http://stmarkscathedral.net en-us Sermons, classes and music. Sermons, classes and music. Sermons, classes and music. Copyright 2013 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby bess@stmarkscathedral.net no The Rev. Dr. Rowena White Peter is called before the church council to explain why he broke long-standing religious tradition by personally involving himself with Gentiles. Instead of debating theology, he tells his powerful story of the action of the Holy Spirit. They then ... 11:39 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 The Rev. Dr. Rowena White http://stmarks.sermon.tv/8393120#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/8393120 Holy,Spirit,Gentiles Peter is called before the church council to explain why he broke long-standing religious tradition by personally involving himself with Gentiles. Instead of debating theology, he tells his powerful story of the action of the Holy Spirit. They then ... Peter is called before the church council to explain why he broke long-standing religious tradition by personally involving himself with Gentiles. Instead of debating theology, he tells his powerful story of the action of the Holy Spirit. They then ... The Very Rev. Alston Johnson Making the decision to follow Jesus is not an easy one. In today's Gospel Jesus tells the Jews that they do not believe because they do not belong to His sheep. When we make that decision, we truly are under new managment. 00:18:57 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/8288642#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/8288642 follow,sheep,decision Making the decision to follow Jesus is not an easy one. In today's Gospel Jesus tells the Jews that they do not believe because they do not belong to His sheep. When we make that decision, we truly are under new managment. Making the decision to follow Jesus is not an easy one. In today's Gospel Jesus tells the Jews that they do not believe because they do not belong to His sheep. When we make that decision, we truly are under new managment. The Very Rev. Alston Johnson We are constantly moving in our relationship with Jesus...either foward or backward. In today's Gospel, Peter goes backward...seeking stability in the life of a fisherman that he had known before the Lord. Which way are we moving? 00:15:25 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/8152268#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/8152268 feed,my,sheep,forgiveness We are constantly moving in our relationship with Jesus...either foward or backward. In today's Gospel, Peter goes backward...seeking stability in the life of a fisherman that he had known before the Lord. Which way are we moving? We are constantly moving in our relationship with Jesus...either foward or backward. In today's Gospel, Peter goes backward...seeking stability in the life of a fisherman that he had known before the Lord. Which way are we moving? The Rev. Dr. Rowena White After the crucifixion (when most of the Twelve had abandoned Jesus) the Disciples gathered together, fearful and perplexed. Jesus suddenly came into their midst bringing forgiveness and announcing peace. He commissioned them (and us) to go and do lik... 00:09:17 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0400 The Rev. Dr. Rowena White http://stmarks.sermon.tv/8152176#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/8152176 peace,forgiveness After the crucifixion (when most of the Twelve had abandoned Jesus) the Disciples gathered together, fearful and perplexed. Jesus suddenly came into their midst bringing forgiveness and announcing peace. He commissioned them (and us) to go and do lik... After the crucifixion (when most of the Twelve had abandoned Jesus) the Disciples gathered together, fearful and perplexed. Jesus suddenly came into their midst bringing forgiveness and announcing peace. He commissioned them (and us) to go and do lik... The Very Rev. Alston Johnson When Mahatma Gandhi tried to visit the Pope in the 1930's, he was turned away for wearing inappropriate clothing. Ironically, the same type of clothing Jesus wore on the cross. Jesus comes to us wearing our own garments and in our own skin, to show us... 00:14:22 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7800384#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7800384 Gandhi,love,cross When Mahatma Gandhi tried to visit the Pope in the 1930's, he was turned away for wearing inappropriate clothing. Ironically, the same type of clothing Jesus wore on the cross. Jesus comes to us wearing our own garments and in our own skin, to show us... When Mahatma Gandhi tried to visit the Pope in the 1930's, he was turned away for wearing inappropriate clothing. Ironically, the same type of clothing Jesus wore on the cross. Jesus comes to us wearing our own garments and in our own skin, to show us... The Very Rev. Alston Johnson When Mary anoints Jesus with rare and expensive perfume, Judas complains about the waste. But Mary and Judas are looking at the act with different eyes. What simple acts of love can we bring to Jesus if we simply look through the right end of the tele... 00:14:58 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7657460#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7657460 anointing,acts,of,love When Mary anoints Jesus with rare and expensive perfume, Judas complains about the waste. But Mary and Judas are looking at the act with different eyes. What simple acts of love can we bring to Jesus if we simply look through the right end of the tele... When Mary anoints Jesus with rare and expensive perfume, Judas complains about the waste. But Mary and Judas are looking at the act with different eyes. What simple acts of love can we bring to Jesus if we simply look through the right end of the tele... The Rev. Dr. Rowena White The prodigal son hoped his father would take him back as a hired hand; he didn’t dare to believe he would be joyfully received back as a son! The elder brother tried all his life to earn his father’s love, not realizing that he was well-loved qui... 00:12:45 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Rev. Dr. Rowena White http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7675533#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7675533 Prodigal,Son,forgiveness The prodigal son hoped his father would take him back as a hired hand; he didn’t dare to believe he would be joyfully received back as a son! The elder brother tried all his life to earn his father’s love, not realizing that he was well-loved qui... The prodigal son hoped his father would take him back as a hired hand; he didn’t dare to believe he would be joyfully received back as a son! The elder brother tried all his life to earn his father’s love, not realizing that he was well-loved qui... The Very Rev. Alston Johnson The old adage "A leopard never changes his spots," goes out the window when Jesus gets involved. With His presence, we can renew and amend our lives. 