Sermon 25 October 2020 (Proper 25)

Tipping point: what are we to do? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  The time of wandering is coming to the end. We are at a tipping point: what are we to do?

• Use what we’ve been given
• Be willing to change
• Work together as a body

Lectionary: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 (sermon not from lectionary)

Referenced Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:10-12; Romans 12:2; Romans 8:29; Matthew 25:14-30; James 2:17; Jeremiah 18:1-6; 2 Corinthians 12:7-9; Matthew 4:1-11; Romans 12:4-8; 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Corinthians 2:9

Comments on the Old Testament reading – Fr Dana:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqDen8xJsY8WeL8EE?e=fzZRhq

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqDjrZRq_CaUsv_cA?e=vhmm3C

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqDn5JWjfK86IXOL4?e=ruoiSC

Sermon 18 October 2020 (Proper 24)

No more excuses by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  We live in strange and challenging times. Jesus warned us this would come. He tells us to flee to Him, and not turn back for even a moment to embrace things which have no permanence. Scripture provides many examples of “believers” who did turn aside, and these were given to warn us.

The end may come soon, or it may not. We do not know – no one knows – but time is critical. You want the next generation to rise up? Then YOU and I must rise up and set the example, that they may stand on our shoulders. NO MORE EXCUSES.

Lectionary: Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-13; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22

Referenced Scriptures: Mark 13:3-23; Hebrews 12:18-24; Romans 9:33; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Mark 13:32-37; Psalm 119:9; 1 Corinthians 10:1-11; Acts 28:23-28; Psalm 8:6

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqCTfXzJvjaz1kLfT?e=qoNrdL

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqCXKJrk3plb6tvUt?e=DmND37

Testimony – Sophie Valdez:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqCMTZ2OW5AJoMNjN?e=IwGLX6

Sermon 11 October 2020 (Proper 23)

Two brothers: LipService and Repentance by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  From the parable of the two brothers, the wicked tenants, and the wedding banquet Jesus tells us over and over: it is not enough to say the right thing; we must honor our Father and King with actions which spring from His love in our hearts.

Lectionary: Isaiah 25:1-9; Psalm 106:1-5, 48; Philippians 4:4-7; Matthew 22:1-14

Referenced Scriptures: Matthew 21:28-32; Matthew 15:3-9; Isaiah 29:13-16; Matthew 21:33-46; Matthew 13:47-50; Hebrews 10:24; Philippians 2:3; 2 Corinthians 5:14

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqBdhfI5Hh9AidMK2?e=QbIXsg

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqBgtbDtA-FsPhAGz?e=PhJNXA