Sermons - Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Exodus 24:12-18The Response: Psalm 2The Epistle:2 Peter 1:16-21The Gospel:Matthew 17:1-9Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Deuteronomy 30:15-20The Response: Psalm 119:1-8The Epistle:1 Corinthians 3:1-9The Gospel:Matthew 5:21-37Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectSet us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12]The Response: Psalm 112:1-9, (10)The Epistle:1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16]The Gospel:Matthew 5:13-20Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Malachi 3:1-4The Response: Psalm 84The New Testament:Hebrews 2:14-18The Gospel:Luke 2:22-40Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectGive us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 9:1-4The Response: Psalm 27:1, 5-13The Epistle:1 Corinthians 1:10-18The Gospel:Matthew 4:12-23Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 61:10-62:3The Response: Psalm 147The New Testament:Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7The Gospel:John 1:1-18Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectStir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 35:1-10The Response: Psalm 146:4-9The Epistle:James 5:7-10The Gospel:Matthew 11:2-11Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectMerciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 11:1-10The Response: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19The Epistle:Romans 15:4-13The Gospel:Matthew 3:1-12Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 2:1-5The Response: Psalm 122The Epistle:Romans 13:11-14The Gospel:Matthew 24:36-44Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 23:1-6The Response: Canticle 16The Epistle:Colossians 1:11-20The Gospel:Luke 23:33-43Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectBlessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 65:17-25The Response: Canticle 9The Epistle:2 Thessalonians 3:6-13The Gospel:Luke 21:5-19Sermon Fr. Delmer Chilton

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Haggai 1:15b-2:9The Response: Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22The Epistle:2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17The Gospel:Luke 20:27-38Sermon Fr. Delmer Chilton

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Joel 2:23-32The Response: Psalm 65The Epistle:2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18The Gospel:Luke 18:9-14Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 31:27-34The Response: Psalm 119:97-104The Epistle:2 Timothy 3:14-4:5The Gospel:Luke 18:1-8Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectLord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7The Response: Psalm 66:1-11The Epistle:2 Timothy 2:8-15The Gospel:Luke 17:11-19Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Lamentations 1:1-6The Response: Psalm 137The Epistle:2 Timothy 1:1-14The Gospel:Luke 17:5-10Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectEverlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Genesis 28:10-17The Response: Psalm 103:19-22The Epistle:Revelation 12:7-12The Gospel:John 1:47-51Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectGrant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 8:18-9:1The Response: Psalm 79:1-9The Epistle:1 Timothy 2:1-7The Gospel:Luke 16:1-13Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28The Response: Psalm 14The Epistle:1 Timothy 1:12-17The Gospel:Luke 15:1-10Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectGrant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 18:1-11The Response: Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17The Epistle:Philemon 1-21The Gospel:Luke 14:25-33Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectLord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 2:4-13The Response: Psalm 81:1, 10-16The Epistle:Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16The Gospel:Luke 14:1, 7-14Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectGrant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 1:4-10The Response: Jeremiah 1:4-10The Epistle:Hebrews 12:18-29The Gospel:Luke 13:10-17Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 5:1-7The Response: Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18The Epistle:Hebrews 11:29-12:2The Gospel:Luke 12:49-56Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectGrant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 1:1, 10-20The Response: Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24The Epistle:Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16The Gospel:Luke 12:32-40Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectLet your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Hosea 11:1-11The Response: Psalm 107:1-9, 43The Epistle:Colossians 3:1-11The Gospel:Luke 12:13-21Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Hosea 1:2-10The Response: Psalm 85The Epistle:Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19)The Gospel:Luke 11:1-13Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Amos 8:1-12The Response: Psalm 52The Epistle:Colossians 1:15-28The Gospel:Luke 10:38-42Sermon

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Amos 7:7-17The Response: Psalm 82The Epistle:Colossians 1:1-14The Gospel:Luke 10:25-37Sermon Fr. Delmer Chilton

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:2 Kings 5:1-14The Response: Psalm 30The Epistle:Galatians 6:(1-6)7-16The Gospel:Luke 10:1-11, 16-20Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving ­kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15aThe Response: Psalm 42 and 43The Epistle:Galatians 3:23-29The Gospel:Luke 8:26-39Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31The Response: Psalm 8The Epistle:Romans 5:1-5The Gospel:John 16:12-15Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The First Lesson:Acts 2:1-21The Response: Psalm 104:25-35, 37The New Testament:Romans 8:14-17The Gospel:John 14:8-17, (25-27)Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The First Lesson:Acts 16:9-15The Response: Psalm 67The New Testament:Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5The Gospel:John 14:23-29Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The First Lesson:Acts 11:1-18The Response: Psalm 148The Epistle:Revelation 21:1-6The Gospel:John 13:31-35Sermon Deacon Turner Guidry

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The First Lesson:Acts 9:36-43The Response: Psalm 23The Epistle:Revelation 7:9-17The Gospel:John 10:22-30Sermon Fr. George Choyce

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The First Lesson:Acts 5:27-32The Response: Psalm 118:14-29The Epistle:Revelation 1:4-8The Gospel:John 20:19-31Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.The First Lesson:Acts 10:34-43The Response: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24The Epistle:1 Corinthians 15:19-26The Gospel:John 20:1-18Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 50:4-9aThe Psalm: Psalm 31:9-16The New Testament:Philippians 2:5-11The Gospel:Luke 23:1-49 Sermon Fr. George Choyce

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectGracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Joshua 5:9-12The Response: Psalm 32The Epistle:2 Corinthians 5:16-21The Gospel:Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Exodus 3:1-15The Response: Psalm 63:1-8The Epistle:1 Corinthians 10:1-13The Gospel:Luke 13:1-9Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Genesis 15:1-12,17-18The Response: Psalm 27The Epistle:Philippians 3:17-4:1The Gospel:Luke 13:31-35Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Deuteronomy 26:1-11The Response: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16The Epistle:Romans 10:8b-13The Gospel:Luke 4:1-13Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, who before the passion of your only ­begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Exodus 34:29-35The Psalm: Psalm 99The New Testament:2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2The Gospel:Luke 9:28-43Sermon Fr. George Choyce

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Genesis 45:3-11, 15The Response: Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42The New Testament:1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50The Gospel:Luke 6:27-38Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 17:5-10The Response: Psalm 1The New Testament:1 Corinthians 15:12-20The Gospel:Luke 6:17-26Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectSet us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 6:1-8 The Response: Psalm 138The New Testament:1 Corinthians 15:1-11The Gospel:Luke 5:1-11Sermon Deacon Turner Guidry

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Jeremiah 1:4-10The Response: Psalm 71:1-6The New Testament:1 Corinthians 13:1-13The Gospel:Luke 4:21-30Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectGive us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10The Psalm: Psalm 19The New Testament:1 Corinthians 12:12-31aThe Gospel:Luke 4:14-21Sermon Fr. George Choyce

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectAlmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 62:1-5The Response: Psalm 36:5-10The New Testament:1 Corinthians 12:1-11The Gospel:John 2:1-11Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectFather in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 43:1-7The Response: Psalm 29The New Testament:Acts 8:14-17The Gospel:Luke 3:15-17, 21-22Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove

Scripture ReadingsThe CollectO God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.The Old Testament:Isaiah 60:1-6The Response: Psalm 72:1-7,10-14The New Testament:Ephesians 3:1-12The Gospel:Matthew 2:1-12Sermon Fr. Bill Breedlove