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2025-10-20T09:19:27-07:00
Sermon XVIII Trinity Canon Steven Dart October 19, 2025

Sermon XVIII Trinity Canon Steven Dart October 19, 2025

“LORD, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil; and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee, the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” Collect XVIII Trinity 1928 BCP

The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity

The Collect

LORD, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil; and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee, the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Epistle 1 Cor. 1:4

ITHANK my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ: that in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Gospel St. Matt. 22:34

WHEN the Pharisees had heard that Jesus had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question. tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his Son? And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions

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2022-03-02T16:49:26-07:00
Sermon Ash Wednesday March 2, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

Sermon Ash Wednesday March 2, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“O God, who desireth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his sin and live.” (1928 Book of Common Prayer, Morning Prayer, page 7)

Ash Wednesday experience of confession repentance prayer Jonah Ninevah Father bless me for I have sinned confession name the sins out loud the sins lose their power Holy Spirit please reveal to us confess in thought word and deed sins stepped out of line referee out of bounds acknowledge prodigal son examination of conscience lay your burden down write down sins piece of paper concentric circles sin of commission omission failed selfish self serving not sharing taken advantage envy pride sloth gluttony lust wrath vain wish to be forgiven addiction seeking God following Jesus forgiven attrition sorry contrition try to do better pardon absolution penance spiritual council advice priest pardon remission of sins grace gift of absolution God forgives minister acts in His name go in peace the Lord hath put away thy sins

2022-02-27T14:12:15-07:00
Sermon Quinquagesima Sunday February 27, 2022 The Rt. Rev. Peter F. Hansen

Sermon Quinquagesima Sunday February 27, 2022 The Rt. Rev. Peter F. Hansen

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” (1 Cor. 13:1)

1 Corinthians 13 charity country ballad less talk more listening spoken love how does God say it best bouncing ideas always more words talk too much johns first epistle God is love on Gods side God is love essence done in love agape He made us for love let there be light speaking light into being Johns gospel in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God Logos God so loved the world Love speaks smitten sad puppy begging saved from sins other shore nail pierced hand sheep wandering Pharisees complained cancel culture stones Jerusalems walls just right Holy Ghost how could I say it marinated prayers of the just words of life Prayer Book make them your own recast Love Chapter spiritual gift foreign language heavens language just noise patient kind possessive praise arrogant rude angry keep score truth suffering believing hoping never giving up eternal knowledge swept away toys faith hope love roots of all modern thought Bible unpack the meaning preaching art truths culture of death ailing souls message of love winged baby bow decide choose spoken in love we love you I love you God loves you

2022-02-20T14:32:06-07:00
Sermon Sexagesima Sunday February 20, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

Sermon Sexagesima Sunday February 20, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“That lay on the good ground for that seed which fell whether among thorns, are they that turn and are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.” (Luke 8:14)

parable of the sower seed is the Word of God choked by thorns and thistles received the Word but choked by weeds be not anxious faithless anxiety worldly worries fretting cast our cares upon Jesus enjoy Gods provision riches and deceit worries worry caring for father in bed for weeks suit tie casino bus pension check quick riches gambling get rich quick smoky one arm bandit coin and lever factory workers vision of heaven vision of hell no sure thing face to face with Jesus what did you do with what I entrusted to you investments speculative bets love of God love of others false god St John the love of the world is enmity with God no man can serve two masters soul pulling us away from God cry to Jesus temporal things love lasts pleasures of life smoking recreational marijuana the enemy doesn’t create he destroys give ourselves over to pleasure bondage death hedonism pleasures are God given corn empty stalk take root Adam Eve expelled angel guarding the gate with a flaming sword the earth brought forth thorns Jesus crowned with thorns

2022-02-13T13:35:06-07:00
Sermon Septuagesima Sunday February 13, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

Sermon Septuagesima Sunday February 13, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“Friend, is thine eye evil because I am good?” (Matt. 20:15)

Matthew 20:1-16 parable of the kingdom landowner days wage heart of man heart of God eleventh hour money Olympics Superbowl athletic contest winner loser competitive weight of the world athletes medals grateful for what we have God blesses humble thanks don’t look sideways look upward more things discontent entrusted to me to take care of what others have advertising buy this product to measure up not enough get ahead rivalry Jacob and Esau sold his birthright denarius provide for their families for one day envy hatred forsake receive a hundredfold life everlasting eternal life lift us out of death conversion late in life death bed penitent thief thou shalt be with me in paradise hear the gospel and receive it temporal transitory laurel leaf crown will fade God freely gives rejoice kingdom thinking gates of saint Peter point system one hundred points grace of God

