Category Archives: Sermon

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 45:10-17; Romans 7:15-25; Matthew 11:16-19; 25-30 – July 5, 2020 INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 24:34-48 We’ve seen God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah result in the birth of a son Isaac.  Last week we saw Abraham pass the ultimate test of his faith in being willing to sacrifice his only sonContinue reading “Rest”

Genesis 21:8-21; Ps 69:7-10, 11-15, 16-18; Matthew 10:24-39; Romans 6:1-11 – June 21, 2020 INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS- Abraham had a dilemma.  He had a promise from God that he would be a father, but he and Sarah had gotten impatient waiting for God to fulfill the promise.  So, Sarah gave her handmaid Hagar to AbrahamContinue reading “On the Sparrow”

Gen. 18:1-5, 21:1-7; Psalm 100; Matthew 9:35, 10:24; Romans 6:1-8 – June 14, 2020 When you think of Abraham you think of him as being the father of many nations, right?  Well in Genesis 15, God first makes a covenant with Abram that this will be so. In Genesis 16, Abram there is no child inContinue reading “Passion & Compassion”

Delivered by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton – June 7, 2020 The holy gospel according to St. Matthew, the 28th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw Jesus, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 AndContinue reading “Sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday”

Psalm 104:24-34; John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 12:3-13 – May 31, 2020 After appearing to his followers and his family over a period of 40 days after his Resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven.  His famous last word to them before he ascended was, ‘Wait.” For the next 10 days the disciples, and the women,Continue reading “Sent”

John 14:15-31, Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22 – May 17, 2020 Our internet and social media pages are filling with congratulations to the class of 2020.  This morning, we continue looking at Jesus’ Commencement Speech to his class of disciples about to graduate from their three years of on-the-job-training to on-the- job-leading.  He is preparingContinue reading “Loving Sacrifice”

John 14:1-14, Revelation 21:1-4 – May 10, 2020 Let’s pray.  O Lord what wonderful words.   We take your admonition that our hearts are not to be troubled or afraid at heart.  Help us as we meditate on your words to let go of the things that trouble us or cause us to fear.  Amen. ThisContinue reading “No Tears”

Psalm 23, John 10:1-16, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25 – May 3, 2020 Jesus was a carpenter, but he was from a long line of shepherds.  Abraham, the father of the nation of Israel was the keeper of great flocks. Moses was tending the flocks of his father-in-law, Jethro, when God called him lead theContinue reading “The Good Shepherd”

Psalm 118:14-29, John 20:19-31 – April 26, 2020 A little boy, growing up in a community where his father served as a Methodist minister was outside playing. He was doing all of the things that a little boy does. He was climbing trees. He was swinging on the swing set and jumping out. He wasContinue reading “Second Chance”