Church of the Incarnation Memphis

Everyone is really seeking after God. But Jesus is the only way to experience the real satisfaction of our deepest longings. Listen in as we reflect on this important passage and discover why this is true.John 14:1-14

Jesus is the Church's Good Shepherd. But the risen Christ has ascended to the Father's right hand. So what does it look like for Jesus to continue to shepherd his people? Acts 6:1-9, 7:2,51-60 

In the Road to Emmaus story in Luke 24, the risen Jesus encounters the disciples as they're simply going on their way. Similarly, Jesus makes himself known to us in our everyday, mundane, ordinary moments. Do we have eyes to see?Luke 24:13-35

The resurrection changes everything. No matter our present circumstances, there's hope because Jesus is alive! Like Mary Magdalene and the disciples, we too can experience the presence of the risen Christ and experience life, joy, hope, and peace in him. John 20:1-18

Behold the shockingly humble love of Christ. But don't merely behold it from a distance. Let yourself be loved by Jesus. And as you're changed by him, you'll grow more into his image and imitate his love.John 13:1-15

The Palm Sunday liturgy is a jarring experience. But this teaches us something true and profound about our human nature and extends a significant invitation for us as we enter into Holy Week together.

During this Instructed Eucharist service, the sermon is shorter with commentary spaced throughout the service. In this short homily, we reflect on why the Church Calendar is so important for our formation as followers of Jesus.

This week, Caroline sat down with David Baugham and Aley Avery! We talked about the kindness of God, Caravaggio’s Raising of Lazarus, George Herbert’s “Love (iii)”, and the different ways that art can show up in a worship service. Hosted by Caroline WarnerProduced by Caroline Warner and Lucy HuelinResources:Raising of LazarusLove (III), George HerbertWeekly Lectionary Readings

In the story of Jesus healing the blind man in John 9, we encounter the many ways that we ourselves are blind. We, too, need the healing grace of Christ to open our eyes so that we might be able to sing from our hearts, "Amazing grace, how sweet the soundthat saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found,was blind, but now I see."John 9:1-13, 28-38

This week, Caroline sat down with Noelle Hess and Drew Haltom! We talked about being with God, Martin Scorsese's Silence, Thomas Mpria’s “Jesus the Sing’anga”, and why Drew and Noelle are both artists and runners (technically). This podcast contains spoilers!! Go watch Silence! Hosted by Caroline WarnerProduced by Caroline Warner and Lucy HuelinResources:https://thevcs.org/healing-blind-manhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/Weekly Lectionary Readings

In Jesus's conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, we see a powerful course in evangelism that gives us an important starting place as we seek to grow as missionaries announcing the good news of the arrival of the kingdom of God.John 4:5-42

This week, Caroline sat down with Josh Weaver and Jeremy Huelin! We talked about the value of a communal Lent experience, Peter Zumthor's Bruder Klaus Chapel, Margaret Atwood’s “All Bread”, and why some people are artists and other people are makers. Hosted by Caroline WarnerProduced by Caroline Warner and Lucy HuelinResources:Bruder Klaus Chapel PhotosAll Bread, Margaret AtwoodWeekly Lectionary Readings

In his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus offers profound teaching that addresses some of our deepest and most pressing questions. Listen in as we reflect on how we can experience the "more" that we're all hungry for.John 3:1-16

This week, Caroline sat down with Emilie Pillow and Ashley Marsh! We talked about relying on the Lord, K. J. Ramsey’s “Book of Common Courage”, Jon Guerra’s “How Long”, and why Emilie and Ashley maybe are artists, actually (and perhaps so are you!). Hosted by Caroline WarnerProduced by Caroline Warner and Lucy HuelinResources:KJ Ramsey, Book of Common CourageJon Guerra, How LongWeekly Lectionary Readings

On the First Sunday of Lent, we encounter the grand sweep of Scripture from Adam in the Garden to Christ in the wilderness to our own day, awaiting the new Garden-City. We live in the story of Scripture in Adam or in Christ, bearing the mark of Adam or the mark of the cross. Listen in as we reflect on Lenten themes and Romans 5.Romans 5:12-21

To kick off our Lent art series, we sat down with Phil and Julianne Habegger this week! We talked about their lives, Cezanne’s “Sorrow”, TS Eliot’s “Ash Wednesday”, and what makes someone an artist. Special thanks to Phil, Julianne, Pippa, and Lucy Huelin. Resources:T S Eliot, Ash WednesdayPaul Cézanne, SorrowGuide to Visio Divina

Ash Wednesday is loaded with significant theological truths. Listen in as we reflect on our own mortality, our sinfulness, and the hope that we're journeying towards.

We have a tendency to overemphasize God's transcendence or God's immanence to the neglect of the other. But in the transfiguration event, we see both the glory and the grace of Jesus on display. Behold glory on the mountaintop, and be transformed!Matthew 17:1-9

So far in Matthew's Gospel, we've seen a clear message from Jesus: the kingdom is here! What does it look like to live in this kingdom? What does it mean to do kingdom work? Listen in as Josh Weaver shares the great joy it is to participate in the harvest with the Lord of the Harvest.Matthew 9:35-38

The beatitudes are Jesus's announcement of the flourishing life in the kingdom of God—what happens when the kingdom comes near. What does this mean for us today? How do we live as a church in such a way that makes the present availability of the kingdom of Jesus good news for all?Matthew 5:1-12

In this passage from John 1, Andrew is radically transformed as he beholds Jesus. The invitation is extended to you too! Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!John 1:29-42

On the First Sunday of Epiphany, we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord and also two of our own baptisms! Listen in as we unpack how Christ's baptism is his identifying with us, and our baptism is our identifying with him.Matthew 3:13-17

How will you tend to your soul this year? How will you curate your heart to love God? In Psalm 84, we see a well-tended soul and learn how we can grow in the knowledge and love of God this year.Psalm 84

Into the darkness, the light shines. Jesus is the Light of the World, who took on human flesh to overcome the darkness. Listen in as we celebrate the incarnation of our Lord!

