Tag Archives: eschatology

Jesus is Lord

Posted on 26 November 2023 by Fr. Brench

This is part of my extended Advent sermon series looking at different aspects of who Jesus is in light of various Old Testament prophetic images. This one is “Adonai”, or Lord. The scripture readings were from Zephaniah 1, 1 Thessalonians … Continue reading →

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We desire for eternity, yet are made of dust (Ecclesiastes 3:9-22)

Posted on 15 March 2023 by Fr. Brench

This is part 4 of 17 in my Lent series through the book of Ecclesiastes. The video for this one is at a bit of a funny angle because I was preaching to my actual congregation this day, rather than … Continue reading →

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Christianity: Real Faith and Real Life (Heb. 11-12)

Posted on 23 August 2022 by Fr. Brench

Talk is cheap, we’re told.  Put your money where your mouth is.  Actions speak louder than words.  Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.  Sayings such as these, especially when brought into the context of the Christian … Continue reading →

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Active Infants in the Lord’s Care

Posted on 3 July 2022 by Fr. Brench

My sermon outline addressing Isaiah 66:10-17 & Luke 10:1-20. Three of the books that I’ve read this year, especially during sabbatical, have dealt with the subject of our Christian identity, or “identity in Christ.”  Identity has become quite a hot … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Jesus for this Life

Posted on 26 December 2021 by Fr. Brench

It feels odd, at first, to celebrate and remember a martyr on just the second day of Christmas.  It’s a sobering reminder, amidst joyous celebrations, that the life Christ calls us into still involves persecution and suffering and even death.  … Continue reading →

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The Four Last Things: Hell

Posted on 22 December 2021 by Fr. Brench

The Last of the tradition “Four Last Things” is the doctrine of eternal perdition, often known as Hell. Sermon Outline The Magnificat implies the doctrine of eternal perdition in its contrasts: He has shown strength with his arm;    he has … Continue reading →

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On the Four Last Things: Heaven

Posted on 12 December 2021 by Fr. Brench

This Advent season I’ve been preaching on the Four Last Things, a traditional Advent set of devotions: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. This third Sunday is on heaven, and the sermon audio is below! The key scriptural text is Zephaniah … Continue reading →

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What have you amputated for holiness?

Posted on 27 September 2021 by Fr. Brench

An outline of my homily from Mark 9 on 26 September 2021 Introduction This is the last entry in our string of “challenging spiritual questions” series.  Most of these have been personal: “do you really think you can serve the … Continue reading →

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Isaiah and the Highway to Heaven

Posted on 18 July 2021 by Fr. Brench

My sermon on July 18th 2021 looks at the Old Testament lesson from Isaiah 57:14-21, the third of three prophets in a row this month. A recording will be added here later day. Isaiah – the man himself He was … Continue reading →

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A Good Courage in our Eternal Heavenly House

Posted on 14 June 2021 by Fr. Brench

Our sermon yesterday was on 2 Corinthians 5:1-10. 1 We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For … Continue reading →

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