Washington National Cathedral Sermons

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Melissa Hollerith preaches that Christians are called to trust God rather than cling to control or possessions, using a personal hurricane-evacuation story and Peter walking on the water to urge the congregation to live by faith and embrace the promise, "Do not be afraid."

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The preacher connects the feeding of the 5,000 to John the Baptist’s beheading to show that Jesus transforms grief and evil into compassion, modeling non‑violent, generous leadership and calling listeners to practical acts of mercy.

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A service of choral evensong at the National Cathedral featuring Scripture readings from Joshua and Mark, congregational hymns and choral anthems, the Creed and Lord's Prayer, and a General Thanksgiving — emphasizing worship, God's faithfulness, grace, and the call to serve the Lord.

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A sermon reflecting on Jesus’ parables (mustard seed, yeast, hidden treasure, pearl, and the net) and Paul’s assurance that nothing can separate us from God’s love, calling listeners to patient, active discipleship that both waits for and works toward the Kingdom—marked by mercy, justice, generosity, and the proclamation of the Gospel.

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A choral evensong service emphasizing worship, communal prayer, Scripture readings of God's deliverance and Christ's authority to forgive, and responses of creed, thanksgiving, and praise.

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Using the parable of the wheat and the weeds, Rev. Hamlin urges believers to labor faithfully in the "between time"—practicing patience, mercy, and persistent service rather than rushing to judgment or mistaking activity for true discipleship.

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A sermon on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds calling believers to faithful, patient ministry in the 'between time' — to persist in compassion, justice, and service rather than rushing to condemn or 'uproot' others.

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A sermon centered on the transforming power of God's Word—illustrated by Isaiah, Romans, and the Parable of the Sower—framing baptism as a Spirit-empowered commissioning to resist complacency, pursue justice, and bear fruit in a broken world.

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A choral evensong service at the National Cathedral featuring hymns and anthems, readings from Joshua (commissioning of Joshua to cross the Jordan) and Mark (Jesus teaching with authority and casting out an unclean spirit), the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and congregational prayers and blessings emphasizing God's presence, obedience, and Christ's authority.

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A liturgical choral evensong at Washington National Cathedral featuring readings from Numbers and Mark, the Apostles’ Creed, prayers and hymns that emphasize worship, discipleship, God’s mercy, unity, holiness, and the nearness of God's kingdom.