Emmanuel Episcopal Church Sermons

The Beatitudes are not just suggestions for a happy life, but are fully descriptive of God's mind and the heart of Jesus. On All Saints' Day, let us remember those who modeled their lives on these words, served God, and loved their neighbor as they lived their faith.

All Saints' Sunday The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
The Scripture references are Daniel 7:1-3,15-18, Psalm 149:1-6,8-9, and Ephesians 1:11-23. The Gospel reference is Luke 6:20-31.

It is not how much greater or stronger one's faith is that matters, but how that faith is used rightly. God's gift of grace will be sufficient for that faith to accomplish what must be done.

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Scripture references are Lamentations 1:1-6, Psalm 137, and 2 Timothy 1:1-14. The Gospel reference is Luke 17:5-10.

Why do we never accept the signs of God's love that surround us every minute of our lives, but cry out for a sign when we are in pain or afraid? Let us not be like the rich man that ignored the beggar outside his gate and then cried out from his hellish torment, but instead imitate St Francis and share the love and good news that Jesus brought to all of us.

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Scripture references are Jeremiah 32:1-3a,6-15, Psalm 91:1-6,14-16, and 1 Timothy 6:6-19. The Gospel reference is Luke 16:19-31.

This week Jesus takes on our biggest threat, the power of money in our lives. Spoiler: He's not for it!

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Scripture references are Jeremiah 8:18-9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, and 1 Timothy 2:1-7. The Gospel reference is Luke 16:1-13.

The parables Jesus shares in this Gospel lesson show just how much God loves each of us. It is not enough that nine of ten coins be found, or that ninety-nine of one hundred sheep are safe. God wants each of us to know His love.

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Scripture references are Jeremiah 4:11-12,22-28, Psalm14, and 1 Timothy 1:12-17. The Gospel reference is Luke 15:1-10.

This week Jesus lays out the true cost of discipleship for his followers. Anything, and he means anything, that comes between you and God, you must be willing to leave behind. This is difficult, because God gives us such wonderful things. So, what is the way forward?



The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost


The Scripture references are Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 139:1-4,16,16-17, and Philemon 1-21. The Gospel reference is Luke 14:25-31.

Jesus shows his disciples, and us as well, how important it is to be healing the hurts of the world. It is so important that he won’t even let sabbath get in the way. But why should it? Isn’t sabbath its own kind of healing? We have important news to share, so let’s get to it!



The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost



The Scripture references are Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, and Hebrews 12:18-29. The Gospel reference is Luke 13:10-17.

Too often we confuse peace and quiet with the peace of God. They are not the same. They are not even related. The peace of God comes with Justice; a justice that makes the status quo very uncomfortable.



The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost



The Scripture references are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2,8-18, and Hebrews 11:29 -12:2. The Gospel reference is Luke 12:49-56.

Using a trip to an island in Lake Superior as a way to explore what it means to be on a journey of faith… the journey of a life.



The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Isaiah 1:1,10-20, Psalm 50:1-8,23-24, and Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16. The Gospel reference is Luke 12:32-40.

Jesus warns us of the danger of greed when a person from the crowd asks Him to settle a dispute over an inheritance. Jesus takes the opportunity to invite us to reflect on what we get from God, and what we owe to God.

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

The Scripture references are Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9,43, and Colossians 3:1-11. The Gospel Reference is Luke 12:13-21.

An old friend reminds me that God came to us as a child on purpose. God as a friend and God as a child are powerful images that teach us much about God and how to learn from and interact with the creator of the universe.

The Scripture references are Hosea 1:2-10, Psalm 138, and Colossians 2:6-15,(16-19). The Gospel reference is Luke 11:1-13.

A week at Camp with youth from around the Diocese teaching them the way of love has given me hope for the future of the world. I just have to share!!

The Scripture references are Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 15, and Colossians 1:15-28. The Gospel reference is Luke 10:38-42.

To be a disciple of Jesus is not a position of power, it is a position of grace. One of the hardest parts about being a follower of Jesus is remembering that truth. And acting that way.
The Scripture references are 2 Kings 2:1-2,6-14, Psalm 77:1-2,11-14, and Galatians 5:1,13-25. The Gospel reference is Luke 9:51-62.