Sermon 27 March 2022 (Lent 4)

Forward into the promise, or back to Egypt? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  The first generation Israelites did not receive the land that was specifically promised to them, because they favoured going back into slavery over going forward into destiny. The “second generation” Israelites who had wandered in the desert for forty years were the ones who actually possessed the inheritance, because they were willing to go forward into a new land and fight for it. We stand in a similar place today….

Lectionary:  Joshua 5:2-12; Psalm 34:1-22; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Luke 15:11-32

Referenced Scriptures: Joshua 5:1; Numbers 14:3-4; Joshua 4:19; Exodus 12:3,6-8; Psalm 95:11

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Sermon 20 March 2022 (Lent 3)

A lack of intent by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Intent – the earnest determination to do something – is important in your Christian walk. Without it you’ll miss opportunities for growth, maturity, and even blessing; with it, the Holy Spirit will lead you upward along His path for you. And if you’re in between, kinda wishy-washy … that’s a really dangerous place to be.

Lectionary:  Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 103:1-13; 1 Corinthians 10:1-12; Luke 13:1-9

Referenced Scriptures: John 5:14; Numbers 13:26-14:45; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 9:51; Isaiah 50:7; Revelation 3:15-21

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Sermon 13 March 2022 (Lent 2)

Crumbs from your table by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Jesus implied the Canaanite woman, who asked Him to heal her daughter, was akin to a little dog. Jesus’ healing power was so important to her that she let His words pass and answered wisely.
Imagine you were this woman; could you have done the same? Now what if the roles were reversed: you were sitting at the table feasting, and Jesus was at your feet asking bread from you. How would you respond?

Lectionary:  Genesis 15:1-21; Psalm 27:1-14; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:22-30

Referenced Scriptures: Matthew 15:22-28; Revelation 3:15-21; 1 Samuel 2:7; Genesis 14:22-23; Matthew 23:27; Matthew 7:13-15

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Sermon 06 March 2022 (Lent 1)

Lent is a gift of opportunity by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Lent is not a time of self-condemnation; it is a time of pruning. Jesus tells us “things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart”, so examining our words and actions can help us examine the true state of our heart. God provides us this opportunity to cooperate with His pruning, to remove those things in our life which keep us from intimacy with Him.

Lectionary:  Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-5, 14-16; Romans 10:6-13; Luke 4:1-13

Referenced Scriptures: John 15:2; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 15:18-19; Matthew 13; 1 Corinthians 9:27; Matthew 22:1-14; Psalm 42:1

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Testimonies of the Lord’s working:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRrkJdQ494dLZnqdGP?e=f0bHIW

Sermon 02 March 2022 (Ash Wednesday)

His Word, His way, His goal by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  God has a goal for you – for each one of us – and He will bring it to pass. We just have to do it His way.

Lectionary:  Joel 2:1-2,12-17; Psalm 51:1-19; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-8,16-18

Referenced Scriptures: Amos 5:6; Genesis 28:16-19; John 17:20-23

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