Christ Our Hope Sermons

Jesus' Great Commission to the Church to "go and make disciples of all nations" is enormous, but it was first given to followers who worshiped and doubted at the same time. In this sermon, Fr. Jason Bowman looks at disciple-making, imperfect faith, the authority of Christ, and the reassuring promise that we never carry Christ's mission alone.Support the show

Pentecost Sunday celebrates the coming of the gift of the Holy Spirit, when the disciples began to preach the Gospel in many tongues and the Church of Christ was born. Yet we often find ourselves echoing the words of the bystanders that same day thousands of years ago: "what does this mean?" Fr. Jeromie Rand explores how the Holy Spirit works among God's people, and how Christians can receive, test, and use spiritual gifts with humility, discernment, and expectancy. Support the show

How do we hold onto faith when faced with suffering? Fr. Jeromie draws from 1 Peter 4 to examine how Christians can endure suffering without denial, despair, or easy answers. Ultimately, this empowers us to walk through suffering with others and find hope in Christ's presence. Support the show

What do you return to when your mind finally grows quiet? In this sermon on John 15, Fr. Jeromie Rand invites us to consider Jesus' invitation to "abide" in Him: to make Christ our dwelling place rather than merely an idea. Through reflections on pruning, suffering, distraction, repentance, and daily habits of prayer, this sermon explores how the spiritual life is formed slowly through dependence upon God.Support the show

In this sermon from the fifth Sunday of Eastertide, Fr. Jeromie Rand develops three key ideas from Jesus' words in John 14, "Let not your hearts be troubled." Knowing where Jesus is leading usUnderstanding what it truly means to believe in HimLearning how to stay on His pathFr. Jeromie emphasizes that peace comes not from controlling our circumstances, but from trusting Jesus as "the way, the truth, and the life," even through seasons of darkness, doubt, or anxiety. Support the show

Fr. Jason Bowman leads us through an exploration of Jesus' words in John 10: "I am the door of the sheep." Through Christ, we receive salvation, protection, nourishment, security, and what Jesus describes as "abundant life." What does that abundant life really look like? Support the show

In this third Sunday of the season of Eastertide, Fr. Jeromie Rand preaches on how the story of the disciples'  encounter with Christ on the road to Emmaus models the modern life of discipleship. Support the show

On the second Sunday of Easter, sometimes known as "Thomas Sunday," Fr. Jeromie Rand preaches on the disciple Thomas and the nature of faith, arguing that faith is not intellectual agreement but a lived trust that shapes the direction of one's life. Support the show

Fr. Jeromie Rand preaches an interactive Easter message directing our attention to the reality of an embodied resurrection, and what that means for the endurance of hope.Support the show

Fr. Jason Bowman leads us in a Palm Sunday meditation on the details of Christ's triumphal entry. This sermon provides an up-close examination of how Jesus was always in control of what was happening, yet never controlled by what everyone else wanted Him to be as the Messiah.Support the show

On the last Sunday of Lent before Holy Week, Fr. Jeromie Rand preaches on Christ's resurrection of Lazarus. Although death has been dealt a defeating blow by Christ's death and resurrection, it is still a reality we contend with in this life. Fr. Jeromie anchors the message in a forward-looking perspective that still acknowledges the present: we cannot fully celebrate what God has done for us in Christ if we don't also acknowledge the fullness of what death's defeat means.Support the show

Through the story of John 9, Fr. Jeromie Rand highlights four key steps in experiencing God's power: obedience, witnessing God's acts, believing in the One behind those acts, and giving testimony. Support the show

The world feels chaotic, but what if the real crisis isn’t the headlines, political divisions, or social upheaval? For this 3rd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Jeromie Rand explores Romans 1 to see how sin shapes our hearts and society, why God’s judgment is good news, and how faith in Christ offers hope, freedom, and a way to live boldly in a broken world that human efforts alone cannot restore.Support the show

Fr. Jeromie Rand preaches on Christ's encounter with Nicodemus in the Gospel of John, including the well-known passage John 3:16. Support the show

Fr. Jason Bowman dives into the various Gospel accounts of Christ's call to His disciples. This message explores how the call to "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand" means not just a one-time decision, but a daily turning away from our old lives and toward new life in Jesus. Support the show

Fr. Jeromie Rand preaches on how to properly follow John the Baptist's exhortation to "Behold the Lamb of God" in a modern age competing for our attention. Support the show

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Fr. Jason Bowman preaches from the first chapter of John for the first Sunday of Christmastide.Support the show

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Lay preacher Jared Dybzinski fills in for Fr. Jeromie RandSupport the show

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Visiting priest Fr. Al Janssen preaches for Pentecost SundaySupport the show

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On the fourth Sunday in Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, Fr. Jeromie Rand preaches a sermon reflecting on the theme of the Lord as our shepherd. Support the show

On the third Sunday of Eastertide, Fr. Jeromie Rand preaches a sermon focusing on the Gospel narrative of the road to Emmaus, and how we are given a clear model for ways the risen Christ makes Himself known to us - in the breaking of bread and in the reading of Scriptures.Support the show

Fr. Philip Johnson rotates into the sermon calendar for the second Sunday of Eastertide. Beginning with "Doubting Thomas's" unflinching declaration of Christ's Lordship after beholding the scars, Fr. Philip then expounds on what it means to preach the gospel to a world that - by default - is entirely made up of those "who have not seen." Support the show