Sermons (2020-2023)

Thanksgiving Eve – Where Are the Thankful?
November 22, 2023
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:1-10; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Luke 17:11-19
25th Sunday after Pentecost – The Master You Know
November 19, 2023
Readings: Zephaniah 1:7-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
24th Sunday after Pentecost – Foolishness and Wisdom
November 12, 2023
Readings: Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
All Saints’ Day (Observed) – Tribulation and the Kingdom
November 5, 2023
Readings: Revelation 7:2-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
Reformation Day (Observed) – Disciples of the Truth
October 29, 2023
Readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
21st Sunday after Pentecost – Rendered to God
October 22, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
20th Sunday after Pentecost – You Are Invited
October 15, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14
19th Sunday after Pentecost – Two Vineyards, One Cornerstone
October 8, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
18th Sunday after Pentecost – Whose Authority?
October 1, 2023
Readings: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Philippians 2:1-18; Matthew 21:23-32
17th Sunday after Pentecost – A Generous Master
September 24, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30; Matthew 20:1-16
16th Sunday after Pentecost – Settled Accounts
September 17, 2023
Readings: Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35
15th Sunday after Pentecost – Becoming a Child
September 10, 2023
Readings: Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 18:1-20
14th Sunday after Pentecost – The Things of God
September 3, 2023
Readings: Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
13th Sunday after Pentecost – Who Is Jesus?
August 27, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 51:1-6; Romans 11:33-12:8; Matthew 16:13-20
12th Sunday after Pentecost – The Faith of Dogs
August 20, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; Matthew 15:21-28
11th Sunday after Pentecost – Fear, Love, and Trust
August 13, 2023
Readings: Job 38:4-18; Romans 10:5-17; Matthew 14:22-33
10th Sunday after Pentecost – You Need Not Go Away
August 6, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 55:1-5; Romans 9:1-13; Matthew 14:13-21
9th Sunday after Pentecost – Obtaining Treasure
July 30, 2023
Readings: Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 13:44-52
8th Sunday after Pentecost – Until the Harvest
July 23, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 44:6-8; Romans 8:18-27; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
7th Sunday after Pentecost – Purposeful Seed
July 16, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13; Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
6th Sunday after Pentecost – The Yoke of Christ
July 9, 2023
Readings: Zechariah 9:9-12; Romans 7:14-25a; Matthew 11:25-30
5th Sunday after Pentecost – Christ Militant and Triumphant
July 2, 2023
Readings: Jeremiah 28:5-9; Romans 7:1-13; Matthew 10:34-42
4th Sunday after Pentecost – Being Like Jesus
June 25, 2023
Readings: Jeremiah 20:7-13; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:5a, 21-33
3rd Sunday after Pentecost – The Word and the Kingdom
June 18, 2023
Readings: Exodus 19:2-8; Romans 5:6-15; Matthew 9:35-10:20
2nd Sunday after Pentecost – Needing the Physician
June 11, 2023
Readings: Hosea 5:15-6:6; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13
The Festival of the Holy Trinity – With You Always
June 4, 2023
Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; Matthew 28:16-20
Seventh Sunday of Easter – Given to Christ
May 21, 2023
Readings: Acts 1:12-26; 1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
Sixth Sunday of Easter – Loved by God
May 14, 2023
Readings: Acts 17:16-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
Fifth Sunday of Easter – Be with Jesus
May 7, 2023
Readings: Acts 6:1-9, 7:2a, 51-60; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
Fourth Sunday of Easter – The Door to Life
April 30, 2023
Readings: Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
Third Sunday of Easter – Opened Up
April 23, 2023
Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 1:17-25; Luke 24:13-35
Second Sunday of Easter – Resurrection Peace
April 16, 2023
Readings: Acts 5:29-42; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
The Resurrection of Our Lord – Jesus Goes Before You
April 9, 2023
Readings: Jeremiah 31:1-6; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
The Resurrection of Our Lord (Sunrise) – Why Are You Weeping?
