s One Voice That Matters
Because of the Resurrection… There’s One Voice That Matters John 10:1-10 April 26, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The Resurrection frees us from our dependence on who is shouting the loudest, because the Church belongs to Christ. And that means, no matter who tries to claim, no matter the movement trying…
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Your But is Not as Big as You Think
Because of the Resurrection… Your But is Not as Big as You Think John 20:19-31 Easter Sunday April 19, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy When we say, “We had hoped but…” we are not wrong to hope. We are just usually wrong about where hope ends. Because of the resurrection, the “but” is never the end. Which...
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Because of the Resurrection… We Do Not Have to Pretend We Are Brave
Because of the Resurrection… We Do Not Have to Pretend We Are Brave John 20:19-31 Easter Sunday April 12, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Because of the resurrection, because of the presence of Christ and the gifting of the Holy Spirit, you do not have to pretend to be brave. You do not have to fake...
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From Mud to Morning
From Mud to Morning John 20:1-18 Easter Sunday April 5, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The resurrection is not just another piece of content to fit into the story we already believe about the world. It is the end of that story, and is the beginning of a new one. Not because everything is fixed. Not because...
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What We Still Cannot See
What We Still Cannot See John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday March 29, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Jesus is the only one entering Jerusalem who knows what is going on. He knows the kind of king they want. He knows where the parade leads. He knows the voices shouting “Hosanna!” will not make it to Friday. And he...
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Seen by Jesus
Through Blind Eyes | Seen by Jesus John 9:35-41 Lent 5 March 22, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Here’s the gospel: the man does not find Jesus. Jesus finds him. After rejection, after loss, and after the cost, Jesus finds him. And the same is true for you. You do not have to have your vision right before...
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Power Confronted
Through Blind Eyes | Power Confronted John 9:24-34 Lent 4 March 15, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The healed man tells the truth, and he is cast out. Christ tells the truth, and he is nailed to a tree. But here is the strange and dangerous thing about the gospel. The powers never seem to realize what they...
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When Fear Keeps Us Silent
If this sermon moved you to consider the urgency of God‘s grace, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Anyone who has ever been called to testify in a courtroom knows the moment. Your name is called. You stand and walk forward. You raise your right hand and swear to tell the truth. And…
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Disruptive Faith
Through Blind Eyes | Disruptive Faith John 9:8-18 Lent 2 March 1, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Lent exposes the places where we resist the gospel, not because we hate Jesus but because we fear what his healing will rearrange. And here is the quiet mercy: Jesus is not threatened by the Pharisees’…
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Lent Begins in the Dark
Through Blind Eyes | Lent Begins in the Dark John 9:1-7 Lent 1 February 22, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Lent does not begin in the dark because God delights in confusion, but because trust is formed there. The blind man is seen before he sees. Grace precedes understanding. The call precedes clarity.…
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You Don't Have to Wash Your Ash
You Don’t Have to Wash Your Ash Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21 Ash Wednesday February 18, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Ash Wednesday is about telling the truth in front of God. And here is the truth: We do not need to be cleaned up before we are loved. We do not need to be impressive before we are forgiven. We do...
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The Glory
The Glory Does what happens on the mountain stay on the mountain? Matthew 17:1-9 Transfiguration Sunday February 15, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The season of Epiphany does not conclude with instruction. The Now What? of the season is not “come down the mountain.” It ends with revelation. Get full…
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Spirit Over Spectacle
Now What? | Spirit Over Spectacle 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 February 8, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy The Spirit does not wait until we get this right. The Spirit does not arrive once we are finally wise enough, faithful enough, or qualified enough. The Spirit is already given. Which means your worth is not...
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Jesus is Not Your Mascot
Jesus is Not Your Mascot “When being right becomes more important than being faithful.” 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Third Sunday after the Epiphany January 25, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Unity is not the prize we earn for good behavior. It is a gift Christ gives to people who keep trying to live as if they...
