Matthew 17:1-9 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking withContinue reading “Preaching through Matthew: week 17”
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Preaching through Matthew: week 16
Matthew 16:1-5 “The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day:Continue reading “Preaching through Matthew: week 16”
Preaching through Matthew: week 15
Matthew 15:1-9 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? For GodContinue reading “Preaching through Matthew: week 15”
Preaching through Matthew: week 14
Matthew 14:1-13 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prisonContinue reading “Preaching through Matthew: week 14”
Easter Sunday sermon
Easter Sunday In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit Opening psalm: Psalms 16:1-11 “Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; But toContinue reading “Easter Sunday sermon”
Exploring different views of communion
Today is Holy Thursday, the day before Jesus died for us. This is the day he instituted communion , or mass, or the Lord’s Supper, or blessed sacrament-depending on your tradition . There is much debate on how Jesus is present to us in communion in other words, how do we understand the phrase “thisContinue reading “Exploring different views of communion”