Pentecost 13 - Grace and the Cost of Discipleship

07/09/2025 14 min Temporada 2025 Episodio 102
Pentecost 13 - Grace and the Cost of Discipleship

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Episode Synopsis

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.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.