Monthly postings of a sermon related to gratitude in the Christian life, using the readings from the Lectionary. For use by individuals and congregations.
the Rev. Caitlyn DarnellUTO Board MemberDiocese of Upper South Carolina Matthew 22:1-14Once more Jesus spoke to the people in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but …
Kate MietusUTO Board MemberDiocese of Spokane Ben Zoma, an interpreter of the Jewish scriptures teaches:“Who is rich? The one who is content with what one has.” I first heard the word, dayenu, over ten years ago. I was sitting in a church pew during a memorial service for the 30 year-old son of one of …
The Rev. Matthew CowdenExecutive Council Liaison to the UTO BoardDiocese of Northern Indiana Matthew 18:21-35 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Therefore is the …
“Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”
Lent 2AMarch 8, 2020 Genesis 12:1-4a | Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 | John 3:1-17 | Psalm 121 The Rev. Cn. Michelle I WalkerAssociate Staff Officer, The United Thank OfferingMissioner for Administration and Communication, Diocese of Northern Indiana John 3:1-17 There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night …
Second Sunday of February 2020 The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. “You are the light of the world. A …
Second Sunday of January 2020 The First Sunday After the Epiphany, Baptism of our Lord Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be …
