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Jesus, the Law, and the Church

Fr. Blake preaches on Jesus’ relationship and ours to the Old Testament.

SermonsVanessa SmithFebruary 9, 2020Jesus, Israel, Old Testament, Law, Blake, Matthew 5, Sermon on the Mount

Introducing Jesus

John shows us how the gospel goes forward along social lines into the world, to friends and family.

SermonsVanessa SmithJanuary 19, 2020Blake, Lamb, spread of gospel, world, disciples, friendship, Family

Baptized for Righteousness

Jesus says that he had to be baptized “to fulfill all righteousness.” Fr. Blake explores what this means and how it relates to the Christian’s baptism.

SermonsVanessa SmithJanuary 12, 2020Blake, Baptism, Righteousness, Christ

The Boy Jesus

What was Jesus like as a boy? Jesus’ visit to the temple as a 12-year-old gives us insight to the question and why it matters.

SermonsVanessa SmithJanuary 5, 2020Blake, Christmas, Luke 2, humanity, Children

With Angelic Host Proclaim

Fr. Blake on the role of the angels at Christ’s birth.

SermonsVanessa SmithDecember 24, 2019Blake, Christmas, Eve, Christ's birth, Luke 2, angels

Firm in Faith in the Promised Son

What does firm faith look like in a crises? Fr. Blake preaches on how the promise of a Son born of a Virgin is the foundation for a firm faith.

SermonsVanessa SmithDecember 22, 2019Advent, Blake, Isaiah 7, virgin, faith

The Root and Shoot of Jesse

Blake preaches on how the coming king promised in Isaiah 11 brings shalom and sabbath to the world and how we prepare to receive it.

SermonsVanessa SmithDecember 8, 2019Advent, Blake, Isaiah 11, Jesse

The King who Delivers from Darkness

Blake preaches on Christ the King Sunday.

SermonsVanessa SmithNovember 24, 2019Blake, Colossians 1, king, light, Luke 23

The Gift of Friendship

Blake preaches on the gift of friendship.

SermonsVanessa SmithNovember 10, 2019Blake, relationships, friendship, ecclesiastes 4, Philippians 1

The Gift of Children

Blake preaches on the blessing and responsibility of children.

SermonsVanessa SmithNovember 3, 2019Blake, relationships, Children, Psalm 127, Ephesians 6

The Drama of Marriage, Part 2

Blake preaches on the calling of husband and wife in the drama of marriage.

SermonsVanessa SmithOctober 27, 2019Blake, relationships, marriage, ephesians 5, christ, church

The Drama of Marriage

Blake preaches on the mystery and drama of Christian marriage.

SermonsVanessa SmithOctober 20, 2019Blake, relationships, marriage, ephesians 5, christ, church

The Mission of Marriage, Part 2

Blake continues to preach on how Genesis 2 orients us to the Mission of Marriage.

SermonsVanessa SmithSeptember 29, 2019Blake, relationships, marriage, Genesis 2

The Mission of Marriage

How should we understand the purpose of marriage? Blake preaches on how Genesis 2 orients us to the mission of marriage.

SermonsVanessa SmithSeptember 22, 2019Blake, relationships, Genesis 2, marriage

The Gift of Singleness

Blake begins a new series on relationships with a sermon on singleness.

SermonsVanessa SmithSeptember 8, 2019Blake, I Corinthians 7, Singleness, relationships

The City of God

Blake preaches on the Church as the City of God.

SermonsVanessa SmithSeptember 1, 2019Blake, revelation, Revelation 21, Revelation 22, New Heaven, New Earth, Church, eschatology

The Church’s Millennial Mission

How should we understand the millennium in Revelation 20? What does it mean for the church? Blake continues a series on Revelation.

Judgment and Joy

Blake preaches on how God’s justice is a source for celebration and joy.

SermonsVanessa SmithAugust 4, 2019Blake, justice, judgment, joy, marriage, revelation 18, revelation, revelation 19, babylon, jerusalem

The Good Samaritan

Blake preaches on how the Good Samaritan shows us the gospel and points us to our mission.

SermonsVanessa SmithJuly 14, 2019Blake, mission, Luke 10, church, 70, 72, sheep, wolves, hospitality, harvest

Jesus Sends the Church

What does it look like to participate in Christ’s mission? Blake preaches from Luke 10.

SermonsVanessa SmithJuly 7, 2019Blake, mission, Luke 10, church, 70, 72, sheep, wolves, hospitality, harvest

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