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A sermon that closes a 12 week guest preaching relationship by looking at how the congregation gave the preacher loving space that helped all hear and learn more deeply of God’s inviting love.
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A sermon that confronts the reality of “I believe, help my unbelief” with a continual commitment to the vows we make at Holy Baptism as we set our hearts on Jesus.
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A sermon the looks at the habit of “Begin with end in mind” will seeking the next rector.
Read MoreCategory: Sermons Tags: Be Proactive, Begin with the end in mind, Delighted, Episcopal, epitaph, Expected, Joseph, listening, live with integrity, Mary, post-it note Sunday, Presentation of Our Lord, Prophet Anna, Required, search for new rector, seek first to understand, sermon, Seven Habits, Simeon, Stephen Covey, well done good and faithful servant
Posted on by William Carl Thomas
A sermon to prepare the congregation to listen to God and one another while seeking their next rector.
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A sermon about understanding Joseph’s gift to Jesus using the gift given to me by my Scoutmaster and the Scout Oath and Law.
Read MoreCategory: Sermons Tags: Boy Scouts, Emil Carstens, Episcopal, ethical choice, integrity, Jesus, Joseph, leave campsite better, listening, scout law, Scout Motto, scout oath, scoutmaster, sermon, Teaching, values
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A sermon about walking with hope and joy during interim time.
Read MoreCategory: Sermons Tags: Apostle Paul, Brood of Vipers, Episcopal, Hope, Interim Rector, John the Baptizer, Joy conquers despair, Letter Hebrews, listening, sermon, Walking stick
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An Advent sermon about preparing for the coming of Christ by listening and serving others.
Read MoreCategory: Sermons Tags: Advent, discern God’s invitations, Episcopal, Interim Rector, listening, new beginning, obedience, preparation, Relationship, sharing coffee, waiting tables
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Disciples live and love like Jesus and help others do the same.
Read MoreCategory: Sermons Tags: bold for heaven on earth, Cleopas and companion, disciple, Episcopal, hearts burn with fire, listening, obedience, preaching, sermon, walk with Jesus
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The Apostle Paul and noise canceling headphones.
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A sermon about how being Shalom (Peace) makes hard conversations about hot button topics possible.
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