Good Samaritan Anglican Church Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Dan Shoemake sits down across from Leah and Kevin Kadwell to learn about their 25 years of ministry serving the people of India through Good Shepherd India. This Podcast is a ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican Church in Buford, Georgia.To learn more about Good Shepherd India to go www.gsi.org.To get in touch with Leah please contact her at lkadwell@gsi.org.

OUTLINEI. Introduction: Redefining TermsWe have been defining and defending the three streams of Anglicanism. Today we want to talk about how the three streams of Anglicanism mutually support and challenge each other.Catholic: One, Holy, Catholic, ApostolicCharismatic: Empowered by the Holy SpiritEvangelical: Standing on the foundation of the Holy ScripturesII. CatholicThe virtue within the Catholic stream: wisdomCatholic Christianity maintains an order and a universal consistency that looks back to previous wisdom, experience, and reflection to confront current events, issues, and crises (Jeremiah 6:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 3:6). The vice within the Catholic stream: authoritarianism In the same way that Jesus confronted a 1st century Jewish privilege (Matthew 3:9; John 8:39, Mark 7:3-4), it is dangerous to presume that being Catholic alone precludes one from personal conversion, or spirit empowerment.Catholicism as a temper for Evangelicalism and PentecostalismCatholicism tempers biblical particularismThe writings of the Church Fathers, and the councils of the Church serve as a foil upon which we can guide biblical interpretation within a framework of stalwart and reliable faithful readings of the scriptures (Eg. Acts 15:1-21).Catholicism tempers chaotic charismaniaSets worship within the framework of orderly Christian devotion, that is orthodox and gives measure to the reading of scripture, sung worship, proclamation, and prayerful response.III. CharismaticThe virtue within the Charismatic stream: faithCharismatic Christianity emphasizes a visible faith through the interpersonal work of spiritual gifts (Romans 12:6). This work results in the building up of the local Church (1 Corinthians 12:7). The vice within the Charismatic stream: emotionalismIn the same way that God desired mercy from the Israelites (Hosea 6:6), so he desires a true relationship not simply works (Matthew 7:21-23).Pentecostalism as a temper for Evangelicalism and CatholicismPentecostalism tempers catholic institutionalismJust as Jesus entered the 1st century Jewish world as one with authority (Matthew 7:29), so the charismatic movement serves as a check against legalism and authoritarianism in demonstrating the public witness of spiritual gifts.Pentecostalism tempers evangelical arroganceJust as James warned against faith without works (James 2:26) so the charismatic movement demonstrates that religious identity is not only intellectual but demonstrative in spiritual works. IV. EvangelicalThe virtue within the Evangelical stream: transformationEvangelical Christianity's emphasis on personal transformation through Biblical truth grounds the believer's mind and heart in faithful obedience (John 8:32). The vice within the Evangelical stream: arroganceThe individualized nature of evangelicalism and personal interpretation can lead to fractions along theological lines (Judges 17:6).Evangelicalism as a temper for Pentecostalism and CatholicismEvangelicalism tempers catholic authoritarianismGrounding the truth in the scriptures combats tradition for traditions's sake (Matthew 22:29, Mark 7:8). Evangelicalism tempers pentecostal emotionalismThe scriptures serve as a foil to encapsulate the proper operation of the charismatic gifts (1 Cor 12:7; 13).

This podcast is a ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican Churchgoodsamaritanbuford.comLuke 13:22-3522 Jesus went through one town and village after another, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the owner of the house has got up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,' then in reply he will say to you, ‘I do not know where you come from.' 26 Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.' 27 But he will say, ‘I do not know where you come from; go away from me, all you evildoers!' 28 There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrown out. 29 Then people will come from east and west, from north and south, and will eat in the kingdom of God. 30 Indeed, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. 33 Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.' 34 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35 See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'”

