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2026-08-03T12:26:26-07:00

Sermon IX Trinity Canon Steven Dart August 2, 2026

“And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.” (Luke 15:31)

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity

The Collect

GRANT to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do any thing that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle 1 Cor. 10:1

BRETHREN I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; and were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; and did all eat the same spiritual meat; and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is writ ten, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Where fore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

The Gospel St. Luke 15:11

JESUS said, A certain man had two sons: and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger ! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: and bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: but as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

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2022-06-19T13:58:25-07:00

Sermon I Sunday after Trinity, Canon Steven Dart June 19, 2022

“Beloved, let us love one another.” (1 John 4:7)

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2022-06-05T14:26:52-07:00

Sermon Pentecost June 5, 2022, Canon Steven Dart

“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost.” (Acts 2:4)

feast day of pentecost outpouring of the holy spirit one accord rushing sound of a mighty wind tongues of fire filled with the Holy Spirit other tongues wonderful works of God miracle foreign language French Swahili Gaelic proclaim victory of Christ visiting feast in their own language outpouring of love from on high the mighty deeds of Christ the wonderful works of God Peter pentecostal sermon hearts to repentance 3000 three thousand souls baptized add to church given to us that same Holy Spirit into His Holy Church indwells us faith sacraments baptism confirmation replenishing grace of Holy Communion God the Father God the Son God the Holy Spirit believe Lord and giver of life sequence hymn 109 praise all the work that He does great reach in all things speak blessings spiritual redemption graces emotional level soul level warm the heart that has gone chill enlightens ennobles glorious light of Christ physical blessings source of our store strength sustenance bodily strength health humble thanks for our creation redemption sanctification glorify apart from the Spirit apart from God we’re here God is there God is in all things and in all that we are sin St Thomas Aquinas the hole in the handkerchief real loving true summer camp high sierra mountains Yosemite Pinebrook meadow sugar pines trees ultimate frizbee river rock camp director clear the field forest department service lease natural force cleared the field natural force of water natural human force separate from the natural force of the earth created order connected earthlings natural force in us Spiritual force in us flowing blessing pastor farmer dilapidated property broken fences fields woods mess laboring five years 5 corn rows cattle pasture hens clucking beauty you and the Lord have done a great work on this property you should have seen it when God had it all to Himself apart from God challenge strength to do the work hundred pound hay bale throw where do we get the strength plant good idea inspiration good thought good word God in it with us inspires good idea seed germinate grow weather in good season rain participates actions God in His mercy has ennobled us creating us in His own image communion temples of the Holy Spirit through us instruments grace together with Him His will order of God steward of the land partnership cooperation sphere of influence into the world fellowship communion poetry prayer St Francis of Assisi Lord make me an instrument of your peace
where there is hatred let me bring love where there is offense let me bring pardon where there is discord let me bring union where there is error let me bring truth where there is doubt let me bring faith where there is despair let me bring hope where there is darkness let me bring Your light where there is sadness let me bring joy O Master let me not seek as much  to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand to be loved as to love For it is in giving that one receives it is in self-forgetting that one finds it is in pardoning that one is pardoned it is in dying that one is raised to eternal life hearts directed from on high perfect will of God Love defended from all error strengthened in all adversity led into all truth

2022-05-29T15:18:02-07:00

Sermon Sunday After Ascension May 29, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“When Jesus said to His disciples, Behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high. And Jesus led them out as far as to Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. And it came to pass, while He blessed them, He was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.” (Luke 24:49-53)

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2022-05-22T13:47:15-07:00

Meditation Rogation Sunday May 22, 2022 Deacon Darius Gasatura

“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” (James 1:27)

Book of St James practicality faith missionaries work Christian faith theological circles faith without works is dead faith into action good acts sake of the kingdom practice decalogue summary of the law ten commandments instruction thou shalt not Pharisees love the Lord your God the two greatest commandments parable good Samaritan robbers man beaten attack his care love in action Johns Gospel new commandment as I have loved you you are my disciples be doers of the word and not hearers only glass forget priest Scriptures mirror perfect law of liberty blessed deed Jesus tempted devil sited Scriptures demons regeneration Romans Chapter 6 pure religion fatherless widows visit affliction Luke Jesus travels to Nain died widow child son compassion arise young man unedefiled encourages walk practically pure religion

2022-05-16T08:12:08-07:00

Sermon IV Sunday After Easter May 15, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“Every good and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” (James 1:17)

St James epistle for the ages 21st century live out the Gospel eucharist thanks blessings God is the one true God the only source of our grace mindful of our need His love Father of Lights created order sun moon stars author of all life education wisdom into the light brought out of the darkness of sin gift of God God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God Lord Jesus Christ no change orbits change of season no change or shadow of turning lunar eclipse through Christ Holy Spirit blessing us reconnect to our Creator with His creation Trompe l’oeil images not real two dimensional screen fascinated bauble Celtic church creation are the first scriptures contemplate meditate on Gods creation flower trees breeze grass prison diaries Joan Andrews pro-life solitary confinement prison jail beauty of a sunset love and light of God crack scratch in paint in window liberty to enjoy restoration every good and perfect gift comes from God redemption engrafted into the Word of Christ meekness gave our souls lift us out of death in to endless life eternal RSVP agency of the Holy Spirit sanctification sweetness farming technique almond tree grafted onto a peach tree to sweeten takes away bitterness infinite love cooperate with that grace accept His will Christ-like careful with our words lay aside all filthiness resonates love others radical way sacrificial joyful hearts

