Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D.

This Lent we’ve been on an exploration of elements: moving from soil and water to breath—the Spirit that animates all life. Through visions of dry bones in Ezekiel and the raising of Lazarus in John, we are invited to consider where life has gone still and how God’s breath restores what feels lost or beyond hope. As we approach Holy Week, this sermon calls us to become people through whom God’s living-giving Spirit flows into the world.

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Readings

• Ezekiel 37:1-14
• John 11:1-45

Rev. Stuart Higginbotham, DMin

When Jesus gave sight to a man who was born blind, the community couldn’t accept it. It was inconceivable. It conflicted with their world view. Jesus shows us that we see the world not as it is, but as we are. What miracles and opportunities do our rigid world views and expectations blind us to? How can our vision break open so that we see through God's eyes?

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Readings

• 1 Samuel 16:1-13
• John 9:1-41

Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D.

This sermon explores the deep human experience of thirst—both physical and spiritual—through the stories of Israel in the wilderness and Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Our lives are shaped by the sources from which we draw, and we’re invited to consider what our daily practices reveal about our trust, fear, and hope. God’s living water flows through even the most broken of places.

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7

The Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11

Gospel: John 4:5-42