Living Under Grace, Not the Law
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- Jun 29
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Sermon by Megan Preston Meyer | June 28th 2026
What does it really mean to live under grace instead of the law?
On the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, lay preacher Megan Preston Meyer reflects on one of the central themes of the Christian faith: God's grace. Beginning with an everyday conversation about success, hard work, and moral responsibility, this sermon explores the difference between striving to earn God's love and living in the freedom of the gift God has already given us.
Drawing from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans and Jesus' words in Matthew's Gospel, we are reminded that while Christians are called to lives of obedience, generosity, and welcome, these are not attempts to earn God's favor. Rather, they are grateful responses to the grace we have already received through Christ.
The sermon also reflects on how easily we forget this truth. We often fall back into believing that our worth depends on our performance, achievements, or ability to impress God and others. Yet the Gospel continually calls us back to a different way of living—one shaped not by fear or striving, but by grace.
The Eucharist, the Church, and the Christian community serve as reminders of this enduring promise: God's love is not something we can earn. It is freely given. Even when we forget, God never does.
Readings: Genesis 22:1–14 | Psalm 13 | Romans 6:12–23 | Matthew 10:40–4
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