St. Paul's Church - Willington, CT

The Gospel Of Matthew: Jesus, Moses, and Elijah

What the Transfiguration reveals about Jesus's relationship to the Old Testament.

The Gospel of Matthew: Peter the Rock, Peter the Sand

On the time Jesus called Peter "Satan."

The Gospel of Matthew: No Bread

On how fear keeps us from learning.

The Gospel of Matthew: The Faith-Filled Canaanite

On a time when Jesus didn't seem too compassionate...

The Gospel of Matthew: Bad Religion, Good Religion

On when Jesus said, "What goes into a man does not defile him, but what comes out of him."

The Gospel of Matthew: On the Waves

When Jesus (and Peter) walked on water.

The Gospel of Matthew: Two Banquets

The contrast between a worldly banquet and a heavenly one.

The Gospel of Matthew: Old and New Treasures

More parables about what the Kingdom of Heaven is like...

The Gospel of Matthew: The Way the Kingdom Comes

What three parables have to teach us about how the Kingdom of God comes.

The Gospel of Matthew: a Truly Meaningful Life

What the Parable of the Sower reveals about living a truly meaningful life.

Built to Grow: Maturing Together in Christ

Guest Speaker Brandon Barnes are Ephesians 4.

The Gospel of Matthew: Dark House / Lighthouse

Guest speaker Cathy Wright continues our series in the Gospel of Matthew.

The Gospel of Matthew: Reading the Bible With Jesus

On what we can learn from Jesus's way of reading the Old Testament. Example: the story of Samson...

The Gospel of Matthew: Too Far Gone?

On the "unforgivable sin."

For The Doubters

On what the story of Doubting Thomas has to offer doubters.

Confirmation Sunday 2025

An overview of the Apostle's Creed, our statement of faith at St. Paul's and the focus of our confirmation class.

Easter: Peace Be With You

On the significance of the resurrected Jesus's first words.

Good Friday: Between the Criminals

Jesus was crucified between two criminals: one on his right, one on his left. Why did one recognize Jesus as a King?

On the Way to the Cross: Two Processions

On the significance of Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

On the Way to the Cross: Two Swords

Why Jesus said "two swords" were enough.

On the Way to the Cross: The Olivet Discourse

This morning we tried to understand a difficult passage of Jesus's teaching leading up to the cross.

On the Way to The Cross: The Dinner Party

We're preparing for Easter Weekend by looking at some of the moments leading up to the cross. This week: a very memorable dinner party in Bethany.

The Gospel of Matthew: What is Lawful?

On the difference between Jesus's yoke and the Pharisee's yoke.

The Gospel of Matthew: Hard Teachings

Examining four hard teachings Jesus gave as he sent his disciples on mission.

Ash Wednesday 2025

On repentance and fasting.

The Gospel of Matthew: His Delight, Our Refreshment

Guest speaker Cathy Wright on Matthew 11:25:30. "My Yoke is Easy" by John Michael Talbot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E5_1dKuQDg

The Gospel of Matthew: Discerning Power

Guest Speaker Sean Muldowney continues our series in the Gospel of Matthew.

The Gospel of Matthew: When Jesus Sends Us Out, Pt 2

What did Jesus means when he told his disciples that "they would not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes"? And what did he mean when he said to be "shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves."

The Gospel of Matthew: When Jesus Sends Us Out

The Gospel of Matthew: Faith and Healing