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Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaFruit of the Spirit Series: Be Kind - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 6/15/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Fruit of the Spirit Series: Be Faithful. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on June 15th, Trinity Sunday. This was Rev. Carolyn's last Sunday as the Senior Pastor of Saint Mark. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads our Gospel Lesson: Luke 12:35-44.
2025-06-1525 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaFruit of the Spirit Series: Be Kind - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 6/1/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Fruit of the Spirit Series: Be Kind. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on June 1st, Ascension Sunday. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads our Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:38-48.
2025-06-0218 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaFruit of the Spirit Series: Live in Joy - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 5/11/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Fruit of the Spirit Series: Live in Joy. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on May 11th, the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Madi Dunn reads our scripture lesson: Revelations 7:9-17.
2025-05-1120 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaFruit of the Spirit Series: Live in Love - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 5/4/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Fruit of the Spirit Series: Live in Love. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on May 4th, the Third Sunday of Easter. Luke Murphy reads our scripture lesson: Colossians 3:1-4, 12-14.
2025-05-0419 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaBe a Witness - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' and Rev. Steve Fazenbaker's Sermon on 4/27/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Be a Witness, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens and Rev. Steve Fazenbaker delivered this sermon on April 27th, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Luke Murphy reads our Gospel lesson: Acts 5:27-32.
2025-04-2718 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaWho Will You Tell? - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 4/20/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Who Will You Tell? Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on April 20th, Easter Day Charlotte Crofton reads our Gospel lesson: John 20:1-18.
2025-04-2024 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaStay Focused: When the Time Draws Near - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 4/13/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Stay Focused: When the Time Draws Near. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on April 13th, the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Charlotte Crofton reads our Gospel lesson: Luke 22:39-46.
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Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaStay Focused: When Threatened - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 3/16/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Stay Focused: When Threatened. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on March 16th, the Second Sunday in Lent. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads our Gospel lesson: Luke 13:31-35.
2025-03-1621 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaStay Focused: When Tempted - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 3/9/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Stay Focused: When Tempted. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on March 9th, the First Sunday in Lent.. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads our Gospel lesson: Luke 4:1-13.
2025-03-0920 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaThe Glory and the Responsibility - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 3/2/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, The Glory and the Responsibility. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on March 2nd , Transfiguration Sunday. Rev. Andy Peabody reads our scripture lesson: Luke 9:28-36.
2025-03-0216 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaUnder Pressure: When Experiencing Burnout - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 2/16/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Under Pressure: When Experiencing Burnout. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on February 16th, the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads our scripture lesson: Exodus 18:5-7, 13-23.
2025-02-1617 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaUnder Pressure: Caring for Each Other - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 2/2/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Under Pressure: Caring for Each Other . Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on February 2nd , the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Luke Murphy reads our Gospel lesson: Luke 5:17-26.
2025-02-0214 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaEquipped for What Is Ahead - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 1/19/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Equipped for What is Ahead. This is the third sermon of our series titled A New Start. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on January 19th , the Second Sunday after Epiphany. Rev. Andy Peabody reads our scripture lesson: I Corinthians 12:1-11.
2025-01-1919 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaHope Renewed - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 1/12/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Hope Renewed. This is the second sermon of our series titled A New Start. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on January 12th , Baptism of the Lord Sunday. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads our Gospel lesson: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.
2025-01-1221 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaChoosing a Different Way - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 1/5/25Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Choosing a Different Way. This is the first sermon of our new series titled A New Start. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on January 5th , Epiphany Sunday. Luke Murphy reads our Gospel lesson: Matthew 2:1-12.
2025-01-0516 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaChrist Has Come! - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Christmas Message on 12/24/24Welcome to a special holiday Saint Mark Podcast of the Christmas Message: Christ Has Come! Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this message on December 24th, Christmas Eve. The Gospel reading comes from John 1:14.
2024-12-2512 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaSimeon and Anna - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 12/22/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Simeon and Anna, the 4th sermon of our Searching for Jesus series. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on December 22th , the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads our Gospel lesson: Luke 2:25-38.
2024-12-2217 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaThe Shepherds - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 12/15/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, The Shepherds, the 3rd sermon of our Searching for Jesus series. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on December 15th , the Third Sunday of Advent. Luke Murphy reads our Gospel lesson: Luke 2:8-15.
2024-12-1523 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaThe Wisemen - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 12/1/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, The Wisemen, the 1st sermon of our Searching for Jesus series. Senior pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on December 1st , the First Sunday of Advent. Rev. Andy Peabody reads our Gospel lesson: Matthew 2:1-11.
2024-12-0119 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaFor All These We Give Thanks - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 11/24/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, For All These We Give Thanks. Senior pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on November 24th, Christ the King Sunday. Eric Steverson reads our Gospel lesson: Matthew 6:25-33.
