Sermon January 22, 2023
GOSPEL: Matthew 4:12-23 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,on the road […]
Sermon – audio only, January 15, 2023
(On Sunday, Jan. 15 we did not have our usual equipment to record the sermon. This audio file contains an interruption at the very end for which we apologize.) GOSPEL John 1:29-42 John saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This […]
10th Anniversary Trio of Homilies
GOSPEL Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When […]
Joseph’s Dream
Note: the first couple of minutes are hard to hear. Please refer to the written sermon below. GOSPEL: Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the […]
Sermon, December 11, 2022
GOSPEL Matthew 11:2-11 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, […]
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, […]