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Church of the Incarnation SermonsFirst Sunday in Lent (Traditional)Human history collapses into two names: Adam and Christ.In Romans 5, the Apostle Paul tells the story of the world through two men—one whose disobedience brought sin and death, and one whose obedience brings righteousness and life. There are no conditions. No imperatives. No “ifs.” Only the objective reality of grace.This message explores the depth of our solidarity in sin, the universality of grace, and the astonishing freedom found in Christ’s obedience transferred to us. As Lent begins, we enter the wilderness not in fear, but in the security of what Christ has alre...
2026-02-2210 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsSecond Sunday of Christmas (Traditional)In this sermon, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflects on how the Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel’s story. From exile in Egypt to deliverance and new life, Scripture “rhymes” across generations — revealing not coincidence, but promise.These echoes proclaim the heart of the Gospel: God is not only with us in Christ — He has lived for us. Jesus enters every chapter of human life, gathers it into Himself, and rewrites our story with grace, redemption, and hope.As we step into a new year, this message invites us to trust that our past h...
2026-01-0513 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsFourth Sunday of Advent (Traditional)In this Advent sermon, Rev. Cody Turner reflects on Joseph’s story from the Gospel of Matthew and what it means for God to interrupt our carefully made plans.Unlike the familiar Christmas scenes from Luke, Matthew presents the coming of Christ as a deeply personal and disruptive encounter between God and one ordinary person. Joseph’s plans, logic, and sense of control all come to an end as God intervenes. Yet in that interruption, Joseph receives an invitation—into obedience, trust, and a new life shaped not by human effort, but by God’s action.This s...
2025-12-2312 min
The Mockingpulpit"Why We Need John the Baptist" - Jordan GriesbeckCheck out Church of the Incarnation, where Jordan serves as Associate Rector.
2025-12-1114 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsSecond Sunday of Advent (Contemporary)John the Baptist refuses to let us slip quietly into Christmas. In this Advent sermon, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck unpacks John’s startling call to repentance and the deep hope behind it—that real change is possible because God Himself has come near. Drawing from Flannery O’Connor’s “large and startling figures,” Rev. Griesbeck shows how grace disrupts, awakens, and prepares us to cry out “Jesus!” when we finally reach the manger.📖 Scripture: Matthew 3:1–12 🕊️ Preacher: Rev. Jordan Griesbeck ⛪ Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX🙏 Connect with Incarnation Learn more at https://incarnation.org/
2025-12-0814 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsChrist the King Sunday (Contemporary)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflects on Jesus as the King who was mocked by leaders, soldiers, and criminals alike, and yet responds only with forgiveness and grace. On Christ the King Sunday, we are reminded that his kingdom does not advance through force or control, but through sacrificial love. Even mockers are invited into his mercy.Scripture: Luke 23:33-43Preacher: Rev. Jordan Griesbeck, Church of the Incarnation, Dallas
2025-11-2411 min
TalkingbirdYou Make Loving Fun: The Experience of Delight in a Self-Serious World — Jordan GriesbeckA breakout session from the 2025 Mockingbird Fall Conference in Charlottesville, VA: Anchored by Grace. Nov. 15, 2025. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
2025-11-1840 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsTwenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost (Traditional)This week, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck preaches on Luke 20:27–38, where Jesus meets the Sadducees—those who say there is no resurrection. Their question reveals a deeper anxiety many of us still share: the fear of being forgotten, of needing to build a future for ourselves.But Jesus offers a better way. We are not self-made people trying to secure a legacy—we are children of the resurrection, heirs of eternal life through Christ. Our future is already set.In this message, Rev. Griesbeck shows how that truth changes everything: our work, our relationships, our giving, and our pe...
2025-11-1011 minThe Mockingpulpit"Doing It All For Free" - Jordan GriesbeckCheck out Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX, where Jordan serves as Assistant Rector for Formation.
2025-10-2712 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsNineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Traditional)What does it take for God to break through our striving hearts?In this sermon, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflects on Genesis 32:22–31, where Jacob wrestles with God and emerges wounded, blessed, and changed forever. Through Jacob’s grasp, his wound, and his blessing, we discover that God often meets us in struggle — not to defeat us, but to transform us.Whether you’ve been striving for success, approval, or love, this passage reminds us that what we’re truly reaching for is God Himself.📖 Scripture: Genesis 32:22–31
2025-10-2014 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsSeventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Contemporary)“When we really love something—or someone—we don’t need thanks, recognition, or rewards. We’d do it for free.”In this thoughtful sermon on Luke 17:7–10, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck unpacks Jesus’ parable of the unworthy servant and what it reveals about our posture toward God. Everything belongs to Him, and yet He graciously shares it all with us—not because we’ve earned it, but because He delights in us.💡 Learn how the Christian life invites us to serve not out of duty or guilt, but out of love, freedom, and joy in God’s presence.📖 Scrip
2025-10-0612 minThe Mockingpulpit"Set Ablaze by God's Love" - Jordan GriesbeckCheck out Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, TX, where Jordan serves as Assistant Rector.
2025-09-1210 minThe Mockingpulpit"Faith Over Anxiety" - Jordan GriesbeckCheck out Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX, where Jordan serves as Assistant Rector for Formation.
2025-08-1614 minThe Mockingpulpit"Beautiful and Terrible Things" - Jordan GriesbeckCheck out Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX, where Jordan serves as Assistant Rector for Formation.
2025-07-0910 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsFourth Sunday after Pentecost (Traditional)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflected on Jesus sending out the seventy disciples with nothing but trust, showing that real joy is found in dependence on God and others. He reminded us that while life brings both beauty and tragedy, like the recent flooding in Texas, we are always held in God’s mercy. Following Jesus means letting go of control, traveling light, and discovering the power of God’s kingdom breaking into the world around us.
2025-07-0710 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsTrinity Sunday (Traditional)On Trinity Sunday, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck invites us not just to understand the Trinity but to feel it. Drawing from Romans 5, he describes life in the Trinity as marked by peace with God through Christ, delight in being fully loved and approved by the Father, and hope—a grounded anticipation of future goodness shaped by God’s eternal love. The sermon challenges us to lay down our inner wars and step into the house of the Triune God, where we are welcomed, seen, and delighted in.
2025-06-1610 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsFourth Sunday of Easter (Contemporary)On Mother’s Day and Good Shepherd Sunday, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck shared the story of Tabitha—an ordinary woman whose life revealed the power of Christ’s resurrection. Through her acts of love, service, and community with the vulnerable, we see a life transformed by Jesus. But more than that, we see that God invites us to participate in His ongoing work of renewal. Like Tabitha, our everyday faithfulness, even when unnoticed, matters deeply to God and plays a part in His kingdom.
2025-05-1416 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsSecond Sunday of Easter (Traditional)In John 20:19-31, Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reminds us that even after Easter, the disciples were still locked in fear, doubt, and disappointment — until Jesus broke through their walls with unexpected peace. This sermon calls us to see how God's grace still surprises us today, breaking old patterns and breathing new life into places we thought were dead. We are invited to let the winds of God's mercy catch our hearts off guard and open them to joy and transformation.
2025-04-2811 minThe Mockingpulpit"Hosanna: Save Us, Now" - Jordan GriesbeckClick here to check out Church of the Incarnation, where Jordan serves as Priest of Christian Formation.
2025-04-1509 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsPalm Sunday (Traditional)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reminds us that Hosanna is not praise, but a plea: “Save us now.” On Palm Sunday, the crowd welcomed Jesus with hope but misunderstood the kind of salvation he brought. As Holy Week begins, we’re invited to see that our deepest need is not for quick solutions, but for the transforming love of Christ—who enters Jerusalem ready to give his life so we might be truly saved.
2025-04-1408 minThe Mockingpulpit"You are Not Alone" - Jordan GriesbeckClick here to check out Church of the Incarnation, where Jordan serves as Director of Family Ministries.
2025-03-1111 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsFirst Sunday in Lent (Contemporary)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reminds us that temptation thrives in loneliness, but we are never truly alone. Satan seeks to isolate us, yet Christ has faced every trial, the Spirit dwells within us, and Scripture reassures us of God’s love. Instead of striving harder, we must trust that God is already fighting for us. Our baptism secures our place with Him forever.
2025-03-1010 minThe Mockingpulpit"Nothing is Ours" - Jordan GriesbeckClick here to check out Church of the Incarnation, where Jordan serves as Director of Family Ministries.
2025-02-1013 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsPresentation of Jesus in the Temple (Contemporary)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflects on the Presentation of Jesus, illustrating how Mary, Simeon, and Anna surrender what they hold dear, reminding us that nothing truly belongs to us; all is given back to God. Through personal testimony, he shares how his family learned that true comfort comes not from control but from fully belonging to Christ. Inspired by "Avada Hashem" ("everything in service of God"), this sermon calls us to entrust every aspect of our lives- our work, joys, struggles, and even our deaths- into God's hands.
2025-02-0313 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsThird Sunday after the Epiphany (Traditional)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflects on how scripture reveals our longings, exposes our sins, and brings us into the presence of God. Just as the people in Nehemiah’s time wept upon hearing the Law, we are invited to encounter Christ in the Word- a meeting that transforms sorrow into joy and strengthens us with His grace.
2025-01-2712 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsSecond Sunday after Christmas (Contemporary)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflects on Ephesians 1:3-14, emphasizing God’s abundant blessings and our adoption into His family through grace. Living in His surplus, not deficit, calls us to respond with praise and gratitude, trusting His love to transform our lives.
2025-01-0613 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsFourth Sunday of Advent (Contemporary)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck reflects on Luke 1 and Micah, highlighting God’s unexpected grace in the Magnificat. Christmas shows God lifting the lowly, humbling the proud, and appearing in the unlikeliest places and people. Whether we feel ready or not, God’s grace meets us where we are, transforming our hearts and lives.
