We live in the post-Incarnation, post-resurrection, post-ascension era of the Holy Spirit. Most of our experience of God’s presence is through the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit both within us as a temple of the Holy Spirit and within the

Choosing to Follow

Feb 16th, 2020 13m 13s

This week Jesus goes into greater detail to contrast the external interpretation of the rabbinic tradition with His correct interpretation of the Law. Showing us once again that following Jesus demands a choice on our part, much like the choice

Salt, light, law & Spirit

Feb 9th, 2020 15m 42s

Below are portions of our readings this week, and they contrast trying to appease God or even be with God for our purposes, from actually keeping His commandments and understanding the mind of God. God’s will and purpose is not always what we

The Summary of the Law

Feb 2nd, 2020 15m 47s

We repeat these familiar words every Sunday, and what Jesus says here is commonly referred to as "the summary" of the Law (or of the Old Testament). I will admit that "summary" cannot be called an inaccurate description, and indeed there are ot

Follow Me

Jan 26th, 2020 14m 13s

Follow Me

Jan 26th, 2020 14m 13s

John the Baptist

Jan 19th, 2020 13m 47s

In John we see the working out of this prophecy as it describes John the Baptist's recognition of Jesus as the Messiah and his declaration that he is not the Christ but only the messenger sent ahead to make the way for the Lord who is coming.

The Baptism of Our Lord

Jan 13th, 2020 17m 26s

The Newborn King

Jan 5th, 2020 14m 18s

The Messiah

Dec 30th, 2019 13m 32s

Even before his ministry, the presence of the Messiah draws people of all peoples to come and worship. How much more now is it appropriate that the Gospel travels to the far corners of the earth, and that people in all parts of the world join

Christmas Sermon

Dec 25th, 2019 10m 9s

Very Soon

Dec 22nd, 2019 12m 46s

Very SoonAdvent is almost complete, Jesus is coming soon! This Sunday in the fourth week of Advent, we hear Isaiah’s prophesy, and Joseph’s perspective of the virgin birth. The faith of both Mary and Joseph in the face of incredible proclamat

Very Soon

Dec 22nd, 2019 12m 46s

Rejoice

Dec 15th, 2019 11m 14s

This week we encounter the third week of Advent. The rose candle which we light this week refers to “Guadete” or “Rose Rejoicing” Sunday. This comes from the epistle to the Philippians which speaks of “rejoicing in the Lord always”. Rose Rejoi

Rejoice

Dec 15th, 2019 11m 14s

He Is Near

Dec 8th, 2019 15m 51s

This week is the second Sunday of Advent and our Gospel is about John the Baptist and his call to Israel to “repent for the kingdom of God has come near,” as preparation for the coming Messiah. All of our readings touch on this theme of the com

He Is Near

Dec 8th, 2019 15m 51s

Into Advent

Dec 1st, 2019 9m

“But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Matthew 24:36 This Thursday we give thanks to our Creator for all the blessings and provisions in our life and celebrate with famil

Into Advent

Dec 1st, 2019 9m

He Leadeth Me

Nov 24th, 2019 5m 27s

From our readings this week:The Lord is our shepherd, the Lord is our righteousness, God is our refuge and strength…He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in Whom we have redempt

He Leadeth Me

Nov 24th, 2019 5m 27s

Do Not Grow Weary

Nov 17th, 2019 13m 36s

Our readings this week take a different turn as Jesus moves away from his controversies with the Jewish Leaders and returns to the teaching of his disciples. Jesus knows that the time is short and his disciples must be prepared for what is ahea

From Crimson to White

Nov 3rd, 2019 10m 10s

From the time we are children, we are taught the difference between right and wrong, between acceptable and unacceptable behavior, between good guys and bad guys. We have expectations on how teachers and leaders behave and who they hang out wit

Our Bodies are Temples; We are the Church

Oct 27th, 2019 14m 30s

In our readings for this week, our psalm reminds us of the joy and blessedness we have because of our freedom in Christ. Psalm 84 is a prayer of longing for the house of the Lord. It is the cry of the heart of the Levite who presumably wrote th

Don't Give Up

Oct 20th, 2019 18m 4s

This week’s Gospel is the parable of the persistent widow who receives justice from an unjust judge and our Old Testament reading is the story of Jacob wrestling with God all night and receiving an out of joint hip, a blessing and a new identit