Best St Georges Episcopal Church Podcasts (2024)

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Picture of Grace (John 15:1-8) 17:05

2d ago17:05

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In this sermon, Rev. Jim Munroe describes a story of radical grace and forgiveness.By Rev. Jim Munroe

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"Musings From the Pulpit" - Good Shepherd Sunday: April 21, 2024 10:32

5d ago10:32

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The Rev. Dr. Jim Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, The Villages, FL, shares the meaning of Good Shepherd Sunday. Email comments to musingsonfaith@gmail.com or leavea voice message at: https://anchor.fm/st-george-episcopal-ch/message. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/st-george-episcopal-ch/message…

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Good Shepherd Sunday (John 10:11-18) 16:17

9d ago16:17

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In this sermon, Rev. Jacob Smith reflects on how Jesus is our Good Shepherd.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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When Seeing is Not Enough (Luke 24:36b-48) 15:51

12d ago15:51

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The disciples struggled with doubt and so do we. By the Holy Spirit, God works in our hearts through the teaching of his Word, the offer of his peace, and the eucharistic meal, to grow our belief in his resurrection.By Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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The Power of the Word (John 20:19-31) 12:11

20d ago12:11

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Jesus comes to the disciples in order to give them a Word. This Word turns fear into peace and doubt into faith. Christ continues to deliver this same Word to us through proclamation and the sacraments.By Charlie Ziemann, Seminarian Intern

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Walking Backwards Into a Redeemed Future (Easter Sunday) 15:55

27d ago15:55

15:55

Listen to the Rev. Jacob Smith's sermon on Easter Sunday 2024.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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The King of the Cross (Mark 14:1-15:47) 11:44

1M ago11:44

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As humans, we think we can make Jesus a king, but his kingship is actually found in his sacrifice on the cross.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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The Mediator of a New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34) 22:25

1M ago22:25

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In this sermon, the Rev.Jacob Smith talks about covenant and how Jesus mediates the New Covenant.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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The Snake and the Cross (John 3:14-21) 12:25

2M ago12:25

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Sin wounds our souls like poison harms our bodies. Our healing is found in Jesus, who takes our sinful humanity to the cross, dying and rising again.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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He Gets Us (John 2:13-22) 16:43

2M ago16:43

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In this sermon, the Rev. Jacob Smith articulates how Jesus is the cornerstone of the new and living temple.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Reckoned Righteousness (Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16) 18:49

2M ago18:49

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In this sermon, The Reverend Jacob A. Smith looks at how God counts righteous.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Baptism and the Wilderness (Mark 1:9-15) 13:45

2M ago13:45

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Noah’s flood foreshadows baptism; in each sin and evil are washed away in death, and we emerge to new life to hear God’s promises to us. But baptism is only the beginning of our journey, and as we walk through the wilderness, we cling to the promises God made to us in our baptism.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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For the Love of Grace (Mark 9:2-9) 20:57

3M ago20:57

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In this sermon, the Rev. Janet Broderick reflects on God's preventing grace in our lives that acts as kindling, igniting love in our hearts.By The Rev. Janet Broderick

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The God Who Comes to You First (Mark 1:29-39) 20:07

3M ago20:07

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Through the Holy Spirit, in Word and Sacrament, we have been met by Jesus in our darkest hour and darkest places, reminded that we have been, despite ourselves, saved.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Out of the Depths (Psalm 130) 13:55

3M ago13:55

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Whether we are caught in the throes of sin or struggling with an addiction, we need the redemption of God found in his grace, mercy, and forgiveness. God pulls us out of the depths to forgive our sin, to his glory.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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The Urgency of the Eternal (Mark 1:14-20) 18:28

3M ago18:28

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In this sermon, The Reverend Jacob Smith shares how, often, the temporal can distract us from the Good News of the eternal.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Nazareth Principle (John 1:43-51) 22:38

3M ago22:38

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith uses the Nazareth Principle to make the proper distinction between Skepticism and Cynicism.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Adopted into God’s Family (Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7) 13:54

4M ago13:54

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Through Jesus Christ’s incarnation, God welcomes us as adopted children into his family, where we find love, truth, and grace.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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History, Mystery, & Destiny (Luke 2:1-20) 18:39

4M ago18:39

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On Christmas Eve, the Rev. Jacob Smith reflected on three themes of Christmas: History, Mystery, and Destiny.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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A Crescendo of Joy (Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11) 13:24

