Sermons

ArchBishop Upham funeral requiem mass Raleigh North Carolina St Georges church invited retreat clergy Abbey conyers Georgia monastery of the Holy Spirit Thomas Merton Martin centering prayer book abbots wrote sincere devotion wonder monks discipline trappist literature joy liberty vows celibacy obedience stern quiet conversation quiet schedule lauds seven times of prayer daily eucharist hard labor manual rigorous six hours of sleep night penitentiary cloistered self incarcerated lifestyle free writings speech Spirit of the Lord O God who art the author of peace and lover of concord in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life whose service is perfect freedom Defend us, thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies that we, surely trusting in thy defense may not fear the power of any adversaries through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord Amen book of common prayer Gospel lesson heals man of a demon destroy works of the devil liberate human race a greater One has come finger of God cast out demons deliver us out of bondage house divided born again baptized through water and the Spirit baptism heir everlasting life child regenerate engrafted indwelling elect fait accompli Ephesians bait and switch wedding ring more liaisons lust joseph potiphar wife falsely accused put in prison dungeon free in heart and conscience saint John Chrysostom who is the free person constrained body sex medical procedure change truth every cell male female escape biological sex detransition mistake restricted hospital continuous treatment million dollar relationship with medical industry sex change covetous love of riches love of money is the root of all evil possessed by possessions taking care of things irony park kids where are the kids devices screens widgets entrapped prisoners of our own devices monastics consecrated vow of poverty mystery of God is perfect freedom the kingdom of heaven is within you He is close by radical acceptance God has given us Lenten For whosoever will save his life shall lose it and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it Matthew 16:25

speak listen funeral Arch Bishop Upham burdens blessing presume healing comfort press on strength protection love fight the good fight 2nd second sunday in Lent 40 days fasting abstinence almsgiving prepare hearts for resurrection easter sacred inner conversion of heart Christs will faithfully 15th chapter Matthew invite learn woman from canaan vexed demonic evil spirit tyre sidon found Jesus disturb rest gospel mark Jseus on the move hill mountain feed heal blind ministry gentile woman security not the best slipped through cast out devil great faith patience devotion humility practical lesson understand faith deeper she declares His Lordship identify as Son of David syrophoenician descendant of David hear believe example Roman centurion miracles interaction genie rub the bottle profound faith gleen opened up power of earnest petition salvation intercession Israelites territory children of God heal my child power great faith attitude on Jesus bless us He is all we need healing sustenance true faith looks like commitment burdens of those we love brothers sisters Rwanda pray give in the body of Christ prayer foot of the cross kneel

restraint fasting way of love is by self denial warfare champion defeat enemy first Adam fell into sin devil overthrown enemy contradicted God surely will not die eat the fruit God is withholding something from you you will become wise you will be like God tactics doubt God has given us our life sermon on the mount do not be anxious begrudge God for not giving us something command collect language of love first temptation second Adam command stones to be made bread go take it dont ask make it happen prove you’re the Son of God behold my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased Baptism goes to God take it to God man shall not live by bread alone seek first the kingdom of God temptation garden of Eden pride of life pinnacle of the temple throw yourself down suicide self harm it is written dash your foot against a stone thou shalt not tempt the Lord your God go straight to God tempted does not sin world flesh devil fell wicked tempted by desire to sin self harm height of temple not a sin to be tempted Christian warfare oh save us temptation loses its power bring to another person confession strike a bargain all the riches of the world worship goes to God only Him shall you serve get thee away satan wisdom distinction discernment real not authentic false know Gods Word as it is written give us the victory over the enemy language of love humble study wisdom spiritual purpose

healing blind man faith hope love greatest nature of love His love into the world pour ingrafted redemption forgiving band class freshman clarinet marching band music teacher plays woodwind reed instrument Benny Goodman Las Vegas 43 years resentment language of love power interior freedom by Jacques Philippe binds us forgive diminishes or destroys freedom vital forces harm keep memory of wrong alive poison cancel debt set free release him to God let it go Jesus says But to you who are listening I say Love your enemies do good to those who hate you bless those who curse you pray for those who mistreat you If someone slaps you on one cheek turn to them the other also If someone takes your coat do not withhold your shirt from them Give to everyone who asks you and if anyone takes what belongs to you do not demand it back Do to others as you would have them do to you St Luke Gospel freedom barnacles sail freely lance the boil staph infection systemic infection liberated by Christ power of God gives what He commands sins of omission disappoint release liberty imperfections in others infinite love realistic free happy romantic perfect service press on gift great commandments love God serve others cancel debts become a saint blindness clarity of vision

