How does our religiosity impact the way that we live?

For the next 5 weeks, the lectionary gives us consecutive readings from James, one of the hardest-hitting books in the New Testament. In this sermon (the first in a series), Fr. Cameron gives some background on James before discussing one of the themes that runs through the rest of the book: to be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. 

Sermon from 8/29/2021 by the Rev. Cameron Nations

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Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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In life, we all try to protect ourselves by putting on some kind of armor. The question is: what is our armor made of?

Sermon from 8/22/2021 by the Rev. Cameron Nations

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Gospel: John 6:56-69 (Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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This sermon explores the difference between knowledge and wisdom, arguing for a particular definition of what it means to display Christian wisdom and discernment in our own lives that is rooted in humility, curiosity, and that seeks the goodness of others.

Sermon from 8/15/2021 by the Rev. Cameron Nations

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Gospel: John 6:51-58 (Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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We carry sorry and pain with us always. And yet in Christ we see the hope that is to come.

Sermon from 8/8/2021 by the Rev. Kelly Jennings

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Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51 (Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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In the Letter to the Ephesians, we hear the phrase "to speak the truth in love." But what does speaking the truth in love look like in practice? Nathan's confrontation of King David might offer a clue-- an example of conviction that has wide-ranging implications for all of us.

Sermon from 08/01/21 by the Rev. Cameron Nations

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Gospel: John 6:24-35 (Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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St. Paul prays that his fellow Christians might be given the gift to comprehend the height and depth, the length and the breadth of the fullness of God. As followers of Jesus, may we experience the loving reach of a merciful God and relate to others in the same way.

Sermon from 07/25/21 by the Rev. Mike Wyckoff

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Gospel: John 6:1-21 (Ninth Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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Sermon from 07/18/21 by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Benko

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Gospel: Mark 6:30-34,53-56 (Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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Sermon from 07/11/21 by Rev. Kelly Jennings

This Sunday, we are given a rich contrast between two very different kinds of dances in scripture: one that dances towards God, one that dances away.

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Gospel: Mark 6:14-29 (Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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God expected much from the Hebrew people, as the prophet Ezekiel reminded them. But, with great privilege comes great responsibility. On this Fourth of July, much the same could be said about America. As citizens of this country and as followers of Jesus Christ, how are we held accountable?

Sermon from 07/04/21 by Rev. Mike Wyckoff

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Gospel: Mark 6:1-13 (Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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Some things are as old as the Church itself. Unfortunately, stewardship letters are one of those things! Here, Fr. Cameron preaches a sermon on the insights of Paul's stewardship letter contained in 2 Corinthians, while also making some announcements about some practical things happening around St. Richard's in regard to our financial sustainability and health. 

Sermon from 06/27/21 by the Rev. Cameron Nations

Gospel: Mark 5:21-43 (Fifth Sunday After Pentecost, Year B)

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