Do you ever have trouble believing in God? On this Fourth Sunday in Advent, we encounter in Isaiah a sign that can strengthen faith, both in times of strong faith and in times of wavering faith.Isaiah 7:1-17

Listen in as guest preacher and SAMS missionary Fr. David Alenskis leads a reflection on John the Baptist as prophetic witness and the call that all followers of Jesus have to bear witness to the arrival of the King.Matthew 11:2-19

Hope can sometimes be a conceptual idea. But through Isaiah's beautiful poetry in Isaiah 11:1-10, "Advent hope" becomes more solid. Listen in and let hope grow in your heart this Advent season.

What is Advent? What does it look like to wait? To anticipate? To prepare? Listen in as we explore these questions through the beautiful poetry in Isaiah 2:1-5.

Today's Christ the King Sunday readings take us on an emotional journey from longing to promise to fulfillment to trust, and we find healing in the reality that Christ is King.Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:35-43

In Luke 21, Jesus has some hard words for his disciples, but in there's also deep comfort in these honest and sober words. Listen in as we discover what it means to be perfectly safe in the kingdom of God.Luke 21:5-19

All Saints' Day confronts us with several realities that have so many significant implications for our lives. Listen in as we dig into Revelation 7 and discover a bigger Church, a grander gospel, and a more mystical reality.Revelation 7:9-17

We're celebrating one year as a church in Memphis! Listen in as we thank God for the many ways he's working and also as we dig into Luke 18:9-14.

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable to help in seasons of weariness and discouragement. Jesus knows that life is hard, so he gives us this parable to store in our hearts for hard times. If you've ever been weary, tired, worn out, or discouraged, this parable is for you!Luke 18:1-8

In the story of Jesus healing the 10 lepers in Luke 17, we receive an invitation to find our own place in God's grand redemptive story and cultivate gratitude for the love of God expressed in Jesus Christ.Luke 17:11-19

Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote, "Beauty will save the world." We name beauty as one of our church plant's values. Why? What does it mean to value beauty. Listen in as we unpack Psalm 19 and discover why beauty is so significant for followers of Jesus.

On this Holy Cross Day, we reflect on the Cross of Christ and how it shapes us as a cross-shaped people to live a cruciform life. Philippians 2:5-11

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Like a family shares certain characteristics, the family of God also shares common characteristics. Listen in as Deacon Lisa Schwandt preaches about the characteristics of followers of Jesus.Luke 14:25-33

What does kingdom hospitality look like? How is it distinct from the ways we normally imagine hospitality? Listen in to learn how experiencing the radical hospitality of Jesus empowers us towards radical hospitality. Luke 14:1-14

What does it mean to value formation? How are you being formed? Who are you becoming? Discover what it means to be formed into the image of Jesus.

What does it mean that we value SACRAMENT? What does it mean for us to be a saramental community? Find out during this homily, preached during an Instructed Eucharist service.

Our church plant's first value is LITURGY. Why? What does this mean? Listen in as we explore how significant it is that our worship of God is guided by the Church's historic liturgy.

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul gives a strong challenge for followers of Jesus to live holy lives in Christ. Why is this so important? And how do we go about seeing actual life change? Colossians 3:1-17

As we continue to grow deep roots in Jesus, we encounter in this week's text a grand vision of Jesus — who he is and what he has done. Colossians 1:15-23

Our first sermon in our summer Colossians series! This letter, written to a first-century church planter, has so much to teach our own young church plant hundreds of years later. Listen in as we see the Apostle Paul's heart for the church at Colossae and what it means for us today.Colossians 1-2

A single verse in Psalm 16 (verse 11) gives us a vision of the good life... life with God following him along paths of life. Listen in as we reflect on this rich verse.

In this sermon, we reflect on Psalm 63, where we see a fundamental reality of every human: we're longing creatures. We learn from this beautiful poem the only place we can direct our longings that will lead to ultimate fulfillment.

On Pentecost, we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Church. This isn't just a distant event that we remember—it's the story we inhabit. Acts 2 tells about the beginning of a new era, an era in which we ourselves are a part of. Listen in as we explore all that Pentecost means for us today. Acts 2:1-21

The Ascension of Jesus is a central reality for all humanity, and it has huge implications, even on the day-to-day life of our church plant. Listen in as we reflect on this glorious mystery.Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:1-11

While we feast and celebrate the good news of the resurrection of Jesus, we continue life in this broken world. While we celebrate victory, we face daily defeats. Listen in as we reflect on this Easter tension and find comfort and hope together. Acts 13:44-52

It's undeniable that St. Paul's teaching has changed the world. It reverberates throughout time and across cultures. Why? What is it about his message that so captures human hearts? Listen in as we reflect on one of Paul's earliest sermons.Acts 13:14-39