Sermons
Sustaining our Legacy – January 29, 2017
Sermon Preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Conversion of St. Paul (transferred) January 29, 2017 Acts 26:9-21; Psalm 67; Galatians 1:11-24; Matthew 10:16-22 In the name of the God who made and knows us; the Savior who redeems and befriends us; and the Holy Spirit enlightens and sustains […]
Continue ReadingFishing for People – January 22, 2017
Sermon preached by the Reverend Peter Thompson St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Third Sunday after the Epiphany January 22, 2017 Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27: 1, 5-13; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23 Let us pray. O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with […]
Continue ReadingBaptism: What’s It All About When You Sort It Out?
Sermon Preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Baptism of Our Lord (transferred) January 15, 2017 Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17 “I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus.” In the Name of God: Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer. Amen. […]
Continue ReadingThe Three Dimensions of the Magi’s Visit – January 8, 2016
Sermon Preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Feast of the Epiphany (transferred) January 8, 2017 Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 In the Name of God, who made and knows us, the Savior who redeems and befriends us, and the Spirit who enlightens and sustains […]
Continue ReadingA Common New Year – January 1, 2017
Sermon Preached by the Reverend Peter Thompson St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Feast of The Holy Name January 1, 2017 Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 2:15-21 Let us pray. Take our lives and let them be Consecrated, Lord to Thee; Take our moments and our days, Let them flow in […]
Continue ReadingThe Carnality of Christmas – December 25, 2016
Sermon Preached by the Reverend Peter Thompson St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord December 25, 2016 Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12); John 1:1-14 Let us pray. O Holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray. Cast out our sin and enter in, Be […]
Continue ReadingThe Message of the Christmas Angel: to learn to live without fear – December 24, 2016
Sermon Preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Eve of the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord December 24, 2016 Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see– I am bringing you good news of […]
Continue ReadingBest Supporting Actor – December 18, 2016
A Sermon Preached by the Reverend Peter Thompson St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016 Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 Let us pray. Take our lives and let them be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take our moments and our days, Let them flow […]
Continue ReadingExpectations and Hope – December 11, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 In the name of God, the Creator; Jesus Christ, the long-awaited messiah; and the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life. Amen. Welcome to Act Two of the John […]
Continue ReadingBringing the Kingdom of God Nearer – December 4, 2016
Sermon Preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 On Friday I had my semi-annual checkup with my cardiologist, a routine I have observed religiously since I had angioplasty in 2007. I arrived […]
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