Text: Revelation 7:9-17 First Reading, All Saints Day (Observed), Series A. In the Name of Jesus. Amen. Introduction Have you ever had a dream or nightmare that felt real? Occasionally, I’ll get a nightmare like that. I’ll have a dream and wake up and have a hard time for a moment or two distinguishing betweenContinue reading “Sermon: “We Feebly Struggle, They in Glory Shine””
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Sermon: Come to the Feast
Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Gospel reading for Series A, Proper 23. (This sermon was revised for the one year Lectionary here.) In the name of Jesus. Amen. Introduction When was the last time you were invited somewhere for dinner? Perhaps it was last weekend when you went to friends’ or relatives for Thanksgiving. What was yourContinue reading “Sermon: Come to the Feast”
Sermon: Unity through the Self-Giving God
Text: Philippians 2:1-18 Epistle Lesson for Series A, Proper 21 ✠ In the name of Jesus. Amen. ✠ INTRODUCTION Dear saints, have you ever been to a play, ballet or stage performance of any kind? Each performer does their bit, and plays their part. Back in St. Catharines, a few years ago they opened upContinue reading “Sermon: Unity through the Self-Giving God”
Sermon: Our Liberation from the Law’s Lordship
Text: Romans 7:1-6 Epistle Lesson for Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Series A, Proper 8
Sermon: We Must Be ‘Clean’
Text: John 13:1-17, 31b-35. Gospel for Holy Thursday
The Keys of St. Peters 