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Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church in Vienna, Virginia is a parish in the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church and a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Worship at St. Athanasius is according to the historical Liturgy of the Church. Services at St.
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We Get What Is Just - What Is Jesus (opens the original)
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Rev. James Douthwaite examines the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard to reveal the nature of the kingdom of heaven. By analyzing the specific "Christological hours" within the parable, he demonstrates that the reward of the kingdom is not based on human merit or fairness, but on the objective justice of Christ. He emphasizes that because Jesus fulfilled the Law and endured the cross in our place, every believer receives the same lavish gift of forgiveness and eternal life, calling the faith
Learning to Live a New Life (opens the original)
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In this sermon for Pentecost 16, Rev. James Douthwaite explores the theme of living a new life in the kingdom of heaven, contrasting the 'kingdom of the left' (the world's system of merit) with the 'kingdom of the right' (God's kingdom of grace). Using the parable of the unforgiving servant and the story of Joseph, he emphasizes that greatness in God's kingdom is found in humility and the capacity to receive and extend lavish forgiveness. He encourages believers to embrace their identity as bapt
Caught in the Trap, Set Free by the Cross (opens the original)
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In this sermon for Pentecost 15, Rev. James Douthwaite discusses the contrast between the 'kingdom of the left' (the world, ruled by Law and merit) and the 'kingdom of the right' (the kingdom of heaven, ruled by Gospel and grace). He emphasizes that greatness in heaven is found in those who recognize their own need and receive God's mercy as children. Rev. Douthwaite warns against the trap of sin and self-reliance, pointing instead to the cross of Christ, who took the penalty of sin to set belie
Jesus’ Life Preserver (opens the original)
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In this sermon for Pentecost 14, Rev. James Douthwaite explores the theme of spiritual surrender and the 'life preserver' found in Christ. Drawing from the struggle of the Apostle Peter, who repeatedly found himself sinking—first in a physical storm and then in the face of the cross—Rev. Douthwaite emphasizes that true life is found not in seizing the day or saving oneself, but in 'drowning' the old sinful nature through Baptism and daily repentance. By embracing the cross and relying on Jesus r
The Depths of the Sea (opens the original)
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In this sermon, Rev. James Douthwaite explores the unfathomable riches of God's wisdom, comparing it to the unsearchable depths of the ocean. He illustrates how God uses the most unexpected means—including suffering and the cross—to reveal His saving grace and transform our lives, reminding us that the rock of God's Word is immovable, even against the gates of hell.
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