Good Samaritan Anglican Church Podcastgoodsamaritanbuford.comRecording Date (3/7) @ 7:30 pmAir Date (3/21) @ 9:00 amThis Podcast is a ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican Church in Buford, Georgia.Host: Fr. Dan ShoemakeGuest: Mike FesslerGuest BioMichael resides in Minnesota with his wife and four children. He acquired his BA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Bethel University, and an MA in Communications from Concordia University – Saint Paul. He is a musician, wrestler, author, and devoted follower of Jesus. OUTLINEDiscussing Evangelical Christianity and Mike's work within the wrestling community. I. Introduction: About MikeChildhood and early life.Spirituality in early life.Encountering wrestling and how that shaped adulthoodFather issues (abuse, etc.), and how it may have impacted your life early on.College wrestling, and walking away from the sport.How the Lord used your faith to redeem your life situation.II. Evangelical ChristianityOne aspect of our shared Christian identity is that we are both Evangelical Christians:Defining Evangelical ChristianityScripture - from its  basic roots, Evangelical Christians have a high view of scripture. On the most basic level this means that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and that its teachings are to be learned and obeyed.Conversion/Revival/Transformation - The belief that the message of the Gospel will change individuals, families, and communities when it is communicated.Proclamation - The gospel when proclaimed changes the world. This moves the Church to an active view on its role in sharing the Gospel with the world.QuestionsHow has the Evangelical understanding of the Scriptures illuminated for you the work of God in your life/struggles/circumstances/wrestling?How has the Evangelical emphasis on conversion/transformation informed the way that you live/talk about wrestling/etc.?How do you proclaim Christ? What does it look like when you share the Gospel with others?III. Faith and WrestlingHow does a wrestler see the world (differently than others)?What does the wrestling community provide for you?How has being a wrestler changed your understanding of Jesus/Gospel/Church?What do you see in the wrestling story of Jacob and Angel/Jesus?IV. Our FriendshipHow we met Bonding over ministry, S@L, mutual interests and life goalsMarriage, Living together, Children, Divorce, Remarriage

HostsDavid Wickenden - Fr. Dan Shoemake - Cn. George IveyThe distinctive beliefs of Charismatics and Pentecostals are:Miracles and signs of God's supernatural intervention are currently occurring in the Church today.The active operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.An event subsequent to salvation called the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, in which the Spirit empowers the Christian for the work of the Church.Contention 2: The active operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?Romans 12:6-81 Corinthians 12:4-111 Corinthians 12:28Ephesians 4:11Definition of Each Spiritual GiftWisdom - The ability to receive and speak insightfully concerning a specific situation for the purpose of growing righteousness. Knowledge - The ability to know information that was not read, or communicated by anyone but God. Often particular to a situation or individual.Faith - The ability to bring about belief through works of trust. Healing - The ability to compassionately enact healing that does not come from natural means. Miracles - ability to perform signs - exorcisms, healings, raising from the dead, etc.Prophecy - ability to receive and communicate a truthful message from God.Discernment of Spirits - able to perceive good and evil, see spiritual beings, who influences the world.Tongues - A language spoken to God that God gives the speaker. Interpretation - A companion gift to tongues, the ability to understand a tongue spoken by a person.Some clarification around spiritual gifts:1. These lists are likely not comprehensive2. All Spiritual Gifts are available to every believer1 Cor 12:6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone3. Spiritual gifts are used to build up or strengthen the local community.1 Cor 12:7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.4. The Spiritual gifts are imparted by the Holy Spirit out each time we gather.1 Cor 14:26: “What should be done then, my friends? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.”5. We can operate with greater gifts.1 Cor 12: 31 “strive for the greater gifts.”II. An event subsequent to salvation called the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, in which the Spirit empowers the Christian for the work of the Church.

