What does it mean to live in the Kingdom of God? What difference does our citizenship in the Kingdom of God make in the world? In 2 Corinthians 5:1-11, St. Paul describes a new reality that Christians live in, a reality based in a heavenly dwelling. While he is referring to our resurrected bodies, he is also giving the reason for his boldness and courage in gospel ministry. This week, Fr. Ben Williams continues our series in 2 Corinthians and encourages us to seek the signs of mortality around us, that we might imagine the gospel’s power to swallow all mortality up by life.

Church history is filled with saints who have dared to obey Christ to the extreme. Saints, martyrs, and heroes of the faith fill our imaginations and leave us both the desire to follow their example and fear of what that might cost. St. Paul was no different. As we continue our series in 2 Corinthians, we see that the Apostle and his friends would stop at nothing to communicate the love of Jesus Christ to as many people as would listen. Join us this week as Fr. Ben Williams challenges us to a similar holy recklessness when it comes to the mission of the Church.

Most Christians believe that they are called to ministry of some kind, but what is ministry? As we move into the Ordinary season of the Church calendar, a season marked by growth and mission, this is an important question. St. Paul insists that his own ministry was to unveil the glory of Christ and that he was wholly dependent on the Holy Spirit to succeed. This week, Fr. Ben Williams delves into 2 Corinthians 3:4-18 and challenges us to anticipate the same power Paul depended on for the ministry of Mission Saint James.

What is the point of knowledge? Christian theology is vital to the thriving of God’s church, but it can also be difficult to understand. This is especially true of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. This week, Fr. Kevin Vailes helps us understand the purpose of our knowledge, which, if not remembered, can lead to a puffed up mind. Join us for this important Trinity Sunday sermon.

Jesus promised to send us another Helper, his Holy Spirit. The Feast of Pentecost marks seven weeks after Easter and is also called the Feast of Weeks. On this day, the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the disciples and they began to proclaim the mighty works of God. Join us this week as Fr. Ben Williams’ preaches on the implications of the spiritual gifts given to Mission Saint James. Indeed, we have much work to do!

Has someone ever asked to pray for you? When others pray for us, we can see ourselves through the eyes of a fellow Christian. In John 17, Jesus prays for the Church. Through this High Priestly Prayer, we learn about Jesus’ heart for us. This week, Lucas Brogdon helps us understand that we are united in Jesus, we belong to him, and we have eternal life in him.

Is love all we need? What exactly is love? Our culture is obsessed with love, but how should Christians define love? This week, Fr. Kevin Vailes asks these questions as we reflect on 1 John 4:7-12 and Jesus’ teaching in John 15:9-17. Join us as we seek to understand who God is and what it means to love as he has loved.

Who is the Holy Spirit and why did Jesus send him to indwell all believers? This must have been a question Jesus’ disciples asked when the Lord promised to send Him. They would soon find out that among other things, the Holy Spirit would use them to share the good news of Jesus with the world. In our Acts reading today, Philip the Evangelist was sent by the Spirit to share the gospel with an Ethiopian Eunuch. Join us as Fr. Ben Williams encourages us to obey the voice of the Holy Spirit and share the gospel of Jesus as he guides us.

As we celebrate our first anniversary of weekly services, what lies ahead for Mission Saint James? Whether changes are planned or simply occur, circumstances rarely remain static. This reality is evident in the 23rd Psalm. This week, Fr. Ben Williams reminds us that Jesus, our Good Shepherd, is in control, no matter what our circumstances may be. He unites us and is our ultimate safety.

The Church is a collection of believers in Jesus. This is the case whether they are gathered in a local church or not. If the Church is also the Body of Christ, what might his physical, bodily, and tangible resurrection mean for the Church’s existence on earth? This week, Fr. Ben Williams challenges our assumptions of the nature of the Church. She is not only an invisible and spiritual reality, but, like Christ’s bodily resurrection, She is a very real and tangible reality as well.