Sermon Archives 2015

A special thanks to Chris Barrett, Eric Sampson, Patrick O'Connors, Bill Schrull, Doug Melody, Ken Perry & David Szen who faithfully record and video tape the sermons each week.

 

The greatest gift we will ever receive.

Click here to listen to our deacon, Rev. Carolyn Legg's sermon (10:30 am) on December 27, 2015.

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First Sunday after Christmas Day, John: 1:1-18.

Christmas Eve.

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (9:00 pm) on December 24, 2015.

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Eve of the Nativity, Luke: 2:1-20.

Are you homesick, longing for the language of your true home?  It's never too late to come back and learn the ways of God.

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on December 20, 2015.

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Fourth Sunday of Advent, Luke: 1:19-56.

Preparing the Way of the Lord.

Click below to watch to our deacon, Rev. Carolyn Legg's sermon (8:00 am) on December 13, 2015.

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Third Sunday of Advent, Luke: 3:7-18.

How do we hear God's voice?

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on December 6, 2015.

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Second Sunday of Advent, Luke: 3:1-6.

In these times, how then shall we live?  Live for Christ!

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on November 29, 2015.

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First Sunday of Advent, Luke: 21:25-36.

The Truth About Truth.

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on November 22, 2015.

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Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King, John: 18:33-37.

A time is coming...   When will this be?  The time is now to respond to Jesus.

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on November 15, 2015.

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Twenty Fifth Sunday in Pentecost, Mark: 13:1-8.

God specializes in new starts.

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on November 8, 2015.

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Twenty Fourth Sunday in Pentecost, Mark: 12:38-44.

Jesus gives life in the midst of death.

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on November 1, 2015.

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All Saints Sunday, John 11:32-44.

"I was recruited to a new, rewarding job with a new boss that I absolutely love."  He is looking for many workers – Is He recruiting you too?

Click here to listen to the presentation by Mary Perry (10:30 am) on October 25, 2015.

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22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 10:46-52.

Let go and let God.

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on October 18, 2015.

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21st Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 10:35-45.

Jesus' Look of Love.

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on October 11, 2015.

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20th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 10:17-31.

Called to be soldout for Jesus.

Click here to listen to our rector, Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on October 4, 2015.

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19th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 10:2-16.

Putting it all together.

Click here to listen to our guest preacher, Rev. Shaw Mudge's sermon (10:30 am) on September 27, 2015.

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18th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 9:38-50.

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Giving Your Life Away. 

Click here to listen to our guest preacher, Rev. Shaw Mudge's sermon (10:30 am) on September 20, 2015.

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17th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 9:30-37.

 

Carolyn wants you to go home and carefully consider what Jesus wants you to do. 

Click here to listen to our deacon, Rev. Carolyn Legg's sermon (10:30 am) on September 13, 2015.

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16th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 8:27-38.

Responding to what God wants you to do. 

Click here to listen to our guest preacher, Rev. Shaw Mudge's sermon (10:30 am) on September 6, 2015.

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15th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 7:24-37.

Arise!  Come further up and further in. 

Click here to listen to our guest preacher, Rev. Julie Mudge's sermon (10:30 am) on August 30, 2015.

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14th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.

 

What is a call and how do we answer? 

Click here to listen to our guest preacher, Rev. Shaw Mudge's sermon (10:30 am) on August 23, 2015.

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13th Sunday after Pentecost, John 6:56-69.

God gives us wisdom for whatever we need to have wisdom for.  How will you use that wisdom? 

Click here to listen to our guest preacher, Rev. Shaw Mudge's sermon (10:30 am) on August 16, 2015.

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12th Sunday after Pentecost, John 6:51-58.

 

Personal sacrifice for something greater carries a cost.  How will God call you in this season of our life together to give your life away? 

Click here to listen to our Rector, Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on August 9, 2015.

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11th Sunday after Pentecost, John 6:35, 41-51.

Who is your best friend? 

Click here to listen to our Deacon, Rev. Carolyn Legg's sermon (10:30 am) on August 2, 2015.

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10th Sunday after Pentecost, John 6:24-35.

Here's a challenge for you.  Read the scriptures for today first and try to figure out why Fr. Joe in this sermon is giving lessons in boxing.  Really!

Click here to listen to our Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on July 26, 2015.

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9th Sunday after Pentecost, John 6:1-21.

God can't help himself!  Our present reality is so much better than his original promise.

Click here to listen to our Rector Emeritus Fr. George Crocker's sermon (10:30 am) on July 19, 2015.

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8th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

Are you fighting your way up a mountain?  Stop.  Become a mountain mover through Jesus.

Click here to listen to our Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on July 12, 2015.

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7th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 6:14-29.

From Jesus we have inherited the job of builders and repair people.  Are you ready to get to work?

Click here to listen to our Deacon, Rev. Carolyn Legg's sermon (10:30 am) on July 5, 2015.

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6th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 6:1-13.

Divine Friendship.  God wants to be our friend, will you be his?

