Year A 2020

Sermons for Year A 2020.  For reflection, inspiration, and challenge!

The church year begins with Advent and ends with the Reign of Christ!

Sermon Nov. 22, 2020 - The Reign of Christ

When the Son of Man comes in His glory!
Year A 2020
Matthew 25:31-45 The Judgement of the Nations
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
November 22, 2020

Sermon Nov 15, 2020 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost

Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!
Year A 2020
Matthew 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
November 15, 2020

Nov. 8, 2020 Sermon for Remembrance Sunday

We Believe in the God of Resurrection!
Year A 2020
John 6:37-40 The Bread from Heaven
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
November 8, 2020

Nov. 1, 2020 Sermon for All Saints Day

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven!
Year A 2020
Matthew 5:1-12 - The Beatitudes
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
November 1, 2020

Oct. 25, 2020 - 21st Sunday after Pentecost

Called to be a Community of Hope!
Year A 2020
Matthew 24:36-44 The Necessity of Watchfulness
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
October 25, 2020

Sermon - St. Luke's Patronal Festival

Are we Following Luke's Example of Compassion?
Year A 2020
Luke 4:14-21
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
October 18, 2020

Sermon - Harvest Thanksgiving

Give Thanks to the Lord with a Loud Voice!
Year A 2020
Luke 17:11-19
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
October 11, 2020

Sermon -18th Sunday after Pentecost, Oct. 4, 2020

God's Covenant with His People - from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary
Year A 2020
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 The Ten Commandments
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
October 5, 2020

Sermon - 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Sept. 27, 2020

Is the Lord among Us or Not?
Year A 2020
Exodus 17:1-7 Water from the Rock and Matthew 21:23-32 The Authority of Jesus Questioned
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
September 28, 2020

Sermon 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Sept. 20, 2020

Do we have an Earthly or Heavenly Attitude towards Work?
Year A 2020
Matthew 20:1-16 The Laborer's in the Vineyard
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
September 20, 2020

Sermon - Holy Cross Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020

Let's be Clear about the Message!
Year A 2020
John 3:13-17
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
September 13, 2020

Sermon, Sept. 6, 2020

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Memorial
Year A 2020
Luke 1:26-30
Guest Speaker
September 6, 2020

13th Sunday after Pentecost, August 30, 2020

Finding Hope in Difficult Times
Year A 2020
Matthew 16:21-28 Jesus Foretells His Death & Resurrection
Guest Speaker
August 30, 2020

Sermon 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Aug. 23, 2020

Divine Inspiration
Year A 2020
Matthew 16:13-20
Guest Speaker
August 24, 2020

Sermon 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Aug. 16, 2020

Faith like the Canaanite Woman!
Year A 2020
Matthew 15:21-28
Guest Speaker
August 17, 2020

Sermon 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Aug. 9, 2020

Do Not be Afraid to Step Up!
Year A 2020
Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus Walks on the Water
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
August 9, 2020

Transfiguration Sermon August 2, 2020

What is our Purpose?
Year A 2020
Luke 9:28-36 Transfiguration of our Lord
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
August 2, 2020

Sermon 8th Sunday after Pentecost, July 26, 2020

What is the Kingdom of Heaven like?
Year A 2020
Matthew 13, 31-33, 44-52
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
July 26, 2020

Sermon 7th Sunday after Pentecost

Does God Have Your Attention?
Year A 2020
Genesis 28:10-19 Jacob's Dream at Bethel
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
July 19, 2020

Sermon 6th Sunday after Pentecost

Sowing the Seed in Every Type of Soil!
Year A 2020
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The Parable of the Sower
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
July 12, 2020

5th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon July 5, 2020

What is it like to Live Free as Children of God?
Year A 2020
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
July 5, 2020

4th Sunday after Pentecost, June 28, 2020

Would You Give Your All to God?
Year A 2020
Genesis 22:1-14 & Matthew 10:40-42
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
June 28, 2020

Sermon 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

If Not in the Beginning, then When?
Year A 2020
John 1:1-18 - In the Beginning was the Word!
Guest Speaker
June 21, 2020

Sermon 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

The Harvest is Plentiful!
Year A 2020
Matthew 9:35 - 10:8 The Harvest is Great, the Laborers Few
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
June 14, 2020

Trinity Sermon, June 7, 2020

Energized to be the church in the neighbourhood!
Year A 2020
Matthew 28:16-20
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
June 7, 2020

Pentecost Sermon May 31, 2020

Wind and Fire!
Year A 2020
Acts 1:1-11 and Luke 24:44-53
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
May 31, 2020

Sermon - Ascension, May 24, 2020

Jesus is Coming Back! In the Meantime, We Have Work to do!
Year A 2020
Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:44-53
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
May 24, 2020