Sermon 29 Dec 2019  (1^st Sunday after Christmas)

A place for Jesus by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  God prepared places for Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son: a place for His birth in Bethlehem, a place for His early infancy in Egypt, and a place for His formative years as son and apprentice to Joseph in Nazareth.  King David understood the importance of “place” and desired to build a house for the Presence of the Lord, but God had a bigger and better plan.

Lectionary:  Isaiah 63:1-9; Psalm 147:12-20; Hebrews 2:14-17; Matthew 2:13-15,19-23

Referenced Scriptures:  Luke 2:1-5; Matthew 2:11-12; John 1:45-46; 2 Samuel 7:1-16; 2 Corinthians 5:1

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRo1houg5pftCG9Y46?e=pobYDM

Recording – Testimony:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRo1f7vynCVnuGWqFq?e=uFKfz4

Sermon 24 Dec 2019  (Christmas Eve)

It’s all about Jesus by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Jesus has shattered the yoke.  He helps us say “No” to worldly passions.  This is good news: rejoice!

Lectionary:  Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96:1-13; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 10:34

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRo1ZdsIP3jIzoRccz?e=LT5c76

Sermon 22 Dec 2019  (4^th Sunday of Advent)

Do you have room? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Jesus was born in a stable because there was no room for Him in the inn.  Mary and Joseph both made room for Him in their lives.  Has he been squeezed out of your life?

Lectionary:  Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 80; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25

Referenced Scriptures:  Luke 2:1-7; Luke 1:26-38; John 8:44

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRo1WZAPVEEcvW6VGL?e=n0AcCl

Sermon 15 Dec 2019  (3^rd Sunday of Advent)

Have I wasted my time serving You, Jesus? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  While he was still a preborn baby in the womb John the Baptist had identified Jesus by the sound of Mary’s voice.  He visibly saw the Holy Spirit, and confirmed Jesus was the Son of God.  Yet near the end of his life he asks, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”

Lectionary:  Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:1-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 3:1-3; John 1:29-34; Luke 1:41; Matthew 3:17; John 3:27-30; Luke 17:21; Revelation 13:8; John 16:32-33

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRo1Kb70-ed3PqiSi7?e=dMDuD1

Recording – Testimony:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRo1GRSB-KvkpG_ZS0?e=ScIMVe

Sermon 08 Dec 2019  (2^nd Sunday of Advent)

The fruit of hope is peace by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Why do we read Scripture?  Among other reasons, “so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”  Hope brings patience, and patience brings us peace.

Lectionary:  Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72; Romans 15:4-7, 13; Matthew 3:1-12

Referenced Scriptures:  1 Corinthians 2:16b

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRo1CmOTnjrrsNPgK6?e=oQyTHH

Sermon 01 Dec 2019  (1^st Sunday of Advent)

Are you ready to meet Jesus? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  What is the motivation behind everything Jesus does?  It is love.  He is love.  When mankind fell, God did not remain passive – He acted out of love.  Jesus makes salvation available to all, but for us to receive it we cannot remain passive – we must act out of love.  The Gospel describes what happens to those who act, and to those who don’t: “one will be taken and the other left”.

Lectionary:  Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:10-14; Matthew 24:37-44

Referenced Scriptures:  Psalm 145:14-15; Psalm 18:48; John 3:16; Daniel 2:27-45; Matthew 21:42-44; Isaiah 61:1-4; 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRo08wf6msX_3QrGVl?e=aD2RrD