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Beyond Boasting

A Bigger Way to Live

A sermon preached by Rev. R.J. March on September 9, 2026 launching a series in Paul's letter to the Ephesians exploring what it means to live here and now as a people who are "in Christ."

The "All" in All Souls

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Psalm 67 in our Summer in the Psalms series. About All Souls: We long to see God's garden-city growing in the soil of Seattle, putting down deep roots in relationship to God that support wide branches to welcome the wandering, reach for the hurting, and join with neighbors. Launched in 2010, we are a worshipping community rooted in the belief that the historic Christian gospel is true, compelling, and promises to change our lives powerfully, in the d...

The Welcome of God

A sermon on Matthew 10 by Rev. R.J. March as All Souls welcomes Mark Smith, a new pastor to the team and community. About All Souls: We long to see God's garden-city growing in the soil of Seattle, putting down deep roots in relationship to God that support wide branches to welcome the wandering, reach for the hurting, and join with neighbors. Launched in 2010, we are a worshipping community rooted in the belief that the historic Christian gospel is true, compelling, and promises ...

God of Repair

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Ezekiel 47:1-12, Isaiah 58:9b-14, and Matthew 5:13-16 in Ordinary Time.

Growing in Faith in the City

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Daniel 1:1-15; 17-21 and Matthew 28:16-20 in Ordinary Time.

Hope as Presence

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Exodus 25:1-9, Psalm 27, and John 1:9-14 in Ordinary Time.

Work, Freed

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Genesis 2:8-15, Psalm 90, and Matthew 9:35-38 in Ordinary Time.

Planted with Purpose

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Genesis 1:26-2:3, Job 38:4-7, and Luke 10:1-7, 17-24 in Ordinary Time.

Love

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 1 Corinthians 13, and John 15:1-17 in Ordinary Time.

Hope

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Exodus 3:1-6 and John 16:1-15;33 in Ordinary Time.

Faith

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Hebrews 11:1-3, 7-16 in Ordinary Time.

The Taste for More

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Psalm 49, Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, 2:1-9, Luke 12:13-21, and Colossians 3:5-11, 12-17 in Ordinary Time.

Eyes of Grace

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Psalm 63, Galatians 3:23-29 and Luke 9:18-24 in Ordinary Time.

The Beautiful Mystery

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 4, and John 16:12-15 on Trinity Sunday.

Hope's Unexpected Trajectory

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Acts 1:1-11 and Luke 24:44-53 on Ascension Sunday, the seventh Sunday in Easter.

Normalizing Need

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on John 10:22-40 and Revelation 7:9-17 on the fourth Sunday in Easter.

The Great Vigil of Easter

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on John 20:1 and Matthew 28:1-10 on the Great Vigil of Easter.

The Future of Forgiveness

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Luke 20:9-19 and Psalm 32 on the fifth Sunday in Lent.

The Manure Option

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Luke 13:6-9 on the third Sunday in Lent.

Bulletproof

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Luke 4:1-13 on the first Sunday in Lent.

Ash Wednesday

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Ash Wednesday.

Mountaintop Clarity for the Valley

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Luke 9:28-36 on Transfiguration Sunday.

Beloved Outsiders

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Luke 4:21-32 on the fifth Sunday in Epiphany.

The Spirit of Consolation

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Luke 2:22-40 on the fourth Sunday in Epiphany.

The Lord of the Feast

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on John 2:1-11 and Isaiah 25:6-8 on the second Sunday in Epiphany.

Heaven, Opened

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Luke 3:21-22 on the first Sunday in Epiphany.

The Fullness of God

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on John 1:1-8, John 1:14, John 1:16-18, John 6:26-42 on the first Sunday in Christmastide.

Justice and Mercy's Kiss

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Psalm 85:8-13 on the third Sunday in Advent.

A Highway For Our God

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Luke 3:1-6 on the second Sunday in Advent.

Sabbath Strength

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on John 18:33-37 exploring the topic of Sabbath – welcoming rest, receiving rest, and resisting restlessness.

Jesus, the Jubilee

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Leviticus 25:1-17, Luke 4:16-21, and Acts 2:42 exploring the topic of Sabbath – welcoming rest, receiving rest, and resisting restlessness.

All Things New

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Leviticus 25:1-17 and Revelation 21:1-5 exploring the topic of Sabbath – welcoming rest, receiving rest, and resisting restlessness.

He First Loved Us

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on 1 John 4 and Mark 10 highlighting the inclusionary beauty of Baptism.

Day of Delight

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Deuteronomy 5:12-15 and John 16:33 exploring the topic of Sabbath – welcoming rest, receiving rest, and resisting restlessness.