2024-11-2420 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaBe Faithful - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 11/10/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Be Faithful, the 4th sermon of our Live Courageously series. Senior pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on November 10th, the 25th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads our scripture lesson: Habakkuk 3:1-4 & 17-19.
2024-11-1016 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaBe Prayerful - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 11/3/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Be Prayerful, the 3rd sermon of our Live Courageously series. Senior pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on November 3rd , All Saints Sunday. Luke Murphy reads our scripture lesson: Philippians: 4:4-8.
2024-11-0308 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaBe Compassionate - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 10/27/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Be Compassionate, the 2nd sermon of our Live Courageously series. Senior pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on October 27th, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads our Gospel Lesson: Luke:7:1-10.
2024-10-2716 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaBe Hopeful - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 10/20/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Be Hopeful, the first sermon of our Live Courageously series. Senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on October 20th, the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Andy Peabody reads our scripture lesson: Ephesians 1:15-21.
2024-10-2021 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaReconnect with Grace - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 10/6/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Reconnect with Grace, the fifth sermon of our Reconnect Series. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on October 6th, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Andy Peabody reads The Gospel Lesson: John 21:1-14.
2024-10-0612 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaReconnect with Scripture - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 9/22/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Reconnect with Scripture, the third sermon of our Reconnect Series. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on September 22nd, the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. Luke Murphy reads The Scripture Lesson: 2 Timothy 3: 10-17.
2024-09-2221 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaReconnect with Worship – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 9/8/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Reconnect with Worship, the first sermon of our Reconnect Series. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on September 8th, the 16th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Andy Peabody reads The Scripture Lesson: Psalm 63: 1-4.
2024-09-0817 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaWhat is Truly Important – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 9/1/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, What is Truly Important. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on September 1st, the 15th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads The Gospel Lesson: Mark 7: 14-23.
2024-09-0116 min
Saint Mark UMC of AtlantaSigns! God Speaks: No U-Turn – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 8/18/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Signs! God Speaks: No U-Turn. Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on August 18th, 2024, the 13th Sunday after Pentecost. Associate Pastor, Rev. Charlotte Crofton reads the Gospel lesson – Luke 9:57-62
2024-08-1818 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaSigns! God Speaks: SPEED BUMP AHEAD – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 8/11/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "Signs! God Speaks: SPEED BUMP AHEAD”. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on August 11th, 2024, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost. Madi Dunn reads The Scripture Lesson: James 1: 2-4, 12-18.
2024-08-1124 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaThe Lions Had a Roommate – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 7/7/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Strange Stories in the Bible: The Lions Had a Roommate. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on July 7th, 2024, the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Andy Peabody reads our scripture lesson, Daniel 6:14-28.
2024-07-0721 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaJacob Wrestled an Angel – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 6/23/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Jacob Wrestled an Angel. Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on June 23rd, 2024, the 5th Sunday after Pentecost. Associate Pastor, Rev. Andy Peabody reads our Scripture lesson – Genesis 32:23-32.
2024-06-2320 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaThe Prostitute’s Proposition – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 6/9/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, The Prostitute’s Proposition. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on June 9th, 2024, the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost. Youth Minister Intern, Luke Murphy reads our Scripture lesson – Joshua 2:1-16
2024-06-0921 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaBorn of the Spirit – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 5/19/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Born of the Spirit. Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on May 19th, 2024, Pentecost Sunday. Associate Pastor, Rev. Andy Peabody, reads our Gospel lesson – John 3:1-10.
2024-05-1919 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaNot of This World – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 5/12/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Not of This World. Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on May 12th, 2024, the 7th Sunday of Easter. Associate Pastor, Rev. Andy Peabody, reads our Gospel lesson – John 17:6-19.
2024-05-1221 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaThe Way of the Cross: Going Against the Grain – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 3/3/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, The Way of the Cross: Going Against the Grain. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on March 3rd, 2024, the 3rd Sunday in Lent. Luke Murphy reads our scripture lesson – I Corinthians 1:18-25.
2024-03-0316 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaThe Way of the Cross: Denying Self - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 2/25/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, The Way of the Cross: Denying Self. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on February 25th, 2024, the 2nd Sunday in Lent. Rev. Andy Peabody reads the Gospel lesson – Mark 8:31-38.
2024-02-2519 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaThe Way of the Cross: The Initiation - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 2/18/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, The Way of the Cross: The Initiation. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this conversational sermon on February 18th, 2024, the 1st Sunday in Lent, Luke Murphy reads the Gospel Lesson: Mark 1:9:15.
