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Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonRunning to the DarknessIsaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
This weeks sermon from Epiphany.
2023-01-3114 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Devil Is Not Very OriginalMatthew 4:1-11; Psalm 91
Immediately after his baptism, Jesus “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tested by the devil.” And when “the devil left him, suddenly angels came and served him.”
A reading from the book of Matthew and accompanying sermon.
2023-01-2213 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonGod’s Not Into ProtocolMatthew 3:1-17; Psalm 2:7-8
Then Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, to John at the Jordan River, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him saying, “I need to be baptized by you! And you are coming to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so for now, for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.”
An extra reading and sermon this week as we continue to work our way through Matthew.
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2023-01-1810 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Dysfunctional Family of JesusMatthew 1:1-17; Psalm 132:7-14
The Lord has chosen Mount Zion, the mountain of the Temple, desiring Jerusalem for a habitation. Here I will dwell, for I delight in Mount Zion and its people.
Happy New Year as we begin our reading through Matthew with the accompanying sermon from Pastor Yocis and Epiphany.
2023-01-1712 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonFor Such a Time as ThisEsther 4:1-17; Matthew 5:13-16
Uncle Mordecai said to Queen Esther: “Even if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise, one way or another. But who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for just such a time as this.”
A reading from the narrative lectionary and sermon at Epiphany.
2022-12-1821 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonWhat Are You Afraid Of?Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7; 2:1-4; Matthew 5:14
The Assyrian army came to Jerusalem to conquer and destroy. King Hezekiah said to the prophet Isaiah: “This is a day of distress, of rebuke, and of disgrace; we are like those with child about to be born but without the strength to give birth.” And Isaiah responded: “Do not be afraid. In days to come all nations will come to Jerusalem, to the house of the God of Jacob, that God may teach us God’s ways, that we may walk in God’s path.”
A reading of the narrativ...
2022-12-0818 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonWhat the Lord RequiresMicah 1:3-5, 5:2-5a, 6:6-8; Matthew 9:13
With what shall I come before the Lord? With burnt offerings, thousands of rams, rivers of oil, with my firstborn? Will that be enough for God? And the prophet replies: You have already been told what God requires – that you do justice, that you love mercy, that you walk humbly with God.
A reading from the narrative lectionary and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran church.
2022-11-2118 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonHow to Become a Saint2 Kings 5:1-15a; Matthew 8:2-3
Naaman the Syrian general returned to the prophet Elisha, his flesh restored, his body cleansed, and he stood before the prophet and said: “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel.”
A reading of the gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church on All Saints Sunday.
2022-11-1919 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Love That Endures All Things1 Kings 3:4-28; Matthew 6:9-10
The Lord appeared to the new king Solomon in a dream and asked, “What should I give you?” And God said: “Because you have not asked for yourself a long life, or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, I will now do as you have said. I give you a wise and discerning mind. And I give you also what you have not asked for, both riches and honor all your life.” And then Solomon awoke from his dream.
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2022-11-0517 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonConfession Is Good for the SoulAnd the prophet Nathan said to King David: “You are the man!”
A reading of the narrative lectionary and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-11-0318 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonDo This to RememberJoshua 24:1-25a; Matthew 4:8-10
The people answered Joshua’s challenge: It is the Lord who brought us out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. It is the Lord who did those great signs in our sight, who protected us all along the way. It is the Lord who gave us this land where we now live. Therefore, we will serve the Lord, for the Lord is our God.
2022-10-2614 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Charter of FreedomExodus 19:3-7, 20:1-17; Matthew 5:17
The Lord called to Moses from Mount Sinai: Thus shall you tell the Israelites: You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I brought you to myself. Now you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Yes, the whole earth is mine, says the Lord, but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation.” And so Moses set before the people all the words that the Lord had commanded him.
2022-10-2513 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Only Way Out is ThroughExodus 14:5-7, 10-14, 21-30a; Matthew 2:13-15
Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm. And see the deliverance that the Lord will accomplish for you today. You need only keep still.”
