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 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.

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