April 9, 2023
Readings: Exodus 14:10-15:1; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18
Easter Vigil – Homily from St. John Chrysostom
April 8, 2023
Reading: Mark 16:1-8
Good Friday – Into Death
April 7, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18-19
Holy (Maundy) Thursday – Handed Over
April 6, 2023
Readings: Exodus 24:3-11; Hebrews 9:11-22; Matthew 26:17-30
Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) – Hosanna, Jesus!
April 2, 2023
Readings: John 12:12-19; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 27:11-66
Lent Midweek 5 – God’s Gift of Contentment
March 29, 2023
Readings: 1 Kings 21:1-16; 1 Timothy 6:6-12; Mark 10:17-31
Fifth Sunday in Lent – God’s View of Death
March 26, 2023
Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:1-11; John 11:1-53
Lent Midweek 4 – God’s Gift of Possessions and Good Reputations
March 22, 2023
Readings: 2 Kings 5:19-27; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7; Mark 14:3-9
Fourth Sunday in Lent – Lord, I Believe
March 19, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 42:14-21; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Lent Midweek 3 – God’s Gift of Life and Marriage
March 15, 2023
Readings: Genesis 2:21-25; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5; Luke 10:25-37
Third Sunday in Lent – The Well of Jesus
March 12, 2023
Readings: Exodus 17:1-7; Romans 5:1-8; John 4:5-30, 39-42
Lent Midweek 2 – God’s Gift of His Word and Representatives
March 8, 2023
Readings: Daniel 3:8-25; 1 Timothy 4:11-16; Luke 10:38-42
Second Sunday in Lent – Faith from Birth
March 5, 2023
Readings: Genesis 12:1-9; Romans 4:1-8, 13-17; John 3:1-17
Lent Midweek 1 – God’s Gift of Himself and His Name
March 1, 2023
Readings: Exodus 3:13-15; Hebrews 6:13-20; Luke 16:19-31
First Sunday in Lent – He Was Hungry
February 26, 2023
Readings: Genesis 3:1-21; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
Ash Wednesday – Christ Is Your Treasure
February 22, 2023
Readings: Joel 2:12-19; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
The Transfiguration of Our Lord – Until the Resurrection
February 19, 2023
Readings: Exodus 24:8-18; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
6th Sunday after the Epiphany – Reconciled in Christ
February 12, 2023
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
5th Sunday after the Epiphany – Salt, Light, and Law
February 5, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 58:3-9a; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16; Matthew 5:13-20
4th Sunday after the Epiphany – Blessed through Jesus
January 29, 2023
Readings: Micah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
3rd Sunday after the Epiphany – The Light Has Dawned
January 22, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 9:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-25
2nd Sunday after the Epiphany – Pointing to the Lamb
January 15, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42a
The Baptism of Our Lord – Do You Come to Me?
January 8, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 3:13-17
The Epiphany of Our Lord – Two Kings
January 6, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Circumcision and Name of Jesus – Eighth Day
January 1, 2023
Readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 2:21
New Year’s Eve – Keep Your Lamps Burning
December 31, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 30:15-17; Romans 8:31b-39; Luke 12:35-40
The Nativity of Our Lord – Becoming a Child
December 25, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-12; John 1:1-18
The Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord – For All People
December 24, 2022
Readings: Luke 2:1-20
Fourth Sunday in Advent – Live Justified
December 18, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-17; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
Advent Midweek 3 – The Holy Spirit
December 14, 2022
Readings: Ezekiel 36:24-29a; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 3:5-8
Third Sunday in Advent – The Deeds of the Christ
December 11, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-11; Matthew 11:2-15
Advent Midweek 2 – The Son
December 7, 2022
Readings: Genesis 3:6-15; 1 Peter 1:13-19; John 18:33-37
Second Sunday in Advent – Prepare through Repentance
December 4, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
Advent Midweek 1 – The Father
November 30, 2022
Readings: Genesis 2:7-9, 15-25; Galatians 4:4-6; Matthew 6:25-34
First Sunday in Advent – Who Is This Jesus?
