What a honor to be asked to officiate at the wedding of someone who “lives and breathes” weddings as the perfect professional. An Orthodox background led to the beautiful ceremony of Crowns (stefana) Wedding Video – produced by www.artisticweddings.com
I think the concept that Jesus (Son of God, Son of Man) can be amazed, shocked about anything is in itself… amazing and shocking. No wonder that such a human characteristic is found in the very human Gospel of Mark. Like many sermons there were themes that once outlined, I wanted to pursue with vigor…… Continue reading
The theme of this sermon seemed to connect quite deeply with several of the congregation; it is always a moving experience when we feel the constrictions placed upon us are slowly or quickly being dissolved and broken. I noticed one sermon auditor get out her knitting (not a problem for me) but, after a few… Continue reading
Below the sermon audio is the sermon text. Today’s reading from I Samuel 3 describes a faith community that causes people to claim “I’m spiritual but not religious”. What we need reclaim is the powerful message that “I am spiritual… and religious too.” Sermon preached at Trinity Church, Newport RI; Sunday June 3rd 2018… Continue reading
I find Trinity Sunday one of the most engaging, exciting days on which to preach. I have in mind words of wisdom from early church fathers who wrote about “economic trinitarianism” (we best understand the triune God as we observe God at work) and also words from C.S.Lewis who extolled the image of God as… Continue reading
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Underneath the sermon audio is the sermon text – there are several impromptu additions in the audio! Trinity Church, Newport RI; Sunday May 13th 2018 The Reverend Alan Neale; “The Lot Fell…” I find increasing joy preaching on verses that have intrigued, amused, engaged (even tickled) me over the decades. And so today, Acts 1:26… Continue reading
The mastery of fear, in all its disguises, is an ongoing task so that we might live freely. A constant return to the Lord is the path to freedom from fear… Remember: “God has not given us a spirit of/to fear; but one of power, love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7) The sermon text is… Continue reading
Within the Pentecostal Theology there is a particular movement known as “The Holiness Movement.” This is part of my spiritual history and I believe I want it to be part of my spiritual future. But “perfection/holiness” are too readily dismissed as unctuous terms at best and frustrating at worst. This sermon can only begin to… Continue reading
The sermon text is below the sermon audio! Sermon preached at Trinity Church, Newport RI Easter Day April 1 2018 The Reverend Alan Neale “Rolling Stones” A few Sundays ago our Bishop reminded us that it is an Orthodox custom for the preacher to tell a joke on Easter Day. The result is called the… Continue reading