This is a recording from the sermon preached by Rev. Jordan Rippy at St. David’s Episcopal Church during a 5 pm Celtic Service on Sunday, October 12, the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In this sermon, Rev. Jordan delves into the difficult topics of death, dying, and the grief that accompanies them. She references the biblical story of Ezekiel in the Valley of Dry Bones, highlighting the themes of hope and resurrection. Through this narrative, Rev. Rippy encourages the congregation to confront these painful subjects with trust in the resurrection promise and the newness of life in Christ. The message emphasizes that even in the most devastated and lifeless situations, God’s breath can bring renewal and hope.
00:00 Introduction: Facing the Hardest Topics
00:54 The Sermon on Death and Dying
01:31 Practical and Emotional Aspects of Death
02:20 Hope in the Face of Death
03:13 Ezekiel’s Vision of Dry Bones
04:35 God’s Conversation with Ezekiel
05:27 The Breath of Life
05:57 Modern Relevance of Ezekiel’s Vision
06:52 The Promise of Resurrection
07:52 Conclusion: The Triumph Over Death
