Emmanuel Episcopal Church
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.
May 12, 2019 |
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want." The Fourth Sunday in Easter
| The Rev. William Nesbit
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want." The Fourth Sunday in Easter
What does it mean to follow the Good Shepherd? How is a life with God lived out? Well, it's complicated, and it's simple.
The Scripture references are Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, and Revelation5:11-14. The Gospel reference is John 21:1-19.
The Scripture references are Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, and Revelation5:11-14. The Gospel reference is John 21:1-19.
May 05, 2019 |
The Trouble with Blindness: The Third Sunday of Easter
| The Rev. William Nesbit
The Trouble with Blindness: The Third Sunday of Easter
One of the hard parts of the life of faith is blindness. A look at the characters of Saul, Ananias, and Peter help us to see the blind spots that hover around us as we struggle to see with the eyes of Christ.
The Scripture references are Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 30:1-6,12-13, and Revelation 5:11-14. The Gospel reference is John 21:1-19.
The Scripture references are Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 30:1-6,12-13, and Revelation 5:11-14. The Gospel reference is John 21:1-19.
Apr 28, 2019 |
Hear, And Believe: The Second Sunday of Easter
| The Very Reverend Thomas Rosa
Hear, And Believe: The Second Sunday of Easter
The apostle who came to be known as "Doubting Thomas" gets an unfair reputation for insisting on proof of Jesus' resurrection. All the other disciples also had doubts until Jesus appeared to them. Thomas only asked for the same thing the others had already received. He reminds us that doubt is not the opposite of faith, but rather the thing that helps us to reexamine, better know, and ultimately share our own faith.
The Scripture references are Acts 5:27-32, Psalm 150, and Revelation 1:4-8. The Gospel reference is John 20:19-31.
The Scripture references are Acts 5:27-32, Psalm 150, and Revelation 1:4-8. The Gospel reference is John 20:19-31.
Apr 21, 2019 |
Welcome to the Mystery of an Empty Tomb - Easter Day
| The Rev. William Nesbit
Welcome to the Mystery of an Empty Tomb - Easter Day
People come to church on Easter for a lot of reasons, some of them not the best. It really doesn't matter. We all come to the resurrection with a sense of disbelief, amazement, and faith in varying amounts. If you want all the answers, you might try somewhere else, but if you want to wrestle over great questions in search of wisdom, well this might be your new/old home!
The Scripture references are Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 118:1-12,14-24, and Acts 10:34-43.
The Scripture references are Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 118:1-12,14-24, and Acts 10:34-43.
Apr 20, 2019 |
Easter's Greatest Hit! - The Great Vigil of Easter
| The Rev. William Nesbit
Easter's Greatest Hit! - The Great Vigil of Easter
Sixteen hundred years ago, John Chrysostom wrote the greatest Easter sermon ever! The Orthodox Christians hear this sermon EVERY year on Easter. Now you will know why!
The Vigil Readings are The Story of Creation, Genesis 1:1-2:4a; The Flood, Genesis 7:1-5,11-18, 8:6-18, and 9:8-13; Israel's Deliverance at the Red Sea, Exodus 14:10-31, 15:20-21; and The Valley of Dry Bones, Ezekiel 37:1-14. The additional Scripture reference is Romans 6:3-11. The Gospel reference is Luke 24:1-12.
The Vigil Readings are The Story of Creation, Genesis 1:1-2:4a; The Flood, Genesis 7:1-5,11-18, 8:6-18, and 9:8-13; Israel's Deliverance at the Red Sea, Exodus 14:10-31, 15:20-21; and The Valley of Dry Bones, Ezekiel 37:1-14. The additional Scripture reference is Romans 6:3-11. The Gospel reference is Luke 24:1-12.
