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. Bridget Anthony 2/20/22 Rev. Bridget Anthony 2/20/22

Pressed Down, Shaken Together

Pastor Bridget uses the story of Joseph and his brothers to tackle the complexity of forgiveness.

Rev. William Critzman 2/13/22 Rev. William Critzman 2/13/22

How Come?

Pastor Will explores the gifts of the Beatitudes along with an unseasonably warm day in the middle of February. What blessing do you need today?

Rev. William Critzman 2/6/22 Rev. William Critzman 2/6/22

Calling Now

Rev. Critzman urges us to be ready when God calls.

Rev. William Critzman 1/30/22 Rev. William Critzman 1/30/22

How Do I Say This?

Rev. Critzman opens up his sermon for candid responses from the congregation about the future possibilities for West End Church.

Rev. William Critzman 1/23/22 Rev. William Critzman 1/23/22

Chutzpah

Pastor Will urges us to move confidently in the world, as we build towards a brighter future.

Rev. William Critzman 1/16/22 Rev. William Critzman 1/16/22

What water can do

Rev. Critzman reminds us of the ways in which grace can quench the thirst of our spirit, heart and collective commitment to justice.

Rev. Bridget Anthony 1/9/22 Rev. Bridget Anthony 1/9/22

Great Expectations

Pastor Bridget encourages us to be patient as we work towards great expectations for this New Year.

Rev. Bridget Anthony 1/2/22 Rev. Bridget Anthony 1/2/22

A True Epiphany

Pastor Bridget urges us to find true epiphany moments as we enter a New Year.

Rev. William Critzman 12/19/21 Rev. William Critzman 12/19/21

Recapping

Rev. Critzman takes inventory of our wins 2021.

Rev. Bridget Anthony 12/12/21 Rev. Bridget Anthony 12/12/21

Steal Away to Joy: Worship in Hush Harbor

This special service takes us through the Black Christian experience of worshipping from the margin of the Hush Harbor. Steal away to Joy!

Rev. William Critzman 12/5/21 Rev. William Critzman 12/5/21

Don We Now Our Gay Apparel

Rev. Critzman urges us to discard the old, and embrace the new changes that God has in store for us.

Rev. Bridget Anthony 11/28/21 Rev. Bridget Anthony 11/28/21

Steadfast Hope

Pastor Bridget reminds us that life's trials are not only inevitable but often divine gift as they strengthen our hopes.

Rev. William Critzman 11/21/21 Rev. William Critzman 11/21/21

For This Were We Born

Rev. Critzman reminds us that counting our blessings and giving thanks fortifies us for the changes ahead.

Rev. William Critzman 11/14/21 Rev. William Critzman 11/14/21

Prepare Yourself

Rev. William Critzman 11/7/21 Rev. William Critzman 11/7/21

On Earth as it is in Heaven

Pastor Will celebrates All Saints Day by encouraging us to be the saints on earth, that we hope to be in Heaven.”

Rev. William Critzman 10/31/21 Rev. William Critzman 10/31/21

A Priest, a Prophet and a Pastor…

Pastor Will reminds of the importance of Reformation Sunday, by encouraging us to appreciate where we are, here and now.

Rev. Bridget Anthony 10/24/21 Rev. Bridget Anthony 10/24/21

Throw Off Your Cloaks

Pastor Bridget urges us to throw off things that no longer serve us, as we embrace change and move forward.

Rev. William Critzman 10/17/21 Rev. William Critzman 10/17/21

Liturgical Ellipses

Pastor Will invites us to interrogate how our faith can help us hold the breadth of our humanity, and the fullness of both ourselves and creation.

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.

Rev. William Critzman 10/3/21 Rev. William Critzman 10/3/21

Here We Come Again

Pastor Will inaugurates West End’s first Hybrid Worship Service.

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