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The Liturgical Theologian

2015-04-29T19:04:19-05:00

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The Good Shepherd – Sermon Notes for Easter 4

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. In fact, he is the Shepherd for whom Israel had been waiting (Ezekiel 34). The resurrection of the Son of God means that he is living and actively guarding his sheep and shepherding their hearts toward him. Read more

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Margaret Feinberg

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Richard Hays

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2015-04-29T19:04:20-05:00

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Alternative Proper Preface for Easter 4

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

But chiefly are we bound to praise you for our Shepherd-King; for your Son Jesus Christ is both the true Paschal Lamb and the true Shepherd of Israel who has bound up the injured, healed the sick, strengthened the weak, sought out the lost, and brought back the strays. May we hear and recognize his voice for by laying down his life and taking it up again we are able to have abundant life both now and in the future. Read more

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2015-04-29T19:04:20-05:00

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The Eucharistic Life

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

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. As I was preparing my sermon notes for the Third Sunday of Easter, I was struck by the Collect. It recounts how the Risen Lord revealed himself to... Read more

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The Eucharistic Life

2015-04-29T19:04:21-05:00

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Why I Prepare Sermon Notes

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

You may have noticed that this blog contains many posts tagged as “Sermon Notes.” It would be easy to assume that these notes are meant solely for preachers, so I’ve decided to write a post sharing my motivation behind putting these notes together. Spoiler alert: sermon notes are for everyone. Background The first time I ever prepared sermon notes was when I was on staff at an Anglican church plant in California from 2010-2012. I was one of several seminarians... Read more

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Thomas Cranmer

2015-04-29T19:04:21-05:00

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What is Eastertide? : An Invitation to Cling to the Risen Lord

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

Easter Sunday is over…now what? Well, for Christians who are part of the Church that adheres to the church/liturgical calendar, we have just entered Eastertide. Also referred to as Easter Season, Paschaltide, or Paschal Tide, Eastertide is the season of the church that begins with Easter Sunday and ends with the Feast of Pentecost. There are a total 50 days to this season during which we celebrate the Risen Lord. But why do we observe it and what does it... Read more

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2015-04-29T19:04:21-05:00

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Breaking Open A Different Kind of Bread – Notes for Easter 3

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

Sermon Notes – Easter 3 – Year B – Breaking Open A Different Kind Of Bread Thesis The Collect appointed for the day would fit nicely with the story of Jesus breaking bread with disciples on the Road to Emmaus, but unfortunately that is not the scene with which we’ve been presented. Instead we have Jesus eating in front of his disciples and then breaking open the Scriptures for them. Remember Jesus’ words while in the wilderness: “man does not... Read more

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2015-04-29T19:04:22-05:00

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Watching and Waiting, Holy Saturday 2015

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Collect for Holy Saturday, 1979 Book of Common Prayer) Our three-year old loves to... Read more

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2015-04-29T19:04:22-05:00

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“My Lord and my God!”

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

Sermon Notes – Easter 2 – Year B “My Lord and my God!” Thesis We are concluding Bright Week with the words of St. Thomas when he proclaimed, “My Lord and my God!” These words are significant to believers, but why? What does it mean for Jesus to be Lord and God? My hunch for this week’s sermon is that the lessons flesh out what it means when Jesus is understood as Lord and God. Give people Jesus this week!... Read more

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Thomas Sunday

2015-04-29T19:04:23-05:00

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He Is Risen Indeed, Alleluia

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

Sermon Notes – Easter Sunday – Year B He Is Risen Thesis  Choices abound on this blessed morning. Preachers can choose between 3 Collects 7 lessons. It’s a good Sunday when the only lesson without a choice is the Psalm! The most important thing to remember in the midst of all the decision-making is the reality that has changed history: He is risen!! I am putting these lessons together as if I were to be preaching on Easter Sunday. I... Read more

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Ecce Homo – Here Is The Man

Last updated on: October 13, 2016 at 12:42 pm   By Porter Case Taylor

Sermon Notes – Good Friday – Year B Ecce homo – Here is the man Thesis We have arrived at Good Friday. Last night we had our feet washed, we shared the Lord’s Supper and our altars were stripped and washed. Tonight we arrive in solemnity. The “Hosannas” of Palm Sunday still ring in our ears and the “Alleluias” of Easter—those that have been hidden (unless your Orthodox) for Lent—are welling up inside our hearts. But. But we have to... Read more

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