goodsamaritanbuford.comSunday, March 6, 2022Deut 26:1-11, Ps 91, Rom 10:4-13, Luke 4:1-13SERMON  Temptation for the KingdomSetting the SceneHunger - Stones are not BreadWhat is the temptation?Disordered DesireTo use appetite not as an indicator for life but as an indicator for pleasure.Human response: He's just hungry. He can make food how he wants. Spiritual retort: God has specially ordered creation so that it can spring forth life in proper order.Rocks are not food. It is not in the proper order of creation for Jesus, by whom all things were made, to eat rocks.  Do not live by disordered desire (have ≠ want) Do not identify yourself by your desireINSTEADDeuteronomy 8:3This response of Jesus, this quotation seems like a non sequitur.Trust in God begins with our appetite. “The Law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul” (Ps 19:7).Live by what God commands, not by your desires.Identify yourself by God's commands, not by your desires. Glory and Authority - Don't read the fine printWhat is the temptation?PowerJesus is tempted to gain power through wrong means.The temptation to do evil for the cause/sake of good. (consequentialism)Imagine Jesus as CaesarRead the fine print (facebook realities)Notice when Joseph, was made second in command over Egypt, was given all the Glory and Authority of Egypt … what ultimately happened in Egypt? SLAVERY. Do not flex power. Do not take your talents for granted. Your talents/skills/abilities do not identify you. INSTEADDeuteronomy 6:10-15:: The ends do not justify the means. The purpose of your life is the way you live your life, not what you accomplish. When you serve God, you will accomplish what God sets out for you to do. “But strive first for the kingdom of God .... (Matthew 6:33).Life - TestWhat is the temptation?Arrogance - Take your life into your own handsWhere are they?On the top of the temple's main tower, above the sanctuary proper, some 180 feet above ground, the location that artists and others using the traditional translation generally set the story.If Jesus would just alter the plan, right here in front of everyone, he could prove God's power and put his own life at risk, and prove to all the authorities. Satan quotes Psalm 91:1212 They [the angels] shall bear you in their hands, *that you hurt not your foot against a stone. Do not decide how God is going to work through you based on your desires/interests/opinions or on your power/talent/ability.INSTEADJesus quotes Deut 6:16Deuteronomy 6:16“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).God has placed you right here. It is not an accident. What needs do you see around you? Jesus never asks someone if they feel called. Jesus never sets skill as a requirement of service. Instead of planning your life, surrender to God. ConclusionsHow do we deal with temptation?My power is made perfect in weakness …Lead us not into temptation …Flee from [sin].Sin is ever knocking on your door, master it. Be dead to sin. Importance of daily confessionDoing confession with my toddlersReciting the 10 commandmentsLastly,Always be on guard against the Devil. 

This Podcast is a ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican Church in Buford, Georgia.Host: Fr. Dan ShoemakeAbout Kati:My name is Kati Gehlen Phillippi. I've been married to my husband Jason for almost 13 years. God has blessed us with three amazing kids, James (

This Podcast is a ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican ChurchDavid Wickenden - Fr. Dan Shoemake - Cn. George IveyThe distinctive beliefs of Charismatics and Pentecostals are:Miracles and signs of God's supernatural intervention are currently occurring in the Church today.The active operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.An event subsequent to salvation called the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, in which the Spirit empowers the Christian for the work of the Church.MIRACLESOld Testament… to Prove to the IsraelitesExodus 4:1-9 To Prove to Pharaoh and Egyptians, to humble themExodus 9:13-16To Prove YHWH is God and Baal is not1 Kings 18: 19-24To Provide for his PeopleExodus 16:13-16Widow's oil (1 Kings 17:9 - 16)To punish the wickedNumbers 16:25-33New TestamentThe Miracles of JesusMiracles of healingHealing the sick, raising the deadMiracles Over NatureReduplication of the loaves and fishesWater into wineWalking on waterStilling the stormCursing the fig treeMiracles of KnowledgeJesus knew the thoughts and the intentions of othersMiracles of Spiritual PowerSpeaking with authorityCasting out demons

Sermon at Good Samaritan Anglican Church, Buford, GAgoodsamaritanbuford.comFr. Dan ShoemakeReadingsJohn 20:19-3119 On the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were together. They had locked the doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Jesus came in and stood among them. He said, “May  peace be with you!” 20 Then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were very happy when they saw the Lord. 21 Again Jesus said, “May peace be with you! The Father has sent me. So now I am sending you.” 22 He then breathed on them. He said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven. If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”24 Thomas was one of the 12 disciples. He was also called Didymus. He was not with the other disciples when Jesus came. 25 So they told him, “We have seen the Lord!”But he said to them, “First I must see the nail marks in his hands. I must put my finger where the nails were. I must put my hand into his side. Only then will I believe.”26 A week later, Jesus' disciples were in the house again. Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came in and stood among them. He said, “May peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here. See my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen me but still have believed.”30 Jesus performed many other signs in front of his disciples. They are not written down in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. If you believe this, you will have life because you belong to him.

