Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Happy New Year! Happy Advent!
| The Rev. Diane Tomlinson
Happy New Year! Happy Advent!
A Kingdom Like No Other
| The Rev. William Nesbit
A Kingdom Like No Other
When Charles I of England was about to be executed by his subjects, he modeled himself after his Lord and forgave those responsible for his death. As we end another Year in the Church calendar let us all celebrate the lordship of Christ in our own lives, remembering that we too are one year closer to His return, and as in Charles' words that we will one day exchange our corruptible crowns for those that are incorruptible.
Christ the King
The Scripture references are Jeremiah 23:1-6, Canticle 16 (The Song of Zechariah), and Colossians 1:11-20. The Gospel reference is Luke 23:33-43.
The Apocalypse is Coming!
| The Rev. William Nesbit
The Apocalypse is Coming!
The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost.
The Scripture references are Isaiah 65:17-25, Canticle 9, and 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. The Gospel reference is Luke 21:5-19.
Sometimes You Get to Dance With Jesus..
| The Rev. William Nesbit
Sometimes You Get to Dance With Jesus..
The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost.
The Scripture references are Haggai 1:15b-2:9, Psalm 145:1-5,18-22, and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5,13-17. The Gospel reference is Luke 20:27-38.
For All the Saints
| The Rev. Douglas Rogers
For All the Saints
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.
A Pharisee and a Tax-Collector Walk Into the Temple to Pray...
| The Rev. William Nesbit
A Pharisee and a Tax-Collector Walk Into the Temple to Pray...
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
The Scripture references are Joel 2:23-32, Psalm 63:1,6-14, and 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18. The Gospel reference is Luke 18:9-14.
Faith and Money
| The Rev. William Nesbit
Faith and Money
Genuine Faith
| The Very Reverend Thomas Rosa
Genuine Faith
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.
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign
| Dawn DiVenti
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign
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.
God Loves Us This Much
| The Rev. Douglas Rogers
God Loves Us This Much
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.
Why is Jesus Breaking Up the Family?
| The Rev. William Nesbit
Why is Jesus Breaking Up the Family?
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.
It Was A Dark And Stormy Night…
| The Rev. William Nesbit
It Was A Dark And Stormy Night…
Jesus Breaks the Sabbath. Again!
| The Rev. William Nesbit
Jesus Breaks the Sabbath. Again!
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.
The Peace of God Which Passes All Understanding
| The Rev. William Nesbit
The Peace of God Which Passes All Understanding
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.
A Metaphorical Look at the Journey of Faith
| The Rev. William Nesbit
A Metaphorical Look at the Journey of Faith
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.
The Danger of Greed
| The Rev. William Nesbit
The Danger of Greed
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.
God Comes As A Child: The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
| The Rev. William Nesbit
God Comes As A Child: The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
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.