lenten discipline technique four elements fasting quantity of food abstinence quality of food increased prayer and Bible study almsgiving soil seed parable enemy snatches dismissive attitude prideful cardinal sin knows it all instruction humility wise receive wisest counselor scriptures Bible translations leisure time cultivate our minds receive the Word soil of our hearts marxism atheism idealogy dismiss authority of Bible humility inspired Word of God dialogue with Him no root do we allow Word of God to take root aha puzzle piece eighteen inches from head to heart 18″ from head to heart take root in our heart springs up choked cares busyness worries distractions dopamine good fruit living out the Word putting it in to practice test the Scriptures like Mary pondered all these things in her heart better to give than to receive deceive our neighbor lies remember bring forth abundant fruit 23rd psalm 23 psalm pray to open our hearts enter in humility Lectio Devina response back to God Psalm 75:9 God judges all things makes things happen cup of judgment He will pour out watchword of my day judge ruler God is the Judge God is in charge

feast presentation Jesus temple Simeon canticle Luke go in peace depart salvation light Gentiles Israel Septuagesima pre Lent

centurion healing servant intercessor nine days of prayer 9

traditional marriage join together matrimony Cana Galilee one man one woman lifelong union ages Adam Eve first marriage sand ideology rock faith once delivered morality CS Lewis absolute fidelity inside chastity outside live out the faith Jesus was invited to the marriage Mary care and concern blessing invite Him in first day of the week Sunday driving work Joseph not present notices out of wine intercessor attentive mindful of the needs of others she goes right to Jesus appeal to the Lord rent eviction we can’t solve our own finity social services good listener pray petition how far indwells woman what am I to do with thee? My hour has not yet come transitioning into His ministry intercessor moves whatsoever He says to you to do, do it servants water pots obeyed opens path to blessing there is no blessing without obedience commandments draw out divine intervention wine living out Gospel truths

Holy Spirit beginning of the Lords ministry baptism repentance forsake sins sinless impeccable cleanse identify with sinners entire ministry penalty of sin take upon Him His body on the tree publicans sinners comes to us climb down into the pit muck descend into hell thou are there also surgeon wound stench gore operation heal repent close while we were yet sinners God loved us winebibber your sins are forgiven go and sin no more not afraid darkness light theophany all present at His baptism Father Son Holy Ghost Holy Spirit new creation Word redemption divine Love all in creation all in redemption sacrament of Baptism water invisible grace engrafted dwelling will of God peace Christ redeemer temple of the Holy Spirit enmity peace call of Christian barrier self will liberation blessing endless bliss Epiphanytide wellspring world weary nothing new under the sun bored mind drifting refreshing own thoughts human race

theophany Epiphany journey manifestation reveal Himself fifteenth 15th century Dutch painting image all colors creeds bowing kneeling black white Baby worship fulfill prophesy Isaiah chapter 6 ch psalm 72 tarshish egypt ethiopia Scriptures fulfilled magi from the East Matthew chapter 2 wise men King of the Jews Herod troubled Tanakh Torah Bethlehem Judea deceptive vicious king killed his own children it is better to be king herod’s servant than his son follow the star wise men wealthy studied kings relied on them to govern well mighty men rejoice baby all men walks of life bow to Christ TS Elliott poem journey of the magi encounter Christ everything else losing meaning St Augustus restless until they find rest in You today encounter Christ afresh in a new profound way nothing else makes sense encouragement hearts and minds enjoy His presence Light in our hearts

Christmastide savior born unto us historical record eighth day circumcised Emanuel God with us historical events Jesus born at a specific point in time

Advent cusp of the feast of the birth of our King Savior prepare our hearts cast away all