15:15 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7496726#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7496726 change,amendment,of,life The old adage "A leopard never changes his spots," goes out the window when Jesus gets involved. With His presence, we can renew and amend our lives. The old adage "A leopard never changes his spots," goes out the window when Jesus gets involved. With His presence, we can renew and amend our lives. The Very Rev. Alston Johnson Jesus taught His disciples how to face their fears through His example as he headed toward Jerusalem. How can He help us face our own Jerusalem? 00:13:55 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7237129#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7237129 Jerusalem,fear Jesus taught His disciples how to face their fears through His example as he headed toward Jerusalem. How can He help us face our own Jerusalem? Jesus taught His disciples how to face their fears through His example as he headed toward Jerusalem. How can He help us face our own Jerusalem? The Rev. Dr. Rowena White How did Jesus deal with Satan’s attempt to cause self-doubt – doubt that he was truly God’s beloved? What can we learn from the temptations of Jesus that can help us in our own temptations? If we were more aware of our particular temptations a... 10:31 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Rev. Dr. Rowena White http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7236984#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7236984 temptation,self-doubt,beloved How did Jesus deal with Satan’s attempt to cause self-doubt – doubt that he was truly God’s beloved? What can we learn from the temptations of Jesus that can help us in our own temptations? If we were more aware of our particular temptations a... How did Jesus deal with Satan’s attempt to cause self-doubt – doubt that he was truly God’s beloved? What can we learn from the temptations of Jesus that can help us in our own temptations? If we were more aware of our particular temptations a... The Very Rev. Alston Johnson During Lent we face the question, "For whom are we becoming ashes?" We will all go back to ashes and dust. But what are we doing in the meantime? 11:54 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7087500#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7087500 ashes,Lent During Lent we face the question, "For whom are we becoming ashes?" We will all go back to ashes and dust. But what are we doing in the meantime? During Lent we face the question, "For whom are we becoming ashes?" We will all go back to ashes and dust. But what are we doing in the meantime? The Very Rev. Alston Johnson The Saints among us aren't born that way. They get there by walking through the Valley of the Shadow. 00:14:03 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7124621#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/7124621 Saints,transformation The Saints among us aren't born that way. They get there by walking through the Valley of the Shadow. The Saints among us aren't born that way. They get there by walking through the Valley of the Shadow. The Very Rev. Alston Johnson Only when we look at ourselves through God's looking glass will we be able to see ourselves as He sees us and not as we and others see ourselves. 00:13:35 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6821831#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6821831 truth,looking,glass,self,worth Only when we look at ourselves through God's looking glass will we be able to see ourselves as He sees us and not as we and others see ourselves. Only when we look at ourselves through God's looking glass will we be able to see ourselves as He sees us and not as we and others see ourselves. The Rev. Dr. Rowena White In the Gospel for today, Jesus clearly states his mission on earth; as his followers, it becomes our mission and purpose also! As we become ever more free by accepting God’s love and forgiveness, we extend the same love, compassion, justice and for... 16:39 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Rev. Dr. Rowena White http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6729507#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6729507 forgiveness,mision,compassion In the Gospel for today, Jesus clearly states his mission on earth; as his followers, it becomes our mission and purpose also! As we become ever more free by accepting God’s love and forgiveness, we extend the same love, compassion, justice and for... In the Gospel for today, Jesus clearly states his mission on earth; as his followers, it becomes our mission and purpose also! As we become ever more free by accepting God’s love and forgiveness, we extend the same love, compassion, justice and for... The Very Rev. Alston Johnson When Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding, it was considred a miracle. But the transformation that Jesus causes in our day to day lives is no less a miracle. 00:15:44 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6710170#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6710170 transformation,miracle When Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding, it was considred a miracle. But the transformation that Jesus causes in our day to day lives is no less a miracle. When Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding, it was considred a miracle. But the transformation that Jesus causes in our day to day lives is no less a miracle. The Very Rev. Alston Johnson The struggle between good and evil that we find in children's books like Harry Potter is not just a child's fairy tale. It's something that we all face in our daily lives. 