In this heartfelt Epiphany Sunday sermon, Pastor Ron explores the familiar story of the Wise Men (the Magi) and invites us to see ourselves in their long, uncertain journey to find the newborn King.
“It’s a long way” — from seeing the star to kneeling at the manger — and along the way the Magi wrestled with questions we still ask today:
- What does this sign really mean?
- Is this trip really worth it?
- Have we brought everything we need?
Drawing from Matthew 2 and T.S. Eliot’s powerful poem “Journey of the Magi,” Pastor Ronnie reminds us that encountering Jesus is never just a sentimental moment. It is a life-changing encounter that demands worship, requires us to bring all we have (the best, the ordinary, and even the broken), and ultimately sends us home “by another way” — forever transformed.
Key moments from the sermon:
- Personal stories of long Christmas travels and the worry of “Did we forget anything?”
- The Magi’s detour to Jerusalem and their mistake of assuming greatness must happen in a great place
- Why they brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh — not just symbolic gifts, but everything they carried in life and even in death
- The profound truth: meeting Jesus means part of us dies, and a new person is born
- A challenge for 2026: to leave worship changed and to live in such a way that others’ lives are changed because they see Jesus in us
Perfect for anyone reflecting on the new year, seeking deeper meaning in faith, or wondering how an ancient star still guides us today.
