Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Sep 29, 2019 |
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.
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.
Sep 15, 2019 |
God Loves Us This Much
| The Rev. Dcn. 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.
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.
Sep 08, 2019 |
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.
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.
Sep 01, 2019 |
It Was A Dark And Stormy Night…
| The Rev. William Nesbit
It Was A Dark And Stormy Night…
Learning the Gospel imperative is never easy, and the Good News is always at risk. Why we help may even be more important than the fact that we help in the first place. Well, Jesus never said it would be easy.
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
The Scripture references are Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1,10-16, and Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16. The Gospel reference is Luke 14:1,7-14.
Aug 25, 2019 |
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 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.
Aug 18, 2019 |
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.
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.
Aug 11, 2019 |
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 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.
Aug 04, 2019 |
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.
Jul 28, 2019 |
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.
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.
Jul 21, 2019 |
Camp Chicago and the Way of Love: The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
| The Rev. William Nesbit
Camp Chicago and the Way of Love: The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
A week at Camp with youth from around the Diocese teaching them the way of love has given me hope for the future of the world. I just have to share!!
The Scripture references are Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 15, and Colossians 1:15-28. The Gospel reference is Luke 10:38-42.
The Scripture references are Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 15, and Colossians 1:15-28. The Gospel reference is Luke 10:38-42.
Jul 14, 2019 |
"Who Is My Neighbor?": The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
| Dawn DiVenti
"Who Is My Neighbor?": The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
How many opportunities do we have every day to love another as Christ loves us? We are called, brothers and sisters, to extend Christ's love to ALL, period.
The Scripture references are Amos 7:7-17, Psalm 82, and Colossians 1:1-14. The Gospel reference is Luke 10:25-37.
Jul 07, 2019 |
We Are the Seventy: The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
| The Rev. William Nesbit
We Are the Seventy: The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
What does it mean to be sent? What does it mean to be bringing good news to a people who apparently could care less? We have work to do!
The Scripture references are 2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 66:1-8, and Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16. The Gospel reference is Luke 10:1-11,16-20.
Jun 30, 2019 |
The Cost of Discipleship: The Third Sunday after Pentecost
| The Rev. William Nesbit
The Cost of Discipleship: The Third Sunday after Pentecost
To be a disciple of Jesus is not a position of power, it is a position of grace. One of the hardest parts about being a follower of Jesus is remembering that truth. And acting that way.
The Scripture references are 2 Kings 2:1-2,6-14, Psalm 77:1-2,11-14, and Galatians 5:1,13-25. The Gospel reference is Luke 9:51-62.
The Scripture references are 2 Kings 2:1-2,6-14, Psalm 77:1-2,11-14, and Galatians 5:1,13-25. The Gospel reference is Luke 9:51-62.
Jun 23, 2019 |
Witnesses to Baptism: The Second Sunday after Pentecost
| The Very Reverend Thomas Rosa
Witnesses to Baptism: The Second Sunday after Pentecost
On the occasion of a young child's baptism, Father Rosa gives us a "refresher course" on baptism and our shared covenant.
The Scripture references are 1 Kings 19:1-4,(5-7),8-15a, Psalm 22:19-28, and Galatians 3:23-29. The Gospel reference is Luke 8:26-39.
Jun 16, 2019 |
God's Being: The First Sunday after Pentecost - Trinity Sunday
| The Rev. Dcn. Douglas Rogers
God's Being: The First Sunday after Pentecost - Trinity Sunday
God as Three in One is the basis of our triune belief, and on Trinity Sunday we wrap our heads around this unique way of seeing our Creator. Deacon Doug makes this heavy mental lifting quite a bit easier!
The Scripture references are Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31, Psalm 8, and Romans 5:1-5. The Gospel reference is John 16:12-15.
Jun 09, 2019 |
Following the Holy Spirit is Not for the Faint of Heart: The Day of Pentecost
| The Rev. William Nesbit
Following the Holy Spirit is Not for the Faint of Heart: The Day of Pentecost
This Sunday we ask the Holy Spirit to come among us. It takes courage to ask God to change your life, but we ask anyway. Come, Holy Spirit!
The Scripture references are Acts 2:1-21, Psalm104:25-35,37, and Romans 8:14-17. The Gospel reference is John 14:8-17.
Jun 02, 2019 |
Athanasius to the Rescue! The Seventh Sunday of Easter
| The Rev. William Nesbit
Athanasius to the Rescue! The Seventh Sunday of Easter
In these times of fracture and division, how do we restore the unity that Christ wants for us? Could it be as easy as breathing? Well, it may not be easy, but it is our job, and breathing sure helps.
The Scripture references are Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 93, and Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21. The Gospel reference is John 17:20-26.
May 26, 2019 |
The Times They are a Changin'! The Sixth Sunday of Easter
| The Rev. William Nesbit
The Times They are a Changin'! The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sometimes we think of the church as a bastion against change, but really we change all the time. By following the Spirit we can be sure that we are changing for the better, and not changing to change.
The Scripture references are Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, and Revelation 21:10,22 - 22:5. The Gospel reference is John 14:23-29.
