Sermons

  • Confirmation Class 3

    As a point of clarification, my point near the end of the video about the spectrum of belief on what baptism is must be read within the context of submission to the 39 Articles’ teaching:… Read more

  • Instructed Eucharist: The Meaning of the Liturgy

    The Meaning of the Liturgy Part 1: Candles, Bells, and Hymns The crucifer lights the candles on the right side, called the Epistle Side, and then the Left, called the Gospel side. The Gospel candle… Read more

  • Confirmation Class 2

    We discussed the Prayer Book’s teaching on Confirmation, the Scriptural basis, and some of the logistical utility it has, as well as the question of its sacramental efficacy, with a very quick flyover list of… Read more

  • Confirmation Class 1

    We discuss Anglicanism in general, the UEC in particular, and the history of Anglicanism. A small correction: evidently more tired than I realized, I misspoke and accidentally associated William Laud with Charles II – Laud… Read more

  • Light Through the Window

    Light Through the Window: A Sermon for the Sunday After the Ascension Anthony G. Cirilla May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy Sight, O Lord my… Read more

  • Every Good Gift

    Every Good Gift: An Easter IV Sermon – May 18, 2025 Anthony G. Cirilla May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord my Strength… Read more

  • Prophet, Priest, Propitiation

    Prophet, Priest, and Propitiation A Sermon for Passion Sunday Anthony G. Cirilla Today’s Epistle and Gospel readings combine to make a powerful statement about the identity of Christ. The statement in the end of the… Read more

  • Blind Faith and Hearing Hearts

    Blind Faith and Hearing Hearts: A Sermon for Quinquagesima (February 17th 2023) We often hear religious people being accused of having blind faith. And the problem involved in that concept is real. Christians who follow… Read more

  • Waiting for Consolation: The Presentation of Christ

    Waiting for Consolation: The Presentation of Christ at the Temple – 2/2/2025 Anthony G. Cirilla May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord my… Read more

  • Paradoxology

    Paradoxology: A Sermon on Mark 1:1 2nd Sunday After Epiphany May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord my Strength and my Redeemer. In… Read more