Sermons and other work from Jessica Harmon
Haggai 1:15b-2:9 Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Luke 20:27-38 Collect: O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him
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Stewardship season sermon at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, CA Jeremiah 14:7-10,19-22 Psalm 84:1-6 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Collect Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
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11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16 Year C Isaiah 58:9b-14 Psalm 103:1-8 [Hebrews 12:18-29] Luke 13:10-17 Collect: Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. May
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Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40 The Collect Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Perfect disciples Third Sunday of Easter, Year C Acts 9:1-20 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Psalm 30 The Collect O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Fifth Sunday in Lent – Year C St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Lodi, CA Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 Psalm 126 Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true
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2nd Sunday in Lent (RCL Year C) St. James Episcopal Cathedral, Fresno, CA Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Psalm 27 Collect: O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with
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6th Sunday after Epiphany February 13 – Commemoration of Absalom Jones Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, CA Jeremiah 17:5-10 (Cursed are those who trust in mortals) 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 (Necessity of resurrection) Luke 6:17-26 (Blessings and Woes) Psalm 1 (Happy are they…) Absalom Jones collect: Set us free, heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your servant Absalom Jones,
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Epiphany 2 Year C St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Lodi, CA (Isaiah 62:1-5) 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Psalm 36:5-10 John 2:1-11 Collect: Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus
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4th Sunday of Advent, Year C St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Lodi, CA Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) or Psalm 80:1-7 Collect: Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. May
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