2022-05-16T08:38:40-07:00

Sermon III Sunday After Easter May 8, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“Give us grace who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s Religion, that we may avoid those things that are contrary to our profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same.” (The Collect for III Sunday after Easter, page 173, 1928 Book of Common Prayer)

eastertide celebration victory of Christ over sin over satan over death liberty gift brings to us kingdom of God nation gift of mothers day honor thy father and thy mother lesson teaching the eternal truth of God the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us cooperation participation Mary mother of Jesus exalted vocation blessed by God Himself incarnate arms of His mother feast day St Monica St Augustine patient intercession son 4th fourth century modern day Algeria husband pagan baptized pleaded cult Manichees dualistic fast seminal work confessions patience virtue love of Christ testimony exemplary life teacher rhetoric overbearing Rome leave at night not tell her death of her husband caretaker prominence Milan St Ambrose three saints Bishop cathedral church catechumen popular advantageous career officials tutor orator poetry author hymnal hymns audience with Bishop advance age life expectancy advice speak less to her son about God speak more to God about her son redoubled efforts tears crying out praying Santa Monica California spring dripped tears falling pleading conversion st paul writings monastic movements Egypt all for Christ moved St Anthony wealth gospels account of the ruler with Jesus sell all that he had give to the poor and come follow Him desert hermit own soul sensual pleasures unmarried state a child outside marriage sensual delights tormented confession miserable sinners clutches of sin not free guilt bondage struggle o Lord make me a saint but not yet cried out anguish garden fig tree pulling his hair knees to chest agony over the wall child singing take it and read take it up and read nursery rhyme collection epistles opened to first Scripture Romans 13 exhortation night is far spent the day is at hand armor of light encouraged speaking to him soul living Word drunkenness sensuality lust of the flesh living unto God freedom patient intercession May 4 Feast patron saint of mothers May 5 cinco de mayo agency of the Holy Spirit good works Bishop of Hippo modern day Tunisia norther Africa heretics Augustinian rule western Christianity liberated grace of God health soul spirit Christian sister thanks pain peril childbearing source of all Love

2022-05-02T07:59:13-07:00

Sermon II Sunday After Easter May 1, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.” (John 12:25)

certain Greeks worship Feast sir we would see Jesus the hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified red letter day saints st Philip st James venerate panoply of gods One True God apostles faith respect veneration martyrdom red vestments to the death glorified passion suffering death resurrection salvation human race Holy Spirit ministry gentiles grain of seed fruit spiritual principle hate his life love of Christ find his life life in this world love Christ idol path of darkness fullness Gethsemane cup of suffering drink to the dregs sweat drops of blood not My will but Thine be done third day rise again newness of life transformational acorn mighty oak tree analogy Fathers will earthly destruction life indestructible never to die again follow Christ eternal temporal material wealth riches authenticity witness follow the money Jesus gig profit filthy lucre forsake gold not their god Jesus is their God sacrifice hundred fold pearl of great price do I love Jesus more money His ways ways of the world a season flower that fades transcendent love forsake their families kinship blood ties homeland stranger foreign land gospel debt of gratitude I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE mental gymnastics competing voices pleasing to God judge blessing liberty social media Christmas cards Birthday freedom good works path of death chaotic physical well being the fall death lost its sting energize us hope eternal life courage power crucified upside down Hieropolis arms of Christ minister heal wounds snatch Feast Day exalts higher ups fellowship of the saints proclamation their example

2022-04-24T13:59:40-07:00

Sermon I Sunday after Easter Sunday, April 24, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“And Jesus said unto them, “Peace be unto you.” (John 20:19)

Eastertide victory over sin and death glorious hope Emmaus time after resurrection rescue of the human race how we respond Jesus is the Savior of the entire world all mankind saving work retroactive every person every place over all time our justification in Christ all will remain alive in Adam all will die God doesn’t have time for me their god is too small God is big enough for every human being God is infinite compare to sun coming up over a field of sunflowers all the fields are illuminated universality every flower is lit up God shines His love on all of us Jesus ministers to those after He is risen Mary Magdalene finish buriel rites meets the living Lord she knows Him Rabboni first witness to resurrected LORD Cleopas disciples walking to Emmaus heard reports no body Jesus comes alongside on the path crucified Him He is risen from the dead don’t recognize Him oh foolish ones slow of heart slow to believe He remains with them for dinner breaks bread He is known to them by the breaking of bread their hearts burned on the road fulfillment of prophecies desolation consolation run back to disciples Jerusalem Thomas will not believe until he can touch the nail prints in His palms and thrust his hand in to His side MY LORD AND MY GOD because you have seen you have believed blessed are those who have not seen but believe Peter miraculous catch of fish Peter restored denied Him three times 3 times bright beams of grace on flowers in field another Comforter the Holy Spirit promise of Pentacost a way for Christ to be in all the world every flower received the radiance of the grace of God worship in spirit and in truth freewill turn toward the Son receive Him our own circumstances our own need reconciled His ministry our experience our need our blessing may we seek the One who is seeking us

