From The Pulpit To The Streets (stdavidsacna)

Sermon based on the Gospel of Mark Chapter 12 verses 38-44, in which Jesus points to the widow who gave all she had to teach us about having a true heart of generosity and stewardship before God.

Sermon that identifies and explores 8 marks of a Spirit-filled church as described in Acts 2:36-47; encouraging us to strive for this picture of the Church as it was originally planted by Jesus Christ Himself and given life by the Holy Spirit.

Sermon based on Mark's Gospel account in Chapter 10 about Jesus' encounter with the blind man Bartimaeus, whose boldness in calling for help from Jesus should inspire us to ask in bold faith for ourselves, for our Lord is always ready to hear our cries and respond to us.

Sermon based on the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10 verses 35-45, illuminating the coming of Jesus into our world as a servant rather than as one to be served, and how Jesus instructs his followers to live in the same way.

Sermon based on Mark 10:17-31, focusing on how very difficult it is for those who trust in wealth to enter the Kingdom of God, and how Jesus asks us to hope in the God who does the impossible and can free us from the destructive powers of this world.

Sermon based on the Gospel of Mark Chapter 10:2-9, in which Jesus teaches the Pharisees about God's original purpose for the union between a man and a woman, as God created them for intimacy, not just with each other, but first and foremost with Him.

Sermon based on Numbers 11, showing God's power as sufficient to the need of Israel in the desert & demonstrating His patience and mercy to a stubborn and rebellious people.

Sermon based on the letter of James Chapters 3 and 4, focusing on the positives of righteousness in opposition to the manifestations of the flesh and the world, ultimately pointing to what our faith should look like in practice.

Sermon based on the letter of James, Chapter 2, in which we are encouraged not to show favoritism, but to bless the world through Godly actions, showing mercy and loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Sermon based on Chapter 1 of the Letter of James and his exhortation to a true and practical faith walk--being quick to hear (big ear), slow to speak (small mouth), and doers of the Word (big hands) in our actions toward others.

The final installment of a five-part series on the Nicene Creed--presented by the Rev. Jose Poch at St. David's Church on September 2, 2018--concludes by looking at the Church and its Assurances of Faith, recognizing that the Holy Spirit is responsible for the character and existence of the Church.

Part 4 of a five-part series on the Nicene Creed, looking at the Person of the Holy Spirit, recognizing that it's the Spirit who unites the church and is still present with us; Inspiring, Equipping, Empowering, Transforming and Guiding God's people today.

Part 3 of a four-part series on the Nicene Creed looks at the ministry and work of Jesus Christ, noting that it was for US and for our salvation that He came down from Heaven, suffered death on the cross for our sake, and conquered death in order to give us the promise of eternal life.

Part 2 of Fr. Jose's essential four-part series on the Nicene Creed, examining the Person of Jesus Christ first in His Being and Divinity as fully God and fully human, the uniquely begotten Son of the Father.

Part 1 of a four-part series on the Nicene Creed, looking at what it means to be a "credal church," and to profess our belief in ONE God, knowing Him first as our Father Almighty and Creator of ALL that is.

Sermon based on Ephesians 4:1-16, urging us to a walk "worthy of our calling," as in unity of faith and equipped with Spiritual gifts we go forth in ministry being rooted in Christ and in his love.

Sermon based on Paul's letter to the Ephesians, Chapter 2 verses 11-22, where we are shown how Jesus is "Our Peace" and gives us access by the sacrifice of His body and blood to be reconciled to God and to one another.

Sermon motivating us to accept Jesus' commission to be sent out, learning to depend on God and each other as we go on God's Mission of sharing Christ with the world.

Sermon based on the beginning of Chapter 6 of Mark's Gospel, where Jesus' ministry is questioned by the people of His home, leading Him to observe that "a prophet is not without honor except in his own country." This stirring message urges us to break away from the "familiar" Jesus and embrace the One whose Kingdom power raised the dead to life.

Sermon based on Mark Chapter 5, in which those seeking Jesus' healing demonstrate great faith, and even in the face of deadly fear Jesus encourages: "Do not be afraid: only believe."