Sermons
Rejoice in the Spirit – May 1, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Dr. Carolyn J. Sharp Professor of Hebrew Scriptures, Yale Divinity School St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Fifth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016 Acts 16:9-15; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 ; John 14:23-29 Holy God, we long for Your presence; we hunger for Your grace. Scripture calls us to You. Teach us to listen […]
Continue ReadingWhat Does Love Look Like? – April 24, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Fifth Sunday of Easter – April 24, 2016 In the name of God, who made and knows us, Jesus, who redeems and befriends us, and the Holy Spirit, who enlightens and sustains us. Amen. A mother was preparing pancakes for her […]
Continue ReadingThere Was A Lot Going on That Morning at the Beach – April 10, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Third Sunday of Easter – April 10, 2016 In the Name of the Risen Jesus who often appears as the stranger in our midst. Amen. When life gets tough, when we become disoriented, perplexed, and fearful, when the changes of […]
Continue ReadingThe God Who Beckons – April 3, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Peter Thompson St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Second Sunday of Easter April 3, 2016 Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31 Let us pray. Take our lives and let them be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take our moments and our days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise. Amen. It’s […]
Continue ReadingWhy I Believe in the Resurrection – March 27, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT Easter Day March 27, 2016 Acts 10:34-43; Colossians 3:1-4; Luke 24:1-12 May the wonder of Christ’s rising be seen in every dawn, the love of God as wide as the skies, and the power of the Holy Spirit invite us into each moment. Amen. […]
Continue ReadingThe Beginning – March 26, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Peter Thompson St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Great Vigil of Easter March 26, 2016 Genesis 1:1, 26-31; Genesis 7:11-18, 8:13-19; Exodus 14:21-15:1; Luke 24:1-12 Let us pray. Take our lives and let them be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take our moments and our days, Let them flow in […]
Continue ReadingWho Put Jesus on that Cross? – March 25, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Nicholas Lang St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT Good Friday March 25, 2016 Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 19:17-24, 28-30, 38-42 In the Name of God: Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer. Amen. Here we are again on the most haunting day of the church year come face to face with the cross, the […]
Continue ReadingGive In To The Dark – March 24, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Peter Thompson St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT Maundy Thursday March 24, 2016 Exodus 12:1-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Let us pray. Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken […]
Continue ReadingBelieving Together – March 13, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Dr. Carolyn J. Sharp, Professor of Hebrew Scriptures, Yale Divinity School St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13, 2016 Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8 “The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.” May the words of my mouth and the […]
Continue ReadingSermon preached by the Reverend Peter Thompson – January 31, 2016
Sermon preached by the Reverend Peter Thompson St. Paul’s on the Green, Norwalk, CT The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany January 31, 2016 Jeremiah 1:4-10; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 Let us pray. Take our lives and let them be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take our moments and our days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise. […]
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