Posted in Sermons on Jan 24th, 2010
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Luke 4:14-21
The Reverend Paul D. Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, January 24, 2010
I wonder how many of you have ever had to rebuild your lives. I know I’ve rebuilt mine a few times. There are all kinds of things that happen to us that cause us to start over: death, divorce, […]
Posted in Sermons on Jan 17th, 2010
Isaiah 62:1-5; I Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
The Reverend Paul D. Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, January 17, 2010
For the Epiphany service I had asked Carole Leonard if she would put together a reception. And, as Carole always does, she put together a warm and welcoming occasion. She had coffee […]
Posted in Sermons on Jan 10th, 2010
Isaiah 43:1-7; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
The Reverend Paul D. Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, January 10, 2010
It’s one thing to be baptized; it’s quite another to be set on fire by the Holy Spirit. It’s one thing to confess the faith of Jesus Christ; quite another to […]
Posted in Sermons on Dec 25th, 2009
Hebrews 1:1-4; John 1:1-14 (Exodus Chapter 3)
The Reverend Paul D. Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, December 25, 2009
Do you ever lose words? You know that feeling when you are searching for a name, a place, or a word to express a feeling. We think hard. We grasp with the fingers of our minds and try […]
Posted in Sermons on Dec 24th, 2009
Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
The Reverend Paul D. Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, December 24, 2009
In a few days, when all of our celebrating winds down we’re going to look at our receipts. How much did Christmas cost us? Did I spend too much? If you are as cheap as I am, you’ll be […]
Posted in Sermons on Nov 29th, 2009
Jeremiah 33:14-16; I Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
The Reverend Paul D. Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, November 29, 2009
In this Season of Advent we will be learning how to get ready for Christ to come among us. While we prepare for the first Advent of Christ at the annual Christmass, we will also be reminded […]
Posted in Sermons on Oct 25th, 2009
Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52
The Reverend Paul D. Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, October 25, 2009
I got my first pair of glasses when I was in second grade. It was winter so it was already dark when mom and I drove home that afternoon. As we drove out of town toward home I […]
Posted in Sermons on Oct 18th, 2009
Job 38:1-7; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45
The Reverend Paul D. Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, October 18, 2009
This week our candidates for Bishop of Minnesota will begin touring the diocese. Each day will begin with an Eucharist. I’ve been invited to preach at the one on Tuesday morning. As I have been planning the homily, doing […]
Posted in Sermons on Oct 11th, 2009
Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31
The Reverend Paul D. Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, October 11, 2009
This past Monday I went to Byerly’s to buy supplies for the big game. I haven’t watched an NFL game in years but I was very excited for the epic battle about to take place. The great border […]
Posted in Sermons on Sep 29th, 2009
Revelation 12:7-12; John 1:47-51
The Reverend Paul DeLain Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, September 29, 2009
As I walked into Macy’s last weekend, I was bombarded with angels. There were rows and stacks of them with the Christmas Trees. I thought, “Man, angels are popular.” Yet, I always wonder if people really believe in angels. And I […]
Posted in Sermons on Sep 27th, 2009
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
The Reverend Paul DeLain Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, September 27, 2009
There is a phrase in our confession that always stings me: things done and things left undone. I usually have a list of these running in my head especially the things left undone. I worry about doing […]
Posted in Sermons on Sep 13th, 2009
Proverbs 1:20-33; James 1:1-12; Mark 8:27-38
The Reverend Paul DeLain Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, September 13, 2009
Who do people say that I am? This is a good a good question to ask ourselves as we begin another program year. When we identify who Jesus is we identify who we are; we proclaim why we are […]
Posted in Sermons on Aug 29th, 2009
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23; James 1:17-27
The Reverend Paul DeLain Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, August 30, 2009
There is an oft heard critique of traditions of the Catholic and Apostolic faith, whether it be Anglican, Roman or Orthodox. The critique is: you all just practice empty ritual. Have you ever heard that? My response is always […]
Posted in Sermons on Jul 26th, 2009
2 Samuel 11:1-15; John 6:1-21
The Reverend Paul DeLain Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, July 26, 2009
Today I would like to talk with you about sex and money. This should not be a shocking statement since it seems that this is all the Episcopal Church and the Church in general has been doing for years if […]
Posted in Sermons on Jul 19th, 2009
2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
The Reverend Paul DeLain Allick, St. George’s Episcopal Church, July 19, 2009
On my recent visit home to Montana I learned a lot about Church growth. A few weeks ago I shared with you why it is that the vast majority of my family and friends no longer attend […]
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