2024-12-2312 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsFirst Sunday of Advent (Traditional)This past Sunday, we began the season of Advent, and Rev. Jordan Griesbeck preached on Christ’s promise of redemption and the posture of waiting. Citing Luke 21:28, he reminded us that despite life’s chaos and burdens, we are called to stand firm, lift our heads, and trust that God’s redemption is near. Rev. Griesbeck spoke about the fears and anxieties that weigh us down, as well as the temptation to numb ourselves instead of staying spiritually alert. His message encouraged us to embrace the posture of Advent: being alert and prayerful, living with hopeful expectation that God will s...
2024-12-0211 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsTwenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Contemporary)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck preaches from Daniel 12:1–3, Hebrews 10: 11–25, and Mark 13:1–8, reminding us that although these passages speak of the struggles and pains of the end times, the one enduring truth is that nothing lasts except Christ’s body. In the face of trials, when we hold onto Christ above all else, we can endure and overcome.
2024-11-1814 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsTwenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost (Contemporary)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck delivers a sermon on Mark 10, exploring how our ambition and deep-seated desire for recognition gets in the way of our relationship with Jesus.
2024-10-2114 min
Christian Formation SeriesOpening the Scriptures: Psalms & Wisdom: Israel's Prayer & Practice (wk 5)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck walks us through the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, considering a definition of biblical wisdom and tracing it through each book.
2024-10-0825 minChristian Formation SeriesOpening the Scriptures: Psalms & Wisdom: Israel's Prayer & Practice (wk 5)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck walks us through the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, considering a definition of biblical wisdom and tracing it through each book.
2024-10-0825 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsNineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Traditional)Rev. Jordan Griesbeck preaches on Revelation 12:7-12 and the holy war we, as comrades, fight daily, whether we realize it or not.
2024-09-3012 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsFifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Contemporary)Jordan Griesbeck preaches on Mark 7, human externalization and the beast within.
2024-09-0312 minChurch of the Incarnation SermonsTwelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Traditional)Jordan Griesbeck preaches on 1 Kings 19:4–8 and how we can find God in the midst of our suffering.
2024-08-1514 minTalkingbirdThe Speed of Love: the Church in the Age of Efficiency — Jordan GriesbeckA talk from the 16th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 26, 2024. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
2024-05-0250 min
The MockingcastEpisode 255: Mortal Movie Stars and Awesome AstronautsIn which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk rainy days, mean girls, and the strange blessing of Parkinson's. Also, the boys learn an important lesson about temperature.
Click here to order a copy of The Mystery Issue of The Mockingbird Magazine. And here for more details about our upcoming NYC Conference (4/25-27).
Click here to read about Rod Rosenbladt and the Gospel for Those Broken by the Church
Click here to read Gilad Edelman's piece on The Best Small-Talk Topic in the Atlantic
Click here to read Jessica Bennett's piece on Mean Girls in the NY Times
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The MockingcastEpisode 252: A Merry Little RizzmasIn which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk top words, millennial motherhoods, cancerous insights, and sad Christmases. Everyone also gives a few recs from the year gone by.
Click here to read about Mirieam-Webster's word of the year. Click here to read about Oxford's.
Click here to read Jordan Griesbeck's post on Mbird, "Thou Shalt Have a Thing."
Click here to read Rachel Cohen's essay for Vox, “How Millennials Learned to Dread Motherhood.”
Click here to read Josh Jeter's interview with Christian Wiman on Christianity Today.
Click here to read Sarah's article, "Put the Sad Back in Christmas."
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Hope Presbyterian Church"Christ Our Enough-ness" - Jordan Griesbeck - 1/9/22Hope Presbyterian Church is a new church in New Braunfels, TX, seeking to take the good news of Jesus Christ to this historic and growing city. We meet every Sunday at 10 at New Braunfels Christian Academy, 995 Mission Hills Drive, New Braunfels 78130. Come join us!
2022-01-1030 min
For All the SaintsBehind the Pulpit: Episode 2 All Saints Pastors, Josh Keller and Jordan Griesbeck, discuss different reaction to the Coronavirus.
2020-03-2528 min
RUF at Wofford CollegeThe Waters of Joy (John 2) | Rev. Jordan GriesbeckSpring Retreat 2020, Session 4
2020-03-1532 minRUF at Wofford CollegeThe Waters of Chaos (Mark 4:35-41) | Rev. Jordan GriesbeckSpring Retreat 2020, Session 3
2020-03-1529 minRUF at Wofford CollegeThe Waters of Discipleship (Luke 5:1-11) | Rev. Jordan GriesbeckSpring Retreat 2020, Session 2
2020-03-1538 minRUF at Wofford CollegeThe Waters of Baptism (Matt. 3:1-7) | Rev. Jordan GriesbeckSpring Retreat 2020, Session 1
2020-03-1535 min
Grace + Peace AustinOut With the Old, In With the NewA message on Mark 2 from Jordan Griesbeck at Grace and Peace Church in Austin, Texas
2019-01-1300 minGrace + Peace AustinYou Are What You EatA message on Exodus 16 from Jordan Griesbeck at Grace and Peace Church in Austin, Texas
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