00:15:24 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438062#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438062 good,vs.,evil,protector,baptism The struggle between good and evil that we find in children's books like Harry Potter is not just a child's fairy tale. It's something that we all face in our daily lives. The struggle between good and evil that we find in children's books like Harry Potter is not just a child's fairy tale. It's something that we all face in our daily lives. The Rev. Dr. Rowena White We are called not to fear, but into the arms of a loving God who heals us and teaches us to love. Our love helps others more easily see our God as compassionate and life-giving, One who helps all of us to develop better 'shock absorbers' for the bump... 13:23 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Rev. Dr. Rowena White http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438059#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438059 fear,compassion,love We are called not to fear, but into the arms of a loving God who heals us and teaches us to love. Our love helps others more easily see our God as compassionate and life-giving, One who helps all of us to develop better 'shock absorbers' for the bump... We are called not to fear, but into the arms of a loving God who heals us and teaches us to love. Our love helps others more easily see our God as compassionate and life-giving, One who helps all of us to develop better 'shock absorbers' for the bump... The Very Rev. Alston Johnson As our Pilgrim forefathers left behind their old life to follow their God, so we must choose which King we will follow in our daily life. 00:14:31 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438058#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438058 fidelity,King,of,kings As our Pilgrim forefathers left behind their old life to follow their God, so we must choose which King we will follow in our daily life. As our Pilgrim forefathers left behind their old life to follow their God, so we must choose which King we will follow in our daily life. The Very Rev. Alston Johnson What do you bring to God when no one else is looking? 00:13:55 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Alston Johnson http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438057#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438057 stewardship,gifts What do you bring to God when no one else is looking? What do you bring to God when no one else is looking? The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Who we are and what we do are always only anonymous particles in the vast expanse of the cosmos. But in the hands of God, our life is a precious mustard seed from which he makes his kingdom grow. 00:16:38 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438042#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438042 Love,growth,God's,kingdom Who we are and what we do are always only anonymous particles in the vast expanse of the cosmos. But in the hands of God, our life is a precious mustard seed from which he makes his kingdom grow. Who we are and what we do are always only anonymous particles in the vast expanse of the cosmos. But in the hands of God, our life is a precious mustard seed from which he makes his kingdom grow. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Believing in the Trinity means to rely on God for the love that makes life worth living and our neighbor worth loving. 00:15:29 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438041#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438041 Love,Trinity Believing in the Trinity means to rely on God for the love that makes life worth living and our neighbor worth loving. Believing in the Trinity means to rely on God for the love that makes life worth living and our neighbor worth loving. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby The Church is the community of the friends of Jesus. God answers our need for belonging by weaving us together a network of true friends through his Son Jesus Christ. 3:58 Sun, 27 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438040#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438040 Friendship,Holy,Spirit,Pentecost The Church is the community of the friends of Jesus. God answers our need for belonging by weaving us together a network of true friends through his Son Jesus Christ. The Church is the community of the friends of Jesus. God answers our need for belonging by weaving us together a network of true friends through his Son Jesus Christ. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Jesus instructs his followers to bear fruit. Bearing fruit is not about accomplishing something. It's about becoming someone. 15:47 Sun, 06 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438039#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438039 Character,Eternal,Life,Faith Jesus instructs his followers to bear fruit. Bearing fruit is not about accomplishing something. It's about becoming someone. Jesus instructs his followers to bear fruit. Bearing fruit is not about accomplishing something. It's about becoming someone. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby The risen Jesus guides, counsels, and comforts us through the Holy Spirit that resides in us. 00:17:14 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438038#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438038 Holy,Spirit,Obedience,Listening,Good,Shepherd The risen Jesus guides, counsels, and comforts us through the Holy Spirit that resides in us. The risen Jesus guides, counsels, and comforts us through the Holy Spirit that resides in us. