Sermons at Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Discerning the Kingdom - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on 6 FEB 2022

LESSONS:

First Lesson Judges 6:11-24

Psalm Psalm 85

Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Gospel Luke 5:1-11

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

O Lord, our heavenly Father, keep your household the Church continually in your true religion, that we who trust in the hope of your heavenly grace may always be defended by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.  Amen.

A New Old Vision - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on 16 JAN 2022

LESSONS:

First Lesson Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalm Psalm 96

Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

Gospel John 2:1-11

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Lessons of the Magi - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on 9 JAN 2022

LESSONS:

First Lesson Isaiah 60:1-9

Psalm Psalm 72:1-11

Second Lesson Ephesians 3:1-13

Gospel Matthew 2:1-12

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

A Community Seeking the Heart of God - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on 2 JAN 2022

LESSONS:

First Lesson Jeremiah 31:7-14

Psalm Psalm 84

Second Lesson Ephesians 1:3-14

Gospel Luke 2:22-40

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Walking in the Light - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the First Sunday after Christmas

LESSONS:

First Lesson Isaiah 61:10-62:5

Psalm Psalm 147:12-20

Second Lesson Galatians 3:23-4:7

Gospel John 1:1-18

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, kindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

An Invitation to Love - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the Fourth Sunday in Advent

LESSONS:

First Lesson Micah 5:2-5a

Psalm Psalm 80:1-7

Second Lesson Hebrews 10:1-10

Gospel Luke 1:39-56

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and as we are sorely hindered by our sins from running the race that is set before us, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

An Invitation to Rejoice - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the Third Sunday of Advent

LESSONS:

First Lesson Zephaniah 3:14-20

Psalm Psalm 85

Second Lesson Philippians 4:4-9

Gospel Luke 3:7-20

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

 

COLLECT FOR THE SECOND CANDLE:

Blessed are you, sovereign Lord, just and true: to you be praise and glory for ever. Your prophet John the Baptist was witness to the truth as a burning and shining light. May we your servants rejoice in his light, and so be led to witness to him who is the Lord of our coming kingdom, Jesus our Savior and King of the ages. Amen.

An Invitation to Reconciliation - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the SecondSunday in Advent

LESSONS:

First Lesson Malachi 3:1-5

Psalm Psalm 126

Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Gospel Luke 3:1-6

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and the comfort of your holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

 

COLLECT FOR THE SECOND CANDLE:

Blessed are you, sovereign Lord, just and true: to you be praise and glory for ever. Of old you spoke by the mouth of your prophets, but in our days you speak through your Son, whom you have appointed the heir of all things. Grant us, your people, to walk in his light, that we may be found ready and watching when he comes again in glory and judgement; for you are our light and our salvation. Amen.

Perspectives on Advent - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the First Sunday in Advent 2021

LESSONS:

First Lesson Zechariah 14:1-9

Psalm Psalm 50:1-6

Second Lesson 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Gospel Luke 21:25-33

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

COLLECT FOR THE FIRST CANDLE:

Blessed are you, sovereign Lord, God of our ancestors: to you be praise and glory for ever. You called the patriarchs to live by the light of faith and to journey in the hope of your promised fulfillment. May we be obedient to your call and be ready and watchful to receive your Christ, a lamp to our feet and a light to our path; for you are our light and our salvation. Amen.

Kingdom Living - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Christ the King Sunday 2021

LESSONS:

First Lesson Daniel 7:9-14

Psalm Psalm 93

Second Lesson Revelation 1:1-8

Gospel John 18:33-37

 

COLLECT:

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.