27 Sunday May 2018
Sermon 27 May 2018 (Trinity Sunday)
The Holy Trinity and you by Fr. Dana
Simple Summary: An explanation of the Athanasian Creed. The Trinity in creation. This unfathomable God gives us a role, and equips us for it. He asks our best in return.
Lectionary: Isaiah 6:1-5; Psalm 78:1-8; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:7-16 (sermon not from lectionary)
Referenced Scriptures: Job 38:1-11; Job 42:1-5; Malachi 3:10
Recording – Sermon: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFiZxgROGg6KwLEU
21 Monday May 2018
Sermon 20 May 2018 (Pentecost)
Are you baptized in the Holy Spirit? by Fr. Dana
Simple Summary: Jesus gave the disciples His authority to accomplish their mission, then asked the Father to send the Holy Spirit who would give them power to accomplish it. You may be given a vision, but you cannot achieve it in your own strength. Are you baptized in the Holy Spirit?
Lectionary: Acts 2:1-7, 12-21; Psalm 104:24-35; 1 Corinthians 12:3-13; John 16:1-15
Referenced Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:4-5; Ephesians 6:10-20
Recording – Sermon: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFfKMION9ZwjVc_3
17 Thursday May 2018
Posted in Scripture
So Jesus got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own city. 2 Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.”
3 And at once some of the scribes said within themselves, “This Man blasphemes!”
4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’? 6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins”—then He said to the paralytic, “Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.” 7 And he arose and departed to his house.
– Matthew 9:1-7 (The Gospel from today’s lectionary)
Why should we NEVER give up on anyone, no matter how far from Jesus they are in their heart? “When Jesus saw THEIR FAITH” – Jesus did not look upon the faith of the paralytic, but on the faith of the friends.
Make it your mission to always pray for others – your family, your children, your friends … whether they’ve wandered away or are in downright rebellion against God – because in your prayers you are carrying them into the presence of Jesus. May He look on YOUR FAITH, forgive their sins, and change their lives!
15 Tuesday May 2018
Sermon 13 May 2018 (Ascension Sunday)
Jesus ascended, leaving us … what? by Fr. Dana
Simple Summary: Jesus told the disciples what their mission would be, confirmed He would send what the Father had promised, and instructed them to stay in the city until they had received it; then He left. Jesus won the victory, then gave His disciples and those who would follow the responsibility and the authority to make it real in the earth. The mission is humanly impossible … so He commands us not to begin until we have received His power. But be careful what you ask for: to whom much is given, from him much will be required.
Lectionary: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:1-9; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53
Referenced Scriptures: Luke 10:1-4; Luke 10:17; Matthew 28:18-20; John 17:20-23; Luke 12:48b
Recording – Exhortation after worship: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFWqajZO3LWoxbGd
Recording – Sermon: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFbfcZiUrPczbzfw
06 Sunday May 2018
Sermon 06 May 2018 (Easter 6)
Called to be broken bread and poured out wine by Fr. Dana
Simple Summary: God identifies who is His own by giving His Holy Spirit, making it evident to all. Love is measured by obedience. We overcome the world by obeying God regardless of consequences. Jesus chose you to bear fruit that will last. Break your bread, pour out your wine, and lay down your life.
Lectionary: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
Referenced Scriptures: 2 Peter 3:9; Luke 22:19-20
Recording – Sermon: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFTWc3qm_pya6hmU
They will rebuild the ancient ruins 