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby We all want to be inspired in what we are doing, to have a creative energy and an excitement and a cheerful urgency motivating our life. And that is exactly what following Jesus Christ, I mean really following him, looks like. 16:48 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438037#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438037 Holy,Spirit,Inspiration We all want to be inspired in what we are doing, to have a creative energy and an excitement and a cheerful urgency motivating our life. And that is exactly what following Jesus Christ, I mean really following him, looks like. We all want to be inspired in what we are doing, to have a creative energy and an excitement and a cheerful urgency motivating our life. And that is exactly what following Jesus Christ, I mean really following him, looks like. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Authentic Christianity involves having a personal relationship with the risen Jesus. 00:17:48 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438036#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438036 Resurrection,Faith,Hope Authentic Christianity involves having a personal relationship with the risen Jesus. Authentic Christianity involves having a personal relationship with the risen Jesus. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Jesus is the King of kings. He reasserts God's reign by ascending a paradoxical throne: the Cross. 00:13:03 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438035#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438035 Atonement,God's,Sovereignty Jesus is the King of kings. He reasserts God's reign by ascending a paradoxical throne: the Cross. Jesus is the King of kings. He reasserts God's reign by ascending a paradoxical throne: the Cross. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby In Jesus Christ, God has already drawn nearer to us that we imagine. Jesus suffers for us so that we can be near to God. 00:15:23 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438034#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438034 Atonement,Love In Jesus Christ, God has already drawn nearer to us that we imagine. Jesus suffers for us so that we can be near to God. In Jesus Christ, God has already drawn nearer to us that we imagine. Jesus suffers for us so that we can be near to God. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Without noticing it, we often give our hearts to idols like control and acceptance. Idols act like poisons to the soul and the love of Christ is the antidote. 00:16:06 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438032#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438032 Idolatry,Salvation,Control,Acceptance Without noticing it, we often give our hearts to idols like control and acceptance. Idols act like poisons to the soul and the love of Christ is the antidote. Without noticing it, we often give our hearts to idols like control and acceptance. Idols act like poisons to the soul and the love of Christ is the antidote. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Jesus is the intersection of heaven and earth. His sacrifice on the Cross gives us new life and freedom from guilt and shame. 00:19:03 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438031#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438031 Atonement,Temple,Faith Jesus is the intersection of heaven and earth. His sacrifice on the Cross gives us new life and freedom from guilt and shame. Jesus is the intersection of heaven and earth. His sacrifice on the Cross gives us new life and freedom from guilt and shame. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Jesus teaches us how to live in this world without losing our soul. 00:15:24 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438030#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438030 Faith,Hope,Eternal,Life Jesus teaches us how to live in this world without losing our soul. Jesus teaches us how to live in this world without losing our soul. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Without realizing it, we can drift into worshipping good things instead of God. Only a personal relationship with Jesus Christ frees us from this kind of idolatry. 00:18:22 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438028#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438028 Faith,Idolatry,Temptation Without realizing it, we can drift into worshipping good things instead of God. Only a personal relationship with Jesus Christ frees us from this kind of idolatry. Without realizing it, we can drift into worshipping good things instead of God. Only a personal relationship with Jesus Christ frees us from this kind of idolatry. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby We do not practice spiritual disciplines to win points with God. He has already redeemed us in the Cross and loves us unconditionally. We pray, study, fast, and give alms to practice loving God back as our greatest treasure. 00:11:49 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438026#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438026 grace,Gospel,spiritual,practices We do not practice spiritual disciplines to win points with God. He has already redeemed us in the Cross and loves us unconditionally. We pray, study, fast, and give alms to practice loving God back as our greatest treasure. We do not practice spiritual disciplines to win points with God. He has already redeemed us in the Cross and loves us unconditionally. We pray, study, fast, and give alms to practice loving God back as our greatest treasure. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby We all want to matter. It is not what we do that makes us matter. It is what Jesus does that makes us matter. When Jesus heals a leper we learn that he infects us with his love and righteousness. His love for us makes us infinitely valuable, becau... 