What happens when we don't think we get what's coming to us? It's easy to grumble in Christian life because we believe God is blessing others more than us. But what happens to our spiritual walk when we grumble? In this sermon, Fr. Stephen reflects on the danger of pride and considers why it might be wise to let go of our desire for God to be fair. We actually need Him to be generous.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 20:1-16

Preached on the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, the 20th of September, by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

• Perspective affects how we understand Jesus' parables
• How this parable invites us to see ourselves as needing grace
• How this parable invites us to extend grace to others
• How this parable invites us to reimagine service to God

Further Interest:

The Rabbit-Duck Illusion. An illustration of how perception changes depending on one's perspective.

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September 6, 2020

Preacher and Celebrant: Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Psalm 149

Romans 13

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Evening Prayer

Burinis, Bishop of Dorchester

September 4, 2020

Led by the Rev. Margo Whittaker

Reflection by the Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Music sung by Jerusha Lewis

Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common Worship

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Evening Prayer

Ordinary Time

September 2, 2020

Led by the Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Reflection by the Rev. Margo Whittaker

Music sung by Jerusha Lewis

Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common Worship

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August 30, 2020

Preacher and Celebrant: Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26

Romans 12:9-21

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Evening Prayer

St. Augustine of Hippo

August 28, 2020

Led by the Rev. Margo Whittaker

Reflection by the Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Music sung by Jerusha Lewis

Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common Worship

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Evening Prayer

Ordinary Time

August 26, 2020

Led by the Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Reflection by the Rev. Margo Whittaker

Music sung by Jerusha Lewis

Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common Worship

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August 23, 2020

Preacher and Celebrant: Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Psalm 124

Romans 12:1-8

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Evening Prayer

Ordinary Time

August 21, 2020

Led by the Rev. Margo Whittaker

Reflection by the Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Music sung by Jerusha Lewis

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Evening Prayer

Ordinary Time

August 19, 2020

Led by the Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Reflection by the Rev. Margo Whittaker

Music sung by Jerusha Lewis

Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common Worship

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