“And he said unto him, ‘If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.’” [St. Luke 16:31] In our Gospel lesson for today, we have the very famous tale of the rich man and Lazarus. Now, as you know, I Read more…
“See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil.” [Deuteronomy 30:15] I love it when people tell me that the Bible is full of contradictions. The truth is that the Bible is consistent. The only contradictions we see are because things are taken out Read more…
“‘Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.’” [St. Luke 13:24] In the Old Testament, we are presented with a history of Israel which is not flattering. We see its formation, its machinations, and Read more…
Sermon: There’s Something About Mary And Jesus answered and said unto her, “Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” [Luke 10:41-42] Haven’t you noticed how crazy our Read more…
Sermon: Who Is Our Neighbor? But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?” [Luke 10:29] Is anyone surprised that this question is asked by an attorney? It sort of reminds me of Bill Clinton’s defense in his perjury case when he said that it Read more…
Sermon: Being a Proper Reflection of God “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” [St. Matthew 5:44] As you all may know, I have been away Read more…
Sermon: Falling in Love with the Lord – Again. And he said to the woman, “Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” [Luke 7:50] Today, we have the hallmark lessons that set Christianity apart from all religions. And today, we have contained that great lesson which sets the Reformation Read more…
Sermon: Being Guided by the Holy Ghost “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” [John 16:13] Today Read more…
Sermon: Seeing Christ in Each Other’s Faces. “And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.” [John 17:26] One of the things we, as Christians, need to decide is how we Read more…
Sermon: Putting Aside the “Things” of this World. And he said unto them, “Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” [St. Luke 12:15] “Rogation Sunday” – many of us may not know from where this term Read more…