Sermon 20 May 2018  (Pentecost)

Are you baptized in the Holy Spirit? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Jesus gave the disciples His authority to accomplish their mission, then asked the Father to send the Holy Spirit who would give them power to accomplish it.  You may be given a vision, but you cannot achieve it in your own strength.  Are you baptized in the Holy Spirit?

Lectionary: Acts 2:1-7, 12-21; Psalm 104:24-35; 1 Corinthians 12:3-13; John 16:1-15

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:4-5; Ephesians 6:10-20

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFfKMION9ZwjVc_3

Sermon 13 May 2018  (Ascension Sunday)

Jesus ascended, leaving us … what? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Jesus told the disciples what their mission would be, confirmed He would send what the Father had promised, and instructed them to stay in the city until they had received it; then He left.  Jesus won the victory, then gave His disciples and those who would follow the responsibility and the authority to make it real in the earth.  The mission is humanly impossible … so He commands us not to begin until we have received His power.  But be careful what you ask for: to whom much is given, from him much will be required.

Lectionary: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:1-9; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

Referenced Scriptures:  Luke 10:1-4; Luke 10:17; Matthew 28:18-20; John 17:20-23; Luke 12:48b

Recording – Exhortation after worship:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFWqajZO3LWoxbGd

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

Sermon 06 May 2018  (Easter 6)

Called to be broken bread and poured out wine by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  God identifies who is His own by giving His Holy Spirit, making it evident to all.  Love is measured by obedience.  We overcome the world by obeying God regardless of consequences.  Jesus chose you to bear fruit that will last.  Break your bread, pour out your wine, and lay down your life.

Lectionary: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17

Referenced Scriptures:  2 Peter 3:9; Luke 22:19-20

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFTWc3qm_pya6hmU

Sermon 29 April 2018  (Easter 5)

I am the vine, you are the branches by a visiting Bishop

Lectionary: Acts 9:26-31; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-16; John 15:1-8

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFPV5uvuUPpNhC9x

Sermon 22 April 2018  (Easter 4)

Jesus leads, we follow; He lays down His life, we … ? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Jesus leads us along the right paths. Sometimes the right path is through a dark valley. Jesus laid down His life, and calls us to do the same; will we follow? Only if the love of God is in us; only if we truly love, truly care, truly obey. Love makes a person brave. With authority comes responsibility.

Lectionary: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23:1-6; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 26:39; John 15:13; Acts 4:19-20; Luke 12:11-12

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnFFgIoFeChMD3Yp-

Sermon 15 April 2018  (Easter 3)

God is calling; will you answer? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Moses was given a mission, and he kept doing what he had always done until God gave him counsel through Jethro:  teach the people the way to walk and the work they should do, then select from them faithful captains to administer the ministry.  Having the right foundation is critical.  Our foundation is not a philosophy nor a set of rules but is a person: Jesus Christ, the living Word of God.  We build on the foundation by knowing and obeying the Word of God.

Lectionary: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-5; Luke 24:36b-48  (sermon not from lectionary)

Referenced Scriptures:  Exodus 18:13-26; 1 Corinthians 3:9–11; John 14:15; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnE8OFpLBgfXITaTX

Sermon 08 April 2018  (Easter 2)

One in heart and mind by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  All the believers were one in heart and mind.  Unity is a blessing that starts at the head but flows down to touch everyone.  If our fellowship with one another is broken, our fellowship with the Trinity is also broken.  Confession is the pathway to healing.

Lectionary: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31

Referenced Scriptures:  No additional Scriptures

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnE5XZmXXvET0yG2h

Sermon 01 April 2018  (Easter)

Behold, I make all things new by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  From Good Friday to Easter morning the world changed, not just for those alive in Jesus’ time but for us as well.  The Father has disciplined us for our gain, and today we celebrate our newness of life in Christ Jesus.  Let Him change your life!

Lectionary: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18

Referenced Scriptures:  Revelation 21:5; Hebrews 12:3-11; Psalm 103:11-12

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnE1VznfzXnVHi5Qs

Sermon 30 March 2018  (Good Friday)

Jesus sacrificed for us by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Jesus’ sacrifice cleanses us from all sin, not just for our gain but that we might live for one another.

Lectionary: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22:1-21; Hebrews 10:1-25; John 19:1-37

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRnEwHSJDPwX-GhkKL