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Collect for the Day

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.

Sermons

First Sunday after Christmas

by David Hyman
Dec. 30, 2012

This morning we meditate on what it means that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Our text was John's Prologue (John 1:1-18).

The Logos, the Word, Jesus Christ was there at the beginning of Creation to make humanity - to create us. He made us by simply saying some words. He did not remake us so easily. He made us by speaking. He remade us by dying. He made us by commanding. He remade us through his own suffering.

Christmas Day

by David Hyman
Dec. 25, 2012

A portion of St. Basil's second Homily on the Holy Birth of our Lord. "Let us join the shepherds in giving glory to God, let us dance with the angels and sing: Today a saviour has been born to us. He is Christ the Lord!"

Christmas Eve

by David Hyman
Dec. 24, 2012

Christmas Eve Sermon from Mann's Chapel.

Fourth Sunday in Advent

by David Hyman
Dec. 23, 2012

For the fourth Sunday in Advent, we consider Mary's Song, the Magnificat.

Third Sunday in Advent

by Sean Ewing
Dec. 16, 2012

Have we made cashmere cloaks and fancy feasts our all? Has our hope been placed in our stuff? During Advent, we must ask ourselves how we will fare in the fire of God's judgment? Our seminarian, Sean Ewing, brings a powerful admonition to heed the warnings of John the Baptist to repent in preparation of the coming Lord.

Second Sunday in Advent

by David Hyman
Dec. 9, 2012

On this Sunday, we consider Zechariah's song, a prophetic poem bursting forth from a period of silence proclaiming the light of God was breaking through the darkness and a new day has dawned.

First Sunday in Advent

by Guest Preacher
Dec. 2, 2012

The season of Advent is here. Today's sermon challenges us to keep the season and grow in our faith.

Christ the King Sunday

by David Hyman
Nov. 25, 2012

Today on Christ the King Sunday, we consider what it means for Christ to be our Alpha and Omega. The lessons appointed for the day were:

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Psalm 93
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37

Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Nov. 18, 2012

In this sermon, we consider the incredible story of faith in the life of Hannah and the heart of her song. The appointed Scriptures were:

1 Samuel 1:4-20
1 Samuel 2:1-10
Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25
Mark 13:1-8

Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Nov. 11, 2012

This Sunday, we considered the story of Ruth. The lessons appointed for the day were:

Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Psalm 127
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:38-44

All Saints Sunday 2012

by David Hyman
Nov. 4, 2012

On All Saints Sunday, like an old forgotten tune that washes over us with old, good, and true memories, we remember once again that just as death did not have the final word for Christ, just as death did not have the final word for the great saints and the saints we knew and loved, it does not have the final word for us!

Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Oct. 28, 2012

In this sermon, David Hyman considers the story of Job and its message of mercy. God is with us, even at the bottom, and as we receive him, our sight is restored, our lives renewed, and we are free to go and live not for ourselves but for his glory.

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

by Dr. Owen Moss
Oct. 7, 2012

For Proper 22, Dr. Owen Moss preaches on Mark 10:2-16 and Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Sept. 30, 2012

In this sermon for Proper 21, we explore the experience of God's people who have sung their hope in the Name of the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth with the words of Psalm 124.

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Sept. 23, 2012

In this sermon for Proper 20, we consider Jesus' teaching on how to measure human greatness in the kingdom of God: “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me" (Mark 9:37 ESV). This passage draws from James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a and Mark 9:30-37.

Commemoration Sunday - Marks of the Church

by David Hyman
Sept. 16, 2012

On this day we commemorated the first anniversary of our commissioning and dedication. In the sermon, David Hyman considers the marks of the church described in 1 Peter 2.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Sept. 9, 2012

In this sermon for proper 18, planting priest David Hyman preaches on the Syrophoenician woman who refused to take Jesus', "Not yet" for an answer.

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Psalm 125
James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17
Mark 7:24-37

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Sept. 2, 2012

In this sermon for proper 17, planting priest David Hyman focuses on Jesus' teaching on what does and doesn't defile a person and the hope we have in Christ. The appointed lesson for the day were:

Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Aug. 26, 2012

In this sermon for proper 16, planting priest David Hyman preaches from John 6 and Jesus' Bread Sermon.

1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43
Psalm 84
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 6:56-69

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Aug. 19, 2012

In this sermon for proper 15, planting priest David Hyman preaches from John 6 and Jesus' Bread Sermon.

