The Fifth SundayAfter the Epiphany: What We Were Made For
From The Rev Alissa: Sermons by The Rev. Canon Alissa Newton
February 8, 2026 · 12 min · Season 4 · Episode 3
About this episode
The episode explores the theme of identity in the context of faith and community, emphasizing how Jesus affirms who we are rather than what we should do.
Send us Fan Mail "What is so interesting to me in this is that surrounded by needs, and wants and longings, Jesus looks at his weird and wonderful congregation and doesn’t tell them to get something, or to become something or to do something – he tells them who, in his view, they already are. " Text: Matthew 5:13-20, Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12] Preached with The Chapel of St. John the Divine, Tomkins Cove, NY
People in this episode
Host: The Rev. Canon Alissa Newton
Topics covered
- identity
- spirituality
- faith
- community
- scripture
Keywords
- Epiphany
- Jesus
- congregation
- identity
- spiritual needs
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Matthew 5:13-20, Isaiah 58:1-9a
Places: The Chapel of St. John the Divine, Tomkins Cove, NY
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