Last Sunday of Epiphany 2020Rev. Doug FloydExodus 24:12–18, Psalm 99, Philippians 3:7-14, Matthew 17:1–9 Just before our Gospel reading today, Jesus challenges his disciples by saying, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24). Then in Matthew 17, he leads them up a mountain where his glory is unveiled in…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons on Season of Epiphany
Baptism of the Lord 2018 St. Brendan’s Anglican Church Rev. Doug Floyd Mark 1:7-11 Today we are observing the Baptism of the Lord as recounted in the Gospel of Mark. Throughout this year B in the lectionary cycle, Mark will provide our primary Gospel readings. This Gospel is shorter, starker, and in some ways more…
Epiphany 2018 St. Brendan’s Anglican Church Rev. Doug Floyd Jane Williams sets the stage for today’s Isaiah passage. She writes, [T]he scene is in darkness. The figure might be asleep, or might be prostrate with grief. Suddenly an incandescent light shines, illuminating the central figure and emphasizing the darkness all around. Behind the figure, the…
As we behold this creation through the eyes of Christ, we behold glory all around us. The world around us is pregnant with the fire of God. Wind blows through fields of sun soaked grass. Streams splash and ripple down the mountains. Life is throbbing above and below the land. Even the dirt sings out…
Spirit and Mission Rev. Doug Floyd Throughout the season of Epiphany, we have been reading from 1 Corinthians. Much of what I’ve said has been drawing from 1 and 2 Corinthians upon the community of love that God is establishing. Today the New Testament reading changes to Acts. Yet the lesson is very closely aligned…
You can begin to see the idea of the church as this garden that should be producing fruit that is a healing fruit. That whenever we go out, there is a healing gift coming out from us as we interact with people. The world of violence and anger given over to these rhythms of destructiveness,…
In Christ, we step out into a culture that swirling in rhythms of anger and violence and frustration and anxiety. We step out as salt, as blessing, as the gift the sustains and even heightens the joy of each moment. We step out as light, the light that shines out in the darkness. A Generous…
The Blessed Community Epiphany 4A 2017 Doug Floyd St. Brendan’s Church Enfold us, Lord, in your love, surround us with your peace, encircle us with your power. Enable us to be what you would have us be; empower us to do what you would have us do; through Christ our living Lord. Amen.[1] The “Tale…
Following the Call of Christ Rev. Doug Floyd Epiphany 3A 2017 – Amos 3:1-11, Ps 139:1-16, 1 Cor 1:10-17, Mt 4:12-22 Note: This is an actual transcript from the audio recording (errors and all). I’ve attached a pdf of the written sermon, which is slightly different from this text. Today we pray for grace to…
The Place You Are Standing is Holy Epiphany 2A 2017 St Brendan’s Church Rev. Doug Floyd Several years ago, Kelly and I went to Myrtle Beach with my family and did something that probably many of you have when you go to the beach. One morning we got up before the sunrise. It was pitch…