St. Alban's Sermons w/FatherJohn
Welcome to the weekly sermon podcast of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Harlingen, Texas. Each episode features thoughtful, scripture-centered preaching from Father John, along with occasional guest preachers who bring fresh insight and perspective.
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Forgiveness 1. Decision 2. Pray 3. Feelings (Matthew 18:21-35) (opens the original)
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In todays sermon Father John explains that forgiveness and mercy comes from how much we give. WE SET THE STANDARD. As said by Jesus in the Lords Prayer. Also forgiveness starts with a decision, second is prayer, and last is feelings. There is a lightness experience when we follow Jesus and forgive. Does not mean forget but we are called to Forgive.
3 Ways Satan creates a Stumbling Block (Matthew 16:21-28) (opens the original)
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This week Father John delves into our Gospel reading in Matthew where Jesus tells Peter "Step aside Satan". Father John gives us 3 ways the devil gets in our way from following Jesus. They are PRIDE, FEELINGS, AND FEAR, but the hope is the more we know the truth the easier it is to push Satan aside just as Jesus did.
The Gates to Hades? (Matthew 16:13-20) (opens the original)
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In today's sermon Father John explains what Jesus meant by the gates of hades can not stand against. How this is a calling for us to be on the offensive in advancing his kingdom not but grand acts but small everyday acts, that show his love and healing. The gates can not win, so we should always be advancing as a church.
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