Church of the Incarnation Sermons

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week—but this week is more than what it appears to be.It is easy to move through these days as just another stretch of time filled with responsibilities, schedules, and routines. But Holy Week invites us to see more deeply—to recognize that beneath the surface, something eternal is unfolding.The story of Jesus breaks through the “enchantments” we live under: the belief that we are in control, that we are self-sufficient, or that our deepest needs can be solved by the world around us. Instead, Holy Week reveals the truth—our greatest need is deeper than we think, and only Christ can meet it.From Palm Sunday to the cross and ultimately to the empty tomb, we are invited into a real encounter with Jesus—one that frees us from sin and death and calls us into new life.As we walk through this holiest week, may our eyes be opened, our hearts awakened, and our lives transformed by the One who came to save us.📖 Scripture: Philippians 2:5–11; Matthew 21:1–11🕊️ Preacher: Rev. Jon Jordan⛪ Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX🙏 Connect with IncarnationLearn more at https://incarnation.org/Join Us this Holy Week https://incarnation.org/worship/holy-week-easter-services-2026-in-dallas--church-of-the-incarnation///

Palm Sunday invites us into the most sacred story of all—the journey of Jesus toward the cross. As the narrative unfolds, we are confronted not only with Christ’s suffering, but with the depth of his love: a love that knows us fully, even in our betrayal, weakness, and pain.This reflection draws us into that reality. Jesus is not distant from human suffering—he enters into it completely. He knows betrayal, humiliation, grief, and even the silence of God. And yet, in that very place, redemption breaks into the world.The question before us is personal: Will we open our hearts to him?As we enter Holy Week, may we move beyond familiarity and allow this story to awaken something deeper within us—leading us to repentance, renewal, and the assurance that we are his, and he will never let us go.📖 Scripture: Matthew 26–27 (Palm Sunday Liturgy) 🕊️ Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Greg Brewer ⛪ Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX🙏 Connect with Incarnation Learn more at https://incarnation.org/

What if God’s timing doesn’t match your expectations?On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cn. Oliver Lee reflects on the raising of Lazarus—the final and greatest “sign” in the Gospel of John—and what it reveals about suffering, disappointment, and the glory of God.When Jesus arrives too late, when prayers seem unanswered, and when loss feels final, we’re left asking the same question Martha asked: Where was God?This message reminds us that suffering is not a sign of God’s absence, but often the very place where His glory is revealed most clearly. Even in grief, even in disappointment, even when things feel beyond hope—God is still at work.Because in the darkest moments, God is often doing His deepest work.📖 Scripture: John 11:1–45🕊️ Preacher: Cn. Oliver Lee⛪ Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX🙏 Connect with IncarnationLearn more at https://incarnation.org/Holy Week & Easter services: https://incarnation.org/worship/holy-week-easter-services-2026-in-dallas--church-of-the-incarnation///

What happens when hope feels completely gone?On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Rev. Cody Turner reflects on the haunting question from Ezekiel’s vision: “Can these bones live?” From the valley of dry bones to the tomb of Lazarus, Scripture confronts us with the reality of death—both physical and spiritual—and invites us to ask whether restoration is truly possible.This message speaks directly into the places in our lives that feel beyond repair: grief, broken relationships, addiction, disappointment, and doubt. The answer is not found in self-improvement, but in the God who raises the dead and calls life out of what seems lost forever.Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, even the most hopeless places are not beyond redemption.📖 Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1–14, John 11:1–45🕊️ Preacher: Rev. Cody Turner⛪ Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX🙏 Connect with IncarnationLearn more at https://incarnation.org/Holy Week & Easter services: https://incarnation.org/worship/holy-week-easter-services-2026-in-dallas--church-of-the-incarnation///