00:18:06 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438025#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438025 God's,Love,Atonement,Justification We all want to matter. It is not what we do that makes us matter. It is what Jesus does that makes us matter. When Jesus heals a leper we learn that he infects us with his love and righteousness. His love for us makes us infinitely valuable, becau... We all want to matter. It is not what we do that makes us matter. It is what Jesus does that makes us matter. When Jesus heals a leper we learn that he infects us with his love and righteousness. His love for us makes us infinitely valuable, becau... The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby The spiritual challenge in relying on God hits home when we experience firsthand that he comes to help eventually. How do we follow Jesus in the meantime? In between the cry for help and God’s rescue? 00:17:02 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438023#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438023 Faith,Hope,Perseverance The spiritual challenge in relying on God hits home when we experience firsthand that he comes to help eventually. How do we follow Jesus in the meantime? In between the cry for help and God’s rescue? The spiritual challenge in relying on God hits home when we experience firsthand that he comes to help eventually. How do we follow Jesus in the meantime? In between the cry for help and God’s rescue? Choir Evensong sung by the St. Mark's Cathedral Choir on January 29, 2012. Music by Healey Willan. 00:51:25 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 Choir http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438022#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438022 St.,Mark's,Cathedral,Choir,Evensong,Healey,Willan Evensong sung by the St. Mark's Cathedral Choir on January 29, 2012. Music by Healey Willan. Evensong sung by the St. Mark's Cathedral Choir on January 29, 2012. Music by Healey Willan. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby God freely gives us the gift of forgiveness freely given but at great cost to himself. We see that cost in the Cross. 00:15:23 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438020#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438020 forgiveness,repentance,grace,atonemwnt God freely gives us the gift of forgiveness freely given but at great cost to himself. We see that cost in the Cross. God freely gives us the gift of forgiveness freely given but at great cost to himself. We see that cost in the Cross. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Jesus criticized the religious leaders of his day. He came to establish a radically new kind of faith community: a community of love. 00:17:29 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438019#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438019 Faith,Religion,Church,Love Jesus criticized the religious leaders of his day. He came to establish a radically new kind of faith community: a community of love. Jesus criticized the religious leaders of his day. He came to establish a radically new kind of faith community: a community of love. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Sometimes people get so hung up on Christians that they forget Jesus. Here's what Jesus says it means: follow me. 00:16:57 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438018#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438018 repentance,forgiveness,Baptism,Holy,Spirit Sometimes people get so hung up on Christians that they forget Jesus. Here's what Jesus says it means: follow me. Sometimes people get so hung up on Christians that they forget Jesus. Here's what Jesus says it means: follow me. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby The Incarnation gives us hope and overcomes today's pervasive cynicism. 00:08:38 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438016#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438016 Incarnation,Hope,Cynicism The Incarnation gives us hope and overcomes today's pervasive cynicism. The Incarnation gives us hope and overcomes today's pervasive cynicism. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby God's presence with us gives our lives infinite and eternal significance. 00:14:35 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438015#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438015 Incarnation,The,Nativity God's presence with us gives our lives infinite and eternal significance. God's presence with us gives our lives infinite and eternal significance. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby The Virgin Birth teaches us that life is more than we can make of it. Life is what God can make of it. 00:14:40 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438013#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438013 Virgin,birth,happiness The Virgin Birth teaches us that life is more than we can make of it. Life is what God can make of it. The Virgin Birth teaches us that life is more than we can make of it. Life is what God can make of it. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Following Jesus changes who we are, not just where we are. 00:06:41 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438011#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438011 Holy,Spirit,Faith Following Jesus changes who we are, not just where we are. Following Jesus changes who we are, not just where we are. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Hope helps us to make sense of our lives as we move forward. 00:16:31 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438010#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438010 hope,faith Hope helps us to make sense of our lives as we move forward. Hope helps us to make sense of our lives as we move forward. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Faith is more than a head matter. Jesus gets under your skin. 00:16:33 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438009#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438009 faith,Heaven,Hell,hope Faith is more than a head matter. Jesus gets under your skin. Faith is more than a head matter. Jesus gets under your skin. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Belief in the Second Coming leads followers of Jesus to live with a sense of impending joy. 00:16:51 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438008#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438008 Hope,Joy,Judgement Belief in the Second Coming leads followers of Jesus to live with a sense of impending joy. Belief in the Second Coming leads followers of Jesus to live with a sense of impending joy. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby What does the Law mean for people of Grace? 00:17:41 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438003#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438003 Law,Grace,Mercy What does the Law mean for people of Grace? What does the Law mean for people of Grace? The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby What did Jesus mean when he said, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's?" 00:18:53 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437999#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437999 faith,hope What did Jesus mean when he said, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's?" What did Jesus mean when he said, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's?" The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Following Jesus means learning things and unlearning things. 00:19:41 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438000#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6438000 Faithfulness,Christian,Life Following Jesus means learning things and unlearning things. Following Jesus means learning things and unlearning things. Don Smith Prelude by Organist Choirmaster Don Smith. 0:00 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0400 Don Smith http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437997#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437997 Joseph,Jongen,Choral Prelude by Organist Choirmaster Don Smith. Prelude by Organist Choirmaster Don Smith. Choir St. Mark's Cathedral Choir 00:05:38 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0400 Choir http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437998#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437998 Cantique,de,Jean,Racine,Faure St. Mark's Cathedral Choir St. Mark's Cathedral Choir The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Do we love God for God? Or do we love him for what he gives us or does for us? 00:18:34 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437995#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437995 Faith,Providence,Idolatry Do we love God for God? Or do we love him for what he gives us or does for us? Do we love God for God? Or do we love him for what he gives us or does for us? The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Jesus is our Lord and Savior, but he wants to be more. He wants to be our Treasure. Our temptation is to settle for lesser treasures when only Jesus can give us true contentment. 00:15:56 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437991#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437991 Faith,God's,Providence,Discipleship,Contentment Jesus is our Lord and Savior, but he wants to be more. He wants to be our Treasure. Our temptation is to settle for lesser treasures when only Jesus can give us true contentment. Jesus is our Lord and Savior, but he wants to be more. He wants to be our Treasure. Our temptation is to settle for lesser treasures when only Jesus can give us true contentment. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Jesus does not want our past to rob us of the future that he offers us. Forgiveness is the key and it starts with the Cross. 00:17:15 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437990#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437990 Forgiveness,Mercy,Judgment,Hope Jesus does not want our past to rob us of the future that he offers us. Forgiveness is the key and it starts with the Cross. Jesus does not want our past to rob us of the future that he offers us. Forgiveness is the key and it starts with the Cross. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby God gives us direction for even the smallest matters in our lives, but he doesn't take away our power to choose. How does God give us guidance and how can we know what God wants us to do? 00:17:54 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437988#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437988 God's,Sovereignty,Providence,Guidance,Free,Will God gives us direction for even the smallest matters in our lives, but he doesn't take away our power to choose. How does God give us guidance and how can we know what God wants us to do? God gives us direction for even the smallest matters in our lives, but he doesn't take away our power to choose. How does God give us guidance and how can we know what God wants us to do? The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby God's love is bigger and more costly than what most people mean when they say, "God is love." God's confrontation with Pharaoh shows us that God goes to war with death itself so that we can know a new kind of life. 00:16:15 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437987#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437987 love,atonement,eternal,life God's love is bigger and more costly than what most people mean when they say, "God is love." God's confrontation with Pharaoh shows us that God goes to war with death itself so that we can know a new kind of life. God's love is bigger and more costly than what most people mean when they say, "God is love." God's confrontation with Pharaoh shows us that God goes to war with death itself so that we can know a new kind of life. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Everybody knows that Jesus teaches his disciples to forgive and that forgiving is hard to do. Drawing on the example of Joseph and his brothers, this sermon explains what forgiveness is (and is not) and how to forgive even when we still feel injured. 00:17:53 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437986#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437986 forgiveness,mercy Everybody knows that Jesus teaches his disciples to forgive and that forgiving is hard to do. Drawing on the example of Joseph and his brothers, this sermon explains what forgiveness is (and is not) and how to forgive even when we still feel injured. Everybody knows that Jesus teaches his disciples to forgive and that forgiving is hard to do. Drawing on the example of Joseph and his brothers, this sermon explains what forgiveness is (and is not) and how to forgive even when we still feel injured. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby We all invest our lives in something, some hidden treasure or pearl of great price. We are looking for something that will redeem us, that will justify our lives. Only Christ's love for us will make us whole, heal our hurts, remove our guilt and rel... 00:15:40 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437983#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437983 redemption,love,faith We all invest our lives in something, some hidden treasure or pearl of great price. We are looking for something that will redeem us, that will justify our lives. Only Christ's love for us will make us whole, heal our hurts, remove our guilt and rel... We all invest our lives in something, some hidden treasure or pearl of great price. We are looking for something that will redeem us, that will justify our lives. Only Christ's love for us will make us whole, heal our hurts, remove our guilt and rel... The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Many people wonder why God allows evil in the world. The Parable of the Weeds teaches us that God's sovereignty is perfectly just, perfectly merciful, and perfectly patient. The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom of mercy, not a hall of fame for the mor... 00:18:55 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437982#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437982 Parable,of,the,Weeds,God's,Sovereignty,Judgement,mercy Many people wonder why God allows evil in the world. The Parable of the Weeds teaches us that God's sovereignty is perfectly just, perfectly merciful, and perfectly patient. The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom of mercy, not a hall of fame for the mor... Many people wonder why God allows evil in the world. The Parable of the Weeds teaches us that God's sovereignty is perfectly just, perfectly merciful, and perfectly patient. The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom of mercy, not a hall of fame for the mor... The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby A God truly worthy of our worship does not dance to our tune. Instead, he shows us how to dance to the tune of eternal life. 00:15:21 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437980#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437980 eternal,life,worship A God truly worthy of our worship does not dance to our tune. Instead, he shows us how to dance to the tune of eternal life. A God truly worthy of our worship does not dance to our tune. Instead, he shows us how to dance to the tune of eternal life. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby We will offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to something. Life is about choosing the right altar. 00:16:19 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437979#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437979 sacrifice,altar We will offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to something. Life is about choosing the right altar. We will offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to something. Life is about choosing the right altar. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby God is all about relationship. That's what the doctrine of the Trinity teaches us. That is why evangelism is a central part of discipleship. 00:17:59 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437978#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437978 Relationship,Evangelism,Discipleship God is all about relationship. That's what the doctrine of the Trinity teaches us. That is why evangelism is a central part of discipleship. God is all about relationship. That's what the doctrine of the Trinity teaches us. That is why evangelism is a central part of discipleship. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby We become children of God by being born from above. But growing up spiritually means learning to act like a member of God's family by exercising the Spiritual gifts we have been given. 00:13:02 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437977#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437977 conversion,Baptism,Church,Discipleship We become children of God by being born from above. But growing up spiritually means learning to act like a member of God's family by exercising the Spiritual gifts we have been given. We become children of God by being born from above. But growing up spiritually means learning to act like a member of God's family by exercising the Spiritual gifts we have been given. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby We all want assurance that we are worthy of love and praise. But we look for that applause in ways that will not satisfy our longing and leave us empty and anxious. There is one source of applause that gives us enduring assurance that we are love-wo... 00:16:02 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437976#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437976 applause,praise,assurance We all want assurance that we are worthy of love and praise. But we look for that applause in ways that will not satisfy our longing and leave us empty and anxious. There is one source of applause that gives us enduring assurance that we are love-wo... We all want assurance that we are worthy of love and praise. But we look for that applause in ways that will not satisfy our longing and leave us empty and anxious. There is one source of applause that gives us enduring assurance that we are love-wo... The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby How can Christians claim that what we believe is true in our postmodern, multicultural world? This sermon explores the importance of proclaiming the truth of what we believe and the kinds of authority we have proclaiming the Gospel. 