Listen to our Sermons

We have an extensive sermon library organized through the liturgical year that explains our Christian Faith in the Anglican Way.

2026-03-30T12:21:48-07:00
Sermon Palm Sunday Canon Steven Dart March 29, 2026

Sermon Palm Sunday Canon Steven Dart March 29, 2026

“Mercifully grant, that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection.” (Collect for Palm Sunday, 1928 BCP)

The Sunday next before Easter

Palm Sunday

The Collect

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who of thy tender love towards mankind, hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility; Mercifully grant, that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Epistle Phil. 2:5

LET this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

The Gospel St. Matt. 27:1

WHEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: and when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in. Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value and gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me. And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail. King of the Jews! And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. And sitting down they watched him there; and set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, and came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

Learn More

Sermon Archives

2023-07-30T15:18:26-07:00
Sermon VIII Trinity Canon Steven Dart July 30, 2023

Sermon VIII Trinity Canon Steven Dart July 30, 2023

“but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (Rom. 8:15)

early service great grandson sacrament Holy Baptism washed cleansed Landon Anthony sons of God grace penalty of original sin washed cleansed co heir of christ inheritor of the kingdom of heaven epistle St Paul eighth chapter 8th Romans Therefore, brethren we are debtors not to the flesh to live according to the flesh For if you live according to the flesh you will die but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live For as many as are led by the Spirit of God these are sons of God For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out Abba Father The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God and if children then heirs heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ if indeed we suffer with Him that we may also be glorified together

2023-07-02T11:55:16-07:00
Meditation IV Trinity Deacon Darius Gasatura July 2, 2023

Meditation IV Trinity Deacon Darius Gasatura July 2, 2023

“For I reckon that teh sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with teh glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” (Romans 8:18-19)

blessed st paul saint paul 8th chapter Romans spirit reveals Holy Spirit convert hearts and minds present sufferings invited transformative power two way road in Christ in the flesh there is there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death baptized indwelling Holy Ghost life free form all sin put to death the misdeeds of the body cessation of life cessation of sin in the flesh pursue good suffering agony pain suffering Christ part of this journey dividend successes atonement inherit st DIARY Of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska One day I saw two roads One was broad covered with sand and flowers full of joy music and all sorts of pleasures People walked along it dancing and enjoying themselves They reached the end without realizing it And at the end of the road there was a horrible precipice that is the abyss of hell The souls fell blindly into it as they walked so they fell And their number was so great that it was impossible to count them And I saw the other road or rather a path for it was narrow and strewn with thorns and rocks and the people who walked along it had tears in their eyes and all kinds of suffering befell them Some fell down upon the rocks but stood up immediately and went on At the end of the road there was a magnificent garden filled with all sorts of happiness and all these souls entered there At the very first instant they forgot all their sufferings glory to come present world St saint Augustine confessions You have made us for yourself O Lord and our heart is restless until it rests in you the whole creation groaning in pain inwardly redemption of our souls glory of God feeling emotion engraved desire to be wit God children dedication Gospel no deterrence Acts Peter John beautiful gate beggar When he saw Peter and John about to enter he asked them for money Peter said Silver or gold I do not have but what I do have I give you In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth walk The God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers has glorified his servant Jesus You handed him over to be killed and you disowned him before Pilate imprisoned beaten Jesus whom you crucified sanhedrin Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus preach we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard apostles martyred killed joy looking forward to faith journey weakness decay imperishable glorious life death resurrection hope assurance sufferings temporary agents of home eagerly

2023-06-25T12:39:04-07:00
Meditation III Trinity Deacon Darius Gasatura June 25, 2023

Meditation III Trinity Deacon Darius Gasatura June 25, 2023

“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.” (Luke 15:4-6)

parable lost sheep love mercy father climbed mountain righteousness criticism judgement judgment pharisees publicans sinners gone astray flock

2023-06-12T10:19:39-07:00
Meditation I Trinity Deacon Darius Gasatura June 11, 2023

Meditation I Trinity Deacon Darius Gasatura June 11, 2023

“and they sent forth Barnabas that he should go as far as Antioch. When he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And much people was added unto the Lord.” (Acts 17:22-24)

Antioch st saint barnabas Corpus Christi octave June 8 institution of Holy Sacrament unites us one body of Christ Latin mystery humility reverence veneration deep gratitude gives life His Body Blood Bread live flesh life of the world drink His Blood eternal life Jesus said to them Very truly I tell you unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood you have no life in you Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and I will raise them up at the last day For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in them Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father so the one who feeds on me will live because of me This is the bread that came down from heaven Your ancestors ate manna and died but whoever feeds on this bread will live forever John 6:53-5 For in the night in which He was betrayed He took Bread and when He had given thanks He brake it and gave it to His disciples saying Take eat this is my Body which is given for you Do this in remembrance of me Likewise after supper He took the Cup and when He had given thanks He gave it to them saying Drink ye all of this for this is my Blood of the New Testament which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it in remembrance of me st saint paul 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 22:19-21 Holy Eucharist presence of Christ to be thankful mystery human comprehension faith joy thanksgiving commune with the Holy One Himself share in His divine life collectively corporate more like Him transformed empowered renewed approach receive Him with reverence gratitude strength nourishment in our lives active Christians radiate out reflections of the Body of Christ world needs it lessons joses joseph born Cypres book of Acts early believers selflessness son of encouragement son of consolation meaning of Barnabas earliest spread of the Gospel embraced him encouraged talent recognition ability in other people Antioch Joan of Arc John Mark leaves Paul agitated Barnabas causes reconciliation second chances see good growth early church unity Acts 15 facilitated dialogue between Jews and Gentiles reflect implications personal sanctity witnesses life legacy encourages reconcilers love positive lasting encounter I am the living bread which came down from heaven if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world John 6:51

