https://stdunstans.church/ Fr. J. Michael Strachan, Ph.D. strachanjm@me.com Fr. J. Michael Strachan, Ph.D. Fr. Michael's sermons from St. Dunstan's Anglican Church, Largo, FL. Fr. Michael's sermons from St. Dunstan's Anglican Church, Largo, FL. en © 2026 St. Dunstan's Anglican Church no The Second Sunday of Epiphany Fr. J. Michael Strachan, Ph.D. <p>This sermon emphasizes that the Christian faith is not about strict rules but rather about living by faith through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This truth encourages diverse expressions of faith and morality among believers within the boundaries of the two Great Commandments. Listeners will be reminded that authentic Christian living involves love and freedom rather than judgment and legalism, fostering an environment of celebration rather than condemnation.</p> <p>This sermon emphasizes that the Christian faith is not about strict rules but rather about living by faith through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This truth encourages diverse expressions of faith and morality among believers within the boundaries of the two Great Commandments. Listeners will be reminded that authentic Christian living involves love and freedom rather than judgment and legalism, fostering an environment of celebration rather than condemnation.</p> This sermon emphasizes that the Christian faith is not about strict rules but rather about living by faith through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This truth encourages diverse expressions of faith and morality among believers within the boundaries of the two Great Commandments. Listeners will be reminded that authentic Christian living involves love and freedom rather than judgment and legalism, fostering an environment of celebration rather than condemnation.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1493 1 747b5e9ef19cc4f371dc9e8065247797 no The Presentation of Christ in the Temple Fr. J. Michael Strachan, Ph.D. <p>This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' presentation in the temple as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and a continuation of the themes of sacrifice and redemption found in the narratives of Abraham and the Exodus. Listeners will be reminded that through Christ, they can find peace and freedom from the fear of death, fully realizing God's promise of salvation.</p> <p>This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' presentation in the temple as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and a continuation of the themes of sacrifice and redemption found in the narratives of Abraham and the Exodus. Listeners will be reminded that through Christ, they can find peace and freedom from the fear of death, fully realizing God's promise of salvation.</p> This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' presentation in the temple as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and a continuation of the themes of sacrifice and redemption found in the narratives of Abraham and the Exodus. Listeners will be reminded that through Christ, they can find peace and freedom from the fear of death, fully realizing God's promise of salvation.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1038 2 46d121be7fee75c0e74f48cb2b149cb6 no The Third Sunday of Ephiphany Fr. J. Michael Strachan, Ph.D. <p>This sermon emphasizes the importance of each individual's unique gifts within the church community, highlighting that the body of Christ functions best when all members actively participate and contribute to the collective mission. By coming together in love and utilizing their distinct talents, congregants can enhance their understanding of Christ and strengthen the church as a whole.</p> <p>This sermon emphasizes the importance of each individual's unique gifts within the church community, highlighting that the body of Christ functions best when all members actively participate and contribute to the collective mission. By coming together in love and utilizing their distinct talents, congregants can enhance their understanding of Christ and strengthen the church as a whole.</p> This sermon emphasizes the importance of each individual's unique gifts within the church community, highlighting that the body of Christ functions best when all members actively participate and contribute to the collective mission. By coming together in love and utilizing their distinct talents, congregants can enhance their understanding of Christ and strengthen the church as a whole.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1134 3 2dcdceaf89acad08671e6cf11603aab6 no The First Sunday of Epiphany Fr. J. Michael Strachan, Ph.D. <p>The sermon explores the significance of Jesus' baptism in Luke's gospel, emphasizing that the declaration from heaven identifies Jesus not merely as the Messiah but as the Son of God. By comparing Luke's account with those of the other gospels, the message highlights the expansive and inclusive nature of Jesus' story, extending beyond specific lineage to encompass all humanity.</p> <p>The sermon explores the significance of Jesus' baptism in Luke's gospel, emphasizing that the declaration from heaven identifies Jesus not merely as the Messiah but as the Son of God. By comparing Luke's account with those of the other gospels, the message highlights the expansive and inclusive nature of Jesus' story, extending beyond specific lineage to encompass all humanity.</p> The sermon explores the significance of Jesus' baptism in Luke's gospel, emphasizing that the declaration from heaven identifies Jesus not merely as the Messiah but as the Son of God. By comparing Luke's account with those of the other gospels, the message highlights the expansive and inclusive nature of Jesus' story, extending beyond specific lineage to encompass all humanity.

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1195 4 eb5328af03cadf1dd1037602182e4e14 no The Feast of the Epiphany (Moved) Fr. J. Michael Strachan, Ph.D. <p>This sermon explores the significance of the Magi's visit to the newborn Jesus, illustrating how the light of Christ signifies hope and salvation for all people, not just the Jews. It emphasizes that Christians are called to embody and share this light, breaking down divisions and spreading the good news of Jesus to the world.</p> <p>This sermon explores the significance of the Magi's visit to the newborn Jesus, illustrating how the light of Christ signifies hope and salvation for all people, not just the Jews. It emphasizes that Christians are called to embody and share this light, breaking down divisions and spreading the good news of Jesus to the world.</p> This sermon explores the significance of the Magi's visit to the newborn Jesus, illustrating how the light of Christ signifies hope and salvation for all people, not just the Jews. It emphasizes that Christians are called to embody and share this light, breaking down divisions and spreading the good news of Jesus to the world.

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