 Sun, February 13, 2022Jer 17:5-10 Ps 1 1 Cor 15:12-20 Luke 6:17-26SERMON  Blessings, Woes, and the Joy of SufferingLuke 6:17-2617 He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon. 18 They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. 19 And all in the crowd were trying to touch him, for power came out from him and healed all of them.INTRO: The People / / / The DisciplesBLESSING1. Poverty2. Hunger3. Sorrow COMBATING PRIDEHumiliation that brings HumilityBlessingHow do you become poor? Give generously.How do you become hungry? Fast regularly.How do you become sorrowful? Befriend those who suffer.How do you become hated? Share you faith to a world that rejects it.AMENThis Podcast is a ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican Church - Buford, Georgia.goodsamaritanbuford.com

This Podcast is a Ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican Church in Buford, Georgiagoodsamaritanbuford.comHostsDavid Wickenden - Fr. Dan Shoemake What does it mean to be Charismatic/Pentecostal?Charismatic Christians emphasize the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the use of Spiritual Gifts and miracles as a normative expression of the truth of the Gospels. Furthermore charismatics affirm and exercise the working of miracles and spiritual gifts in the current Church as a regular demonstration of the Chrstian life. The distinctive beliefs of Charismatics and Pentecostals are:Miracles and signs of God's supernatural intervention are currently occurring in the Church today.The active operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.An event subsequent to salvation called the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, in which the Spirit empowers the Christian for the work of the Church.DEFINITIONSFirst: When using the word charismatic in this context - I am not referring to people with strong personalities. Charismatic - Greek word - Charis (Favor or Gift)Refers to the gifts of the Holy Spirit described in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12 & 14. So Charismatic Christians are those who operate under the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We will talk further about what exactly those are in our next episode when we break down the scriptural merit for the Charismatic movement. Pentecostalism - Greek Pente-coste (50th) = Festival of Weeks - in Hebrew, Shavuot  (Deuteronomy 16:10 & Exodus 34:22) which occurs 50 days after the Festival of Passover.This particular label refers to the event in Acts chapter 2, when the disciples were gathered together in the upper room 50 days after the Resurrection of Jesus and tongues of fire fell upon each of them, and they began to speak in tongues. Baptism in the Holy Spirit -  Refers to a phrase spoken by John the Baptist (Matt 3:11, & Lk 3:16) and the risen Christ in Acts 1:5 “you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” This refers to an event where a Christian is empowered with the Holy Spirit - the distinctive Pentecostal belief is that the initial physical evidence of this indwelling is speaking in tongues - much like the events in Acts 2:3. 10:46, 19:6.Distinction between Charismatic and PentecostalI'll be using the terms interchangeably.The movement that began the global revival in the 20th century is commonly called Pentecostalism. Later revivalist movements have identified themselves using the distinction “Charismatic.” In a broad sense the difference between these two movements is about some disagreements about the concept of Baptism in the Holy Spirit.The Beginnings of Modern PentecostalismAlthough there have been various examples of charismatic and mystics like Hildegard of Bingen, St. Theresa of Avila, and others, the modern conception of tongues has its historical roots in Azuza, California. A one eyed black preacher man named William Seymour began a small mission that became the catalyst for the movement. This led to a transformation in protestant and Catholic experiences of the Holy Spirit. The Prevalence of the Pentecostal MovementThe Pentecostal and Charismatic movement has completely overtaken the globe. Today it is most prevalent within the charismatic Catholic movement - but has also had an effect on evangelical, and mainline protestant movements. The historic black Church has also widely practiced charismatic worship.