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Grace Has Already Been Given
Now What? | Grace Has Already Been Given “Once grace is a fact, delay becomes a problem.” 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 18, 2026 Rev. Teer Hardy Remember the tense: God has already claimed them.God has already gifted them.God has already bound them to Christ. God…
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Exposed and Beloved
“Exposed and Beloved” January 11, 2026 Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of the Lord Rev. Teer Hardy The Gospel is not that we are less violent than we feared. It is that God does not abandon us when the truth about us is revealed. God meets us there. Claims us there. Names us there. For those who have…
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Foolishness Found in the Mess
Foolishness Found in the Mess January 4, 2026 Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany Rev. Teer Hardy So the question Epiphany leaves us with is not, “Are we insiders or outsiders?” The question is far more tender than that. When God speaks, will we explain it or follow it? Because the good news is this. God is...
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The Weary World Still Rejoices
“A Weary World Still Rejoices” Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Eve Rev. Teer Hardy Rejoicing might look like showing up at church on a Wednesday night when it would have been easier to stay home.It might look like singing words you are not sure you fully believe yet.It might look like holding…
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Disarming Your Doubt
Disarming Advent | Disarming Your Doubt Isaiah 7:10-16 December 21, 2025 Rev. Teer Hardy As Advent begins to give way to Christmas, this is the truth we carry: The God who gave the sign to Ahaz has given Himself. Not in theory or prophecy but in flesh and blood. In a child in a manger. In bread…
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Disarming Peace
Disarming Advent | Disarming Peace “God makes the Way” Isaiah 11:1-10 Matthew 3:1-12 December 7, 2025 Rev. Teer Hardy God works through vulnerability, that is, through what looks like weakness. The Scriptures are full of these paradoxes—those who lose their life find it, the poor are blessed, the...
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Disarming Your Violence
Disarming Advent | Disarming Your Violence Isaiah 2:1-5 Advent 1 November 30, 2025 Rev. Teer Hardy Advent is a choice. A choice to step toward the mountain of the Lord instead of the fortress of fear. To unclench the fists we have grown used to. To trust God’s future is not domination but...
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Love God. Love Neighbor. Repeat.
Love God. Love Neighbor Repeat. Colossians 1:11-16 Luke 20:20-26 November 23, 2025 Rev. Teer Hardy Everything belongs to God. And, therefore, I am free. Free from fear. From the lie of scarcity. From the illusion that I hold my life together. Free to love, serve, hope, and then repeat the cycle...
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The Final Relief
The Big Relief | Relief from Captivity The Final Relief Luke 4:16-30 November 16, 2025 Rev. Teer Hardy Maybe the question isn’t whether we believe Jesus can set captives free.It’s whether we’ll stop acting like we’re still locked up.Because some of us have been sitting inside open cells for...
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The Church That Forgot to Hustle
The Big Relief | Relief from Productivity The Church That Forgot to Hustle Psalm 150 November 9, 2025 Rev. Teer Hardy Generosity is not productivity; it’s participation. It’s joining the divine rhythm that began when God said, “Let there be rest.” The pharaohs of our world will still demand their...
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Guilt Trip? There's Relief for That!
The Big Relief | Guilt Trip? There's Relief for Tha! Relief from Guilt John 10:11-18 October 12, 2025 Rev. Teer Hardy You have heard it in the voice that says, “If I can just feel terrible long enough, maybe I’ll prove I’m sorry enough.” But guilt doesn’t purify you; it just punishes you. It…
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Relief From Control
The Big Relief | Relief from Control Luke 10:38-42 October 1, 2025 Rev. Teer Hardy You are not in charge of salvation—yours or anyone else’s. You are not in charge of the Kingdom of God. You are not in charge of Jesus. And that is relief. Because the Savior of the world has already come. Get full...
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Relief From Loneliness
The Big Relief | Relief from Rejection Luke 19:1-10 September 28, 2025 Rev. Teer Hardy Here’s the problem: we’re pretty good at defending our trees. We like the safe distance. Voyeurism through the news, doom-scrolling, even church from the bleachers instead of the pews—it lets us watch without...
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