Ordering Our Lives in Truth - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the Second Sunday of Easter

LESSONS:

First Lesson Isaiah 26:1-9,19

Psalm Psalm 111

Second Lesson 1 John 5:1-5

Gospel John 20:19-31

COLLECT:

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Easter is Our Story

LESSONS:

First Lesson Daniel 12:1-3

Psalm Psalm 136

Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Gospel Luke 24:13-35

COLLECT:

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may, by your life- giving Spirit, be delivered from sin and raised from death; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Humility and Hospitality of Love - Sermon for Maundy Thursday

Palm Sunday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (without the reading of the Passion)

LESSONS:

Gospel Mark 11:1-11

First Lesson Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Psalm Psalm 22:1-11

Second Lesson Philippians 2:5-11

Passion Mark 14:32-15:47

COLLECT:

Almighty and everlasting God, in your tender love for us you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon himself our nature, and to suffer death upon the Cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and come to share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Palm Sunday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (The Passion and Sermon)

LESSONS:

Gospel Mark 11:1-11

First Lesson Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Psalm Psalm 22:1-11

Second Lesson Philippians 2:5-11

Passion Mark 14:32-15:47

COLLECT:

Almighty and everlasting God, in your tender love for us you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon himself our nature, and to suffer death upon the Cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and come to share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

A Sacramental Reality - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on 21 MAR 2021

LESSONS:

First Lesson Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm Psalm 51

Second Lesson Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Gospel John 12:20-36

COLLECT: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Invitation to a Miracle - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church 14 MAR 2021

LESSONS:

First Lesson 2 Chronicles 36:14-23

Psalm Psalm 122

Second Lesson Ephesians 2:1-10

Gospel John 6:1-15

COLLECT: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

The Holy and the Mundane - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church for the Third Sunday in Lent

LESSONS:

First Lesson Exodus 20:1-21

Psalm Psalm 19:7-14

Second Lesson Romans 7:12-25

Gospel John 2:13-25

COLLECT: Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Following the Way of Jesus - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church 28 FEB 2021

LESSONS:

First Lesson Genesis 22:1-14

Psalm Psalm 16

Second Lesson Romans 8:31-39

Gospel Mark 8:31-38

COLLECT: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

The Wilderness Journey in Lent - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church 21 FEB 2021

LESSONS:

First Lesson Genesis 9:8-17

Psalm Psalm 25

Second Lesson 1 Peter 3:18-22

Gospel Mark 1:9-13

COLLECT: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations, and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.