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Sermons on the Gospels

Back in the Wilderness? (A sermon on Luke 4:1-13 )

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Father Dave

“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.” (Luke 4:1-2a) Here we are, back in the wilderness with Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Extremists for Love (A sermon on Luke 6:27-30)

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Father Dave

“But I say to you that listen, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and … Continue reading →

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Dreaming the dream of Jesus (A sermon on Luke 4:21-30)

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Father Dave

“When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with rage. They got up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might … Continue reading →

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Epiphany 2018 (A sermon on Matthew 2:1-12)

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Father Dave

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star … Continue reading →

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Jesus revealed His Glory! (A sermon on John 2:1-11)

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Father Dave

When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said … Continue reading →

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Afflicting the Comfortable (A sermon on Luke 3:1-6)

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Father Dave

I think I am right in saying that today is a historic anniversary for me. I think I am rightin saying that today marks for me the end of my 28th year as incumbent in this parishwhich means that I … Continue reading →

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How hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom (Mark 10:17-31)

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Father Dave

  “Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!”” (Mark 10:23) Last week I wasn’t at my post at Holy Trinity. I was … Continue reading →

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What’s your story? (Mark 8:27-38)

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Father Dave

“Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, … Continue reading →

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The Death of John the Baptist (Mark 6:14-29)

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Father Dave

“So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing; and when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox … Continue reading →

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