Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Dallas

In this sermon, Mother Melody reimagines the Trinity not as a theological puzzle to solve, but as a model of deep, loving conversation. By focusing on why rather than how God is three-in-one, we begin to under stand God's emphasis on relationship and dialogue. This understanding calls us to mirror that divine communication in how we speak with God and with one another, rooted always in love.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Melody Shob...

Father Ted tackles the challenge of preaching on the Holy Trinity. He does not disappoint with a heartfelt Trinity Sunday sermon using “The Sound of Music” and classic theology to explore how the Trinity is not a puzzle to solve but a divine mystery to love, emphasizing the role of faith, reason, and revelation.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on Trinity Sunday.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more ab...

Father Casey connects Pentecost to its Jewish origins in Shavuot and explores its spiritual transformation—from commandments engraved in stone to the Holy Spirit alive in human hearts. This connection affirms the church’s mission to embody God’s kingdom now, offering a hopeful preview of heaven through justice, love, and grace.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Day of Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service...

Father Ted, in today’s sermon, reflects on the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas' election of Bishop-elect Rob Price as Bishop Coadjutor and emphasizes unity within the church, especially amid disagreements over same-sex marriage. Drawing from Jesus’ high priestly prayer, Father Ted urges Christians to seek reconciliation through respectful dialogue and shared mission, rejecting divisive language and attitudes.

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We welcome back our guest and friend, The Rev. Dr. George Mason. Today he explores John 14:23-29. Jesus gives his disciples then and now instructions and assurances before he leaves them to go to the Father so that they will remember and live in his way before he returns. Christians are called to live the way of Jesus without fear or worry in the midst of trying times as a witness to the peace of God.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Dr...

Father Casey’s sermon dismantles the popular "Left Behind" interpretation of Revelation, emphasizing that John’s revelation promotes hope and sacrificial love through the image of the Lamb, not fear or divine vengeance. Christians are called to follow the way of the Lamb, not the lion—resisting power, embracing humility, and prioritizing love.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Fourth Sunday of Easter.  We invite you t...

In his sermon, Bishop Smith explores Ananias’ fearful but faithful response to God’s call to welcome Paul, illustrating how true hospitality means embracing even those we fear. It challenges the church to welcome all—especially the stranger, enemy, or outsider—by confronting fear with faith.

Sermon preached by The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith, Assisting Bishop of Dallas, on The Third Sunday of Easter.  We invite you to view the full serv...

In Pastor JoNell Lyndh’s sermon, she explores the story of Thomas, known as the Doubter, and the enduring challenges of faith. She reflects on the role of doubt, personal experience, and community, offering encouragement to those still seeking reassurance in their spiritual journey

Sermon preached by The Rev. JoNell Lindh on The Second Sunday of Easter.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community ...

On Easter Day, Father Casey, in this sermon, explores the power of Easter through the story of Hiru Onada, a Japanese soldier who refused to believe WWII had ended. He urges Christians to embrace the full meaning of the Resurrection—not just as personal salvation, but as a transformative reality that redefines love, peace, and how we live now.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on Easter Day at the 9:00am Holy Eucharist.  We ...

In this sermon at the Great Vigil of Easter, Mother Rebecca explores the resurrection story from Luke’s Gospel, focusing on the rhetorical question, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” She points out how sometimes we miss this opportunity because we dismiss the source of the news, just as the male disciples did with the news the women proclaimed. She invites us all to reflect on our own search for meaning in lifeless ...

This sermon Father Casey explores the deep human need to remember what truly matters, especially through suffering and forgetfulness. Centered around the Last Supper and Jesus’ final acts, he emphasizes memory, communion, servanthood, and the enduring power of ritual to anchor faith and identity amid a fragmented, forgetful world.

Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on Maundy Thursday of Holy Week 2025.  We invite you to view t...

For Palm Sunday, also known as The Passion of Our Lord, Father Ted’s sermon reflects on the 1911 lynching of Commodore Jones in Collin County Texas, drawing powerful parallels to the crucifixion of Jesus. Through historical recounting, theological insight, emotional reflection and a bit of speculative journalism, it explores themes of innocence, mob justice, and the moral failure of authority in both sacred and tragic passion narr...

Father Casey explores Rembrandt’s painting The Return of the Prodigal Son and its deep connection to Jesus’ parable, emphasizing the boundless grace and love of God. Casey uses it to challenge common misconceptions about God’s judgment, critiques graceless societal norms, and calls for Christians to embody forgiveness, mercy, and reconciliation - to be more like God is like. He charges us to look deeply into a Gospel inside the Gos...