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16:27 Sermon 1/16/2022 Epiphany II - 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Dr. William L. Hurst / John 2:1-11
Turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana is described as the first of Jesus’ signs. Through many such epiphanies, Jesus reveals that he bears God’s creative power and joyful presence into the world.

18:39 Sermon 1/16/2022 Epiphany II - 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Dr. William L. Hurst / John 2:1-11
Turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana is described as the first of Jesus’ signs. Through many such epiphanies, Jesus reveals that he bears God’s creative power and joyful presence into the world.

14:18 Sermon 1/9/2022 10:30 a.m. Baptism of our Lord

Vicar Evangeline Dai / Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
The reading opens with questions about the identity of the Messiah. John the Baptist insists that he is not the Messiah; instead, he points ahead to one who is coming. And whether the voice of God was heard by all or only by Jesus, God settles the matter: Jesus is God’s beloved Son.

14:34 Sermon 1/9/2022 8:30 a.m. Baptism of our Lord

Vicar Evangeline Dai / Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
The reading opens with questions about the identity of the Messiah. John the Baptist insists that he is not the Messiah; instead, he points ahead to one who is coming. And whether the voice of God was heard by all or only by Jesus, God settles the matter: Jesus is God’s beloved Son.

12:27 Sermon 1/2/2022 10:30 am Christmas II The Name of Jesus

Rev. Dr. William L. Hurst / Luke 2:15-21
Eight days after his birth, Jesus is circumcised according to Jewish law and given the name announced by the angel before his conception. Traditionally, Christians have begun each calendar year by cleaving to the Name given to us in baptism – that at its deepest meaning and truth, we bear the Name of Jesus – and as such, we may venture into a new year in the daring, confident faith of God’s beloved children, by faith.

13:58 Sermon 1/2/2022 8:30 am Christmas II The Name of Jesus

Rev. Dr. William L. Hurst / Luke 2:15-21
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Eight days after his birth, Jesus is circumcised according to Jewish law and given the name announced by the angel before his conception. Traditionally, Christians have begun each calendar year by cleaving to the Name given to us in baptism – that at its deepest meaning and truth, we bear the Name of Jesus – and as such, we may venture into a new year in the daring, confident faith of God’s beloved children, by faith.

16:14 Sermon 12/26/21 10:30 a.m. First Sunday After Christmas

Rev. Dr. William L. Hurst / Luke 2:41-52
Jesus grew up in a family that went to the Passover festival each year, joining thousands of Galileans pilgrims who would travel the long road of the Jordan Valley, and return with their extended family and village members. It was in this environment of faithful adherence to the law that Jesus grew into spiritual maturity and an understanding of his identity and mission. Luke relates a childhood story that foreshadows the Lord’s mission to the Cross. Even at such an early age, the Christ knows his purpose and path.

14:36 Sermon 12/26/21 8:30 a.m. First Sunday After Christmas

Rev. Dr. William L. Hurst / Luke 2:41-52
Jesus grew up in a family that went to the Passover festival each year, joining thousands of Galileans pilgrims who would travel the long road of the Jordan Valley, and return with their extended family and village members. It was in this environment of faithful adherence to the law that Jesus grew into spiritual maturity and an understanding of his identity and mission. Luke relates a childhood story that foreshadows the Lord’s mission to the Cross. Even at such an early age, the Christ knows his purpose and path.

15:23 Sermon 12/19/2021 Fourth Sunday in Advent 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Dr. William L. Hurst / Luke 1:39-45
We are presented with Elizabeth, John’s mother, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, two women filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. In Elizabeth’s inspired greeting and Mary’s song of praise we hear of a saving God who remembers, scatters, lifts up, and fulfills all things.

16:24 Sermon 12/19/2021 Fourth Sunday in Advent 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Dr. William L. Hurst / Luke 1:39-45
We are presented with Elizabeth, John’s mother, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, two women filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. In Elizabeth’s inspired greeting and Mary’s song of praise we hear of a saving God who remembers, scatters, lifts up, and fulfills all things.

15:12 Sermon 12/12/2021 Third Sunday in Advent 10:30 a.m.

Vicar Evangeline Dai / Luke 3:7-18
John the Baptist heralds the mighty one “who is coming.” John teaches that preparation for God’s reign is not a matter of identity but of bearing fruits of merciful justice, radical generosity, and integrity in life.

15:05 Sermon 12/12/2021 Third Sunday in Advent 8:30 a.m.

Vicar Evangeline Dai / Luke 3:7-18
John the Baptist heralds the mighty one “who is coming.” John teaches that preparation for God’s reign is not a matter of identity but of bearing fruits of merciful justice, radical generosity, and integrity in life.