Sermon from February 6th, 2022Good Samaritan Anglican Church - Buford, Georgiagoodsamaritanbuford.comPreacher: Fr. Dan ShoemakeJudges 6:11-2411 Now the angel of the Lord came and sat under the oak at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, as his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the wine press, to hide it from the Midianites. 12 The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty warrior.” 13 Gideon answered him, “But sir, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all his wonderful deeds that our ancestors recounted to us, saying, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt?' But now the Lord has cast us off, and given us into the hand of Midian.” 14 Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours and deliver Israel from the hand of Midian; I hereby commission you.” 15 He responded, “But sir, how can I deliver Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” 16 The Lord said to him, “But I will be with you, and you shall strike down the Midianites, every one of them.” 17 Then he said to him, “If now I have found favor with you, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. 18 Do not depart from here until I come to you, and bring out my present, and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay until you return.”19 So Gideon went into his house and prepared a kid, and unleavened cakes from an ephah of flour; the meat he put in a basket, and the broth he put in a pot, and brought them to him under the oak and presented them. 20 The angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened cakes, and put them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And he did so. 21 Then the angel of the Lord reached out the tip of the staff that was in his hand, and touched the meat and the unleavened cakes; and fire sprang up from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened cakes; and the angel of the Lord vanished from his sight. 22 Then Gideon perceived that it was the angel of the Lord; and Gideon said, “Help me, Lord God! For I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face.” 23 But the Lord said to him, “Peace be to you; do not fear, you shall not die.” 24 Then Gideon built an altar there to the Lord, and called it, The Lord is peace. To this day it still stands at Ophrah, which belongs to the Abiezrites.

In this second part of Episode 5, Cn. George, David, and Fr. Dan sit down to talk about the scriptural evidence for the Evangelical Church. First the scriptural evidence that the Church is a place of Conversion, Transformation. Second, that the people of God proclaim the Gospel and share their faith with others. Conversion/Revival/Transformation - The belief that the message of the Gospel will change individuals, families, and communities when it is communicated. - Define Conversion - (turning toward) John 8:32And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”A life lived following the text of the scriptures will liberate us from sin.2 Chronicles 7:14If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.God's forgiveness and healing is subsequent to our turning toward him.Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.Conversion requires repentance and baptism.Acts 9:1-43 (Paul's Conversion)Just because we are religious or churchy does not mean that we are in fact truly following God.Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.Conversion requires a life of transformation. This does not imply perfection, but a life of repentance and walking toward holiness.Matthew 18:33 and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.We need to convert to a mentality where we take for granted that Jesus is correct and we are incorrect.James 4:8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.When we respond to God's call to conversion, God will cleanse us internally. Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Conversion changes us. We now become empowered by Christ rather than our own human weaknesses.Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.The world does not want to follow Jesus. Our minds are taught the ways that the world wants us to believe, our minds need to be converted.Romans 10:9-11

In this first of a two-part episode, Canon George, David, and Father Dan sit down to discuss the scriptural evidence of Evangelical Christianity.  HostsCn. George IveyDavid WickendenFr. Dan ShoemakeWhat does it mean to be Evangelical?Scripture - from its  basic roots, Evangelical Christians have a high view of scripture. On the most basic level this means that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and that its teachings are to be learned and obeyed.2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.The scripture is the guiding line that we use to realign what is crooked.1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.The scripture is meant to be read not only privately but within the corporate body.All of Psalm 119 - Lamp unto my feet, Wiser that my teachers, Hidden your word The importance of the Law of God as a guiding principle for our lives and development. The scriptures show us how to please God, how to heal from sin, and how to live within the world.Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.The scriptures are intended to teach us and to point us to the hope of God in the world.John 5:39-40 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. The scriptures are a separate witness that will tell us both who Christ is.2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.Scripture is caused by God, God has inspired the scripture, and the truth of the scripture in understanding them comes from a life of obedience and listening to what God is speaking through the scriptures.This Podcast is a ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican Church in Buford, Georgia.Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/GSACBuford

