Sermon preached on Jan 26, 2020 Annual Meeting Sunday, Opening and Closing prayers for annual meeting (below) are meant to be heard in context of this sermon. In this morning’s Gospel from Matthew Jesus’ ministry finally really begins. “Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”[1] This is the heart of Read More …
Preached on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 Epiphany 3 (Preached with a basketball in hand) When Jesus turned and saw John’s disciples following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Teacher, where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” (Bounce) It was the crazy time of year Read More …
Sermon Preached on January 12, 2020 – Baptism of Our Lord By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Beloved Showing Forth Good morning. Here we are, the second Sunday of January, and the First Sunday after the Epiphany, officially called: The Read More …
Sermon Preached on January 5, 2020 – Epiphany Sunday By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Predisposed to Hope in the New Year It is the New Year – how did that happen so quickly? New year, new possibilities, that’s Read More …