Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty 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.

Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7

Response: Psalm 40:1-12

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Gospel: John 1:29-42

Sermon

“Go to someone you already know, ask them what they’re looking for, and invite them to come and see. God will do the rest.”

Fr. Bill talks about who we are and what God is calling us to do in this Epiphany season.

Fr. Bill Breedlove

First Sunday after the Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Father 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.

Old Testament: Isaiah 42:1-9

Response: Psalm 29

Epistle: Acts 10:34-43

Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

“We ask that God would give us eyes to see Christ in each other.”

Fr. Bill talks about seeking Christ in each other, and tells a story about a struggling monastic community and a neighboring rabbi who reminded them of their Baptismal Covenant.

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Second Sunday after Christmas

Scripture Readings

The Collect

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:7-14 

Response: Psalm 84

Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a 

Gospel: John 1:1-18 

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

“What we should do for all people, is simply point them to Jesus. To invite them to explore who he is, and then get out of the way! And let the Holy Spirit do the work of God!”

Fr. Bill talks about the traditional Christmas story, how it differs from the story in today's Gospel, and talks about John, who appeared in the wilderness. 

First Sunday after Christmas

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty 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.

Old Testament: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 

Response: Psalm 147

Epistle: Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7 

Gospel: John 1:1-18 

Sermon

“We have been blessed with eyes to see God active in the world around us.”

Fr. Bill tells the importance of today's Gospel reading, and shares a story about a homeless man he encountered in Kansas City.

Fr. Bill Breedlove

The Nativity of Our Lord

Scripture Readings

The Collect

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7 

Response: Psalm 96

Epistle: Titus 2:11-14 

Gospel: Luke 2:1-14(15-20) 

Sermon

“We remember that this is a love story. That God loves you this night, and this night He gives you his son, that you might love him back.”

Fr. Bill talks about distractions in our lives, and the love story in the Gospel.

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Third Sunday of Advent

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Stir 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.

Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10

Response: Psalm 146:4-9

Epistle: James 5:7-10

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

Sermon

“Doubt is essential to a deeper faith.”

Fr. Bill talks about what John the Baptist expected of the Messiah, how it differed from reality, and the role that doubt plays in our faith.

Fr. Bill

Second Sunday of Advent

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Merciful 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.

Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10

Response: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Epistle: Romans 15:4-13

Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12

 

Sermon

“That message of judgement that John brings, is a necessary preface to understanding and embracing the grace of God in Jesus.”

Fr. Bill talks about what John the Baptist was trying to say to us, and explains why he doesn't like John the Baptist, but needs him.

Fr. Bill

First Sunday of Advent

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty 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.

Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5

Response: Psalm 122 

Epistle: Romans 13:11-14

Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44

 

Sermon

“We begin this Advent season with the end in mind. And the end in mind is that God loves all people.”

Fr. Bill talks about "beginning with the end in mind," and how we can apply that to today's Gospel reading and our own lives. 

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty 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.

Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Response: Canticle 16

Epistle: Colossians 1:11-20

Gospel: Luke 23:33-43

Sermon

“When we are able to forgive others, a window into Heaven is opened. And that is where God’s grace pours from.”

Fr. Bill talks about the Gospel reading, and shares stories of Christ-like love and forgiveness that has been found in modern times.

Fr. Bill Breedlove

26th Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Blessed 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.

Old Testament: Isaiah 65:17-25

Response: Canticle 9

Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Gospel: Luke 21:5-19

Sermon

“God has gone out before us, and we are catching up with what God is already doing.”

In his sermon, Fr. Bill talks about change, about youth, and gives updates about what was discussed and voted upon during the Diocesan Convention.

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Children's Message

Fr. Bill talks to the children about the sense of feeling safe, and asks them about what makes them feel safe at school, with friends, and at church.

Fr. Bill Breedlove