4M ago13:24

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As we experience God’s forgiveness in our lives, we still live in a world marred by the impacts of sin. Advent calls us to look to Christ’s return as a time when our rejoicing will be complete, with sin and death conquered forever.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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The End of Time (Mark 13:24-37) 18:59

5M ago18:59

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On this first Sunday of Advent the Reverend Jacob Smith reminds us all that all we are given is today, and therefore everyday is gift to enjoy and share God's grace.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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Christ the King and the Crucified (Matthew 25:31-46) 13:44

5M ago13:44

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When Christ is revealed as King, he will judge our world. But both our place in that judgment and his place in that judgment are unexpected.By The Rev. MJ Layton

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Your Perception of God is Powerful (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) 21:09

5M ago21:09

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In this sermon The Rev. Jacob Smith reminds the congregation that the right perception of God is really important.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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"Be Prepared" - Musings From the Pulpit: November 12, 2023 9:02

6M ago9:02

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, discusses the parable about the 10 maidens and how some of them were not prepared for the arrival of the bridegroom. He says that the parable is about purpose, direction, and discernment. Jesus wants his followers to be ready at all times. Whenever Christ calls us …

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"Kindness is Love in Action" - Musings From the Pulpit: November 5, 2023 19:07

6M ago19:07

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On this All Saints Sunday, guest preacher The Rev. Canon Chuck Robertson, Ph.D, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Ministry Beyond the Episcopal Church, discusses what it means to be a saint. Saints are those who have gone through the great ordeal. As each of us has gone through or will go through ordeal, he says, we are all saints. As saints, we sh…

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Here Comes the Bridegroom (Matthew 25:1-13) 19:45

6M ago19:45

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The Rev. Magnus Persson, visiting us from Sweden, delivers an energetic message about the coming of the Bridegroom. Though we will all sleep, we can be assured that Christ will carry us home, waking us up to a glorious future.By The Rev. Magnus Persson

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Who Is a Saint? (1 John 3:1-3) 0:17

6M ago0:17

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On All Saints' Day, we were blessed to have Bishop Graham Tomlin visit us from the UK! In this sermon, Bishop Tomlin answers, "Who is a saint?"By The Rt. Rev. Graham Tomlin

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"How Do We Love" - Musings From the Pulpit: October 29, 2023 9:43

6M ago9:43

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses the day’s Gospel in which Jesus is asked which commandment in the law is the greatest. Jesus knew that this question was an attempt to set him up. Jesus tells us that we need to love God andlove our neighbor. This “agape” love means that we are more concer…

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Enemies No More (Matthew 22:34-46) 12:46

6M ago12:46

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The sum of all commandments is to love God and neighbor, but Jesus goes far beyond that when he reconciles all his enemies to himself, and to each other, through his crucifixion and resurrection.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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"Here I Am" - Musings From the Pulpit: October 15, 2022 11:35

6M ago11:35

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rectorof St. George Episcopal Church, discusses the Gospel for the day which tells us a parable in which people refuse to attend the wedding banquet to which they have been invited by the king. To refuse is not only disrespectful and rude but also an act of sedition. Fr. Taylor explains that the parable…

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"Give Back" - Musings From the Pulpit: October 22, 2023 8:17

6M ago8:17

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rectorof St. George Episcopal Church, discusses the Gospel for the day in which Jesus is asked what could have been a no-win question. Instead, Jesus uses his answer to tell usthat we are made in God’s image and that we should give back to God the things that are God’s. Email comments to musingsonfaith@…

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God's Image Bearers (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) 11:49

6M ago11:49

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In Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, he restores humanity to what it was always meant to be before sin entered the world, thereby offering back to God what is God’s.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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You Are Chosen (Matt. 22:1-14) 17:40

7M ago17:40

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith shares the assurance that we have been given to know that we have been chosen by God.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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"What is the Cornerstone of Your Life?" - Musings From the Pulpit: October 8, 2023 9:31

7M ago9:31

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church discusses the day's Gospel reading and what it means to us. He notes that Jesus was teaching all the way to the cross a simple message – that God has not given up on us. Jesus dying on the cross forour sins is the cornerstone. God loves us and the whole world so much…

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Everything Else is Skubala (Philippians 3:4b-14) 20:41

7M ago20:41

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In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith explores the freedom that comes with Jesus as the cornerstone of your life.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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"Thanks be to God!" - Musings From the Pulpit: October 1, 2023 9:34

