Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Dallas

Father Ted recounts coming out to a friend during a transformative post graduation beach trip, where deep thanksgiving to God brought him peace. He connects that moment to the story of the grateful leper from today's Gospel reading, teaching that gratitude reveals God’s grace. He urges everyone to give thanks as they discern their stewardship of God’s Grace in their life and their faith.

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Father Casey reflects on selfless giving and the nature of grace. Through a story about an anonymous donor and Jesus’ teachings, it urges Christians to act rightly without seeking praise. Grace, the unifying thread of faith, is both our duty and our gift—free yet costly, voluntary yet necessary, to live out our life in community.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on Th...

Only in Hades did the rich man learn care and concern for others, but it extended only to his five brothers. In this modern parable about wealth and selfishness, we meet his five brothers and learn why they choose to ignore the needs of the poor, giving us the opportunity to examine our own idols that prevent our generosity.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  Learn more about our comm...

Rebecca Gingles, Parish Episcopal School Chaplin, reflects on the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, warning against misplaced trust in wealth. Drawing on Amos and 1 Timothy, she  emphasizes generosity, justice, and faithful living. Parish Episcopal School’s mission is celebrated, with a call for prayerful support in forming students into compassionate, service-minded leaders.

Sermon preached by Rebecca Gingles on The Sixteenth ...

This week, Mtr. Rebecca preaches two sermons for the price of one, exploring two interpretations of Jesus’ parable of the Squandering Steward. The parable both calls us to better steward the gifts God gives us and also calls us liberally to scatter God’s abundant grace throughout the world.

 

Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn ...

Father Ted connects a canceled Holy Land pilgrimage with the enduring Christian mark of the cross, traced at baptism upon our forehead and lived through faithful action for the rest of our lives. On this Holy Cross Day, the congregation reflects on grace as both gift and challenge, reminding believers that their mark is shown by how they bless the world in thought, word, and deed.

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Using Karl Barth’s four-word definition of God — “the one who loves” — Father Casey argues that Jesus reveals divine love and invites us to see ourselves as the beloved. Grace is irrational and inclusive; the church’s unique calling is to embody and proclaim that “belovedness”, practicing it toward everyone rather than primarily protesting the short comings of others.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Fourteenth Sund...

In today's sermon, Fr. Ted reflects on Deuteronomy, Jesus’ surprising teaching about "who to hate", and discipleship’s cost. True following means sacrificial love and bearing the cross, not self-interest. Humanity’s track record of failure—Israel’s disobedience, the disciples’ abandonment, our own struggles—shows our need for God’s grace, the gift that empowers us to choose life and follow Christ.

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Father Ted explores the calling of the prophet Jeremiah and draws powerful parallels between ancient prophetic voices and the potential of today's children. It highlights God's pattern of choosing unlikely messengers and challenges us to heed calls to justice within our world, especially when spoken by the young and innocent.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view th...

As we celebrate our Feast of Title, Danielle Shroyer draws parallels between the Transfiguration and Star Wars “Force Ghosts.” In her sermon, she explores mystical experience, divine listening, and enduring community. The heart of the story is not spectacle but prayer, presence, and love across life and death. God’s command—“Listen to him”—calls the church to transfigure itself into a beloved community through listening, loving, a...

Father Casey explores God's parental love as depicted in Hosea, revealing divine grace, heartbreak, and unrelenting compassion. It challenges punitive views of God and connects the Old Testament portrayal of God with the love seen in Jesus and the parable of the prodigal son. This helps us move past bad theology toward a deeper understanding of God’s refusal to leave us abandoned.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Eig...

Mother Rebecca explores Hosea’s prophetic metaphor of divine and marital infidelity, highlighting Israel's unfaithfulness to God through syncretic worship practices. Despite strong indictments, Hosea ends with hope—God's grace promises restoration. The sermon challenges listeners to take seriously their own covenant commitments with God.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.  We invi...

Father Casey explores the message of the prophet Amos from today's reading (Amos 8:1-12), emphasizing its relevance to modern-day societal injustice. The speaker urges readers to move beyond personal moral judgment to collective accountability, especially concerning poverty and inequality. True trust in God, the sermon asserts, is shown by living like Christ and championing justice.

 

Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The...

In her sermon today, Mother Rebecca continues our journey through the prophets. She explores the prophet Amos’s warning to Israel, calling them back to justice, covenantal faithfulness, love for God and love for neighbor. It challenges modern listeners to examine their own societal and spiritual alignment with God’s expectations for his people.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.  Du...

In this sermon, Father Ted intertwines the biblical story of Naaman's healing in the Jordan River with the real-life tragedy of flooding in Central Texas. The preacher reflects on God's quiet power, the role of faith, and the need for prayer, compassion, and aid in times of grief and loss.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about o...

In this sermon, Mother Rebecca explores Elijah’s reluctant leadership transition to Elisha, highlighting the difficulty of letting go, following faithfully, and stepping into new roles. Through personal reflection and biblical storytelling, the message calls all leaders and successors to recognize God's call, equip others, and take up the mantle with courage and humility.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Third...

Father Casey, in the first of a series of sermon on the book of Kings, explores Elijah’s triumph at Mount Carmel and the moral injury that follows. Through silence, rest, and divine grace, Elijah finds healing. The message challenges listeners to consider where they seek God and warns against letting zeal for good lead to destructive ends.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Second Sunday After Pentecost.  We invite you...