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. Bridget Anthony 5/29/22 Rev. Bridget Anthony 5/29/22

Broken Chains

Return to Pastor Bridget’s sermon and Sunday’s special worship service with Greenpoint Reformed Church.

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

Know Justice, Know Peace

Pastor Bridget returns to the blueprint that Jesus created to live within and know justice and peace.

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. Bridget Anthony 4/24/22 Rev. Bridget Anthony 4/24/22

What Now

Pastor Bridget reminds us to follow the example of the earliest followers of Christ.

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

I Have Seen the Lord

Rev. Critzman’s Easter Sunday sermon.

Rev. William Critzman 4/3/22 Rev. William Critzman 4/3/22

A Way in the Sea

Rev. Critzman urges us to chart a new path by reminding us to let go of things that hold us back.

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.

Rev. Bridget Anthony 3/13/22 Rev. Bridget Anthony 3/13/22

Be Patient

Pastor Bridget reminds us to look, behold and inquire while we slow down.

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. 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.

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