Monthly Archives: October 2021

Love without a hook

24 Sunday Oct 2021

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Sermon 24 October 2021 (Proper 25)

Love without a hook by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  We long for the Lord to restore our fortunes. In truth we long for perfection: for riches, for happiness, for security, for health, for absence of pain and hardship. It has been bought for us and we will receive it one day, but it was purchased at great cost. What are we to do until it comes? We are called – destined – to sow, even with tears….

Lectionary:  Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

Referenced Scriptures: 1 John 3:16-18; Philippians 4:19; 1 John 4:8; Mark 12:42; Luke 5:4-7

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRrChC-txrTpA4F58T?e=b58kKA

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRrCf4UU9_qUo-p1PI?e=xJmnpV

The path of life

17 Sunday Oct 2021

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Sermon 17 October 2021 (Proper 24)

The path of life by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  The Psalmist says to God, “You will show me the path of life”. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is the path, and while we cannot be anyone’s savior we are called to live Jesus’ life in many ways. James and John were eager to celebrate the finish line of life; Jesus pointed them to the path required to reach it.

Lectionary:  Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45

Referenced Scriptures: Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 6:40; Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 4:16-21; Psalm 16:11; John 14:6; Ezekiel 16:42; Hebrews 12:6; Mark 14:36; Luke 9:23; Matthew 7:13-14

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRrB-pdd1EFsvKXb-D?e=OaxDcO

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRrCCotN72l6DunfQn?e=UcMiD8

Are you stiff-arming God?

11 Monday Oct 2021

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Sermon 10 October 2021 (Proper 23)

Are you stiff-arming God? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  We like to think God is with us. We find comfort in that thought. Sometimes we claim the promise, “God is with us”, and it is true…to a point. He promises to never leave us or forsake us, but if we are going our own way He will not provide a smooth way forward. We must be with Him, which requires an intimacy that too many believers fear. Are you one of them? Are you pushing God away?

Lectionary:  Amos 5:6-15; Psalm 90:1-17; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:17-27

Referenced Scriptures: Psalm 46:7; Deuteronomy 31:6-8; Joshua 1:5; 1 Chronicles 28:20; Hebrews 13:5; John 15:4; John 17:3; Exodus 34:6-7; Hebrews 11:6

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRrBwXbMhpSYoUF2N7?e=2Rw7ty

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRrB15zpHIoB46UTxm?e=J0Htrw

Maturity: becoming like Jesus

03 Sunday Oct 2021

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Sermon 03 October 2021 (Proper 22)

Maturity: becoming like Jesus by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  God drew from the first Adam’s side Eve, the one who would become his wife. Blood and water (Eucharist and Baptism) flowed from the second Adam’s side, wherein God created the Church to become the bride of Christ. In these sacraments – both Eucharist and Matrimony – God works to make the two into one. What does that mean for us as individual disciples? How does it change us, the local church?

Lectionary:  Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8:1-9; Hebrews 2:10-13; Mark 10:2-16

Referenced Scriptures: Ephesians 5:31-32; Luke 6:20; Luke 6:40; Matthew 16:24; Matthew 10:38; James 4:1-4; 2 Kings 20:1-21; Colossians 3:1-3; 1 Corinthians 13:11; Hebrews 5:12-13; 1 Corinthians 9:27; Matthew 20:28; Luke 10:30-37; 1 Corinthians 11:27; Ephesians 4:15

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRrBNstmU-FoVAncpy?e=fNZxo3

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRrBJILPYxv87OQ2Mx?e=3Uae1g