7M ago9:34

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses the day’s Gospel. He says that in the Gospel reading we are given an idea of Christ who has love for all. Jesus is our encouragement, joy, and hope every day. We are to engage in Christ’s world with unity, respect for each other, and compassion. Thanks be …

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The Authority of Death (Matt. 21:23-32) 13:46

7M ago13:46

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Because Jesus’s earthly ministry was so counter to the power structures of the world, people questioned where his authority came from. He answered this in his crucifixion and resurrection, emptying himself and becoming obedient to death on a cross and then rising again.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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"Not Fair!" - Musings From the Pulpit: September 24, 2023 10:03

7M ago10:03

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, discusses the gospel reading for the day in which the laborers were paid the same despite how long each had worked. Fr. Jim explains that “work” in the passage is a sign of God’s love for the world and that the kingdom of heaven is about gratitude, grace and the lo…

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Jonah and the Worm (Matthew 20:1-16) 19:32

7M ago19:32

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Jonah’s repentance was imperfect. So was the Ninevites’. But God in his mercy forgave them anyways, as he does with each one of us.By The Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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"Forgive Unconditionally" - Musings From the Pulpit: September 17, 2023 9:29

7M ago9:29

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, expounds on the gospel for the day in which Peter asks Jesus how often he should forgive someone. Jesus says that forgiveness should be unconditional and unlimited. The spirit of forgiveness transforms our hearts and souls and creates harmony and peace throughout s…

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Enjoy Your Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) 19:32

8M ago19:32

19:32

The Reverend Jacob Smith explains why forgiveness is so important to God and why it is so important for us.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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"The Challenge of Forgiveness" - Musings From the Pulpit: September 09, 2023 10:37

8M ago10:37

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, expounds on the parable in the day’s Gospel. He says that while we want God’s forgiveness, it is often difficult for us to forgive others. He adds that Jesus came to teach us that forgiveness is the master key of longevity of all human relationships. Email comments…

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Relationships, Not Rules (Matthew 18:15-20) 16:45

8M ago16:45

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The relationships in our lives are the gateway to holiness.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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"Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me" - Musings From the Pulpit: September 3, 2023 11:41

8M ago11:41

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, discusses Sunday's Gospel in which Jesus says "take up your cross and follow me." He says that by following Jesus we join the side of God and not the side of the world. When we yield to God's presence and what God has in store for us, we change direction, and chang…

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The Unexpected Way of Peace (Matt. 16:21-28) 17:02

8M ago17:02

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The cross of Jesus enables us to face our losses as his victory is what defines us.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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"Who Do You Say I Am?" - Musings From the Pulpit: August 27, 2023 11:37

8M ago11:37

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In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, explains that each of us has a part to play as a member of Christ's church. That we cannot do this alone; that we need a community to be effective and to use the various gifts God has bestowed upon us. Email comments to musingsonfaith@gmail.com or leave a voice mes…

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The Confession from Above (Matt. 16:13-20) 21:00

8M ago21:00

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The Rev. Jacob Smith reminds us that the confession and essence of our faith - that Jesus is the Son of the Living God - is a gift from the Father. We confess with Peter, knowing that by these words, heaven is opened, the devil is bound, and we have been set free from sin and death.By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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"Persistence" - Musings From the Pulpit: August 20, 2023 11:44

8M ago11:44

11:44

In this homily delivered at the New Ministry Celebration for St. George’s newest Deacon - Colleen Rutherford, The Rev. Janet Richardson, Assistant to the Rector, discusses the persistence of women. She equates the persistence of the gentile woman in today’s Gospel to women through the years who have fought for a place at the table whether it was vo…

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The Doggedness of Faith (Matt. 15:10-28) 22:35

8M ago22:35

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The Rev. Jacob Smith distinguishes between Law and Gospel through the story of the Canaanite woman. Before the Law of God, we are all stray dogs. But through his Gospel, we can cry out in faith, "Lord, save me."By The Rev. Jacob Smith

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"Do Not Be Afraid" - Musings From the Pulpit: August 13, 2023 10:59

9M ago10:59

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In this homily the Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, elaborates on today’s Gospel about Jesus walking on water. He tells us that Jesus comes to us amid our concerns and worries and does not abandon us. Jesus challenges us to face our fears, focus on our faith, and have faith that we will survive. Email comments to mus…

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