Sermons from St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Sep 03, 2023 |
September 3, 2023
| The Rev. Jerome KahlerSeptember 3, 2023
15th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17A
This week we gather to pray that God, the giver of all good things, will increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works. Today we learn from Romans, chapter 12 the importance of loving our enemies and are told, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." In our continuing study of the Book of Matthew we'll hear Jesus teaching his disciples that to be his followers they must be willing to pick up their cross and follow him. Join us as we learn how to be good and true followers of Jesus. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Psalm 26:1-8
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28
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This week we gather to pray that God, the giver of all good things, will increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works. Today we learn from Romans, chapter 12 the importance of loving our enemies and are told, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." In our continuing study of the Book of Matthew we'll hear Jesus teaching his disciples that to be his followers they must be willing to pick up their cross and follow him. Join us as we learn how to be good and true followers of Jesus. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Psalm 26:1-8
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28
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Aug 27, 2023 |
August 27, 2023
| The Rev. Canon Greg LarkinAugust 27, 2023
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16A, Track 2
In this week’s gospel lesson, Jesus asks the disciples who people say that he is. They answer him. Then he asks, but who do you say that I am. Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah. The Son of the living God.” Come explore this question with us and come up with your own answer. Who do you say that Jesus is? This week we will also bless the children going back to school and everyone who is facing a new beginning. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
Isaiah 51:1-6
Psalm 138
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20
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In this week’s gospel lesson, Jesus asks the disciples who people say that he is. They answer him. Then he asks, but who do you say that I am. Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah. The Son of the living God.” Come explore this question with us and come up with your own answer. Who do you say that Jesus is? This week we will also bless the children going back to school and everyone who is facing a new beginning. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
Isaiah 51:1-6
Psalm 138
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20
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Aug 20, 2023 |
August 20, 2023
| The Rev. Canon Anthony GuillénAugust 20, 2023
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15A, Track 2
While teaching his disciples about the importance of keeping themselves clean and acceptable to the Lord, he says, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” Because what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, it shows our true nature. After this Jesus went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon where a Canaanite women challenged him and asked him to heal her daughter. Come hear him say, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly. Come learn about these important stories of our faith. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
Isaiah 56:1,6-8
Psalm 67
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
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While teaching his disciples about the importance of keeping themselves clean and acceptable to the Lord, he says, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” Because what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, it shows our true nature. After this Jesus went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon where a Canaanite women challenged him and asked him to heal her daughter. Come hear him say, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly. Come learn about these important stories of our faith. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
Isaiah 56:1,6-8
Psalm 67
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
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Aug 13, 2023 |
August 13, 2023
| The Rev. Jerome KahlerAugust 13, 2023
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14A, Track 2
This week we hear the story of Jesus walking on water. When the disciples saw him, they were terrified and cried out in fear. But immediately, Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Come learn how we need to practice recognizing Jesus who now comes to us in one another. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 85:8-13
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33
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This week we hear the story of Jesus walking on water. When the disciples saw him, they were terrified and cried out in fear. But immediately, Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Come learn how we need to practice recognizing Jesus who now comes to us in one another. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 85:8-13
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33
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Aug 06, 2023 |
August 6, 2023
| The Rev. Canon Greg LarkinAugust 6, 2023
The Transfiguration, Year A
This week we learn about the Transfiguration – a time when Jesus took Peter, John and James with him up on a mountain to pray. While they were there, Jesus’ appearance changed. He began to glow, and his clothes became a dazzling white. Because they stayed awake, the disciples got to see this glory and tow men who stood with Jesus – Moses and Elijah. Come learn about mountaintop experiences and why we are called both to climb the mountain and, afterward, to return to share the good news with others. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
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This week we learn about the Transfiguration – a time when Jesus took Peter, John and James with him up on a mountain to pray. While they were there, Jesus’ appearance changed. He began to glow, and his clothes became a dazzling white. Because they stayed awake, the disciples got to see this glory and tow men who stood with Jesus – Moses and Elijah. Come learn about mountaintop experiences and why we are called both to climb the mountain and, afterward, to return to share the good news with others. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
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Jul 30, 2023 |
July 30, 2023
| The Rev. Nancy BrownJuly 30, 2023
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12A, Track 2
This week we hear the Parable of the Mustard Seed from the Gospel of Matthew. We also hear four examples of what the Kingdom of Heaven is like – yeast mixed into flour, treasure hidden in a field, a merchant in search of fine pearls and a net thrown into the sea which caught fish of every kind. Come learn what these parables mean and explore how we can apply these lessons in our lives today. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
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This week we hear the Parable of the Mustard Seed from the Gospel of Matthew. We also hear four examples of what the Kingdom of Heaven is like – yeast mixed into flour, treasure hidden in a field, a merchant in search of fine pearls and a net thrown into the sea which caught fish of every kind. Come learn what these parables mean and explore how we can apply these lessons in our lives today. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
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Jul 23, 2023 |
July 23, 2023
| The Rev. Nancy BrownJuly 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11A, Track 2
This week we get another parable about sowing seeds. This time there are two sowers – one who sows wheat with good seed and one who comes in the night to sow weeds among the wheat. If gathered too quickly, the wheat would be lost along with the weeds, so they had to wait for the wheat to mature before it could be harvested. Come learn what this parable means and how we can apply what Jesus teaches in our lives today. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11A, Track 2
This week we get another parable about sowing seeds. This time there are two sowers – one who sows wheat with good seed and one who comes in the night to sow weeds among the wheat. If gathered too quickly, the wheat would be lost along with the weeds, so they had to wait for the wheat to mature before it could be harvested. Come learn what this parable means and how we can apply what Jesus teaches in our lives today. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
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Jul 16, 2023 |
July 16, 2023
| The Rev. Susan KleinJuly 16, 2023
This week we hear the Parable of the Sower from the Gospel of Matthew. Some seed fell on the path and birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground and did not have much soil, so they sprang up quickly but were soon scorched by the sun. Other seeds fell among thorns which choked them out. But some seeds fell on good soul and brought forth grain, some a hundred-fold! Come learn what this means for us today. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
July 16, 2023
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10A, Track 2
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This week's scripture lessons:
July 16, 2023
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10A, Track 2
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Jul 09, 2023 |
July 9, 2023
| The Rev. Nancy BrownJuly 9, 2023
In this week’s gospel lesson we hear Jesus say, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Come and rest in the Lord. Worship in the beauty of holiness. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - PROPER 9, Year A, RCL, Track 2
This week's scripture lessons:
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - PROPER 9, Year A, RCL, Track 2
- Zechariah 9:9-12
- Psalm 145:8-15
- Romans 7:15-25a
- Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Jul 02, 2023 |
July 2, 2023
| The Rev. Canon Greg LarkinJuly 2, 2023
This week’s gospel lesson is from Matthew, chapter 10. Jesus assures his disciples that, “Whoever welcome you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.” He teaches them about the reward of the righteous and says, “…and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.” Join us at St. Paul’s where all are welcome. Come hear amazingly beautiful music, inspiring scripture, and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
This week's scripture lessons:
PROPER 8, Year A, RCL, Track 2
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This week's scripture lessons:
PROPER 8, Year A, RCL, Track 2
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