00:10:49 Sun, 29 May 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437975#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437975 truth,Gospel How can Christians claim that what we believe is true in our postmodern, multicultural world? This sermon explores the importance of proclaiming the truth of what we believe and the kinds of authority we have proclaiming the Gospel. How can Christians claim that what we believe is true in our postmodern, multicultural world? This sermon explores the importance of proclaiming the truth of what we believe and the kinds of authority we have proclaiming the Gospel. Wed, 25 May 2011 01:00:00 -0400 Dr. Cheryl White This class focuses on the history of the Church of England beginning in the sixteenth century, emphasizing the Tudor and Stuart Age. This was a period in history that witnessed a historic break with Rome, the ascent of the greatest dynasty in English ... This class focuses on the history of the Church of England beginning in the sixteenth century, emphasizing the Tudor and Stuart Age. This was a period in history that witnessed a historic break with Rome, the ascent of the greatest dynasty in English ... Dr. Cheryl White http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437974#video http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437974 Aglicanism,Tudors,Stewarts How can Christians claim that what we believe is true in our postmodern, multicultural world? This sermon explores the importance of proclaiming the truth of what we believe and the kinds of authority we have proclaiming the Gospel. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Feeling at home with others and in our own skin starts with feeling at home in our Father's house. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection not only prepare a place for us in our Father's house, but prepare us to feel at home there. 00:14:57 Sun, 22 May 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437973#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437973 home,Father's,house Feeling at home with others and in our own skin starts with feeling at home in our Father's house. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection not only prepare a place for us in our Father's house, but prepare us to feel at home there. Feeling at home with others and in our own skin starts with feeling at home in our Father's house. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection not only prepare a place for us in our Father's house, but prepare us to feel at home there. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Relying on Jesus can seem like risky business. Faith and doubt fit together in ways that might surprise you. 00:17:09 Sun, 01 May 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437968#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437968 Doubt Relying on Jesus can seem like risky business. Faith and doubt fit together in ways that might surprise you. Relying on Jesus can seem like risky business. Faith and doubt fit together in ways that might surprise you. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Our belief in the resurrection the courage and the joy to love when it's hard, to confront challenges, and to persevere through difficult times. Our faith makes this life more lively. 00:15:38 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437965#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437965 Easter,Sunday Our belief in the resurrection the courage and the joy to love when it's hard, to confront challenges, and to persevere through difficult times. Our faith makes this life more lively. Our belief in the resurrection the courage and the joy to love when it's hard, to confront challenges, and to persevere through difficult times. Our faith makes this life more lively. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby What Jesus did for us on the Cross means that we never have to validate our lives again with achievements or others' approval. 00:12:11 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437966#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437966 Good,Friday What Jesus did for us on the Cross means that we never have to validate our lives again with achievements or others' approval. What Jesus did for us on the Cross means that we never have to validate our lives again with achievements or others' approval. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Following Jesus changes us into who we truly want to be. 00:11:58 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437960#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437960 Maundy,Thursday Following Jesus changes us into who we truly want to be. Following Jesus changes us into who we truly want to be. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby On the cross, Jesus rescues us from our greatest distress. Love conquers all death and all sorrow once and for all. 00:10:29 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437962#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437962 Palm,Sunday On the cross, Jesus rescues us from our greatest distress. Love conquers all death and all sorrow once and for all. On the cross, Jesus rescues us from our greatest distress. Love conquers all death and all sorrow once and for all. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby Jesus came to give us a new life that we cannot give ourselves. This sermon contrasts Lazarus Christianity to Houdini Christianity. 00:15:28 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437963#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437963 Lazarus Jesus came to give us a new life that we cannot give ourselves. This sermon contrasts Lazarus Christianity to Houdini Christianity. Jesus came to give us a new life that we cannot give ourselves. This sermon contrasts Lazarus Christianity to Houdini Christianity. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby The key element in every life story is not what we have achieved, but what God has achieved for us in Christ. 00:15:52 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0400 The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437964#audio http://stmarks.sermon.tv/6437964 Samuel The key element in every life story is not what we have achieved, but what God has achieved for us in Christ. The key element in every life story is not what we have achieved, but what God has achieved for us in Christ.