Lectionary for Trinity, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:3 Collect. Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divineContinue reading “Lectionary reading for Trinity Sunday”
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Pentecost Sermon Notes
Acts 2 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. When the day of Pentecost had come. Pentecost marks fifty days after Passover. It was a major Jewish festival; the Festival of Weeks. Pentecost celebrated the bounty of the harvest and gave thanks to God for his blessingsContinue reading “Pentecost Sermon Notes”
Lectionary for Pentecost
Lectionary readings for Pentecost Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people, and kindle in us the fire of your love. Collect. Almighty and ever living God, who fulfilled the promises of Easter by sending us your Holy Spirit, and opening to every race and nation the way of life eternal: keep usContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost”
Lectionary for Easter 7
Lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter Jesus said: ‘I do not pray for my disciples only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one.’ John 17:20-21 Collect. God, our creator and redeemer, your Son Jesus prayed that his followers might be one. Make allContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 7”
Lectionary for Easter 6
Lectionary for sixth Sunday of Easter. Jesus said: ‘The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.’ John 14:26 Collect. O God, you have promised to make your dwelling place within the hearts of all whoContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 6”
Lectionary for Easter 5
Lectionary for fifth Sunday of Easter. I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. John 13:34 Collect. Almighty Father, whose Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, is the light of the world: set us on fire with the Spirit of power,Continue reading “Lectionary for Easter 5”
Lectionary for Easter 4
Lectionary for the forth Sunday of Easter Praise and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving and honour, power and might, be to our God for ever! Revelation 7:12 Collect. O God, the fountain of joy and peace, you have subjected to the royal power of your Son the destinies of all peoples and nations. Sustain us byContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 4”
Lectionary for Easter 3
Lectionary for Third Sunday of Easter. Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth, wisdom and might, honour and glory and praise! Revelation 5:12 Collect. Let us pray (that we may submit ourselves to Christ’s direction): God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherdContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 3”
Lectionary for Easter 2
Lectionary for Second Sunday of Easter. Jesus came and stood among them and said: ‘Peace be with you.’ John 20:19 Collect. Father, you gather us together on this day which you have made your own that we may celebrate Jesus Christ, the First and the Last, the living One who has conquered death. BreatheContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 2”
Lectionary for Easter Day
Lectionary for Easter Day. Christ is risen: Christ is risen indeed! Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:20, 22 Collect. Lord of life and power, through the mighty resurrection ofContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter Day”
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