Sermon 13 August 2017

Ask; listen; then obey  by Fr. Dana

• The voice of the Lord is powerful; it makes things happen!
• The first time Peter heard Jesus’ voice
• Peter needs a Word from Jesus
• The lesson for us: ask God to speak; wait and listen; act in obedience
  

Lectionary:  Jonah 2:1-9; Psalm 29:1-11; Romans 10: 6-11; Matthew 14:22-33

Referenced Scriptures:  Luke 5:1-7; Hebrews 13:5

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRm0hIcDKzmfaXmZ-l

Sermon 06 August 2017

Spring is here at last  by Fr. Dana

• Our winter pruning
• Our solid foundation
• Our spring budding
• God’s invitation

Lectionary:  Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21

Referenced Scriptures:  Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:15

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmz_IiPUKp1-wAUZ2

Sermon 30 July 2017

Ask for whatever you want God to give you  by Fr. Dana

Lectionary:  1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:121-136; Romans 8:26-30; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Referenced Scriptures:  1 Kings 3:13-15

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmz0njLS6ManGBTX9

Sermon 16 July 2017

Baptism and the Body of Christ  by Fr. Dana

Lectionary:  Isaiah 55:6-13; Psalm 65:1-13; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmzXpt_CCNHOB4cwM

Sermon 09 July 2017

Preparing to build on a solid foundation  by Fr. Dana

Taking stock:

• We must count the cost
• We must build with lasting materials
• God will give the increase
• Be strong and very courageous!

Lectionary:  Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Psalm 45:7-15; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 6:47-49; Ephesians 2:19-22; Luke 14:27-33; 1 Corinthians 3:9-15; 1 Corinthians 3:5-8; Joshua 1:2b-9

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmzHnKGqsyTgxv6G0

Sermon 02 July 2017

Our response to Jesus’ lament by Fr. Dana

• Jesus laments, wishing to gather us in but we refuse
• Mankind rejects God’s love again and again throughout history
• The cause is MICE: Materialism, Ideology, Compromise, Ego *
• The solution is 4I’s: Identify, Involve, Invest, Increase *

Lectionary:  Jeremiah 28:5-9, 15-17; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-21, 35-37; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:37-42

Referenced Scriptures: Matthew 23:37-38a/Luke 13:34-35a; Acts 7:35-42a; 2 Samuel 11-12; Luke 10:25-37; Genesis 25:29-34; Matthew 15:18-20a; Matthew 7:3-5/Luke 6:41-42

* Concepts from Bp. Michael Davidson, Cathedral Church of The King, Olathe, Kansas  USA

Recording – St. Stephen’s CEC, London:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmy6ACIJMliLEkOYl

Recording – St. Andrew’s mission, Edinburgh:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmy9kzrxypJQqISZ8

Sermon 25 June 2017  (Corpus Christi)

A new plant in the garden of the Church by Fr. Dana

• Fundamental principles of gardening
• The Church is a garden established by God
• Man’s tending of it has failed
• God sovereignly created a new hybrid plant in the garden
• It’s all about the heart: behaviour flows from the heart
• The Church is made up of families and individuals, both of which are also gardens which must be tended
• Today we celebrate God’s intervention in the garden: the ICCEC

Lectionary:  Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 19:1-14; 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, 27-31; Mark 16:15-20

Referenced Scriptures:  Judges 21:25; John 17:21-22; 1 Samuel 4:1-11; Exodus 33:15b; Acts 19:11-20; Acts 4:32-5:11; Isaiah 30:21; Matthew 7:21-23

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmyw7ptwyosiCIVe4

Sermon 18 June 2017  (Corpus Christi)

Corpus Christi: The Body of Christ by Fr. Dana

• The Ark of the Covenant: a very special and unique object
• The law, the manna, and Aaron’s rod: all point to Christ
• The Mercy Seat: the place where God speaks and where blood atones for sin
• The Altar: the Mercy Seat of the new covenant
• The Body of Christ: we receive it, and we become it

Lectionary:  Exodus 25:21-30; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30; Luke 24:30-35

Referenced Scriptures:  John 6:30-33; Hebrews 2:10; Leviticus 16:2-15; Leviticus 17:11; Hebrews 12:24; John 6:51; Ephesians 4:4-6a; Ephesians 4:11-12, 15-16

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmyo56wcVQ766x2ft

Sermon 11 June 2017  (Trinity)

Authority: the conflict of the ages by Fr. Dana

• Paul previously said, “Judge yourself, and you will not be judged”
• Jesus gave His disciples authority to make disciples and pass that authority on
• He also promised to be with each and every one of those disciples, even to the end of the age
• Paul tells us to examine ourselves, whether we are in the faith
• If we are, Christ is in us and we have the authority and responsibility to make disciples

Lectionary:  Genesis 1:26-2:4; Psalm 8:1-9; 2 Corinthians 13:5-14; Matthew 28:16-20

Referenced Scriptures:  1 Corinthians 11:27-32; 2 Corinthians 13:1-4

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmygaQuT5bXy9nX2H

Sermon 04 June 2017  (Pentecost)

Who is essential? by Fr. Dana

• Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection were necessary
• The preaching of repentance and remission of sins in His Name is necessary
• The Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for this mission

Lectionary:  Acts 2:1-7, 12-21; Psalm 104:24-35; 1 Corinthians 12:3-13; John 7:37-39

Referenced Scriptures:  Luke 24:32-49; John 14:15-18; John 14:25-28

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmyRMmumR431YG9uF