Christmas Eve 2023 by St. Andrew's Jax

Mtr. Lisa preaches on what Mother Mary can teach us this 4th Sunday of Advent. (Advent 4; 12/24/23).

Lessons:

2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16

Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38

Canticle 15

We all remember the rubber bracelets with "WWJD" stamped on them, but what if we asked ourselves What Would John the Baptizer Do instead? Mother Lisa explores what we can learn from John the Baptizer, and how he might be a more attainable model for us to emulate. (Advent 3; 12/17/23).

Lessons:

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

John 1:6-8,19-28

Deacon Mike returns from sabbatical and preaches this First Sunday of Advent. (Advent 1; 12/3/23).

Lessons:

Isaiah 64:1-9

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Mark 13:24-37

Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18

On this Feast of St. Andrew, what can we learn from our patronal saint? Come hear Mtr. Lisa talk about the call story of St. Andrew and how we all can become fishers of men. (St. Andrew; 11/19/23).

Lessons:

Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Romans 10:8b-18

Matthew 4:18-22

Psalm 19 or 19:1-6

Mtr. Lisa discusses preflight instructions, bridesmaids, and what to do when you're low on oil. (Proper 27, Track 1; 11/12/23).

Lessons:

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

Psalm 78:1-7

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Matthew 25:1-13

Mtr. Lisa discusses the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot, Baptism, and why we celebrate the feast of All Saints. (All Saints' Sunday; 11/05/23).

Lessons:

Revelation 7:9-17

Psalm 34:1-10, 22

1 John 3:1-3

Matthew 5:1-12

A priest, a lawyer, and the Son of God walk into a sermon... Mtr. Lisa explores the two commandments on which hang all of the law and the prophets. (Proper 25, Track 1; 10/29/23).

Lessons:

Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Matthew 22:34-46

Jesus says, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” This sounds easy enough... but what does it actually look like? Mtr. Lisa talks about what it means to give to God the things that are God's and how doing so can change our lives. (Proper 24, Track 1; 10/22/23).

Lessons:

Exodus 33:12-23

Psalm 99

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Matthew 22:15-22

The parable in today's gospel contains both good news and scary or confusing news. Does heaven have a dress code? Should I always keep a spare formal gown in my closet? Should I stop wearing jeans to church? Mtr. Lisa explores these questions and more! (Proper 23, Track 1; 10/15/23).

Lessons:

Exodus 32:1-14

Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23

Philippians 4:1-9

Matthew 22:1-14