Removing the Task Masters

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15 exploring the topic of Sabbath – welcoming rest, receiving rest, and resisting restlessness.

Rest for the Restless

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Genesis 3 and Psalm 90 exploring the topic of Sabbath – welcoming rest, receiving rest, and resisting restlessness.

A Well-Rested People

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Genesis 1-2:3 and Mark 3:1-6 exploring the topic of Sabbath – welcoming rest, receiving rest, and resisting restlessness.

Heaven's Hospitality Here and Now

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Hebrews 13:1-8 in celebration of Trinity Sunday.

A Human in Heaven

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Acts 1:1-11 in celebration of ascension day.

The Power of Fear

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Acts 11:19-30, Psalm 3, and 1 John 4:7-21 for the sixth Sunday of Easter.

The Power of Familiarity

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Acts 8:26-40 for the fifth Sunday of Easter.

The Power of Possessions

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Acts 4:31-37 and John 10:11-16 for the fourth Sunday of Easter.

Our Given Name

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Acts 4:5-14 for the third Sunday of Easter.

The Beautiful Gate

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Acts 3:1-16 and John 20:19-31 for the second Sunday of Easter.

While It Was Still Dark

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on John 20:1 and Matthew 28:1-10 for the Great Vigil of Easter.

When "Good" is Good

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on Jeremiah 31:31-34 for the fifth Sunday of Lent.

Passion

A sermon by Rev. R.J. March on John 2:13-22 for the third Sunday of Lent.

What's in the Wilderness?

A sermon by R.J. March on Mark 1:9-13 for the first Sunday of Lent.

Freed

A sermon by R.J. March on 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 and Mark 1:16-20 for the Third Sunday of Epiphany.

Glory Expressed as Humility

A sermon by R.J. March on Philippians 2:1-11 and John 1:43-51 given on January 14, 2024, the second Sunday after Epiphany.

The Skies Proclaim

A sermon by R.J. March on Matthew 2:1-12 for Sunday, January 7, 2024.

The Advent of Joy

A sermon by R.J. March from the third Sunday of Advent.

'Watch!'

A sermon by R.J. March on the first Sunday in Advent on Mark 13:24-37.

What time is it?

A sermon on James 4:13-5:6 by R.J. March on Sunday November 19, 2023 in an ongoing exploration of how, in God's hands, even some of our most intense experiences of pressure are occasions for the most profound beauty.

World Wise yet Innocent

A sermon by R.J. March given on Sunday, November 11, 2023, on James 3:13-4:12 in an ongoing exploration of how, in God's hands, even some of our most intense experiences of pressure are occasions for the most profound beauty.

Wisdom: Healing Words

A sermon by R.J. March from November 5, 2023 on James 3:1-12 in our ongoing series in James exploring how, in God's hands, even some of our most intense experiences of pressure are occasions for the most profound beauty. Learn more at allsoulsseattle.org.

Wisdom: Judgement with Mercy

A sermon by R.J. March on James 1:27-2:13 as we explore how, in God's hands, even some of our most intense experiences of pressure are occasions for the most profound beauty.

Hosted by God

This sermon by R.J. March from Sunday October 1, 2023 is on Luke 14:15-24 and explores how we are invited by God to experience and extend the hospitality of Jesus Christ. This is the last in a three-part series entitled 'Who are we becoming?' exploring three words that have for many years been sign posts to describe who God is to us as a community and who we hope we are becoming as a community in communion with God— gracious, present, and hospitable.

Practicing the Presence of God

'Who are we becoming?' is an exploration of three words that have for many years been sign posts to describe who God is to us as a community and who we hope we are becoming as a community in communion with God— gracious, present, and hospitable. This sermon by R.J. March from Sunday September 24, 2023 is on John 14:16-21 and John 15:4-5 and explores how God is present and invites us to practice the presence of God.

By Grace, For Grace

'Who are we becoming?' is an exploration of three words that have for many years been sign posts to describe who God is to us as a community and who we hope we are becoming as a community in communion with God— gracious, present, and hospitable. This sermon on Ephesians 2:2-9 and John 21 explores how God is gracious and invites us in turn to be gracious. Life by grace, for grace.

Seeing People as They Are

A sermon on 1 Samuel 16 given by R.J. March on Sunday September 10th from our series exploring The Life of David. We have more biography in the Bible on David than anyone else. In the Psalms we also have his prayer life. The Life of David teaches us to pray our life with a heart alive to God. All Souls, seeking to be a church not just for ourselves, exists to be a vibrant expression of who God is— gracious, present, hospitable. Grow and learn with us as a community in and for Seattle. ht...