2024-02-1818 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaAsh Wednesday - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens' Sermon on 2/14/24Welcome to a special Ash Wednesday Podcast sermon. This sermon was originally delivered by Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens on February 14th, 2024.
Rev. Andy Peabody reads the Gospel Lesson: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21
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2024-02-1516 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaCovenant Promises: Authentic in Witness – Dr. Stephens & Rev. Peabody’s Conversational Sermon on 2/4/24.Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Covenant Promises: Authentic In Witness. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens & Rev. Andy Peabody delivered this conversational sermon on February 4th , 2024, the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany, Meagan Williams reads the Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:14:16.
2024-02-0409 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaCovenant Promises: Generous in Gifts – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 1/21/24.Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Covenant Promises: Generous in Gifts. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on January 21st , 2024, the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany. Meagan Williams reads The Scripture Lesson: Romans 12: 3-8.
2024-01-2119 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaCovenant Promises: Consistent in Presence – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 1/14/24.Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Covenant Promises: Consistent in Presence. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on January 14th, 2024, the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany. Madi Dunn reads The Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 10: 19-25.
2024-01-1422 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaCovenant Promises: Be Steadfast in Prayer – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 1/7/24Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, Covenant Promises: Be Steadfast in Prayer. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens delivered this sermon on January 7th, 2024, Epiphany Sunday. Rev. Andy Peabody reads The Scripture Lesson: James 5:13-16.
2024-01-0718 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaWaiting for a Savior… Hear Now, the Good News – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 12/24/23.Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "“Waiting for a Savior… Hear Now, the Good News”." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on December 24th, 2023, Christmas Eve. Michelle Levan reads The Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:1-20.
2023-12-2416 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaWaiting for a Savior… Testify to the Light – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 12/17/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "“Waiting for a Savior… Testify to the Light”." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on December 17th, 2023, the third Sunday of Advent. Meagan Williams reads The Gospel Lesson: John 1: 6-8; 19-28.
2023-12-1711 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaWaiting for a Savior… Prepare the Way – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 12/10/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "“Waiting for a Savior… Prepare the Way”." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on December 10th, 2023, the second Sunday of Advent. Meagan Williams reads The Gospel Lesson: Mark 1:1-8.
2023-12-1017 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaWaiting for a Savior… Come Now, We Pray – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 12/3/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "Waiting for a Savior… Come Now, We Pray”. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on December 3rd, 2023, the first Sunday of Advent. Madi Gunn reads the scripture lesson: Isaiah 64:1-9.
2023-12-0319 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaWe Give Thanks: For Your Invitation to Serve – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 11/26/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "We Give Thanks: For Your Invitation to Serve." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on November 26th, 2023, Christ the King Sunday. Meagan Williams reads the Gospel lesson: Matthew 25:31-46.
2023-11-2621 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaWe Give Thanks: For the Gifts You Have Given – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 11/19/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "We Give Thanks: For the Gifts You Have Given." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on November 19th, 2023, Harvest Sunday and the 25th Sunday after Pentecost. Madi Gunn reads the Gospel lesson: Matthew 25:14-30.
2023-11-1915 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaWe Give Thanks: While We Wait Expectantly - – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 11/12/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "We Give Thanks: While We Wait Expectantly ." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, delivered this sermon on November 12th, 2023, the 24th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Dr. Brett Opalinski reads the Gospel lesson: Matthew 25:1-13.
2023-11-1217 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaWe Give Thanks: For the Redeemed – Rev. Stephens, Rev. Opalinski and Rev. Fazenbaker’s Sermon Conversation on 11/5/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "We Give Thanks for the Redeemed." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens, Rev. Dr. Brett Opalinski and Rev. Steve Fazenbaker joined together to deliver this sermon on November 5th, 2023, All Saints Sunday. Madi Dunn reads the scripture lesson: Revelations 7:9-17.
2023-11-0517 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaHow to Overcome Greed – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 10/22/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "How to Overcome Greed." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens originally delivered this sermon on October 22nd, 2023, the 21st Sunday after Pentecost This is the 7th sermon of our sermon series, titled "Life Hack." Meagan Williams reads the Gospel lesson: Luke 12:13-21
2023-10-2217 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaHow to Overcome Hate – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 10/15/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "How to Overcome Hate." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens originally delivered this sermon on October 15st, 2023, PRIDE Sunday and the 20th Sunday after Pentecost This is the 6th sermon of our sermon series, titled "Life Hack." Rev. Dr. Beth LaRoccca-Pitts reads the Gospel lesson: Matthew 5:43-48.