Click here to listen to Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on June 28, 2015.

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5th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 5:21-43.

What giants are you facing?  The battle is not ours; the battle is the Lord's!

Click here to listen to Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on June 21, 2015.

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4th Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 4:35-41.

Is God Calling You to a Greater Sense of Honor?

Click here to listen to Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on June 14, 2015.

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3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Mark 4:26-34.

With God's holiness as a starting point, how can you be a link to God for someone else?

Click here to listen to Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on May 31, 2015.

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Trinity Sunday, John 3:1-17.

Let the Word Go Forth.

Click below to watch our deacon Rev. Legg's sermon (8:00 am) on May 24, 2015.

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Pentecost, John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15.

Be Like Jesus ..... & the Holy Spirit.

Click here to listen to our youth minister Patrick O'Connors' sermon (10:30 am) on May 24, 2015.

Taking off the training wheels, stepping out in faith & being a blessing to others in Jesus' name.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on May 17, 2015.

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Ascension Day, Luke 24:44-53.

Stepping out in faith & conquering your fears.  Trust in God and as St. Paul' would say, "Nike."

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on May 10, 2015.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 15:9-17.

Which way are you heading with God?  Abide in love with God in the true vine.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on May 3, 2015.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter, John 15:1-8.

The Good Shepherd leads his flock gently.  Are you listening to the shepherd's voice?

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on April 26, 2015.

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Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 10:11-18.

Following the Lord's call.

Click below to watch to Bishop Jeffery Rowthorn's to our confirmands on April 24, 2015.

 

On a mission of reconciliation.

Click here to listen to our guest preacher Rev. Dr. Shaw Mudge's sermon (10:30 am) on April 19, 2015.

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Third Sunday of Easter, Luke 24:36b-48.

God gives the power to believe.  Without a doubt!

Click here to listen to Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on April 12, 2015.

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Second Sunday of Easter, John 20:19-31.

Are you heading in the wrong direction at the wrong speed?  You've got good company.

Click here to listen to Fr. Shepley's Easter sermon (10:30 am) on April 5, 2015.

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Easter, John 20:1-18.

 

The New Light of Resurrection and Live.

Click below to watch to our deacon Rev. Carolyn Legg's Easter Vigil sermon (7:30 pm) on April 4, 2015.

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Easter Vigil, Mark 16:1-8.

It was not a good day for the Son of God, yet it was a very good day for us.

Click below to watch to our rector Fr. Shepley's Good Friday sermon (7:30 pm) on April 3, 2015.

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Good Friday, John 18:1-19,42.

God's riches at Christ's expense.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Shepley's sermon (10:30 am) on March 29, 2015.

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Palm Sunday, Mark 5:1-39.

 

 

The Pelican Brief: Myth & Reality; and the truth about knowing Jesus.

Click here to listen to our rector emeritus Fr. George Crocker's sermon (10:30 am) on March 22, 2015.

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Fifth Sunday in Lent, John 12:20-33.

 

Bitterness Transformed; Look to Him and Believe.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on March 15, 2015.

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Fourth Sunday in Lent, John 3:14-21.

 

Jesus gives us a new way of living Faith.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on March 8, 2015.

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Third Sunday in Lent, John 2:13-22.

 

Follow the Leader.  Which leader are you following?

Click here to listen to our deacon Rev. Carolyn Legg's sermon (10:30 am) on March 1, 2015.

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Second Sunday in Lent, Mark 8:31-38.

 

God's covenants are always, always merciful.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on February 22nd, 2015.

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First Sunday in Lent, Mark 1:9-15.

"No one get's out of here alive" is the title of our rector Fr. Joe's Ash Wednesday sermon on February 18th (7:30 pm). 

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Ash Wednesday, Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.

"I saw the face of the Captain, and he smiled, and all is well."  May God transfigure us in this life as a foretaste of resurrected living.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on February 15th, 2015.

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Last Sunday after the Epiphany, Mark 9:2-9.

Jesus, Others, You.  How do we best serve others in Christ's name?

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on February 8th, 2015.

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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Mark 1:29-39.

We are responsible to each other and for each other.

Click here to listen to our deacon Rev. Carolyn Legg's sermon (10:30 am) on February 1st, 2015.

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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Mark 1:21-28.

 

What does our patron St. Paul say about being anxious?  Basically, "take it to the Lord."  Let go, let God.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on January 25th, 2015.

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Conversion of St. Paul, Matthew 10:16-22.

 

What fruit do you want to see God grow in your life?

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on January 18th, 2015.

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Second Sunday after the Epiphany, John 1:43-53.

The tearing of heaven is the mending of our lives with Christ as our eternal thread.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on January 11th, 2015.

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First Sunday after the Epiphany, Mark 1:4-11.

What we do and why we do it ...... We worship.

Click here to listen to our rector Fr. Joe's sermon (10:30 am) on January 4th, 2015.

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Second Sunday after Christmas - The Epiphany, Matthew 2:1-12.