All Saints Homilies and Teachings

Basics of the BCP Week 7: The Sacrament of Baptism 17.09.2020 1:00:47 ↓

We discuss Baptism in the classical BCP tradition, including why the Reformers considered it one of two Sacraments, why we baptize infants, and the theology behind our liturgy.

Gratitude and Cleansing: A Homily for the 14th Sunday After Trinity 13.09.2020 12:33 ↓

Text: Luke 17:11-19

In Both Testaments: A Homily for the 13th Sunday After Trinity 08.09.2020 17:10 ↓

Text: Galatians 3:16ff

Basics of the BCP Week 6: Feasting, Fasting, and Propers Case Studies 03.09.2020 50:30 ↓

We conclude last week’s discussion on the Propers with a few case studies on the themes of the Propers. We then discuss the cycle of Feasting and Fasting in the Book of Common Prayer.

He Heals the Deaf: A Homily for the 12th Sunday After Trinity 30.08.2020 11:57 ↓

Text: Mark 7:31-end

Basics of the BCP Week 5: The Propers 27.08.2020 1:02:23 ↓

We discuss the Eucharistic Lectionary, its development and use, both in the historic 1-year form and the modern 3-year form.

God be Merciful to Me: A Homily for the 11th Sunday After Trinity 23.08.2020 14:39 ↓

Text: Luke 18:9-14

Basics of the BCP Week 4: Holy Communion and Regula 20.08.2020 1:00:02 ↓

We discuss Martin Thornton’s idea of the Book of Common Prayer as a Rule of Life (Regula) and Abp. Cranmer’s threefold triad of Sin, Grace, and Faith in Holy Communion.

Basics of the BCP Week 3: Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Litany 13.08.2020 58:49 ↓

We follow up on last week’s class on Morning Prayer with a discussion of Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Litany with a focus on using these resources in personal and family devotions.

A Parable of Grace: A Homily for the 9th Sunday After Trinity 09.08.2020 17:34 ↓

Text: Luke 15:11-31, the Prodigal Son

Basics of the BCP Week 2: Morning Prayer 06.08.2020 1:03:25 ↓

We discuss the service of Morning Prayer and using the Lectionary.

Homily for the 8th Sunday After Trinity 02.08.2020 16:27 ↓

Text: Matthew 7:15-21 Guest Preacher: John Mack, Seminarian

Basics of the BCP Week 1: History and Bird’s Eye View 30.07.2020 1:02:11 ↓

We begin our series on the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer with an overview of the history of Christian Liturgy, some divisions of the Church, and an overview of the 1928 BCP itself.

Slaves to Righteousness: A Homily for the 7th Sunday After Trinity 26.07.2020 21:03 ↓

Text: Romans 6:19ff

Buried with Christ in Baptism: A Homily for the 6th Sunday After Trinity 19.07.2020 13:04 ↓

Texts: Romans 6:3-11; Isaiah 57:13b-15.

Continuity and Covenant Week 6: Wrapping Up 16.07.2020 1:12:47 ↓

In the final class on our series on the relationship between Israel and the Church and between the Old and New Testaments, we look at some specific passages from Scripture and from the Articles to tie our content together.

The Peaceful Governance of God: A Homily for the 5th Sunday After Trinity 12.07.2020 19:00 ↓

Texts: 1 Peter 3:8-15, Luke 5:1-11

Continuity and Covenant Week 5: Some Shameful Historical Issues and Some Current Issues 10.07.2020 1:09:36 ↓

We continue our discussion of the relationship between Israel and the Church and between Old and New Testaments with a discussion of Christian Antisemitism, some issues related to the modern State of Israel, and the modern "Hebrew Roots" movements within Christianity.

Homily for Independence Day Sunday 05.07.2020 10:13 ↓

Guest Homily by Fr. Marcus Tinajero

Hubris or Humility: A Homily for the 3rd Sunday After Trinity 29.06.2020 17:44 ↓

Text: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Continuity and Covenant Week 4: 1st Century Judaisms 25.06.2020 50:01 ↓

We continue our class on the relationship between Israel and the Church and between the Old and New Testaments with an overview of the various sects, schools, and parties of Judaism in the time of the New Testament

The Proof of Love: A Homily for the 2nd Sunday After Trinity 24.06.2020 17:58 ↓

Text: 1 John 3:13-24

Continuity and Covenant Week 3: Development of Worship 18.06.2020 1:00:15 ↓

We continue our series on the relationship between Israel and the Church and between the Old and New Testaments with a discussion of OT worship, the Synagogue System, and how it evolves into the Church’s worship.

Love in Trying Times: A Homily for the 1st Sunday After Trinity 14.06.2020 19:24 ↓

Texts: 1 John 4, Psalm 73

Continuity and Covenant Week 2: Two Approaches to Scripture and Israel 11.06.2020 44:41 ↓

We continue our discussion of the relationship between Israel and the Church and between the Old and New Testaments with contrasting the way the Fathers approached Scripture with the way Dispensationalism approaches Scripture, and how that affects their respective understandings of the relationship between Israel and the Church