Seventh Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON:
Acts 1:6-14

THE RESPONSE: 
Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36

THE EPISTLE:
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

THE GOSPEL:
John 17:1-11

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty 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 7:55-60

THE RESPONSE: 
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

THE EPISTLE:
1 Peter 2:2-10

THE GOSPEL:
John 14:1-14

Sermon

Fr. Frank Wilson

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O 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 2:42-47

THE RESPONSE: 
Psalm 23

THE EPISTLE:
1 Peter 2:19-25

THE GOSPEL:
John 10:1-10

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Third Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON:
Acts 2:14a,36-41

THE RESPONSE: 
Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17

THE EPISTLE:
1 Peter 1:17-23

THE GOSPEL:
Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Fr. George Choyce

Second Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty 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 2:14a,22-32

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 16

THE EPISTLE:
1 Peter 1:3-9

THE GOSPEL:
John 20:19-31

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

OLD TESTAMENT:
Ezekiel 37:1-14

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 130

THE EPISTLE:
Romans 8:6-11

THE GOSPEL:
John 11:1-45

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

First Sunday in Lent

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty 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.

OLD TESTAMENT:
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 32

THE EPISTLE:
Romans 5:12-19

THE GOSPEL:
Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Last Sunday after Epiphany

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O 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.

OLD TESTAMENT:
Exodus 24:12-18

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 2

THE EPISTLE:
2 Peter 1:16-21

THE GOSPEL:
Matthew 17:1-9

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O 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.

OLD TESTAMENT:
Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 119:33-40

THE EPISTLE:
1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23

THE GOSPEL:
Matthew 5:38-48

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Set 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.

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 5:13-20

Sermon

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Fr. George Choyce