As we wrap the season after the Epiphany, our Gospel lesson places us on the holy mountain of Christ’s Transfiguration. And while it is easy to remember how this event mirrors the experience of Moses and Elijah, may we also never forget how this event recaptures what it means to have God walk with his people, in our closeness to him, and his closeness to us by the indwelling Spirit.
Epiphany
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 5th Sunday after Epiphany – 2018
In our lesson from St Mark today, we find the healing and preaching mission of Jesus expand from a single healing to regional fame. May we all find Christ to be our healer both spiritually and physically, and may we all avail ourselves to bring his healing touch to others.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 4th Sunday after Epiphany – 2018
Our lesson from St Mark’s Gospel reveals Jesus as Teacher and Deliverer, ultimately pointing us to the fact that he is the Son of God. May we all discover both the preparatory and the timely message of Word made flesh more than enough to reveal his saving love for us!
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 3rd Sunday after Epiphany – 2018
Today in our Gospel lesson, as Jesus implores St Peter and St Andrew to follow him and become fishers of men and women, we are reminded that asking us to share the message and love of Christ is asking no more than what he himself did when he walked among us. If evangelism is your goal, then receive this blessing from the Compleat Angler, “Let the blessing of St. Peter’s Master be…upon all that are lovers of virtue, and dare trust in his Providence, and be quiet and go a-angling.”
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany – 2018
The lectionary takes us to John 1 where the broader context unveils many names ascribed to and appropriated by Jesus. As we reflect on them we discover more who Jesus is and deepen our love for him.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Last Sunday in Epiphany – 2017
On this last Sunday before Lent, the lectionary lessons remind us that Christ, the New Lawgiver, is the center of God’s revelation and plan to save the cosmos. In other words, it’s not about “me;” it’s all about Jesus.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 6th Sunday after Epiphany – 2017
The lectionary’s trek through the OT Law leads us through Deuteronomy where God lays out a choice before us: to choose life, obedience, and loving him. May we all make that choice favorably. (Please excuse the water spill at the beginning of the recording.)
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 5th Sunday in Epiphany – 2017
Touching base back at Isaiah again, the lectionary reinforces God’s hope to restore and rebuild his people if they put economic oppression of others, conflicts, and hypocritical spirituality away. That’s right, you can’t love God without loving your neighbor.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 4th Sunday after Epiphany – 2017
My first experience with Micah 6 in our lectionary readings is a praise song from Maranatha! Music while I was in college. I’ve since come see to see it as one of the cornerstone OT passages that spurs us to justice, mercy, and humility.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 3 Epiphany 2017
In our lectionary readings, Isaiah opens our eyes once again how the promises of God’s salvation not only enlighten us spiritually, but bring us joy as we hope for the future.
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