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An Anglican Pastor's Ruminations on Preaching, Theology, Culture, and the Gospel

Written by revjustinclementeJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021

Sermon / The Baptism of Christ / Isaiah 42:1-9 / “Sustainer of Wicks, Mender of Reeds”

A sermon on Baptism of Christ Sunday, Isaiah 42:1-9. Given by the Rev. Justin Clemente at New Creation Church (Anglican), Hagerstown, MD on January 10, 2021. I. Fixing our Eyes on Jesus We are here today to commemorate and remember, recall and be recalled by, participate in and receive as our own, the baptism of […]

Written by ncchagerstownJanuary 7, 2021

Sermon / The Holy Name of Jesus / Luke 2:21 / “Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love”

A sermon given by the Rev. Justin Clemente at New Creation Church (Anglican) on the Second Sunday of Christmas, Jan. 3, 2021, commemorating the Holy Name and Circumcision of Jesus. As we continue to rejoice in the birth of Christ this Christmas, we’re looking at “The Forgotten Chapters” of this season. One of those “forgotten” moments is […]

Written by ncchagerstownDecember 23, 2020December 23, 2020

Sermon / Christmas Eve / Luke 2:10-12 / The Heart of Christmas

Are you celebrating the heart of Christmas this year? Has it grabbed you? We call it a feast, you know – and that with good reason. Are you nibbling on scraps or are you filled to the brim?

Written by ncchagerstownDecember 16, 2020December 16, 2020

On Sickness: Reflections on Illness & the Christian

By the Rev. Justin Clemente, Parish Priest for New Creation Church (Anglican), Hagerstown, MD. December 16, 2020. In my adult life, I’ve tried to make an intentional habit of reflecting on the meaning of illness, as well as God’s sovereign and good purposes, in these times of dependency and limitation. Admittedly, I have not suffered […]

Written by ncchagerstownDecember 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Sermon / Third Sunday in Advent / Rev. 5:5-10 / “Between Heaven & Earth”

No matter where you’re at, you need a word of encouragement from Revelation 5 this Advent…

Written by ncchagerstownDecember 6, 2020December 6, 2020

Sermon / The Magnificat / Luke 1:46-55 / “Our Song & Mary’s”

The Magnificat speaks to the depth of devotion and piety in Mary. “Mary did you know?” Yeah, she knew – the angel told her…and she meditated on it quite a bit.

Written by ncchagerstownNovember 25, 2020

Sermon / Christ the King Sunday / “Come, You Blessed!” / Matthew 25:31-46

The Last Judgment: what if it’s not about “that”?

Written by ncchagerstownNovember 17, 2020November 17, 2020

EXODUS: THE BIG READ / CH. 40 / “Heaven on Earth & Glory in the Tabernacle”

What is God’s glory? In the Hebrew, it literally means weight. It refers to the inmost nature or being of someone or something. It’s what the person is all about. So what is God all about?

Written by ncchagerstownNovember 12, 2020

EXODUS: THE BIG READ / CH. 32 / “THE ANATOMY OF IDOLATRY: THE GOLDEN CALF”

What’s most insidious about idolatry is that it takes aim at the heart of God. It says of God, “you don’t love me, and you don’t have my best interests in mind. You are not to be trusted.”

Written by ncchagerstownNovember 2, 2020November 2, 2020

All Saints’ Sunday / Rev. 7:9-17 / “Rejoicing With the Church Triumphant”

At every moment we are united by Christ in communion with forgiven sinners with whom we share a common hope in Christ…

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