Scripture Readings
THE COLLECT
O 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 10:44-48
THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 98
THE EPISTLE:
1 John 5:1-6
THE GOSPEL:
John 15:9-17
Sermon
Fr. Bill Breedlove