Saint Paul of course was not there when Jesus told his disciples that he was sending them out as sheep in the midst of wolves, that they would be dragged before governors on account of Jesus, that they would have to testify about Jesus before people who would have power to destroy them. This state […]
Sermon Topic: Saint Paul
XII Rector's Valediction
In the Name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. This, my last sermon as Rector of Saint Thomas, is a few minutes longer than usual. This is a valediction for you, the congregation of Saint Thomas and your leaders such as the Wardens and Vestry seated here before […]
In the World, but Not of It
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (AV) The Letter of Paul to the Romans is unique amongst his writings in that it is sent to a Church which he himself […]
Christ's Joke on Saul
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest… […]
It's All in Paul
In the Name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity fittingly begins each year on January 18, the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter, and ends on January 25, the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul. They are great feasts […]
After the Acts
[They] cast [Stephen] out of the city, and stoned him; and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul. In the Name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. It has been a custom since the early Church to have readings from […]
The Apostolic Faith
In the Name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. Saints Peter and Paul each have a feast day in January. The Confession of Saint Peter is January 18, which also begins the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. That Week of Prayer ends on January 25, the […]
Apostolic Succession
In the Name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. Our reading this morning from the First Book of the Kings is about the great prophet Elijah and Elisha, his also great successor. It’s part of a fascinating story, some of which needs telling. Following his epic showdown with […]
Losing the World, Gaining Christ
I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. In the Name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. Saint Paul’s Letter to the Church at Philippi was written while he was in prison and in danger of death. Since Paul was […]
Some Counsel against Anxiety
Rejoice in the Lord always…The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything… In the Name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. First, a few words about our author. He was roughly a contemporary of Jesus, probably younger, although he did not become a disciple until after […]
