This All Saints Day, Bishop Paul preached the fourth installment of the sermon series Jesus’ Bride, focusing on the universal or “catholic” church connected in all places and throughout all time. Because there is a “great cloud of witnesses,” those who have gone before us, we can know that we are not alone. The saints – all who have trusted Jesus and are at rest in him – inspire us to continue to run our race. Bearing witness to Jesus is the common calling that connects us to all saints at all times. May we continue to grow into his image for the sake of the world.
This All Saints Day, Bishop Paul preached the fourth installment of the sermon series Jesus’ Bride, focusing on the universal or “catholic” church connected in all places and throughout all time. Because there is a “great cloud of witnesses,” those who have gone before us, we can know that we are not alone. The saints – all who have trusted Jesus and are at rest in him – inspire us to continue to run our race. Bearing witness to Jesus is the common calling that connects us to all saints at all times. May we continue to grow into his image for the sake of the world.
During Bishop Alan’s episcopal visit to Christ Church Plano, he preached on the parable of the dishonest manager. While this parable can be confusing for many, it is a powerful continuation of Jesus’ teaching on money, throughout which we receive the profound truth that where our money is, there our hearts will be also. Bishop Alan expands on the parable in Luke 16 with three points: the allure of money, the virtue of shrewdness, and the dilemma of two masters. We must continually examine how we manage our earthly resources for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven.