Here at Broadview, we put a call out for the best Christmas sermon ever written. And we invited three of the finest parsers of sermons we know — a.k.a. homileticians — to judge the 29 that poured in from across the country. They chose Rev. Jason Meyers’s sermon, “God’s Eternal Love Has a Face,” for its beauty, clarity and skill. Scroll down to watch and read his sermon, as well as those of the runners-up.
First-place winner: Rev. Jason Meyers, of Metropolitan United Church in Toronto
Rev. Meyers crafted a profound tapestry of scripture, poetry, and heartfelt exhortation, urging us to see Christ’s face in every person and embody the transformative power of God’s love through kindness and hospitality.
You can watch his sermon below.
Second-place winner: Patti Rodgers, lay minister at Bond Head United Church in Bradford, Ont.
Rodgers’ sermon acknowledged the frustrations many feel during the holiday season and skillfully transitioned into a powerful message of hope, redeeming the true miracle of Christmas.
You can watch her sermon below, and read it here!
Third-place winner: Rev. Ryan Slifka, co-ordinating minister of St. George’s United Church in Courtenay, B.C.
Rev. Slifka’s sermon beautifully combined a relatable childhood memory with a profound exploration of the Christmas message, asking listeners to imagine an angel saying, “do not fear.”
You can watch his sermon below, and read it here!
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