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(1). Advent To Epiphany (Book Of Common Prayer).
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. First Sunday In Advent.
Contributed on Dec 2, 2024
Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 25:1-9, Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 21:1-13 A). SHOW ME THY WAYS, O LORD. Psalm 25:1-9. This is a prayer for all seasons. A prayer of trust amid enemies (Psalm 25:2-3). A prayer for guidance in the perplexities of life (Psalm 25:4-5). It is a prayer in ...read more
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2. Second Sunday In Advent.
Contributed on Dec 2, 2024
Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 50:1-6, 2 Kings 22:8-10, 2 Kings 23:1-3, Romans 15:4-13, Luke 21:25-33 A). A JUDGMENT WE CAN BEAR. Psalm 50:1-6. This Psalm speaks of the mighty God, the God who speaks, the God of all Creation (Psalm 50:1). The God whose word shines forth from the heavenly Zion, and from the earthly ...read more
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3. Third Sunday In Advent.
Contributed on Dec 2, 2024
Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 80:1-7, Isaiah 35:1-10, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 11:2-10 A). TURN US, SHINE FORTH, SAVE US. Psalm 80:1-7. Belief in the God of Israel is not blind faith, but an informed trust. One expression of our confidence that the LORD is in control of all things is to make our complaints known ...read more
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4. Fourth Sunday In Advent.
Contributed on Dec 2, 2024
Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 145:17-21, Isaiah 40:1-9, Philippians 4:4-7, John 1:19-28 A). THE NEARNESS OF THE LORD. Psalm 145:17-21. Our trust in the LORD is not based in our ability to believe, but in His perfections. He is righteous in all His ways: He is just. He is kind in all He does: He is holy (Psalm ...read more
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5. Christmas Eve.
Contributed on Dec 13, 2024
Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 24:1-10, Micah 5:2-5a, Titus 3:3-7, Luke 2:1-14. A). THE SONG OF THE ASCENSION. Psalm 24:1-10. David, the sweet Psalmist of Israel (2 Samuel 23:1) takes us on a journey from the Cross in Psalm 22, under the guidance of the Shepherd’s Crook in Psalm 23, to the Crown in Psalm 24. These ...read more
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6. Christmas Day.
Contributed on Dec 14, 2024
Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 98:1-9, Isaiah 9:2-7, Hebrews 1:1-12, John 1:1-14 A). THE LITTLE CANTATA. Psalm 98:1-9. The Psalmist is calling us to sing of the mighty acts of the LORD whereby He has gotten Himself the victory (Psalm 98:1), secured our salvation, and demonstrated His righteousness (Psalm 98:2). This ...read more
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7. The Sunday After Christmas Day.
Contributed on Dec 23, 2024
Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 45:1-7, Isaiah 62:10-12, Galatians 4:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25. A). THE GLORIES OF THE MESSIAH. Psalm 45:1-7. The Psalmist wrote of things beyond his natural knowledge. As a prophet, he sought diligently and inquired after the grace that was to come (1 Peter 1:10). Then he spoke and wrote ...read more
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8. Second Sunday After Christmas.
Contributed on Dec 24, 2024
Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 93:1-5, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Corinthians 8:9, John 1:14-18. A). THE LORD UPON HIS THRONE. Psalm 93:1-5. This Psalm is about, first and foremost, the Creator God upon His throne. He is “robed with majesty” (Psalm 93:1). He has also, incidentally, “established” the created order. However, ...read more
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9. The Epiphany.
Contributed on Dec 24, 2024
Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12. A). MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100:1-5. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a ...read more