2022-04-17T14:16:50-07:00

Sermon Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“For as yet they knew not the scripture, that He must rise again from the dead.” (John 20:9)

He is Risen indeed Jesus died for our sake distinctions miracle crucifixion all too common used to it crucified four years before Christ two thousand 2000 Jews crucified by Roman emperor out of the ordinary in this wicked world Jesus upon the cross from the sixth to the ninth hour darkness over all the land death of an innocent man noon to three 6-9 noon-3 innocent Man something different happens when He dies upon the cross veil split in half rent in twain temple top to bottom tapestry thick as a mans palm 1800 square feet two crucified with Him execution IT IS FINISHED earthquake rocks split graves are opened they went into Jerusalem and appeared to many Jesus of Nazareth not just the death of a man but the Son of God made man very One through whom all things were made let there be light true light of the world sun doesn’t shine very God of very God understand this indeed was to be something different rises again from the dead grace in Him our sufferings too will cease vitality of the resurrection Jesus Christ rose again from the dead suffers no more in this world ye shall have tribulation but be of good cheer I have overcome the world He invites us sufferings will cease rejoice know sufferings for a season Christ rose again from the dead God Himself will wipe away every tear from our eye Roman centurion with a spear pierces Him and out flows blood and water shed for the remission of sins spotless Lamb slain perfect sacrifice dies for our sakes His perfect life requisite sacrifice foundation of the world no separation between man and God reconciliation between God and man great mercies flow toward us repentant sinners among the redeemed hope fountain open up baptized engrafted into His body the church inner man Lords day death like no other first Adam second Adam prepares a place for us Easter day victory immortal

2022-04-10T14:53:30-07:00

Sermon Palm Sunday April 10, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“And Jesus humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, yea even unto the death of the cross.” (Phil. 2:8)

rescued by the Redeemer solemn joyful transformation injury insults torture of our Lord Jesus transformed by the power of His love means of our rescue enemy of satan gift of everlasting life power of God who is love readings week of His sufferings and death should not perish but have everlasting life Abraham and Isaac sacrifice his only son God substitutes a ram God goes through with sacrificing His only Son God the Son writ large history of our salvation love of the Holy Ghost gift faith sacraments see love in Holy Week transformative power of Gods love Hymn 335 lullaby to daughters whitewash it shedding of Saviors blood in the New Testament three times more reference Christs blood than Christs death blood sacrifice of Christ animal sacrifices burned outside of the camp Jesus suffered outside the gate fulfillment of the sacrificial system no other sacrifices required or are necessary atonement at onement grace filled event Hebrews Acts which He bought with His own blood reconcile to Himself all things brought peace 1 Peter reansomed by previous blood of Christ silver gold gift of grace human race redemption heaven no more sin into one body the church power of love blood of Christ washes away the sins of the world Pilate washes his hands the saints make their robes white by the blood of the Lamb Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day control to our faith blessed personally by the blood sacrifice of Christ infinite kindness of Christ universality whole world human race out of death into life out of darkness into His own glorious light poet George Herbert 17th century Episcopal priest Agony love is that liquor

2022-04-03T14:29:25-07:00

Meditation Passion Sunday April 3, 2022 Deacon Darius Gasatura

“But Jesus being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered in once into the Holy Place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.” (Hebrews 9:11-12)

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2022-03-27T14:09:53-07:00

Sermon IV Lent March 27, 2022 Canon Steven Dart

“And Jesus took the five barley loaves and the two small fish and gave thanks.” (John 6:1-14)

miracle account sea of Galilee pour out the kingdom of heaven rest with his disciples assassination of John the Baptist Mark chapter 6 herod herodias salome daughter dance speak truth to power son of herod the great tried to assassinate Christ in His infancy imprisoned banquet table birthday party up to half his kingdom head of John the Baptist on a platter dismayed couldn’t go back on his word disciples took Johns body desert place thousands follow Jesus received them fed them first with the Word of God man shall not live by bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God Philip where will we buy bread not enough only a little Andrew boy five barley loaves two fish gave thanks broke bread fullness ministers to their spirits and their bodies Lords Kingdom versus herods kingdom Matthew Henry herod previously designed schemed salome in league with him tyrant king party takes place at night in darkness corruption of the next generation tyrant demonstrate power complicity with his crime power to take off their head lords mafia boss power play death of an innocent man bondage to sin in league with the enemy Lords party generosity multiplication of gift nourished in spirit and in body daytime light fresh air place of liberty goodness truth satisfied feeding the five thousand 5000 establish the Lords supper institute the Holy Communion fed kingdom of satan dealt a fatal blow fear intimidation we choose Kingdom of God we come to His table life eternal give for the light of the whole world Heavenly banquet saving ministry hungry hearts

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