1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 111
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

by Sean Ewing
Aug. 12, 2012

In this sermon, our seminarian Sean Ewing preaching on Ephesians 4:25-5:2 and the importance of the practice of imitation in the life of faith. Appointed lessons for this Sunday were:

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
Psalm 130
Ephesians 4:25-5:2
John 6:35, 41-51

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
Aug. 5, 2012

In this sermon for proper 13, planting priest speaks from the various appointed lessons on the importance of speaking the truth in love. A particularly powerful account the truth spoken in love is when the prophet Nathan confronts King David about his sins. The lessons for the day were:

2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
Psalm 51:1-13
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:24-35

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
July 29, 2012

In this sermon for proper 12, planting priest David Hyman preaches on Jesus bread sermon and challenges us to think about our expectations of Christ.

2 Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm 14
Ephesians 3:14-21
John 6:1-21

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
July 15, 2012

In this sermon, planting priest David Hyman preached on the execution of John the Baptist and how the saddest tale was not what happened to St. John but to another person in this story. The Scripture readings were:

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Psalm 24
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 6:14-29

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
July 11, 2012

In this sermon for proper 11, planting priest David Hyman preaches on the compassion of God over us in Christ Jesus as he was moved when he saw the people as sheep without a shepherd in Mark 6:30-34. The lessons appointed for today are:

2 Samuel 7:1-14a
Psalm 89:20-37
Ephesians 2:11-22
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
July 8, 2012

In this sermon, David Hyman preached on the offensiveness of Jesus Christ by looking at his homecoming to Nazareth in Mark 6. The Scripture readings were:

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
Psalm 48
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Mark 6:1-13

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

by Sean Ewing
July 1, 2012

In this sermon, our seminarian Sean Ewing preached on God's lament over us and his desire to restore us to glory through Christ our Lord. The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

by Sean Ewing
June 24, 2012

In this sermon, using the story of David and Goliath, our seminarian Sean Ewing preached on the importance of having eyes of faith. The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49
Psalm 9:9-20
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41

Third Sunday after Pentecost

by David Hyman
June 17, 2012

In this sermon, while looking at Mark 4, we consider how the kingdom is like seeds that grow, like mustard seeds that start pathetically small but grow very large. The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

Ezekiel 17:22-24
Psalm 92:1-4, 11-14
2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17
Mark 4:26-34

Second Sunday after Pentecost

by Dr. B. Todd Granger
June 10, 2012

Dr. B. Todd Granger reflects on the day's appointed lessons with particualr attention to the words of St. Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1. The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

Genesis 3:8-15
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Mark 3:20-35

Sermon for Trinity Sunday

by David Hyman
June 3, 2012

The Church wisely asks us to pause on Trinity Sunday to consider God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17

Day of Pentecost

by David Hyman
May 27, 2012

On the Day of Pentecost described in Acts 2, the Church was born! Today we consider what it means for us that the Holy Spirit was poured out that morning long ago and how God continues to use his Church today. The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

Ezekiel 37:1-14
Acts 2:1-21
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Seventh Sunday of Easter

by David Hyman
May 20, 2012

This morning we listen in on Jesus' prayer to his Father in John 17. This has been called the most sacred place in all of Scripture as in this verses we glimpse the heart of God for his people as nowhere else. The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19

Fifth Sunday of Easter

by David Hyman
May 6, 2012

We consider Jesus' claims to being the true vine and then the marks of abding in him (abiding in the Word, in Love, and in the Church). The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:24-30
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8

Fourth Sunday of Easter

by Dr. Owen Moss
April 29, 2012

Dr. Owen Moss preaches on Good Shepherd Sunday. The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:24-30
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8

Third Sunday of Easter

by David Hyman
April 22, 2012

The disciples were awed and transformed by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. How do we nurture Resurrection awe and transformation in our lives? The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48

Second Sunday of Easter

by Dr. B. Todd Granger
April 15, 2012

Dr. B. Todd Granger preaches on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Scripture readings for this Sunday were:

Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31

Sermon for Easter Day

by David Hyman
April 8, 2012

Sermon for Easter Day 2012.

Palm Sunday 2012

by David Hyman
April 1, 2012

Lent has now ended. Now what? Now we walk with our Lord in the way of the cross. As we have discovered before may we discover again anew this week, that the way of the cross is none other than the way of life and peace.

Third Sunday in Lent

by David Hyman
March 11, 2012

If Christ's zeal was stirred up for the Temple that day in Jerusalem, to see the Father honored in the right worship of his people, it stands to reason, we ought to examine our own lives, our own hearts, with the same intentionality and passion that Jesus demonstrated that day. Do we have holy and righteous indignation for the sin that exists in our lives? Or do we just coddle those sins, nurture them, feed them, or justify them? Have we simply given in?

Second Sunday in Lent

by David Hyman
March 4, 2012

In this sermon, we meditate on the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ and how Christ's glory is a foretaste of the glory of God that is being revealed in our lives. The sermon focuses on Mark 9:2-9.

Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent

by David Hyman
Feb. 26, 2012

For the First Sunday in Lent, we consider God's covenant with Noah and that we live between the twin realities of God's grief over our sin and his grace.

Ash Wednesday

by David Hyman
Feb. 22, 2012

Sermon given on Ash Wednesday 2012.

Lead us not into Temptation - The Prayer that Jesus Taught Us Part 6

by David Hyman
Feb. 19, 2012

This sermon is the sixth in a series on the Lord’s Prayer given at Holy Trinity - Chatham by the Rev David Hyman on February 19th, 2012. It examines the phrase, "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."

Forgive, as we forgive - The Prayer that Jesus Taught Us Part 5

by David Hyman
Feb. 12, 2012

This sermon is the fifth in a series on the Lord’s Prayer given at Holy Trinity - Chatham by the Rev David Hyman on January 29th, 2012. It examines the phrase, "Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us."

There is a saying, “He who pardons easily, invites offense.” The sentiment is all wrong at the word pardon because true pardon, true forgiveness does not come easily. It did come easily for us – it required all that Christ was and all that he did to make it possible. Likewise, as we forgive others, it often requires allowing ourselves to admit the injustice, to feel the pain, refusing to say, “I’m fine. It’s not big deal."

Give us this Day - The Prayer that Jesus Taught Us Part 4

by David Hyman
Feb. 5, 2012

This sermon is the fourth in a series on the Lord’s Prayer given at Holy Trinity - Chatham by the Rev David Hyman on January 29th, 2012. It examines the phrase, "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

We often think we will have peace of mind if we ask God to provide today what we will need for the future. But, as Dallas Willard points out, to have provisions in hand today does not guarantee we will have them tomorrow when we need them. Willard writes, “Today I have God, and he has the provisions. Tomorrow it will be the same I will have God and he has the provisions. So I simply ask God today for what I need today.”

Thy Kingdom Come - The Prayer that Jesus Taught Us Part 3

by David Hyman
Jan. 29, 2012

This sermon is the third in a series on the Lord’s Prayer given at Holy Trinity - Chatham by the Rev David Hyman on January 29th, 2012. It examines the phrase, "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

It is my experience that as Americans, many of us have an innate, knee-jerk reaction to the word kingdom. It’s almost genetic, as if it is in our DNA to reject or be skeptical of the idea of monarchy. I am certain this is because our country is extremely proud that its history began with the overthrow of a king, and that no sovereign has ruled our land since. Indeed, we love democracy and I dare say our national history doesn’t help us much here as come to this word kingdom.

Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy Name: The Prayer that Jesus Taught Us - Part 2

by David Hyman
Jan. 22, 2012

This sermon is the second in a series on the Lord’s Prayer given at Holy Trinity - Chatham by the Rev David Hyman on January 22nd, 2012. It examines the phrase, "Who art in heaven" and the first petition of the prayer, "Hallowed be thy name."

How often do we begin our prayers with our laundry list of needs and then as soon as we’re done, we move on to the next thing in front of us? We jump in with all of our concerns, all of our needs, and we tell God how things need to be in our lives. And then, we quickly move on to the next important thing that needs to get done. This prayer teaches us to start with asking that who God is be revealed, that his name be hallowed above all else. He is the one who deserves honor and glory and praise.

Our Father: The Prayer that Jesus Taught Us - Part 1

by David Hyman
Jan. 15, 2012

This sermon is the first in a series on the Lord’s Prayer given at Holy Trinity - Chatham by the Rev David Hyman on January 18th, 2012. It examines the first phrase of the prayer Jesus gave us, “Our Father.”

Remember your Baptism

by David Hyman
Jan. 8, 2012

This sermon was given at Holy Trinity - Chatham on January 8th, 2012 by the Rev David Hyman on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord.

Thus it appears what a great, excellent thing Baptism is, which delivers us from the jaws of the devil and makes us God’s own, suppresses and takes away sin, and then daily strengthens the new person, and is and remains ever efficacious until we pass from this estate of misery to eternal glory.

For this reason let every one esteem his or her Baptism as a daily dress in which he is to walk constantly, that they may ever be found in the faith and its fruits, that he suppress the old man and grow up in the new.

Family, Adoption, & the Holy Name of Jesus

by David Hyman
Jan. 1, 2012

This sermon was given at Holy Trinity - Chatham on January 1, 2012 by The Rev David Hyman. This was the Feast of the Holy Name.

Home. What does it mean to be home? Home, at its core, is not just about a physical place, it can be that, but it is more centrally about relationship or a set of relationships. Home is the place where I belong and I am accepted. Home is where I have a place at the table – not as a guest but as a welcomed and accepted member of the family.

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