From The Pulpit To The Streets (stdavidsacna)

Sermon examining the Gospel accounts of Jesus calling His Disciples, concluding that we (like them) have been called to be in relationship with Him so that we can share the true Good News of Christ with the world and lead others to Him.

Epiphany Sunday sermon based on the conclusion of the Wise Men's journey following the Star of Bethlehem in Matthew Chapter 2, as they come to look on the child Jesus and bow down to worship Him as the King of kings.

Sermon based on the 1st Chapter of the Gospel of John, verses 1-18, where Jesus is revealed as the Son of God made flesh and living among us, a Light to the world that cannot be overcome by darkness, revealing the very nature of our Creator and seeking a response from us.

Christmas Eve sermon celebrating the culmination of our Advent Journey through the themes of God's Hope, Love, Joy and Peace--affirming that Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace, and looking at the implications of His Incarnation into our fallen world.

Sermon from the Third Sunday of Advent, focusing on the difference between the true Joy from God and the synthetic joys of the world, and how we can that find lasting Joy in the security of the promises of our Lord.

Sermon from the 2nd Sunday of Advent, revealing how infinite and eternal is the Love of God and asking what are the implications for us of receiving that Love and sharing it with others.

Sermon from the first Sunday of Advent exploring the differences between Faith and Hope as found in the Holy Scriptures.

Sermon based on Matthew 25:31-46--Jesus telling the parable of the separation of Sheep from Goats at the coming of the Kingdom of the Son of Man, and the blessing of serving Jesus in others.

Thanksgiving Day Sermon recorded on Thursday, November 23, 2017.

Sermon based on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25 verses 14-30, the "Parable of the Talents," in which Jesus describes how the servant who has been faithful in a few things given by the Lord will be put in charge of many things.

Sermon based on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25 verses 1-13, where Jesus likens the Kingdom of Heaven to ten maidens waiting to meet the bridegroom; the wise are ready with extra oil for their lamps, and will enter in with Him when He comes.

Sermon based on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 22 verses 34-46, where Jesus declares the First and Great Commandment (and the second like it) on which hang all the Law and the Prophets: "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind," and "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Sermon based on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 22 verses 15-22, where the religious authorities attempt to trap Jesus by giving him a tribute coin from the Emperor and He tells them to "give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

Sermon based on Jesus' teachings about employing our God-given talents, abilities, and giftings in the service of God's Kingdom and the ministries of His church on earth.

Sermon based on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 21 verses 33-44, in which Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is like a Vineyard that will be taken away from unfaithful stewards and leased to those who will give the fruits in their seasons back to the true Owner.

Sermon based on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 21 verses 28-32 and the Parable of the Two Brothers in their Father's Vineyard.

Sermon based on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 20 verses 1-16, exploring the generosity we can express by putting the needs of others before our own, as Jesus calls us to put Him first and our earthly pursuits last.

Sermon based on Matthew's Gospel Chapter 18 verses 21-35, where Jesus tells his disciples that each of them (and us) must--from his heart--forgive his brother his trespasses, as our heavenly Father forgives us.

Sermon based on the 18th Chapter of Matthew, verses 15-20, where Jesus instructs His disciples in the ways of reconciliation beginning with humility.