St. James Episcopal Church
1909 Sermon Archive
01/04/09 - Fr. Bill - Epiphany Pageant & Brown Sermon (with the children) The story of the Magi. Jeremiah 31: 7-14 Psalm 84: 1-8 Ephesians 1: 3-6, 15-19a Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
02/01/09 - Fr. Bill - Brown Bag Sermon "A Valentine from Jesus" Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 (BCP) 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Gospel Mark 1:21-28
02/08/09 - Fr. Bill - "... they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary". Isaiah 40: 21-31 Psalm 147:1-12, 21c (BCP) 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 WS310061.WMA
02/11/09 - Fr. Henry (Clipped start) In honor of his birthday, Fr. Henry makes reference to an excerpt from President Lincoln - then to today's Collect to support the theme of his sermon "What do we make of life?" 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Gospel Mark 1:29-39WS310063.WMA
02/15/09 - Fr. Bill - "Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning"; "Sunday is coming" 2 Kings 5: 1-14 Psalm 30 (BCP) Gospel Mark 1: 40-45
02/22/09 - Fr. David Williamson - What great "High in the Sky Apple Pie Expectations" the Jews had of the Messiah and what great "High in the Sky Apple Pie Expectations" we have of God. 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50: 1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Gospel Mark 9: 2-9 Jesus' Transfiguration.
03/01/09 - Fr. Bill - "Jesus Loves me Yes I Know" Deacon Carl Lent a time to give up something - lent also provides opportunities to do something positive ... Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 24:1-9 Mark 1: 9-15 Gospel Mark 1: 9-15
03/08/09 - Fr. Bill - 6:30pm Evening Prayer. Jesus turned the world upside down. The start of the sermon is slightly muted; the heart of the sermon is truly inspirational! Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22: 22-30 Romans 4: 13-25 Gospel Mark 8: 31-38
03/22/09 - Fr. Bill - The choices we make. One choice after another; Self centered choices, or Service centered choices. Numbers 21: 4-9 Psalms 107: 1-3,17-22 Ephesians 2: 1-10 Gospel John 3: 14-21
03/29/09 - Lincoln High School Choir - Down to the River and Pray, Lean on Me, I am Calling Out to You.
04/05/09 Fr. Bill Palm Sunday No Sermon
04/12/09 Fr. Bill Easter Sunday Christ is Risen!
Acts 10: 34-43 Psalm118: 1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11 Gospel John 20: 1-18 WS310078WMA
04/19/09 Fr. Bill A question of doubt or of faith?
Acts: 4:32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1:1 - 2:2 Gospel John 20: 19-31 WS310079.WMA
04/26/09 Fr. Bill In the remembrance of me (Rite I) - For the remembrance of me (Rite II) Provides through the celebration of the Eucharist, an opportunity for the Risen Lord to be known to each us.05/03/09 - Fr. Bill Mothers Day
Acts 3: 12-19 Psalm 4 1 John 3: 1-7 Gospel Luke 24: 36b-48 WS310080.WMA
05/03/09 - Fr. Bill I am the good shepherd.
Acts 4: 5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3: 13-24 Gospel John 10: 11-18 WS310083.WMA
05/24/09 - Fr. Bill - Come Holy Spirit
Acts 1:15-17,21-26 Psalm 1 1 John 5: 9-13 Gospel John 5: 9-13 WS310087.WMA
05/31/09 - Fr. Bill - The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:25-35,37 Romans 8:22-27 Gospel John 15:26-27;4b-15 WS310089.WMA
06/14/09 - Fr. Bill - The Kingdom of God is like a Muster seed
1 Samuel 15: 34-16:-13 Psalm 20 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17 Gospel Mark 4: 26-34 WS310090.WMA
06/21/09 - Fr. Bill - Fathers Day
Job 38 Psalm 133 2 Corinthians 6:-1-13 Gospel Mark 4:35-41 WS310091.WMA
06/28/09 - Fr. Bill - and Jesus said "Talitha cum (little girl) get up"
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Gospel Mark 5:21-43 WS310094.wma
07/12/09 - Fr. Bill - (Samuel) Walk softly before God
2 Samuel 6:1-5,12b-19 Psalm 24 Ephesians 1:3-14 Gospel Mark 6:14-29 WS310095.WMA
07/26/09 - Fr. Bill - God rewards faithfulness - Consistent in prayers, Jesus thanked God even before he made his request.