November 27, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 21:1-11
Thanksgiving Eve – Thanksgiving Turns You to Jesus
November 23, 2022
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:1-10; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Luke 17:11-19
Last Sunday of the Church Year – Forgiveness and Paradise
November 20, 2022
Readings: Malachi 3:13-18; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 23:27-43
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – The Signs Point to Jesus
November 13, 2022
Readings: Malachi 4:1-6; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13; Luke 21:5-36
All Saints’ Day (Observed) – Blessed Are You
November 6, 2022
Readings: Revelation 7:9-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
Festival of the Reformation – Justified and Set Free
October 30, 2022
Readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost – Be a Child
October 23, 2022
Readings: Genesis 4:1-15; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-17
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Jesus Is Justice
October 16, 2022
Readings: Genesis 32:22-30; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Your Great High Priest
October 9, 2022
Readings: Ruth 1:1-19a; 2 Timothy 2:1-13; Luke 17:11-19
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – Forgiven Servants Forgive
October 2, 2022
Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:1-10
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – The Word Is Sufficient
September 25, 2022
Readings: Amos 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Being a Faithful Steward
September 18, 2022
Readings: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-15; Luke 16:1-15
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Joy in Heaven
September 11, 2022
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-24; 1 Timothy 1:5-17; Luke 15:1-10
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Being a Christian
September 4, 2022
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-35
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – Humbled and Exalted
August 28, 2022
Readings: Proverbs 25:2-10; Hebrews 13:1-17; Luke 14:1-14
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – The Narrow Door
August 21, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 66:18-23; Hebrews 12:4-24; Luke 13:22-30
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – Christ Brings Division
August 14, 2022
Readings: Jeremiah 23:16-29; Hebrews 11:17-12:3; Luke 12:49-56
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – Faith Founded on Jesus
August 7, 2022
Readings: Genesis 15:1-6; Hebrews 11:1-16; Luke 12:22-34
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – The Riches of Christ
July 31, 2022
Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – Our Father
July 24, 2022
Readings: Genesis 18:20-33; Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – At the Lord’s Feet
July 17, 2022
Readings: Genesis 18:1-14; Colossians 1:21-29; Luke 10:38-42
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – Christ and His Mercy
July 10, 2022
Readings: Leviticus 18:1-5, 19:9-18; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Hearing Christ
July 3, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 66:10-14; Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18; Luke 10:1-20
Third Sunday after Pentecost – Set on Salvation
June 26, 2022
Readings: 1 Kings 19:9b-21; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
Second Sunday after Pentecost – Make Room for the Holy Spirit
June 19, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 65:1-9; Galatians 3:23-4:7; Luke 8:26-39
Festival of the Holy Trinity – God Is I AM
June 12, 2022
Readings: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; John 8:48-59
The Day of Pentecost – The Same Words of Christ
June 5, 2022
Readings: Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:23-31
Sixth Sunday of Easter – Take Heart
May 22, 2022
Readings: Acts 16:9-15; Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27; John 16:23-33
Fifth Sunday of Easter – A Little While
May 15, 2022
Readings: Acts 11:1-18; Revelation 21:1-7; John 16:12-22
Fourth Sunday of Easter – In Christ’s Hand
May 8, 2022
Readings: Acts 20:17-35; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
Third Sunday of Easter – Fishing and Feeding
May 1, 2022
Readings: Acts 9:1-22; Revelation 5:8-14; John 21:1-19
Second Sunday of Easter – Fear and Peace
April 24, 2022
Readings: Acts 5:12-32; Revelation 1:4-18; John 20:19-31
The Resurrection of Our Lord – Jesus Lives!
