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Fr. Jim Mayzik, SJ, offers a homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. For more from Epiphany, visit our website: epiphanychurch.nyc

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James was the apostle of passion. Passion is only good when focused on the pioneer and perfector of our faith Jesus.

A Disciple Loved by Jesus Chosen by Jesus Followed Jesus Captivated by Jesus Overwhelmed by Jesus Exalting Jesus With a Glorious Purpose To Know Jesus To know Jesus To love Jesus To Believe Jesus To follow Jesus To worship Jesus To find life To Reveal Jesus To Direct us to the Real Jesus Jesus is the…

As we begin our journey through Romans, a book of great theological breadth and significance, there is already much to learn as Paul formally introduces himself to the believers in Rome along with the theme of his letter.

Sermon: The Apostolic Greeting Series: Help for a Hurting Church Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

The purpose of this lesson is to help the disciple recognize and understand the various ministry gifts given by Christ to His Church.

Paul reminds us that we are to be lights in the world, ambassadors of Christ. As ambassadors we represent our King and His Kingdom in this world. We are also called to encourage the citizens of the Kingdom. So, how can we be good ambassadors of the King? Encourage the people of the King, reach the people of the King and experience the power of the Kingdom.

The moment Luke has been longing to tell us about, the most famous conversion in history. The glorious call of Paul to salvation has much to teach all of us about God's ordinary work in saving people from sin. No matter who you are, what you've done or where you come from Jesus is the way of salvation.

The sense of verses 11-16 can be summed up by verse 13, where Paul puts the final purpose of what the ascended Christ is doing in the church: to mature manhood, the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. This is reiterated another way in v 16: so that the body builds itself up in love. The sermons on these verses will then have the following focus: we must aspire toward maturity as a church. This is the primary goal of what we as a church do. Here is how we bring glory to Christ. How

Published: 24.04.2022 Words by: Kevin Church@9.30 at St Thomas' Enfield NSW Sydney

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus…” [1] Reading Paul’s letters, I’m always struck by his introductions. With the exception of his missives to the Philippian saints, the Letters to the Church in Thessalonica and his letter…

Everyone likes to say they have their rights. The Apostle Paul had rights ho could have impressed on the Church in Corinth. Instead, he chose to limit his rights in order to help the Gospel spread. Today, Pastor Dean applies the same principle to our lives.

By Pastor Glenn Pease We want to look at an Apostle of whom we would know nothing if the New Testament did not tell us of his political affiliation before he became a believer. If a man was called Simon the Democrat or Simon the Republican, you would not be able to draw many conclusions about him because…

Simon Peter - GROW! Let’s grow by modeling those who experienced grace and knew truth as a person! Offering: Play SOHL Weekend Video/Baby Bottle Campaign Sanctity of Human Life Weekend was established in 1983 to recognize the value of every human life. Westerville Christian supports both local and global…

By Pastor Glenn Pease A farmer in Georgia was sitting on the porch of his tumble-down shack. He was ragged and barefoot when a stranger stopped for a drink of water. Wishing to be agreeable, the stranger said, "How was your cotton coming on?" "Ain't got none," replied the farmer. "Didn't you plant any?"…

By Pastor Glenn Pease If Simon the Zealot was a right-winger and Matthew the Publican a left- winger, Philip was a cautious middle of the roader. He had both liberal and conservative leanings. His background was one of mixed influence. His name, for example, tell us something of his home life. Philip…

A sermon preached by Pastor Robert Schaefer First & Spring Creek Lutheran Churches Baccalaureate – May 14, 2006 (As transcribed from a recording made at First Lutheran Church.) Friends in Christ, grace to you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Especially this evening,…

Scripture Reading: Galatians 1:15-24 Introduction Are you a first or second generation Christian? Second generation Because your parents are Christians You married a Christian You hang around other Christians (“guilt by association”) You have read the Bible and know the language First generation You…

“CONSIDER JESUS” Heb. 3:1-6 Introduction: Notice the mention of Christ as our high priest in v.17 of chapter 2. It is mentioned again here in v. 1 of the 3rd chapter. However, the discussion of Christ’s priesthood is not developed just here. Instead, another subject is discussed first. Let us examine…

PETER: A TESTIMONY OF GOD’S GRACE Peter, one of the most important apostles in the New Testament, is very easy to relate to for most people. He provides examples both of a man of faith working mighty miracles of God and a man who sins denying his Savior. Peter provides one with a view into the life of…

God’s Holy Calling In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life in the monastery. "Your Majesty," said…

INTRODUCTION Who is this Nathanael? His FULL name may have been Nathanael Bartholomew We know little about Nathanael Very little written about him From the few verses we get a good insight though into his CHARACTER WE DO KNOW THAT NATHANAEL WAS A SEEKER OF THE TRUTH A. This is seen in the way Philip…

Message: Unwilling Slave Romans 7:14 (KJV) 14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. [i] Romans 7:21-23 (KJV) 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. 22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: 23 But I see another law in…

1 Corinthians 1:1-3 October 7, 2001 Intro: The key to examining any document is to know the cultural times and the context in which it was written. (To know the mindset of the author and of the recipient. A- The more I know what was going on in the lives of both parties the better opportunity I will…