A special two-episode drop this week as we continue the Narrative Lectionary Series and Pastor Yocis delivers a sermon prior to baptizing a member of our community.
2022-10-1110 min
Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Lord Be With You. Really.Genesis 39:1-23; Matthew 5:11-12
The Lord was with Joseph, who was a slave in the house of his Egyptian master. His master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord caused all that Joseph did to prosper.
Later, when Joseph had been thrown into prison, the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love. The Lord was with him, and whatever he did, the Lord made it prosper.
Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon from our narrative lectionary series.
Content Warning: Mention of Infant Death.
2022-10-1012 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonCalled to Blessing Not PrivilegeGenesis 12:1-9; Matthew 28:19-20
This episode is the sermon from September 18th, delayed due to illness. Sorry that it took us so long to get it to you all!
2022-10-0412 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonSaved from Divine ViolenceGenesis 6:5-22; 8:6-12; 9:8-17; Matthew 8:24-27
God said to Noah: “I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
This week's reading and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-09-1216 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonGod Has Done Great Things for MeRuth 4:1-22; Luke 1:46b-55
The elders of Bethlehem said to Boaz: “We are witnesses. May the Lord make the woman who is coming into your house like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel.”
The women of Bethlehem said to Naomi: “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a Redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! This child shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age.”
This week's reading and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-09-0817 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonI Know My Redeemer LivesRuth 3:1-18; Matthew 7:7-8
Boaz said to Ruth, “And now, my daughter, do not be afraid. I will do for you all that you ask.”
A reading of this week's sermon and gospel from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-08-3118 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonBuild a Longer TableRuth 2:1-23; Luke 6:36-38
Boaz said to Ruth, “All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told me, how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before. May the Lord reward you for your deeds, and may you have a full reward from the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge!”
A reading of this week's lectionary and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-08-2219 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonWelcome to the Family StoryRuth 1:1-22; Matthew 5:3-8
Ruth said to her mother-in-law Naomi, “Wherever you go, that is where I will go. Wherever you stay, that is where I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. And wherever you will die, that is where I also will die and be buried with you.”
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon at Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-08-1622 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonWhen You’ve Already Paid It BackLuke 12:13-21
Someone in the crowd called out to Jesus: “Teacher, tell my brother to give me my share of the inheritance.” Jesus answered: “My friend, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?”
A reading of this week's sermon and gospel from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-08-0215 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonPray Without ShameLuke 11:1-13
If you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and shamelessly ask for help, I tell you, even if he will not get up and give you anything out of friendship, at least because of your shamelessness he will get up and give you whatever you need.
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-07-2714 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe One Thing That Is RequiredLuke 10:38-42
Martha was distracted by her many tasks, so she came to Jesus and asked him: Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself?
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-07-2011 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonGo and Do Likewise Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
And Jesus asked the lawyer: “Which of these, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?”
A reading of the gospel and sermon from this week at Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-07-1213 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Laborers Are FewLuke 10:1-11, 16-20
And Jesus said to them: “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
The gospel reading and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-07-0612 min
Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonA Good Guy with a Thunderbolt?1 Kings 19:15-16; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
“When the days drew near for Jesus to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.”
A reading of the week's gospel and sermon of Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-06-2915 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonTo Tell What God Has Done for YouLuke 8:26-39
People came out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.
The gospel reading and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-06-2118 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Human Face of GodJohn 16:12-15
At the Last Supper, Jesus said to his disciples: “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. But the Spirit of Truth will come and guide you into all the truth, taking what is mine and declaring it to you, and all that the Father has is mine.”
A reading of the gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-06-1613 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonResistance Is Not FutileJohn 14:8-17, 25-27
“Peace I leave with you,” said Jesus to his disciples, “my peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”
A reading of the gospel and sermon at Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-06-1015 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Foundations Shall Be ShakenJohn 17:20-26
About midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God in prison and, “suddenly there was an earthquake, so violent that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened.”