April 17, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12
The Resurrection of Our Lord (Sunrise) – The Dawn of a New Creation
April 17, 2022
Readings: Job 19:23-27; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; John 20:1-18
Easter Vigil – Christ Loves by Making New
April 16, 2022
Readings: Mark 16:1-8
Good Friday – Christ Loves by Dying
April 15, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42
Holy (Maundy) Thursday – Christ Loves by Serving
April 14, 2022
Readings: Exodus 12:1-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32; John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) – Going after Jesus
April 10, 2022
Readings: John 12:12-19; Deuteronomy 32:36-39; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 23:1-56
Lent Midweek 5 – Christ Leads Us to Live a Christian Life
April 6, 2022
Readings: Proverbs 3:1-8; Romans 8:32-39; Luke 23:44-49
Fifth Sunday in Lent – God and His Vineyard
April 3, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; Luke 20:9-20
Lent Midweek 4 – Christ Leads Us to Repentance
March 30, 2022
Readings: Ezekiel 18:30-32; Galatians 5:16-24; Luke 22:54-62
Fourth Sunday in Lent – Worthy to Be Called His
March 27, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 12:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Lent Midweek 3 – Christ Does It Out of Love
March 23, 2022
Readings: Jeremiah 31:1-6; Romans 5:6-11; Luke 23:32-43
Third Sunday in Lent – Repent or Perish
March 20, 2022
Readings: Ezekiel 33:7-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
Lent Midweek 2 – Christ Takes Our Punishment
March 16, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:6; Romans 7:13-25; Luke 23:4-16
Second Sunday in Lent – Opposition and Love
March 13, 2022
Readings: Jeremiah 26:8-15; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
Lent Midweek 1 – Christ Suffers for Our Sin
March 9, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 50:5-9; Hebrews 9:24-28; Matthew 27:15-26
First Sunday in Lent – The Devil’s Salvation
March 6, 2022
Readings: Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
Ash Wednesday – Where’s Your Treasure?
March 2, 2022
Readings: Joel 2:12-19; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
The Transfiguration of Our Lord – Listen to Christ
February 27, 2022
Readings: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Hebrews 3:1-6; Luke 9:28-36
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany – Christ Is Your Measure
February 20, 2022
Readings: Genesis 45:3-15; 1 Corinthians 15:21-26, 30-42; Luke 6:27-38
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Your Reward Is Great
February 13, 2022
Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-20; Luke 6:17-26
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany – Confession, Absolution, and Mission
February 6, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20; Luke 5:1-11
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – The Word Has Authority
January 30, 2022
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10; 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13; Luke 4:31-44
Third Sunday after Epiphany – Fulfilled in Your Hearing
January 23, 2022
Readings: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:16-30
Second Sunday after Epiphany – Manifesting His Glory
January 16, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
The Baptism of Our Lord – Joined to Christ
January 9, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7; Romans 6:1-11; Luke 3:15-22
Second Sunday after Christmas – Looking for Jesus
January 2, 2022
Readings: 1 Kings 3:4-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 2:40-52
Eve of the Circumcision and Name of Jesus – He Will Save
December 31, 2021
Readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 2:21
First Sunday after Christmas – Depart in Peace
December 26, 2021
Readings: Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:22-40
The Nativity of Our Lord – God Becomes Man
December 25, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-12; John 1:1-18
Christmas Eve – Unto You
December 24, 2021
Reading: Luke 2:1-20
Fourth Sunday in Advent – He’s Done Great Things
December 19, 2021
Readings: Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-56
Advent Midweek 3 – Jesus Is with Us
December 15, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Luke 1:67-79; Jeremiah 10:6-10; Ephesians 2:13-22; Isaiah 7:10-14; Matthew 1:18-23
Third Sunday in Advent – Looking and Waiting
December 12, 2021
Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 7:18-28
Advent Midweek 2 – Jesus Is the Root and Key
December 8, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 11:1, 10-11; Romans 15:8-13; Isaiah 22:22-25; Revelation 3:7-13
Second Sunday in Advent – See God’s Salvation
December 5, 2021
Readings: Malachi 3:1-7b; Philippians 1:2-11; Luke 3:1-20
Advent Midweek 1 – Jesus Is Wisdom and Lord
December 1, 2021
Readings: Proverbs 1:2-7; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Exodus 19:9-13; Matthew 28:16-20
First Sunday in Advent – Three Kingly Advents
November 28, 2021
Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 19:28-40
Thanksgiving Eve – Live by the Word
November 24, 2021
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:1-10; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Luke 17:11-19
Last Sunday of the Church Year – The Comfort of the End
November 21, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 51:4-6; Jude 20-25; Mark 13:24-37
25th Sunday after Pentecost – The Sign
November 14, 2021
Readings: Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-13
Feast of All Saints’ (Observed) – Living and Dying
November 7, 2021
Readings: Revelation 7:9-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
Festival of the Reformation – What Do You Practice?