2023-10-1516 minSaint Mark UMC of AtlantaHow to Overcome Anger – Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens’ Sermon on 10/8/23Welcome to this week’s Saint Mark sermon Podcast, "How to Overcome Anger." Rev. Dr. Carolyn Stephens originally delivered this sermon on October 8st, 2023, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost This is the 5th sermon of our sermon series, titled "Life Hack." Meagan Williams reads the scripture lesson: James 1:19-25.
2023-10-0818 min
Latter Day Saint Keep on TryingThe Master Healer - Sister Carole M. Stephens"You don’t have to experience the sorrow caused by sin, the pain caused by others’ actions, or the painful realities of mortality—alone."
Carole M. Stephens was named as the First Counsellor in the Relief Society general presidency in 2012, serving alongside Linda K. Burton and Linda S. Reeves.
As one of Sister Stephens’ first speaking assignments, she participated in an open discussion with Sister Burton and Sister Reeves at the 2012 BYU Women's Conference, discussing how difficult life experiences have strengthened them, including topics such as unemployment, cancer, drug addiction, miscarriages, infertility, death, twins, divorce, adoption...2022-04-0312 min
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Gospel - John 14:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe[a] in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?[b] 3 And if I...2020-05-1016 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalMorning Prayer Service - May 3rd, 2020For more info check out our website https://saint-stephens.info/If you would like to donate to our ministry please visit paypal.me/StStephensEpiscopal
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Gospel - John 10:1-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Jesus the Good Shepherd
10 “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3&nb...2020-05-0513 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalThe Apostles' CreedFor more info check out our website https://saint-stephens.info/If you would like to donate to our ministry please visit paypal.me/StStephensEpiscopal
The Apostles' - Read by John Kavanaugh.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ,
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descended to the dead. On the third day...2020-04-2700 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalThe Lord's PrayerFor more info check out our website https://saint-stephens.info/If you would like to donate to our ministry please visit paypal.me/StStephensEpiscopal
The Lords Prayer - Read by John Kavanaugh.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come,
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Gospel - Luke 24:13-35 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
The Walk to Emmaus
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Gospel - John 20:19-31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20 ...2020-04-2613 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens Episcopal04.12.20 Easter Sunday - Gospel & SermonFor more info check out our website https://saint-stephens.info/If you would like to donate to our ministry please visit paypal.me/StStephensEpiscopal
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Gospel - John 20:1-18 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
The Resurrection of Jesus
20 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the...2020-04-1221 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens Episcopal04.10.20 Good Friday - Stations of the CrossFriday April 10th, 2020 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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Sermon - Rev. Sujanna Raj
Gospel - John 13:1-17, 31b-35 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet
13 Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of...2020-04-1016 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens Episcopal04.05.20 Palm Sunday - Passion NarrativeSpecial Thanks to all of our parishioners that contributed their voices in the making of this piece.
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Sergey Cheremisinov - The Healing
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2020-04-0615 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens Episcopal04.05.20 Palm Sunday - Gospel & SermonSermon - Rev. Sujanna Raj
Gospel - Matthew 21:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
21 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them imm...2020-04-0609 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalGospel & Sermon - March 29 2020Sermon - Rev. Sujanna Raj
Gospel - John: 1-452020-03-2921 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalMorning Prayer Service - March 22 2020Sunday March 22th, 2020
4rd Sunday of Lent Service at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Featuring Rev Sujanna Raj
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3rd Sunday of Lent
Service at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
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http://www.saint-stephens.info2020-03-1536 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalGospel & Sermon - March 8 2020Sermon - Rev. Sujanna Raj
Gospel - John 3:1-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Nicodemus said to him, “Ho...2020-03-1514 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalGospel & Sermon - March 1 2020Sermon - Rev. Sujanna Raj
Gospel - Matthew 4:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written,
‘One does not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Then t...2020-03-0816 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalGospel & Sermon February 23 2020Sermon - Rev. Sujanna Raj
Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for yo...2020-02-2818 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalGospel & Sermon February 16 2020Sermon - Rev. Sujanna Raj
Gospel - Matthew 5:21-37 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, ‘You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire. So when you are offeri...2020-02-2317 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalGospel & Sermon - February 9 2020Sermon - Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith
Gospel - Matthew 5:13-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in t...2020-02-1614 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalGospel & Sermon - February 2 2020Sermon - Rev. Sujanna Raj
Gospel - Luke 2:22-40 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
Now there was a man in Jerus...2020-02-0721 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalGospel & Sermon - January 26 2020Sermon - Rev. Sujanna Raj
Gospel - Matthew 4:12-23 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,
on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
the people who sat in darkness
have seen a great ligh...2020-02-0721 minLiving the Good News - Saint Stephens EpiscopalGospel & Sermon - January 19 2020Sermon - Sujanna Raj
Gospel - John 1:29-42 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dov...2020-01-2016 min