Sermon, 15th Sunday after Trinity, 2023
We had a couple of baptisms today! In this sermon, we review some of the basics of baptism and draw connections to the lessons of the day. In Galatians, St. Paul argues that the Christians is not under the Mosaic Law and therefore circumcision is not to be required of the Christian who now is sealed and signed by baptism. And Christ instructs us in today’s gospel lesson from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6, that those who are sealed in baptism must follow Christ with a singleness of mind. “No man can serve two masters. … Seek first the Kingdom of God, and all these things shall…
Sermon, 14th Sunday after Trinity
God’s goodness to us is evident in Creation. The heavens declare the glory of God. The earth is the Lord’s and all that therein is. And our consciences reveal the justice and mercy of God which is placed within each of our hearts. Will we respond to these good gifts of God by worshiping Christ and walking in His Spirit? Propers Manuscript
Sermon, 13th Sunday after Trinity, 2023
Following Jesus is more than just checking boxes. It is more than just adhering to a set of rules. Following Jesus is a response to God’s great goodness and to the gift of salvation through faith given to us in Christ Jesus. May we understand the goodness and love of God, and may we receive those gift by giving ourselves through service back to God. Propers Manuscript
Sermon, 12th Sunday after Trinity
God desires to ABUNDANTLY pour His blessings upon us. Yet we must understand this in the context of what God reveals about Himself to us. We know that God is good, that God knows us, and that God loves us. How will we receive the blessings that He has for us? Propers Manuscript
Homily, the Feast of St. Bartholomew, Aug. 24
Celebrating the Apostle and Martyr, Bartholomew (Nathanael). Propers
Sermon, 11th Sunday after Trinity, 2023
The collect for the 11th Sunday after Trinity begins, “O GOD, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity.” How does showing mercy declare God’s power? Those who know God’s mercy are empowered to live in the glory of the life to come. Those who know God’s mercy have changed and will continue to change the world. Propers Manuscript
Sermon, 10th Sunday after Trinity, 2023
Hosea 4:6 begins, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Upon entering the city, Christ condemns Jerusalem saying, “If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.” And in the epistle, St. Paul states, “Concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.” Do we, the Church, know the Word of God written very well? Do we know the Word of God Incarnate very well? My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Propers Manuscript
Sermon, Feast of the Transfiguration, 2023
What is the Transfiguration and what is its significance? May we embrace the beauty and glory of Christ and may we reflect that glory into the world as we, the worshipers of Jesus Christ, are called to do. Propers Manuscript
Sermon, 7th Sunday after Trinity
What is contained in the biblical concept of “The Wilderness”? How is this significant in the miracle of Christ’s feeding of the 4000 men in Mark 8? This sermon is an introduction to taming the “wilderness” of the soul. Just as He provided for the people in the wilderness, Christ provides what we need to transform our wilderness into a garden. Propers Manuscript
Photos, Bishop Sutton’s Episcopal Visit, July 9, 2023
Grateful to have Bishop Ray Sutton visit Christ the King Anglican Church! Our Confirmands: Our Congregation that day: