Fr. Lenny’s Sermons – Holy Week Trio

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 zoomdaddyCrucifixion, following Jesus, holy communion, Holy Week, humility, Last Supper, Life of Christ, salvation, Triumphal EntryLeave a comment

Been preaching, but not posting, in order to assemble a collection of sermons that cover the icon vignettes in the Life of Christ Icon that span Holy Week – the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, and the Crucifixion. Listen and reflect along with the readings as you consider those mighty acts by which our Savior brought us from sin and death into holiness and life eternal.

Triumphal Entry: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 / Zechariah 9:9-12 / Mark 11:1-11

Last Supper: Psalm 23 (KJV) / 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 / Mark 14:22-25

Crucifixion: Psalm 31:9-16 / Philippians 2:5-11 / Mark 15:33-39

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Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Life of Jesus – Nativity

June 18, 2017 zoomdaddyhumility, icon, Isaiah, Jesus, Life of Christ, Luke's Gospel, Nativity, Psalms 96, sermonLeave a comment

This Summer, we are taking a look at the life of Jesus as inspired by the Life of Christ Icon. It has a central pantokrator (Ruler of All) surrounded by vignettes from our Savior’s redemptive life. Today we see consider how Jesus models humility in his incarnation, as we read Psalm 96, Isaiah 9:2-7, and the famous Christmas story from Luke 2:1-14.

Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Christmas Eve – 2016

December 25, 2016 zoomdaddyChrist the King, Christmas, God with us, humility, nature of Christ, Psalms, room for Christ, sermonLeave a comment

The lectionary helps us rejoice in the words of Psalm 96 on this holy night. On this Christmas Eve, make room for King Jesus in the inn of your heart, as he makes room for us in eternity.

Fr. Lenny’s & Bp. Dorsey’s Sermons – Proper 22 – 2016

October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 zoomdaddyfaith, humility, Luke's Gospel, Ordinary Time, prayer, sermon, spiritualityLeave a comment

In serving two church’s, when the bishop is at one church, you still need to preach at the other. This provides a neat chance to compare and contrast how two different people approach the same Gospel lesson. The good thing to note, we both agree on the necessity of a vibrant faith and a deep sense of humility in following Jesus.

My sermon (St Bartholomew’s):

My bishop’s sermon (St Francis):

Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – St Bartholomew’s Feast & Proper 17 – 2016

August 28, 2016August 28, 2016 zoomdaddyhumility, loving neighbor, Luke's Gospel, Ordinary Time, sermon, St Bartholomew, way of the crossLeave a comment

Another two-for-one. Probably just as well since I’ll be on vacation next week. Having been asked by the diocese to supply services for St Bartholomew’s – Scottdale on Saturday evenings, it was fortuitous to start close enough to that apostle’s feast day to recognize it. Then regular Sunday service at St Francis, we forged ahead with St Luke’s Gospel, where we see Jesus making the link between humility and how we treat those we are tempted to think of as “below” us. May we all be willing both to bear our cross, and to walk the way of humility expressed through love for all (not just the people we consider worthy of it).

Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Proper 10 – 2016

July 10, 2016July 10, 2016 zoomdaddyChristian unity, courage, Galatians, generosity, grace of God, humility, Ordinary TimeLeave a comment

As we conclude Galatians (chapter 6), we find St Paul encouraging us to live in ways that build true Christian community. May we find ourselves growing closer to God and one another as we pursue unity, humility, generosity, grace, & courage.

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