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

Sermon 28 May 2017  (Easter 7)

God’s map and GPS by Fr. Dana

• The call is not the vision
• The call is our origin; the vision is our destination
• The Bible is God’s map, and the Holy Spirit His GPS
• What is God’s vision for St. Stephen’s, our destiny?

Lectionary:  Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:4-11,18-20; 1 Peter 4:12-16; John 17:1-11  (sermon not from lectionary)

Referenced Scriptures:  Habakkuk 2:2; John 16:13; Romans 8:29; Philippians 1:5

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmyKvOcRSVM88Cjx7

Sermon 14 May 2017  (Easter 5)

Examine your conscience by Fr. Dana

• Jesus is preparing a room for us in His Father’s house
• Jesus is the Way: He said, “if you love Me you will obey me”
• We fall short, we sin, but there is forgiveness for sins
• If we confess our sins, He will forgive us our sins
• Jesus was serious in His commands; we must be serious in our confession

Lectionary:  Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:4-10; John 14:1-12  (sermon not from lectionary)

Referenced Scriptures:  John 14:1-6; John 14:15-18; 1 John 1:8-9; 1 Corinthians 11:27-29

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmw-iHkukQTVE8gZ2

Sermon 07 May 2017  (Easter 4)

Love covers a multitude of sins by Fr. Dana

• The golden rule: as you wish others to treat you, treat them
• Gossip is spiritual stoning
• Beware of judging others more harshly than you do yourself
• Those who have been forgiven much, love much

Lectionary:  Nehemiah 9:6-15; Psalm 23:1-6; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10  (sermon not from lectionary)

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 7:7-12; John 3:16-17; John 8:2-11; Matthew 7:3; Luke 7:36-48

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmw1pevfGN1QnzvqH

Sermon 30 April 2017  (Easter 3)

Love never quits by Fr. Dana

Lectionary:  Acts 2:29-36; Psalm 116:1-10, 15-16; 1 Peter 1:13-21; Luke 24:13-35  (sermon not from lectionary)

Referenced Scriptures:  1 John 4:8,16; Ephesians 3:14-19; John 13:34-35; John 15:12-13,17; Matthew 4:19; Luke 14:28-30; Luke 22:25b-27

Recording:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRmm_kbEqbr7tUjgRS