Easter Day Sermon 2020
Easter Day Sermon by Fr. Michael Cawthon at St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church in Matthews, NC.
St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church, Matthews, NC 28105
St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church, Matthews, NC
Easter Day Sermon by Fr. Michael Cawthon at St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church in Matthews, NC.
Chapter XV of the Gospel of St. John begins with Jesus telling us that He is the True Vine and we the branches and He speaks of the purging of the branches, which bear fruit… and He continues that we are HIS FRIENDS if we do as He commands, – oh what a friend we…
“And immediately he receive his sight, and followed him, glorifying God.” In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. As we all know, the best defense is a great offence. So, this Pre-Lenten Season, we have been proactively trying to recognize and engage those things which…
How do you react when religion, faith or beliefs are mentioned- especially outside a church building? There are two common responses. Some people become nervous or uncomfortable because they don’t like religious discussion. Other people of differing persuasions are well disposed to discussions of religion. They assume that professing some faith, especially a Judeo-Christian one,…
Make me, O Lord, a child again, So tender, frail, and small, In self possessing nothing, and In thee / possessing all. O Saviour, make me small once more, That downward I may grow, And in this “heart of mine” restore The faith of long ago. Make me, O Lord, a child…
Trinity xxi sermon, Fr. Michael Cawthon 2018: Faith and Believing: John iv. 46 Last week Fr. George spoke of the Kingdom being open to all; we all are to come to the wedding and enjoy the fullness of Joy, which is found in our God. And todays Gospel, speaks directly to so many of us…
Last week we spoke of the Righteous as they will become abased (made lowered) and of the humble who will be exhalted (RAISED)… We spoke of humbleness before God being not sure in anything that we do, but only in His Power and mercy. In the Collect this morning we acknowledge that God is “always…