The gospel reading and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-06-0216 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonShall We Gather at the RiverActs 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 21:22-22:5; John 5:1-9
John the Revelator says "an angel showed me the new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, and the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city."
A reading of the gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church.
2022-05-2816 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Christian AgendaActs 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35
I saw a new heavens and a new earth, says John the Revelator, and the one sitting on the throne said: “Look, I am making all things new!”
A reading of the gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-05-1814 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonFrom Every Tribe and LanguageActs 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
I looked, says John the Revelator, and I saw standing before the throne of God and the Lamb a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, robed and with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, ‘Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
A reading of the gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-05-1215 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonCome and Have BreakfastActs 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
The [risen Christ] said to the disciples, “Come and have breakfast.”
A reading of the gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-05-1014 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonTo Be Right, or To Be ForgivenActs 5:27-32; Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-04-2617 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonNo Going Back to NormalIsaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; John 20:1-18
The men disciples returned to their homes, but Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb, and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been.
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-04-1815 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Things That Make for PeaceIsaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 19:28-45
As Jesus came near to Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.”
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-04-1719 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonAnd Now for Something Completely DifferentIsaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
”Thus says the Lord,” said the prophet Isaiah,” I who make a path in the sea, I who make a way where there is no way, I am about to do something completely new, do you not perceive it?”
On the Sabbath before the Passover, “Jesus came to Bethany, to the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him.”
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Ver
2022-04-0415 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonA Father’s CarelessnessJoshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
“We had to celebrate and rejoice, the father said, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.”
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-04-0319 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonY’All Have What Y’All NeedIsaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
“No testing has overtaken you,” Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “that is not common to everyone. God is faithful. God will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing God will provide the way out, so you will be able to endure it.”
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-03-2417 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThere’s a Fox in the HenhouseDeuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13
How often, Jesus said, how often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-03-1515 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonIn Every Way That We AreDeuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13
After his baptism, “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.”
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-03-0616 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Cloud of UnknowingExodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-43a
“When they had come down from the mountain,” Luke writes, “a great crowd met him. Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And all were astounded at the greatness of God.”
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-03-0515 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonIt Stops with Me“It Stops with Me” – Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; Luke 6:27-38
“Be merciful,” Jesus said to his disciples, “just as your Father is merciful.”
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-02-2722 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonWho Are the Less Fortunate, Anyway?Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26
“Blest are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.”
A reading of this week's gospel and sermon from Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.
2022-02-2218 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonFish For Everyone!Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11
“When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.”
A reading of this week's gospel and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, February 6th, 2022.
2022-02-0918 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Things We Do for LoveJeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
“When they heard [what Jesus had said], all in the synagogue were filled with rage.”
A reading of this week's gospel reading and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, January 30th, 2022.
2022-02-0216 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonGood News for Those That Need ItNehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
The book of Nehemiah records that, when the people of Israel assembled in Jerusalem upon returning from exile, and the book of the Law of Moses was read and explained to them, their reaction was to weep.
A reading of this week's gospel and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, January 23rd, 2022.
2022-01-2516 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonWhen the Wine Runs OutIsaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
Paul writes to the Corinthians: “There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord, and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God that activates them in everyone.”
A reading of this week's gospel and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, January 16th, 2021.
2022-01-1817 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonOverwhelmedIsaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
The prophet Isaiah says in the name of God: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
A reading of this week's gospel reading and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, January 9th, 2021.
2022-01-1116 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonThe Mystery RevealedIsaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Paul writes: “Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and to make everyone see the plan of the mystery hidden for all ages in God who created all things.”
A reading of this week's gospel and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, January 2nd, 2022.
2022-01-0716 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonLosing Jesus1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
“His mother said to him, ‘Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.’ He said to them, ‘Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?’ But they did not understand what he said to them.”
A reading of this week's gospel reading and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, December 26th, 2021.
2021-12-3012 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonA Very Human GodIsaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Philippians 2:1-11; Luke 2:1-14
“This will be a sign for you: You will find a child, wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.”
The gospel reading and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Christmas Eve 2021.
2021-12-3014 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonFull of GraceElizabeth said to Mary, “Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.”
A reading of this week's gospel according to Luke and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, December 12th, 2021.
2021-12-2016 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonGood News for a Brood of VipersZephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18
John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! You bunch of snakes! Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” And with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people.
This episode is a reading of this week's gospel reading and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, December 12th, 2021.
2021-12-1317 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonIncompetence Is No Obstacle to GodMalachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
“The word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness, … as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, ‘The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’”
A reading of this week's gospel reading and Epiphany Lutheran Church's sermon for Sunday, December 5th 2021.
2021-12-0717 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonTo See You Face to Face“There will be signs in the heavens and on the earth,” Jesus says, “and people will faint from fear and foreboding. But you, when you see these things take place, you stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
In this week's episode, Pastor Yocis looks at the signs that were aparent in Jesus's time and how they resonate today. More importantly, he discusses how in Jesus's response to these difficult times, we can find answers for our moden times.
2021-11-2818 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonA Human Being Will Rule the WorldIf the world is full of behaviors that we all hate – war, injustice, pollution, racism, disinformation, polarization – why don’t we just stop? What force, what principle, what is it that makes it hard for us human beings to live together and avoid outcomes nobody wants? In this episode, Pastor Yocis looks for answers in the week's readings.
2021-11-2118 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonProvoking and Being ProvokedSo many things that we took for granted before Covid are now uncertain – so many things that we once depended upon now seem unreliable. So many things that once seemed solid as rock have melted into the air. In this episode, Pastor Yocis looks to the week's lectionary for how we can encouragement and provocation in these changing times.
2021-11-1417 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonSharing in a Time of DroughtIn this week's episode, Pastor Yocis looks at the week's lectionary and the relationship between Elijah of the Old Testament and the widow in the New Testament who gives her last two coins.
2021-11-1022 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonAnd the Greatest of These Is Faith?“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.”
In this special Reformation Sunday Episode, Pastor David Yocis looks back on the Reformation and links it to the week's lectionary and our lives today.
2021-11-0919 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonJesus Fit the Battle of Jericho“As Jesus and the disciples were leaving Jericho, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. And when he heard it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout.”
This week Pastor David Yocis examines the events that took place in Jericho in the Old Testament and New and the resonance that it has for our lives today.
2021-11-0917 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonWhat Do You Want Me to Do For You?“It is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Pastor David Yocis reflects on this week's Gospel reading and the relationship between Jesus and his disciples.
2021-11-0918 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonA Hundredfold Return on Your InvestmentJesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life.”
Pastor David Yocis reflects on what Jesus really meant by his promise on a hundredfold return.
2021-11-0921 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonLike a ChildPastor David Yocis reflects on this weeks' readings and the Gospel's view on divorce.
2021-11-0921 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonBoundary Disputes“If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea.” Pastor David Yocis reflects on the week's readings and discusses the boundaries that many attempt to put on God's grace.
2021-11-0920 minEpiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonGet Behind MeIn this episode, Pastor David Yocis looks at the week's lectionary and the twentieth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th.
2021-10-2119 min
Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount VernonTalking Back to JesusIn this episode Pastor David Yocis, reads the week's gospel (Mark 7:24-37). Then in the sermon, he examines how in both of the week's readings, people are talking back to Jesus and how we can learn from their example.
2021-10-2114 min
Sacred TensionInside the Catholic Sex Abuse ScandalI'm joined by former priest David Yocis to discuss the Catholic sex abuse scandal and the recent Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report. Find the Grand Jury Report here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/apps/g/page/local/report-on-pennsylvania-church-sex-abuse/2319/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
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