October 31, 2021
Readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
22nd Sunday after Pentecost – Blind Ones See
October 24, 2021
Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52
21st Sunday after Pentecost – An Impossible Salvation
October 17, 2021
Readings: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20; Hebrews 4:1-16; Mark 10:23-31
20th Sunday after Pentecost – Love Like Jesus
October 10, 2021
Readings: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Hebrews 3:12-19; Mark 10:17-22
19th Sunday after Pentecost – Flesh of My Flesh
October 3, 2021
Readings: Genesis 2:18-25; Hebrews 2:1-18; Mark 10:2-16
18th Sunday after Pentecost – Have Salt, Be at Peace
September 26, 2021
Readings: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; James 5:1-20; Mark 9:38-50
16th Sunday after Pentecost – Unbelieving Believers
September 12, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 50:4-10; James 3:1-12; Mark 9:14-29
15th Sunday after Pentecost – Begging for Jesus
September 5, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 35:4-7a; James 2:1-10, 14-18; Mark 7:24-37
14th Sunday after Pentecost – Follow Your Savior
August 29, 2021
Readings: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Ephesians 6:10-20; Mark 7:14-23
13th Sunday after Pentecost – Commandments and Traditions
August 22, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 29:11-19; Ephesians 5:22-33; Mark 7:1-13
12th Sunday after Pentecost – True Food, True Drink
August 15, 2021
Readings: Proverbs 9:1-10; Ephesians 5:6-21; John 6:51-69
11th Sunday after Pentecost – Life from Heaven
August 8, 2021
Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-8; Ephesians 4:17-5:2; John 6:35-51
10th Sunday after Pentecost – Give Us the Bread
August 1, 2021
Readings: Exodus 16:2-15; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:22-35
9th Sunday after Pentecost – Salvation, not Destruction
July 25, 2021
Readings: Genesis 9:8-17; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:45-56
8th Sunday after Pentecost – A Desolate Place
July 18, 2021
Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-44
7th Sunday after Pentecost – Chosen to Rise
July 11, 2021
Readings: Amos 7:7-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
6th Sunday after Pentecost – Marveling at Unbelief
July 4, 2021
Readings: Ezekiel 2:1-5; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Mark 6:1-13
5th Sunday after Pentecost – Fear and Faith
June 27, 2021
Readings: Lamentations 3:22-33; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43
4th Sunday after Pentecost – Have Faith
June 20, 2021
Readings: Job 38:1-11; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
3rd Sunday after Pentecost – Senseless and Small
June 13, 2021
Readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24; 2 Corinthians 5:1-17; Mark 4:26-34
2nd Sunday after Pentecost – The Strong Man Is Bound
June 6, 2021
Readings: Genesis 3:8-15; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
Festival of the Holy Trinity – Speaking of What We’ve Seen
May 30, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; John 3:1-17
Pentecost – The Real Miracle
May 23, 2021
Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Easter 7 – Kept, Guarded, Sanctified
May 16, 2021
Readings: Acts 1:12-26; 1 John 5:9-15; John 17:11b-19
The Ascension of Our Lord – Earth in Heaven
May 13, 2021
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53
Easter 6 – Keeping the Commandment
May 9, 2021
Readings: Acts 10:34-48; 1 John 5:1-8; John 15:9-17
Easter 5 – Be a Branch
May 2, 2021
Readings: Acts 8:26-40; 1 John 4:1-11; John 15:1-8
Easter 4 – One Flock, One Shepherd
April 25, 2021
Readings: Acts 4:1-12; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
Easter 3 – Why Are You Troubled?
