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We are so glad you have joined us to celebrate the Risen Lord! This week, we will hear a lesson from Fr. Christopher Caudle called "Through Him."  Here are the scriptures for this week:

Scriptures
Psalm 119:97-104
Romans 1:1-6
Matthew 22:34-46

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Hear the sermon now, "Through Him" - Fr. Christopher Caudle

Summary

Fr. Caudle centers on the Nicene Creed, specifically the second article: "We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ." The occasion is marked by Kerrigan’s baptism, which serves as a living example for the congregation to reflect on the meaning and impact of baptism and faith.

Key Points

• Baptism as a Lifelong Journey: The sermon uses Kerrigan’s baptism to illustrate how faith is not just a one-time event but a lifelong journey. The congregation is invited to observe and support Kerrigan as she grows in faith, emphasizing that the true variable in the Christian life is not the individual, but Jesus Christ himself.
• The Nicene Creed’s Message: The Creed is described as both a declaration of worship and a response to the world’s questions about Jesus. It affirms Jesus’s identity as the only Son of God, eternally begotten, and of one being with the Father. The sermon highlights the importance of understanding Jesus not just philosophically, but as a real, historical person whose life, death, and resurrection have concrete implications for believers.
• Learning and Growth in Faith: Fr. Caudle addresses the story of Arius, a historical figure whose refusal to adapt his views led to controversy. The message is that faith is a process of learning and growing, not about achieving perfection from the start.
• The Life of Jesus: The sermon walks through the major events in Jesus’s life—incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension—and connects these to the church calendar (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost). The church’s rhythm is organized around these events, reinforcing that all hope is found in Christ.
• Prayer and Praise: The prayers and hymns of the church are shown to focus on Jesus, acknowledging him as the source of all blessings and the one who offers grace, redemption, and strength. The sermon references the Great Litany and the ancient hymn Te Deum Laudamus as examples of this focus.
• Faith in Christ’s Constancy: The closing message is that, despite the variability in individual lives and faith journeys, the constant is Jesus Christ. Baptism and faith are effective not because of personal effort, but because of trust in Christ’s reliability and grace. The congregation is encouraged to unite their lives with Christ’s constancy for strength and hope.

Conclusion

The sermon invites listeners to reflect on the question, “Who do you say Jesus Christ is?” and reassures them that faith is not about holding everything together perfectly, but about trusting in Christ who holds all things together. The congregation is encouraged to lay down their burdens and celebrate the sacrament of new birth with Kerrigan.

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