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Do You Want The Church To Grow?

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

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This is a sermon on evangelism that is tied to Jesus's call to the apostle Andrew. Andrew 1) grows in discipleship and 2) grows the church. The sermon tells people that they can be excited and happy about their faith, and share it with other people.

Do you want the church to grow? Andrew wasn’t the popular kid in class. His name is only mentioned in twelve verses in the Bible, and eight of those describe him as "Peter's little brother." Even though he was one of the first two or three followers of Jesus, Peter was still the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Faith And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Oct 7, 2019

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This sermon is how faith "the size of a mustard seed" actually gives us the ability to offer forgiveness to others.

"Faith and Forgiveness" Allow me to begin today with some self-disclosure: I do not understand exactly what faith is, or how it works. But I have a couple of ideas from the lesson that might be helpful. More on that in a moment, but first I’ve got to share some humor. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Lessons From The Saints

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Nov 7, 2019

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This is a sermon from all saints day that suggests three lessons we can learn about the saints: 1) We are the saints, so live like it. 2) Learn wisdom from studying the lives of the saints. 3) Embrace and treat one another like saints.

Lessons From The Saints November 3rd, 2019. Thank you for the way you’ve embraced me and made me feel at home. People have sent messages, cards, posted kind things on my Facebook wall, and sent very kind emails. The willingness to welcome, accept, and embrace one another is more than the slogan, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Carrots, Eggs, Or Coffee: Responding To Adversity

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Nov 17, 2019

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This sermon focuses on what Jesus told the disciples they should do when the destruction of the temple would occur. It's a practical and applicable look at ways to endure difficulties.

Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee: Responding to Adversity I’m a sucker for those cheesy “There’s good news/bad news” jokes. I heard one this week that I’m compelled to pass along… An art gallery owner said to a local artist, “I have some good news and some bad news.” The artist asked, “What’s the good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Episcopal

Living In Hope Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 2, 2019

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This sermon focuses on the hope of Advent. Our community suffered the devastation of Hurricane Michael and we spent 2019 reacting to the chaos. This series is an encouragement to turn the corner and find newness in God's hope and mercy.

Preparing for 2020: Living in Hope 1967. The Doors. The lyrics? “Come on baby, light my fire, Try to… set the night… on fire.” I will begin something today that I’ve never done before, in addition to quoting the Doors in a sermon. For Advent, I’m going to preach a sermon series. This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Episcopal

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on May 10, 2019

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Good Shepherd Sunday - Hearing the voice of God

The Shepherd’s Voice It's hard to communicate. You’d think with texts and twitter it would be easier, but it’s more complicated than ever. Deborah Tannen decided to investigate why communication is so difficult. Her book, Why I Can’t Hear You helps people actively listen. Here’s a piece of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal

You're Hard To Love

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on May 17, 2019

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A sermon on how difficult it is to follow Jesus's commandment, "love one another."

You’re Not Easy to Love “I’m going away, but I will leave you with a new commandment; you should love one another as I have loved you.” This Gospel is a rewind, Jesus said these words at the last supper. John set the scene with Jesus eating dinner with his friends. Judas left and went out into ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

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Sermon one of a four-part lectionary series for Propers 18-21, Year A. This sermon focuses on how reconciliation between people, and even systems, can bring peace.

Series: Leaning Into the Peace of God Sermon: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Today begins a sermon series on how leaning into God's peace can renew our purpose during the exhaustion of this pandemic. There is a temptation – and I fall prey to it as well – to only utilize this time for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Silencing The Unforgiving Voices Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

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Sermon is second in a four-part series, it focuses on the parable of the servant who was forgiven by his king, but was quick to judge another. The sermon is an invitation to silence the unforgiving voices.

Series: Leaning into the peace of God. Sermon: Silencing the Unforgiving Voices Proper 19, Year A Series: Last week I started a series on leaning into the peace of God. The first sermon was how peace of mind comes when we work through conflicts. This week I’m continuing the theme of leaning into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Episcopal

The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

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The sermon is when Peter rebuked Jesus for suggesting he would die on the cross. Proper 17, Year A

The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity of the Cross Proper 17 – Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: Since February of this year, the People’s Republic of China has removed and destroyed over 900 crosses from Christian churches. If that wasn’t enough, to display a cross on a place of worship is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

How Love Liberates And Changes The World

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

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Jesus asked the disciples, "who do people say I am?" - Is he the one who liberates us from egocentrism in order to love God and the world?

“How love liberates and transforms the world.” Proper 16 Year A Intro: Have you ever fantasized about what the world would be like without social media? Imagine a world where you actually have to wonder what people are thinking and eating… a world where… people gossip about you behind your back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

How To Get Jesus To Change His Mind: When "no" Changed To "yes" Because Of Faith.

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

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Sermon on the Canaanite Woman that Jesus called a dog, a racial slang against... As we confront racism, what shall we do with such a difficult passage?

Title: How to get Jesus to change his mind Proper 15, Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: “Jesus wasn’t white, but he sure was a racist.” So says David Peters, a priest from Austin Texas. Do I have your attention? If we step back and watch this scene unfold, it is no wonder how someone could accuse Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Get Out Of The Boat: Finding Faith In Fearful Times

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

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When Peter stepped out of the boat in faith

Get out of the boat: Finding Faith in Fearful Times Proper 14 This story is one of those few times in the Gospels, where the disciples are not with Jesus. Matthew says that Jesus told the disciples to get in a boat and go to the other side of the sea of Galilee while he went to pray and rest. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal

Compassionate Eyes And Active Hands

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

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Proper 13, Year A. The multiplying of the fish and the bread. Jesus calls for compassionate eyes to SEE needs, and active hands to meet the needs.

Compassionate Eyes and Compassionate Hands: Proper 13 Year A Matthew 14:13-21 Intro: Imagine the amount of compassion you can have if you walk a day, just a day, in someone else’s shoes. Imagine the ways you could pray for someone if you experienced their continual struggle for 24 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Fishing And Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

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The first disciples were willing to step out in faith to follow Jesus. The writer says "They left their nets." What nets do we need to leave behind so we can follow Jesus?

Fishing and Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets “We all have one thing in common,” says Brene Brown, “we’re sick of feeling afraid. We’re tired of the national conversation centering on “What we should fear” and “Who we should blame.” She points out a spiritual problem; fear is everywhere. With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal

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