April 18, 2021
Readings: Acts 3:11-21; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-49
Easter 2 – The New Breath of Life
April 11, 2021
Readings: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
Easter – Just as He Told You
April 4, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8
Easter Sunrise – Christ Has Triumphed
April 4, 2021
Readings: Exodus 15:1-11; 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-18
Easter Vigil – Homily from St. John Chrysostom
April 3, 2021
Reading: Mark 16:1-8
Good Friday – Participating in Death
April 2, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42
Holy (Maundy) Thursday – Participating in Blood
April 1, 2021
Readings: Exodus 24:3-11; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Mark 14:12-26
Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) – In the Name of the Lord
March 28, 2021
Readings: John 12:12-19; Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 15:1-47
Lent Midweek 5 – Sacrifice as God’s Act
March 24, 2021
Readings: 1 Kings 18:20-40; Luke 23:44-49
5th Sunday in Lent – Christ’s Glory
March 21, 2021
Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:32-45
Lent Midweek 4 – Sacrifice as Atonement
March 17, 2021
Readings: Leviticus 16; Matthew 26:57-68; 27:1-2, 24-26
4th Sunday in Lent – The Gift of God
March 14, 2021
Readings: Numbers 21:4-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
Lent Midweek 3 – Sacrifice as Death Defeating Act
March 10, 2021
Readings: Exodus 12:1-28, 43-51; John 19:16-18, 28-30
3rd Sunday in Lent – Zeal for God’s House
March 7, 2021
Readings: Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 2:13-25
Lent Midweek 2 – Sacrifice as Substitute
March 3, 2021
Readings: Genesis 22:1-19; John 10:11-15
2nd Sunday in Lent – He Says It Plainly
February 28, 2021
Readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 5:1-11; Mark 8:27-38
Lent Midweek 1 – Sacrifice as Covering
February 24, 2021
Readings: Genesis 3:1-21; Luke 23:33-38
1st Sunday in Lent – Driven to the Wilderness
February 21, 2021
Readings: Genesis 22:1-18; James 1:12-18; Mark 1:9-15
Ash Wednesday – Practice Your Righteousness
February 17, 2021
Readings: Joel 2:12-19; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
The Transfiguration of Our Lord – Veiled and Unveiled
February 14, 2021
Readings: Exodus 34:29-35; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6; Mark 9:2-9
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany – Christ Brings Healing
February 7, 2021
Readings: Isaiah 40:21-31; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27; Mark 1:29-39
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany – Why Has Christ Come?
January 31, 2021
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
Third Sunday after the Epiphany – The Word Is Enough
January 24, 2021
Readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-35; Mark 1:14-20
Second Sunday after the Epiphany – Come and See
January 17, 2021
Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
The Baptism of Our Lord – Torn Open
January 10, 2021
Readings: Genesis 1:1-5; Romans 6:1-11; Mark 1:4-11
2nd Sunday after Christmas – Obeying Your Father
January 3, 2021
Readings: 1 Kings 3:4-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 2:40-52
Eve of the Circumcision and Name of Jesus – The Captive and the Heirs
December 31, 2020
Readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 2:21
1st Sunday after Christmas – Thoughts Revealed
December 27, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
The Nativity of Our Lord – The Word Dwells Among Us
December 25, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-14
Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord – The Shepherd Comes to His Flock
December 24, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Advent – Let It Be to Me
December 20, 2020
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Advent Midweek 3 – Nunc Dimittis: Song of Salvation
December 16, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9; Luke 2:22-35
Third Sunday in Advent – Bearing Witness
December 13, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
Advent Midweek 2 – Benedictus: Song of Faith
December 9, 2020
Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-22; Luke 1:57-80
Second Sunday in Advent – Preparing the Way
December 6, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
Advent Midweek 1 – Magnificat: Song of Joy
December 2, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Luke 1:39-56
First Sunday in Advent – The Kingdom Comes
November 29, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 64:1-9; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 11:1-10
Thanksgiving Eve – Made Well by Faith
November 25, 2020
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:1-10; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Luke 17:11-19
Last Sunday of the Church Year – You Are Sheep
November 22, 2020
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Matthew 25:31-46
24th Sunday after Pentecost – Good and Faithful Servants
November 15, 2020
Readings: Zephaniah 1:7-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
23rd Sunday after Pentecost – Asleep and Awake
November 8, 2020
Readings: Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
Feast of All Saints’ Day – Now, but Not Yet
November 1, 2020
Readings: Revelation 7:9-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
Festival of the Reformation – Offspring of Christ
October 25, 2020
Readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
Festival of St. Luke – The Physician and His Medicine
October 18, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 35:5-8; 2 Timothy 4:5-18; Luke 10:1-9
19th Sunday after Pentecost – What Keeps You from the Feast?
October 11, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14
18th Sunday after Pentecost – Rejection and Love
October 4, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
17th Sunday after Pentecost – The Authority of God
September 27, 2020
Readings: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Philippians 2:1-18; Matthew 21:23-32
16th Sunday after Pentecost – Christ Is the First
September 20, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30; Matthew 20:1-16
15th Sunday after Pentecost – Forgiving Debt
September 13, 2020
Readings: Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35
14th Sunday after Pentecost – Gaining a Brother
September 6, 2020
Readings: Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 18:1-20
13th Sunday after Pentecost – It Is Necessary
August 30, 2020
Readings: Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
11th Sunday after Pentecost – Great Is Your Faith
August 16, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; Matthew 15:21-28
10th Sunday after Pentecost – Is Jesus Enough?
August 9, 2020
Readings: Job 38:4-18; Romans 10:5-17; Matthew 14:22-33
9th Sunday after Pentecost – The Appetizer and the Feast
August 2, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 55:1-5; Romans 9:1-13; Matthew 14:13-21
8th Sunday after Pentecost – A Treasured Possession
July 26, 2020
Readings: Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 13:44-52
Donna Thomas Funeral – Christ Prepared Her Place
July 23, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 35:3-10; Romans 6:3-10; John 14:1-6
7th Sunday after Pentecost – Hidden and Revealed
July 19, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 44:6-8; Romans 8:18-27; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
6th Sunday after Pentecost – The Seed, Not the Soil
July 12, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13; Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
5th Sunday after Pentecost – Learn from Christ
July 5, 2020
Readings: Zechariah 9:9-12; Romans 7:14-25a; Matthew 11:25-30
4th Sunday after Pentecost – The Sword and the Reward
June 28, 2020
Readings: Jeremiah 28:5-9; Romans 7:1-13; Matthew 10:34-42
2nd Sunday after Pentecost – Sent Out to Save
June 14, 2020
Readings: Exodus 19:2-8; Romans 5:6-15; Matthew 9:35-10:8
The Festival of the Holy Trinity – Created and Recreated
June 7, 2020
Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; Matthew 28:16-20
The Day of Pentecost – The Spirit Has Been Given
May 31, 2020
Readings: Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39
7th Sunday of Easter – Jesus Prays for You
May 24, 2020
Readings: Acts 1:12-26; 1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
6th Sunday of Easter – The Work of the Spirit
May 17, 2020
Readings: Acts 17:16-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
5th Sunday of Easter – Jesus Is Enough
May 10, 2020
Readings: Acts 6:1-9, 7:2a, 51-60; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
4th Sunday of Easter – The Abundant Life of the Shepherd
May 3, 2020
Readings: Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
3rd Sunday of Easter – Jesus Opens Eyes
April 26, 2020
Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 1:17-25; Luke 24:13-35
2nd Sunday of Easter – Blessed Are You Who Have Not Seen
April 19, 2020
Readings: Acts 5:29-42; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
The Resurrection of Our Lord – Do Not Be Afraid
April 12, 2020
Readings: Jeremiah 31:1-6; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
Easter Vigil – Homily from St. John Chrysostom
April 11, 2020
Readings: Mark 16:1-8
Good Friday – The Passover Lamb Slain
April 10, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42
Holy (Maundy) Thursday – The New Passover
April 9, 2020
Readings: Exodus 12:1-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32; John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) – Follow the King
April 5, 2020
Readings: John 12:12-19; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 27:11-66
Lent Midweek 5 – Pierced for You
April 1, 2020
Readings: Zechariah 12:10-13:1; 1 John 5:6-12; John 19:31-37
5th Sunday in Lent – The Glory of God
March 29, 2020
Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:1-11; John 11:1-45
Lent Midweek 4 – Life from Death
March 25, 2020
Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; 1 Corinthians 15:12-23; Matthew 27:46-53
4th Sunday in Lent – The Works of God
March 22, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 42:14-21; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39
Lent Midweek 3 – Earth’s Foundation Dies
March 18, 2020
Readings: Ezekiel 38:17-23; Acts 16:16-34; Matthew 27:46-51, 54