Sermon Preached on February 9, 2020 – Epiphany V By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 58:1-12 Psalm 112:1-9 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 Matthew 5:13-20 Fully Salt and Light I loved celebrating Candlemas last Sunday. It seemed to encompass all of the themes of Epiphany conveniently packaged into a … Continue reading Fully Salt and Light
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Blessing the Light of Candlemas
Sermon Preached February 2, 2020 – Candlemas, Presentation of Jesus in the Temple By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 84 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Blessing the Light of Candlemas Today we celebrate the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and Candlemas when traditionally, churches would … Continue reading Blessing the Light of Candlemas
The Expansive Kingdom of Heaven
Sermon Preached on January 26, 2020 – Epiphany III By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Annual Meeting Sunday -Opening and Closing prayers for annual meeting (below) are meant to be heard in context of this sermon. Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 5-13 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23 The Expansive … Continue reading The Expansive Kingdom of Heaven
Come and See Basketball
Sermon Preached on January 19, 2020 – Epiphany II By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-12 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42 Come and See Basketball (Preached with a basketball in hand) When Jesus turned and saw John’s disciples following, he said to them, "What are … Continue reading Come and See Basketball
Beloved Showing Forth
Sermon Preached on January 12, 2020 – Baptism of Our Lord By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Beloved Showing Forth Good morning. Here we are, the second Sunday of January, and the First Sunday after the Epiphany, officially called: The … Continue reading Beloved Showing Forth
Predisposed to Hope in the New Year
Sermon Preached on January 5, 2020 - Epiphany Sunday By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Predisposed to Hope in the New Year It is the New Year – how did that happen so quickly? New year, new possibilities, that’s … Continue reading Predisposed to Hope in the New Year
A Very Different Christmas Story
Sermon Preached on December 24, 2019 – Christmas Eve, 9PM By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20 A Very Different Christmas Story I admit it, this year I'm enjoying the fanfare of Christmas. The carols, the tree, the preparation... And I'm not alone - I've … Continue reading A Very Different Christmas Story
Advent Courage and Love
Sermon Preached on December 22, 2019 – Advent IV By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 Advent Courage and Love I had a good few days away, visiting my sister and her family, and my father in Hilton Head, SC. … Continue reading Advent Courage and Love
Expectations of a Different Kind
Sermon Preached on December 8, 2019 – Advent II By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Expectations of a Different Kind John the Baptist is a weird guy, unexpected barely seems to describe him. Consider John’s beginning – his parents … Continue reading Expectations of a Different Kind
Believe and Be Thankful
Sermon Preached on December 1, 2019 – Advent I By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44 Believe and Be Thankful Dear People of St. Bart's, It's Thanksgiving morning, as I write this sermon the Macy's Day Parade is going by in … Continue reading Believe and Be Thankful
