My Sermons
My sermons focus on how our faith can shape our lives in a positive way. I believe that our Episcopal traditions offer a rich history of practices and teachings that can help us navigate the challenges of living in a modern world. Whether it be through prayer, singing, or fellowship, a well-practiced faith can help us tap into something greater than ourselves. My sermons offer new perspectives on these traditions, helping us find meaning and purpose in our everyday lives.
Current Year Sermons (2026)
Welcome to the Current Year Sermons page. Here, you’ll find my most recent sermons shared during our Sunday services at St. Luke’s -- San Lukas Episcopal Church in Vancouver, Washington.
To explore sermons from previous years, please visit our Sermons—Past Year (2025) and Past Year (2024) pages. For sermons from 2023 and earlier, please visit the Sermons-Past Years (2023 and Earlier) page.
At St. Luke’s, we strive to create a worship space that is uplifting, inclusive, and welcoming to all. As a longstanding presence in the community, our church is dedicated to helping people find hope, healing, and a sense of belonging—both spiritually and physically. Whether you’re new or returning, our doors are always open to you.
The Feast of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, Sunday, January 11, 2026
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Preaching amid a world shaken by violence and injustice, Rev. Kamakura returns the congregation to Jesus’ baptism as a moment of courageous reorientation rather than quiet ritual. Rooted in the Jewish practice of tevilah, Jesus’ baptism marks the turning point when he publicly embraces God’s call and begins a life of healing, teaching, and prophetic witness. In the same way, Christian baptism is not an end in itself but the beginning of a life shaped by repentance, justice, and love. As the congregation renews its baptismal vows, they are challenged to let their faith move beyond words into action—renouncing evil, honoring every person’s dignity, and living so visibly as God’s beloved that others will notice.
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Please also visit our Sermons—Past Year (2025) and Past Year (2024) pages. For sermons from 2023 and earlier, please visit the Sermons-Past Years (2023 and Earlier) page.