Sermon Archive

The heart of West End’s week is Sunday Worship at 11am, when we gather in community to worship and share our journey of faith together.

Our Sermon Archive is a place where you can watch past sermons, listen to them, or read the text - whatever is most accessible and nourishing to you.

Rev. William Critzman 6/12/22 Rev. William Critzman 6/12/22

Having Faith

Rev. Critzman’s reflects on most recent acts of anti-Black violence and tragic loss of community in Buffalo, New York.

Rev. Bridget Anthony 6/5/22 Rev. Bridget Anthony 6/5/22

The Cost

Pastor Bridget kicks off Pride Month reflecting on Pentecost, allyship and her call to ministry.

Rev. William Critzman 5/22/22 Rev. William Critzman 5/22/22

Truth and Love

Rev. Critzman’s reflects on most recent acts of anti-Black violence and tragic loss of community in Buffalo, New York.

Rev. William Critzman 5/8/22 Rev. William Critzman 5/8/22

Shepherd or Mother?

Rev. Critzman’s Mother’s Day 2022 sermon.

Rev. William Critzman 5/1/22 Rev. William Critzman 5/1/22

Would You Like the Lamb or the Fish?

Rev. Critzman’s Easter Sunday sermon.

Rev. William Critzman 4/19/22 Rev. William Critzman 4/19/22

I Have Seen the Lord

Rev. Critzman’s Easter Sunday sermon.

Guest preacher 3/31/22 Guest preacher 3/31/22

Blessings On Your Journey

Guest Preacher Rev. Julia Turner shares her wisdom on the final Sunday of Women’s History Month 2022.

Guest preacher 3/20/22 Guest preacher 3/20/22

What the World Needs Now is Love, Fierce Love

Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis joins us on the penultimate Sunday of Women’s History Month.

Guest preacher 3/6/22 Guest preacher 3/6/22

Testing, Testing 1-2-3

Guest Preacher Rev. Ann Kansfield delights us with a joyful sermon on grace and mercy on this first Sunday of Women’s History Month.

Rev. William Critzman 10/10/21 Rev. William Critzman 10/10/21

Ancient Songs of Other People

Pastor Will calls on us to examine authenticity, representation, and reparation as we reflect on Indigenous Peoples' Weekend.

Guest preacher 7/4/21 Guest preacher 7/4/21

We Got This

This Sunday we consider the nature of independence, exile and potential with guest preacher Rev. Julia Turner. As we open our lives safely to the hope yet to come, we invite the lessons laid forth from prophets and apostles alike.

Guest preacher 5/23/21 Guest preacher 5/23/21

Singing as Prayer, Creation, and Transformation

This Pentecost Sunday we welcome interim music director Paul Vasile to teach us about three gifts within this sacred day.

Rev. William Critzman 5/9/21 Rev. William Critzman 5/9/21

Like a Mother’s Love

On this day, Rev. William Critzman reminds us of the simple complexity of motherhood. As we celebrate the mothers in our lives we remember how Mary cared for her son. A mother’s love can change the world.

Rev. William Critzman 4/4/21 Rev. William Critzman 4/4/21

Not Going Back, Moving Forward

This Easter Sunday Rev. William Critzman explores the sacred metaphor and symbolism of both this day and this season of resurrection. As we feel the new life all around us, we know we cannot go back!

Rev. William Critzman 3/28/21 Rev. William Critzman 3/28/21

Turning

What will they shout next? Rev. William Critzman guides West End on this journey together from today’s Hosannas into each of Holy Week’s sacred moments.

Rev. William Critzman 3/7/21 Rev. William Critzman 3/7/21

Raising up in 3... 2... 1...

“If our body is the temple…” With this week’s word Rev. William Critzman invites us to envision and focus on the temple we co-create even now as the body of Christ.

Rev. Bridget Anthony 2/28/21 Rev. Bridget Anthony 2/28/21

It Takes a Village

We know that it takes a village, but whom in the village do we name? Today, Rev. Bridget Anthony bridges Black History Month and Women’s History Month as West End Church lifts up the names of Black women who formed each of our lives.

Rev. William Critzman 2/14/21 Rev. William Critzman 2/14/21

Shining Forth

The space between transfiguration and the dusty certainties of life can be hard to grasp. Rev. William Critzman bridges this space as he threads love through the many celebrations this weekend and the world yet to come.

Rev. William Critzman 1/10/21 Rev. William Critzman 1/10/21

On Two Kinds of Baptism?

Rev. William Critzman explores the space between a sprinkle and a dunk as we consider the baptism of Christ this Sunday. Following this week’s events, we walk through justice towards the mercy yet to come.

Rev. Bridget Anthony 12/27/20 Rev. Bridget Anthony 12/27/20

Can You Feel It?

Can you feel it? Like Simeon and Anna knew, the great hope of what is yet to come finds its way into our bones. Rev. Anthony’s good word for the year to come as we renew, rebuild and rediscover who we are meant to be with God’s help.

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