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This sermon explores how servant-leadership and a cup of coffee is at the heart of the response of Jesus to the claims for power by his disciples then and now.
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Category: Sermons
Tags: Apostolic Action, Christian Formation, Commitment, commitment outcome, cup of coffee with saucer, Discipleship, Episcopal, evangelism, James and John, Jesus, Jesus not be served but to serve, Jesus responds to the claims for power by his disciples then and now, righteous relationship, Robert K. Greenleaf, sermon, Servant-Leadership, share love, Stewardship, Worship
This sermon explores what does it mean to be committed when you sell all that you have to follow Jesus only to discover that love invites a righteousness relationship as the story the Pearl of Great Price unfolds.
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Category: Sermons
Tags: Apostolic Action, Christian Formation, Commitment, commitment outcome, Discipleship, Episcopal, evangelism, Jesus, Matthew 13, Pearl of Great Price, Rich Young Ruler, righteous relationship, sell all that you have, sermon, Stewardship, the money question, Worship
A sermon that explores the tension found in the voices of order and prophecy as we strive to deeply listen to God’s invitation to live and love like Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to help others to do the same.
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Tags: Chronos time, D-Day landings, David Bread of Presence, Deep Church, Discipleship, Eli and Samuel, Episcopal, hearing God through one another, Invitation, Jesus, Jesus clearly shared love, just enough order so as not to suffocate, Kairos time, listening, Middle Way, military, obedience, obedire, Prophet Samuel, Saving Private Ryan, sermon, Sharing love, Spirit of Order, Spirit of Prophecy, tension, two ears one mouth
A sermon featuring the Pearl of Great Price: a story about the surprising Good News that unfolds when you commit to sell all that you have and discover your real role was always that of God’s steward as you share love.
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Tags: Apostolic Action, aspirations, Bill Stough, Commitment, Discipleship, Episcopal, integrity, Jesus loved him, living as shalom, living with integrity, manager, Mark 10:17-31, Matthew 13:34-45, Outcome, Pearl of Great Price, Principles, relationship to God and money, Rich Young Ruler, sell all that you have, sermon, Stewardship, You are my steward
A sermon that offers a perspective on Holy Baptism grounded in the natural hospitality of living into formation and discipleship when we accept God as the Potter and we are the clay.
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Category: Sermons
Tags: Balcony Perspective, Children Learn What They Live, church balcony, clothed in the Holy Spirit, Discipleship, Dorothy Law Nolte, Episcopal, Holy Baptism, Hospitality, Jeremiah, Jesus, memory, Pearl of Great Price, Potter, rector search, Ron Heifetz, saving embrace, sermon, Tertullian
A sermon featuring the Pearl of Great Price: a story about the surprising Good News that unfolds when you commit to sell all that you have and discover your real role was always that of God’s steward.
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Category: Sermons, Stewardship
Tags: Apostolic Action, aspirations, Commitment, Discipleship, Episcopal, integrity, Jesus loved him, living with integrity, manager, Mark 10:17-31, Matthew 13:34-45, Outcome, Pearl of Great Price, Principles, relationship to God and money, Rich Young Ruler, sell all that you have, sermon, Stewardship, You are my steward
A sermon that looks at how light radiates from invitations grounded in compassion and Christ-centered loving relationships.
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A sermon where singing I have decided to follow Jesus reveals a path to discipleship.
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Category: Sermons
Tags: Apostolic Action, Christian Formation, disciples, Discipleship, Episcopal, Follow me, I have decided to follow Jesus, James & John sons of Zebedee, Outcome, Peter & Andrew, sermon, Stewardship, sustainability
Stewardship, Share Love, & The Pearl of Great Price Story
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Category: Sermons, Stewardship
Tags: Bishop Bill Stough, Discipleship, Episcopal, Jesus, Living Into Commitment, Love, relationship with God, Render unto Caesar, Rich Young Ruler, sermon, Stewardship, The Pearl of Great Value
Sermon for The Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 28 Year A) preached in my role as Priest-in-Charge Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey – Sunday, November 19, 2017. This sermon can viewed at
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Tags: Be of use, Discipleship, encouragement, Episcopal, Family Promise, feeding programs, Jesus, Living Into Commitment, Matthew Chapter 25, parable talents, parable ten bridegrooms, sermon, Stewardship, Use you brain, Use your gifts, wedding guests