Sermon for Sunday August 30th, 2015, the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity The Lessons: Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Psalm 15, James 1:17-27, Mark 7:1-9, 14-23 Theme: James 1:19-21: The Lord’s command to control anger INTRODUCTION The Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote, “Now we praise a man who feels anger on the right grounds Read more…
Sermon for the Service of Holy Communion Sunday August 16th, 2015, the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity The Lessons: Proverbs 9:1-6, Psalm 34:9-14, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6:51-58 Text: John 6:51-58 Theme: Jesus Christ the Bread of life, the Manna from heaven INTRODUCTION One Sunday morning, an elderly pastor was searching Read more…
Sermon for Morning Prayer on Sunday August 9th, 2015, the Tenth Sunday after Trinity The Lessons: Psalm 34:1-8; 1 Kings 19:1-8; Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2 Theme: Overcoming fear by receiving the love of God, and rejoicing in Him Texts: 1 Kings 19:1-8; Psalm 34:1-8 INTRODUCTION One night, in the middle Read more…