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 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 3/14/21 Rev. William Critzman 3/14/21

The Collegiate Church of the City of New York Commemorates a Year of COVID-19

As we consider all that has occurred, been lost and changed over the past year the Collegiate Church of New York stands together in worship and prayer as a church unified.

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

On Being Mindful

Grace may appear as a rainbow; it may appear when things don’t go as planned. Rev. William Critzman reminds the West End community of the shimmering colors of God’s love, God’s promises, and how the journey itself forms us.

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 1/31/21 Rev. William Critzman 1/31/21

Love’s Authority

Why do we make art? What of authority? Rev. William Critzman guides us through love, art-making, and the sacred nature of each as we consider the artists we are becoming.

Rev. William Critzman 1/24/21 Rev. William Critzman 1/24/21

Sea Change

In our nation and in our church, change is inevitable. During this transitional moment — this Sea Change — Rev. William Critzman reminds us of God’s eternal promises when the sands shift.

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. William Critzman 12/21/20 Rev. William Critzman 12/21/20

For the Love

What can we learn from broken candles during Advent? Rev. William Critzman walks West End in love to support our sister church Middle Collegiate as we anticipate the good news on its way this week.

Rev. William Critzman 12/6/20 Rev. William Critzman 12/6/20

I Say Amen

This morning we sit and pray in solidarity with our beloved sister church as Middle Collegiate grieves the loss of her Sanctuary. Rev. William Critzman honors this sacred moment by interrogating “amen” and discovering all of the amens that live and breathe in us this day with God’s help.

Rev. William Critzman 11/15/20 Rev. William Critzman 11/15/20

A Cautionary Tale for Times of Transition

Transitions are hard. Holidays can be hard. Seasons of transition and seasons of holidays can be even harder as they go on and on. In whatever way you’re counting these transitional days, listen in for stories from the history of our faith for the living of these days.

Rev. William Critzman 11/8/20 Rev. William Critzman 11/8/20

We Are Witnesses

After more years in the wilderness than anyone wanted, the nation of Israel has a new leader. At the very start of his administration, Joshua calls the people to leave behind their false gods and to put their hope in the God of their deliverance and salvation. Is this what they really want; would you? Witness the formation of an ancient people and draw your own conclusions for how we are witnesses today.

Rev. William Critzman 11/1/20 Rev. William Critzman 11/1/20

Heirs of Salvation

On this All Souls/All Saints Day, we honor the many we have lost this year and remember the promise of salvation that is God’s and therefore ours.

Guest preacher 10/18/20 Guest preacher 10/18/20

Let’s Make a Deal: A New Sanctuary Story

Representing the New Sanctuary Coalition, Rev. Micah Bucey unearths the human reality and pain within the immigrant detention system. What does it mean to tell a story? How does testimony invite God's creative movement in our world?

Rev. William Critzman 10/11/20 Rev. William Critzman 10/11/20

Shepherds, Sheep, and Sheep Dogs

With the help of an enthusiastic puppy, West End celebrates four-legged friends during our Blessing of the Animals Sunday. Sheep Dogs remind us of our relationship to order and how we may be sheep and sheep dogs all at once.

Rev. William Critzman 10/4/20 Rev. William Critzman 10/4/20

10 Commandments for Happy Living

What is the relationship between obedience, happiness and commandment? A Scriptural primer on how to pace ourselves during election season.

Rev. William Critzman 9/27/20 Rev. William Critzman 9/27/20

The Cost of Truth

Rev. William Critzman unpacks the weight of truth, the expense of a lie. What would it mean to allow transformation and step bravely into big divine truths?