Sermons

Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. Mark 10:21-22 My Mama … Continue reading Sermon: Mother Robyn, October 14, 2018

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer    Psalm 19:14 This afternoon our catechumenate class turns its collective consideration to prayer. And since our epistle reading from James today is concerned with the same subject I thought it … Continue reading Mother Robyn – Sermon Sept. 30, 2018

A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. James 3:18 Many years ago when I was working on my first Master’s degree in the vet school at Mississippi State University in an emotionally toxic laboratory environment under the control of a verbally abusive professor, my sister made a very astute … Continue reading Sermon: Mother Robyn – Sept 23, 2018

They were astounded beyond measure, saying, “He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak. Mark 7:37 Mark’s gospel account of Jesus’ interaction with the Syrophoenician woman shows Jesus in a very unflattering light. No matter how one interprets Jesus’ behavior in this encounter it is problematic, … Continue reading Sermon: Mother Robyn – September 9, 2018

Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? * who may abide upon your holy hill? Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right, * who speaks the truth from his heart.                                     Psalm 15:1-2 All of … Continue reading Rector Robyn: Sermon September 2, 2018