2023-06-04T13:42:30-07:00
Sermon Trinity Sunday Canon Steven Dart June 4, 2023

Sermon Trinity Sunday Canon Steven Dart June 4, 2023

“And they rest not day and night crying out, Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.”

Trinity Sunday one truth faith revealed feast day semester domini divine persons one God revelation humble know God reveal doctrine of Holy Trinity not by man ultimate reality Himself love showing Himself to us God the Father God the Son God the Holy Spirit Holy Ghost theophany baptism of repentence Jesus identifies with sinners take upon Himself our sin delivered from judgment Jordan River heavens open this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased descends in the form of a dove stained glass window I BELIEVE in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only begotten Son of God Begotten of his Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of very God Begotten, not made Being of one substance with the Father By whom all things were made And I believe in the Holy Ghost The Lord, and Giver of Life Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified Who spake by the Prophets everlasting God is the source of all that is Father of Lights no shadow of turning all blessing petitions pray liturgy foundation summit God became one of us Jesus Christ Lord swear allegiance so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow savior no difficulty worship believe adoration lead us into all truth temple of our bodies triune God Godhead we are glorified in Him Sons will fullness of our redemption to Himself caught up in the divine life of the Holy Trinity at throne in heaven Baptism indwelt Bishop Morse when man forgets God he turns this world in to hell correlary when man remembers God he brings heaven to earth Yosemite Falls epic waterfall flow snowmelt 2400 foot cliff face blast of wind mist hike people base different tongues language backgrounds looking up in awe cascade blows hair back beauty of Gods creation joy delight unity unified wonder foretaste of heaven all united at the throne of His glory splendor for ever

2023-05-28T15:10:39-07:00
Sermon Pentecost Canon Steven Dart May 28, 2023

Sermon Pentecost Canon Steven Dart May 28, 2023

“Jesus said to His disciples, I will not leave you comfortless.” (John 14:18)

Pentecost gift Holy Spirit strengthened last supper St Saint John go away comforter Christ ultimate good ascends on high all times and in all places disciples nine 9 days of prayer keep vigil rushing wind tongues as of fire transformation apostles before after indwell empower St Saint Peter example cowardly confused jostling courageous wise unified Spirit of God strengthen falls asleep garden of Gethsemane cut off his ear follows denial I know not the man cock crows restored Galilee fear changed preaches a sermon feast of weeks repent and be baptized 3000 souls John lame man 40 years leaping restored sanhedrin arrested council of 70 stone chief cornerstone bold witness martyr power of the Spirit we the same love bless child baptize all their days grace confirmation seven fold gift 7 live out the gospel mature sustain Holy Communion bread and wine body and blood divisive unity of body of Christ manifest collect whitsuntide

2023-05-07T14:17:05-07:00
Sermon IV Easter Canon Steven Dart May 7, 2023

Sermon IV Easter Canon Steven Dart May 7, 2023

“If he then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of the Father.” (Col. 3:1)

Easter victory sin satan death devils light of the Holy Spirit Synod sermon St Martin of Tours great high priest at work reconciled to the Father through His body and blood mediated reconciliation

2023-04-23T14:41:33-07:00
II Easter Sermon Canon Steven Dart April 23, 2023

II Easter Sermon Canon Steven Dart April 23, 2023

“At that time, Jesus said to them, I am the good shepherd.” (John 10:11)

Good Shepherd Sunday photo card bas relief sculpture Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary sisters Canaan in the Desert I am the good shepherd context dispute with the Jews The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep voice after temple service teaching truth convict deny accuse miracles by demons demonic agency blind man now sees when the Messiah comes the eyes of the blind will be opened false shepherds Jesus lays down His life passion crown of thorns even the death of the cross fulfill perfect sacrifice for sins of the whole world sheep scattered defeat foe destroys the enemy and rises again from the dead gathers His sheep chief Bishop of our souls pastures of heaven hirelings cares about wages wolf arrives he flees represent false shepherds of Israel authentic false own self interest hired hands look for authenticity of Gods love for God or for themselves parishioner older woman in distress other parishioner came for household helps what do I owe you for this you dont owe me anything it is done in love comes from Christ through His people its not pay for service to members of the body of Christ transactional relationships love and kindness St Patrick hymn Breastplate of St Francis ministry is not for the money reimbursement for expenses vocation through the body of Christ mortal combat with the wolf

Sermon Search

Just enter a word or phrase about the sermon you are looking for to search the sermon archives

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. (Matt. 7:7)