Sermon 30 Dec 2018

The Lord has done it! by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  We gather together to give to God and others, and to receive from God and others, that we may hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering.  We were placed under the guardianship of the Law, but it was never meant to be permanent.  We have become heirs, but we don’t become a mature child of God until we allow His Holy Spirit to make our decisions for us according to His principles.  At that point we begin to take possession of our promised inheritance.

Lectionary: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:1-7; Luke 2:22-40

Referenced Scriptures: Matthew 22:36-40; Hebrews 10:19-25; Matthew 3:14-15; Matthew 25:23; Matthew 19:5; Ephesians 5:31-32

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnSVCxOrWktvCnYLJ

Sermon 24 Dec 2018

Christ, our Saviour, is born! by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  God saw our need from the very beginning, and He provided.

Lectionary: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96:1-13; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14  (sermon not from lectionary)

Referenced Scriptures: Isaiah 59:2-20

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnSO0F1RtOSwkatfT

Sermon 23 Dec 2018

You are loved with an everlasting love by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  God loves you – personally – more than you can imagine.  His love never fails.  Satan destroys relationships by lying about that fact.  Christmas is all about restoring relationships.

Lectionary: Micah 5:1-5a; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55

Referenced Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:8; Romans 8:38-39; John 13:34-35; John 11:1-37; Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 24:12

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnSQ9pt1S91rQtd7d

Sermon 16 Dec 2018

Rejoice? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Advent is a little lent, a time to examine ourselves and evaluate our walk with the Lord.  It is also a time to rejoice.  How can these two seemingly opposing sentiments be compatible?

Lectionary: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Psalm 85:1-13; Philippians 4:4-9; Luke 3:7-18

Referenced Scriptures: Luke 22:31-32

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnSIqEJg-lNoEt10D

Sermon 09 Dec 2018

To become a mature disciple by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  When God teaches us His Word we are formed into living stones.  When we live out His Word we are built into a spiritual house, so we can offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Lectionary: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 12:1-8; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6

Referenced Scriptures: Acts 6:1-7; 1 Peter 2:4-5

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnSHIZjOGIpJV0ufA

Sermon 02 Dec 2018

Nanay is coming by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary: A parable for Advent (Nanay is Tagalog for “Mom”).

Lectionary: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36

Referenced Scriptures: Revelation 22:12-17

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnSAXa2B_OZn9OpKf