2 Samuel 11:1-15 Psalm 14 Ephesians 3:14-21 Gospel John 6:1-21 WS310099.WMA
08/02/09 - Fr. Bill - John 6:35 Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never go thirsty." 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a Psalms 51:1-13 Ephesians 4:1-16 Gospel John 6:24-35 WS310100.WMA
08/09/09 - Fr. David Englund, St. Paul Oroville, CA. Definition of Evangelism - One hungry beggar telling another hungry beggar where to find food. 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33. Psalm 130 Ephesians 4:25-5:2.Gospel John 6:35, 41-51. WS310102.WMA
08/16/09 - Fr. Bill - Death of King David. Succession of Solomon. King Solomon prays for Wisdom. 1Kings 2:2-10-12; 3:3-24 Psalms 111 Ephesians 515-20 Gospel John 6:15-20 WMAWS310103.WMA
08/23/09 - the Rev. Paul Hancock - Jesus said "Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me and I in them" The turning point for his following. Kings 8:[1,6, 10-11] 22-30,41-43 Psalm 84 Ephesians 6:10-20 Gospel John 6:56-69 WS310104.WMA
09/06/09 - The Rev Dan Williamson - "Let the Children be fed first , for it is not fair to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs" Proverbs 22:1-2,8-9,22-23 Psalm 125 James 2: 1-10 [11-13] 14-17 Gospel Mark 7: 24-37 WS310105.WMA
09/13/09 - Fr. Bill - Mustn't Gossip ... Nooo Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Gospel Mark 8-27-38
| Date | Lessons | Download Select |
| 9/20/09 | Proverbs 31:10-31 Psalm 1 James 3:13; 4:3,7-8a Gospel Mark 9:30-37 | WS310107.WMA |
| 9/27/09 | Esther 7:1-6,9-10;9:20-22 Psalm 124 James 5:13-20 Gospel Mark 9:38-50 | WS310108.WMA |
| 10/04/09 | Job 1:1;2:1-10 Psalm26 Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Gospel Mark 10:2-16 | WS310109.WMA |
| 10/11/09 | Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Psalm 22:1-15 Hebrews 4:12-16 Gospel Mark 10:17-31 | WS310110.WMA |
| 10/18/09 | Job 38:1-7 [34-41] Psalm 104:1-9, 25,37b Hebrews 5:1-10 Gospel Mark 10:35-45 | WS310111.WMA |
| 10/28/09 | Deuteronomy 32:1-4 Psalm 119:89-96 Ephesians 2:13-22 Gospel John 15:17-27 | WS310112.WMA |
| 11/01/09 | Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 Psalm 24 Revelation 21:1-6a Gospel John 11:32-44 | WS310113.WMA |
| 11/29/09 | Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25 1-9 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Gospel Luke 21:25-36 | WS310121.WMA |
| 12/06/09 | Baruch 5: 1-9, Canticle 4 The Song of Zechariah (Luke 1: 68-79) Gospel Luke 3: 1-6 | WS310123.WMA |
| 12/13/09 | Zephaniah 3:14-20, Canticle 9, The First Song of Isaiah (Isaiah 12:2-6). Philippians 4:4-7, Gospel Luke 3:7-18. | WS310124.WMA |
| 1/31/09 | Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6 Corinthians 13:1-13, Gospel Luke 4:21-30 | WS310133.WMA |
| 2/07/10 | Isaiah 6:1-8, 9-13, Psalm 138, Corinthians 15:1-11, Gospel, Luke 5:1-11 | WS310134.WMA |
09/20/09 - Fr. Bill - "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me".
09/27/09 - Fr. Bill - The background for the Story of Esther - How Far is too far. (As relates to scripture)
10/04/09 - Fr. Bill - Satin learns a lesson through Job - St. Francis Day - Blessing of the Animals. A prayer from Fr. Bill for us is that with God's Grace we can see through all the stuff and concerns of this life and find ourselves looking into His eyes, and caught up into His arms and be touched by Jesus and be blessed.
10/11/09 - Fr. Bill - It is not a matter of possessions nor a matter of wellbeing, rather it is a matter of character that is what is important
Rev. Carl Johnson - What does sacrifice mean to us? "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life a ransom for many" Deacon Carl shared highlights of his trip to Ireland.
10/28/09 - Fr. Bill - Saint Simon and St. Jude - If we are friends with the world there is something wrong - If there is peace there is something wrong.
11/01/09 - Fr. Bill - All Saints - Go to a quiet place and meditate.
11/29/09 - Fr. Bill - 1st Sunday of Advent - About Advent
12/06/09 2nd Sunday of Advent - The Rev. Canon Kathleen Kelly.
12/13/09 3rd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Bill
1/31/2010 Fr. Bill - "...and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing" 1 Corinthians 13:2
2/07/2010 Fr. Bill - ..."do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people."
