Sermon, December 4, 2022
Isaiah 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse,and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him,the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall […]
“As Long As There Are People, Christ Is…”, November 27, 2022
Written and delivered by the Rev. Tina Rathbone GOSPEL Matthew 24:36-44 Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For […]
Lay-Sermon: Faith, Love & Hope, November 20, 2022
GOSPEL Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. The people […]
The Temple of the Heart, November 13, 2022
GOSPEL Luke 21:5-19 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” They asked him, “Teacher, when will […]
The Communion of Saints, November 6, 2022
GOSPEL: Luke 6:20-31 Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor,for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, […]
Sermon, October 30, 2022
GOSPEL: Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a […]
Sermon, October 23, 2022
GOSPEL: Luke 18:9 – 14 Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, `God, I thank you that […]
Sermon, October 16, 2022
GOSPEL Luke 18:1-8 Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, `Grant me […]
Sermon, October 9, 2022
GOSPEL: Luke 17:11-19 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” […]
Sermons, October 2, 2022 at Gideon’s Garden
Each year on the Sunday closest to October 4, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, Grace Church worships at Gideon’s Garden and then blesses animals of the congregation and at Taft Farms next door Gospel: Matthew 11: 25 – 30 Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have […]