Changed By God To Make A Difference For God

Listen to Father Philip Sang's sermon for the third Sunday before Advent C, November 10, 2019. Sermon preached at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Westerville, OH. Lectionary texts for today are Haggai 1.15b-2.9; Psalm 145.1-5, 18-22; 2 Thessalonians 2.1-5, 13-17; Luke 20.27-38.

All-Saints' Sunday is a day we remember our loved ones who have died in the faith of Christ. But All-Saints is so much more than eternal life, massively important as eternal life is. As all our readings attest, All-Saints points to a much greater reality and future. It is an appropriate day for the saints of God in the Church Militant (those still living in this mortal life) to anticipate the Great Reversal when the Kingdom of God comes in full on earth as in heaven as our Lord prayed in the prayer he gave to us, and good finally triumphs over evil. Hear Father Maney develop this idea and then give yourself or renew your commitment to the one who died for you so that you could have this hope. Lectionary texts for today are Daniel 7.1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1.11-23; Luke 6.20-31.

The Right Reverend Dr. Emmanuel Chemengich, bishop of the Diocese of Katali, Kenya is our guest preacher this morning. Listen to his sermon for the last Sunday after Trinity, Year C, preached on October 27, 2019 at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Westerville, OH. Lectionary texts for today are Joel 2.23-32; Psalm 65; 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 16-18; Luke 18.9-14.

As Christians we long for God's justice and await Christ's return to usher in God's promised new world. But how long, Lord, how long? What are we to do in the interim so that we don't fall into despair and stop believing God's promises? Father Maney unpacks the biblical answers for us in today's sermon. Lectionary texts for today are Jeremiah 31.27-34; Psalm 119.97-104; 2 Timothy 3.14-4.5; Luke 18.1-8.

As Christians we sometimes (often?) wonder where God is in the midst of the chaos in our lives that can be a dark game changer for us, and in the chaos going on around us. We wonder if God really is in charge? Each of our lessons answers yes to our question about God's sovereignty! Hear how Father Maney develops this affirmation and resolve to do as Scripture tells us to do. You won't be sorry! Lectionary texts for today are Jeremiah 29.1, 4-7; Psalm 66.1-11; 2 Timothy 2.8-15; Luke 17.11-19.

St. Augustine's held its quarterly healing service today. Listen to what Father Maney has to say about the basis for all healing. Sermon delivered on Trinity 13C, Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Westerville, OH. Lectionary texts for today are Jeremiah 4:11–28; Psalm 14; 1 Timothy 1.12-17; Luke 15.1-10.

The Christian hope of Resurrection and New Creation is the only hope that can fully satisfy our hunger for justice and life. That is why Christian funerals are so important. Listen to Father Maney unpack these ideas and resolve to give your life to Christ so that you too can have the only hope that is real and the only hope that fully satisfies. Lectionary texts for today are Revelation 21.1-7; Psalm 23; 1 Corinthians 15.1-26, 35-38, 42-44, 53-58; John 11.17-27.

Listen to Father Philip Sang's sermon for Trinity 11C. Sermon delivered on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Westerville, OH. Lectionary texts for today are Jeremiah 2.4-13; Psalm 81.1, 10-16; Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16; Luke 14.1, 7-14.

In one way or another, today’s lessons confront us with the enigma of God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. If God is sovereign over us and the events of his world, how can God hold us responsible for our actions? God is in charge, right? Everything is fixed. We’re just doing what God predestined us to do so why bother? Why try? What’s the point? Listen to Father Maney's sermon and resolve to ask the Lord to make you a better disciple. Take responsibility for showing your love for the Lord in what you think, do, and say. Lectionary texts for today are Jeremiah 8.1-11; Psalm 139.1-5, 12-18; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14.25-33.

St. Augustine's celebrates the 8th anniversary of its founding today. Listen to Father Maney explain why a celebration is necessary. Lectionary texts for today are 1 Chronicles 29.6-1; Psalm 122; Ephesians 2.19-22; John 2.13-22.

Listen to Father Philip Sang's sermon for Trinity 9C. Sermon delivered on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Westerville, OH. Lectionary texts for today are Isaiah 5.1-7; Psalm 80.1-2, 9-20; Hebrews 11.29-12.2; Luke 12.49-56.

Faith plays a critical role in the Christian theology of salvation. We use the term all the time, but do we use it correctly? Are we in line with the biblical notion of faith? Hear what Father Maney has to say about faith and then reflect on whether your own faith is vital or useless. Lectionary texts for today are Isaiah 1.1, 10-20; Psalm 50.1-8, 22-23; Hebrews 11.1-3, 8-16; Luke 12.32-40.

Listen to Bishop Julian Dobbs' sermon for Trinity 6C. Sermon delivered on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Westerville, OH. Lectionary texts for today are Hosea 1.2-10; Psalm 85; Hebrews 4.12-13; Luke 11.1-13.

What happens to Christians when we are called to behave in ways that are not humanly possible but yet God still holds us accountable for our behavior? Listen to Father Maney unpack this seeming unjust contradiction and discover the surprising power of the gospel. Lectionary texts for today are Amos 7.7-17; Psalm 82; Colossians 1.1-14; Luke 10.25-37.