Sun, Jan 23, 2022Neh 8:1-12 Ps 113 1 Cor 12:12-27 Luke 4:14-21SERMON  United in the Word, United in the Body, United in the SpiritNehemiah 8:5-6, 8 The point:Here we see that the scriptures unite the people of God into one single identity - the people-Israel. The scriptures tell them how to live, and they obey. The scriptures describe God's work in the world, and the people act in accordance with its precepts. In the same way - we the people of God - are united in our life in the scriptures. When we unite together in our regular observance of the reading of the scriptures - we understand who we are together. In this way - the scriptures serve to correct our self understanding. The Bible heals our false narratives. The Word corrects the falsehoods we blindly accept.1 Corinthians 12:12-21The point:Paul's writing leads me to conclude two important observations here:God created us all for one another. No matter how you feel about each other - God created you to be connected into this one body of Christ.Luke 4:18-19The Point:Here Jesus shows that this one Spirit of God moves him to action. As a man who lives in accordance to the Law, who derives his identity from God, he is empowered by the Holy Spirit. Jesus is singular in mission. He calls all of those near him to this singular mission. His command to the world is to live by the Spirit following this one single Mission. When we are united in the Holy Spirit of God - we are united in that one Spirit to action. All of our gifts, our personalities, our re-orientations around the scriptures has the single purpose of Christ's mission. 

Bishop Frank Lyons visits Good Samaritan Anglican Church in Buford Georgia and Preaches on Luke Chapter 4Sun, Jan 30, 2022Jer 1:4-10 Ps 71:11-20v 1 Cor 14:12-25 Luke 4:21-32Luke 4:21-3221 Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph's son?” 23 He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, cure yourself!' And you will say, ‘Do here also in your hometown the things that we have heard you did at Capernaum.'” 24 And he said, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in the prophet's hometown. 25 But the truth is, there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a severe famine over all the land; 26 yet Elijah was sent to none of them except to a widow at Zarephath in Sidon. 27 There were also many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” 28 When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with rage. 29 They got up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might hurl him off the cliff. 30 But he passed through the midst of them and went on his way.31 He went down to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and was teaching them on the sabbath. 32 They were astounded at his teaching, because he spoke with authority.

This podcast is a ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican Church. We are located in Buford, Georgia. You can learn more about us at goodsamaritanbuford.comScripture - from its  basic roots, Evangelical Christians have a high view of scripture. On the most basic level this means that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and that its teaches are to be learned and obeyed.Conversion/Revival/Transformation - The belief that the message of the Gospel will change individuals, families, and communities when it is communicated.Proclamation - The gospel when proclaimed changes the world. This moves the Church to an active view on its role in sharing the Gospel with the world.

Four marks: One, Holy, Catholic, ApostolicOne: We are to be united in heart, soul, mind, and strength. Holy: We are to be a set apart people for God.Catholic: We are to embody the entire expression and teaching of the Church. Apostolic: Christians maintain the apostolic tradition and the teachings of the Church are guarded by the Bishops.One: Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.John 10:30 The Father and I are one.”John 17:11 Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.John 17:21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in usGalatians 3:28 There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.Holy:  Exodus 19:6 but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.”Leviticus 19:2 Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.Leviticus 20:7 Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the Lord your God.Leviticus 20:26 You shall be holy to me; for I the Lord am holy, and I have separated you from the other peoples to be mine.Leviticus 21:8 and you shall treat them as holy, since they offer the food of your God; they shall be holy to you, for I the Lord, I who sanctify you, am holy.1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.1 Peter 1:16  “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”Catholic:  1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit,Romans 6:10 The death he died, he died to sin, once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.2 Timothy 1:13-14 Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.1 Cor 11:23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread1 Cor 15:3 For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures,Apostolic: Eph 2:19-20 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.Rev 21:14 And the wall of the city has twelve foundations, and on them are the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.2 Tim 1:13-14 Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.Matthew 28:19: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

In this Episode, Fr. Dan Shoemake and David Wickenden are joined by Sean Kim to discuss Acts 2:42 and the nature of the Church as Catholic. To learn more about Good Samaritan Anglican Church please visit our website at GoodSamaritanBuford.com, Facebook - facebook.com/bufordsamaritan, Instagram - www.instagram.com/goodsamaritanbuford/.

In this first episode Fr. Dan, Cn. George, and David sit down and talk about the three streams of Anglicanism: Catholic, Charismatic, and Evangelical worship.

David Wickenden and Fr. Dan Shoemake sit down for an un-choreographed conversation about this podcast and the three streams of Anglican worship: Catholic, Charismatic, and Evangelical