2022-02-06T15:11:45-07:00
Sermon V Sunday after Epiphany February 6, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

Sermon V Sunday after Epiphany February 6, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“And the servants asked the landowner, ‘didst thou not sow good seed in thy field?’ ” (Matt. 13:27)

Matthew 13:24-30 wheat tares servant master pluck out weeds harvest gospel of Matthew explain parable soweth good seed Son of Man harvest end of the world reapers angels ears to hear let him hear children of God children of the devil side by side scandal child of iniquity children of the enemy do not be discouraged hypocrisy fallen following a different master plants young indistinguishable final judgment clear out evildoers son of God will be the judge Alexander Solzhenitsyn the line between good and evil cuts across every human heart God is patient with us St John Chrysostom biological determination repent and amend turn from weeds into wheat repentance cleansed anew Got is waiting He desires not the death of a sinner Saul Ananias convert the soul woman in California teased coworker in her garden heard a voice you’re the weed power of love Holy Spirit

2022-01-30T14:23:28-07:00
Sermon IV Sunday after Epiphany January 30, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

Sermon IV Sunday after Epiphany January 30, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“And Jesus said to the leper, I will, be thou clean” (Matt. 8:3)

Matthew 8 Matt 8 leper I will be thou clean after Sermon on the Mount authority truth incarnate love miracles clean cleansed power over death centurion speak the word only and my servant shall be cleansed glorified body shall be healed Thy will be done certified testimony give life abundant life sickness state of the soul sin darkness gone against Gods perfect love turn from sins and live newness of life power of Christ over sin forgiven save us name the sin loses its power Word of life cant hide a secret from God seek wise council absolution abundant life conscience come clean surrender cleaning of the soul heal us taste salvation son undergo surgery loving father holding hands I’ll be with you the whole way trust God our loving Father

2022-01-23T14:09:44-07:00
Sermon III Sunday after Epiphany January 23, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

Sermon III Sunday after Epiphany January 23, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“This first miracle did Jesus in Cana of Galilee and His disciples believed on Him” (John 2:11)

John 2:1-11 Cana Wedding feast first miracle turning water into wine marriage between one man and one woman ministry of Christ nuptial mystery symbol of Gods love for us spousal love male and female made one flesh monogamous one God marriage vow Bridegroom Bride self-oblation complete offering first Adam second Adam St Augustine blood and water

2022-01-16T15:22:56-07:00
Sermon II Sunday after Epiphany January 16, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

Sermon II Sunday after Epiphany January 16, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“The heavens opened and the Father declared to Jesus, ‘Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’ ” (Mark 1:11)

Mark 1:1-11 John the Baptist Jesus one baptism repent repentance taste salvation consolation desolation confession prepared the way of the LORD Jordan baptize unloose His sandals fulfill all righteousness Jesus identifies with sinners the sin of the world obedience blessing faithful love Ninevah Jonah baptize with the Holy Spirit 3000 souls Pentecost Peter great high priest

2022-01-09T14:15:48-07:00
Sermon, I Sunday after Epiphany January 9, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

Sermon, I Sunday after Epiphany January 9, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“And Jesus said, ‘wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?’ ” (Luke 2:49)

Mary kept all these things in her heart ponder childhood of Jesus Passover Bar Mitzvah temple seek wise men star Bethlehem palace King of the Jews prophet Micah pilgrimage ask seek knock mercies are new every morning Jesus as a human being oblation exaltation exalted humble marvel at His wisdom

2022-01-03T07:41:59-07:00
Sermon II Sunday after Christmas, January 2, 2022, Canon Steven Dart

Sermon II Sunday after Christmas, January 2, 2022, Canon Steven Dart

“And the angel said to Joseph, ‘Arise, and take the young Child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel’ ” (Matt. 2:19, 20)

Mary Joseph Holy Family Adam Eve First Family Jesus identity cloaked Mary obedience Joseph humility Herod massacre of the innocents flee to Egypt national geographic article intercessors benefactors family anno domini 2022 Matt. 2:19, 20 Matthew 2

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