Tag Archives: stewardship

The Parable of the Dishonest Manager

Posted on 22 September 2019 by Fr. Brench

Consider this a mini-sermon on todays’ Gospel lesson (Luke 16:1-13). The Parable itself In Luke 13:1-7, the dishonest manager reduces his master’s debts in order to make friends with his master’s debtors.  The master commends the manager for his shrewdness … Continue reading →

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Haggai part 1: Consider Your Ways

Posted on 26 June 2016 by Fr. Brench

a sermon on Haggai 1 for Grace Anglican Church on 19 June 2016 Introduction to the Book of the Prophet Haggai Haggai is one of the last prophets in Judah.  He ministered alongside Zechariah, and Malachi soon followed.  These three … Continue reading →

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St. Matthew’s Day

Posted on 22 September 2014 by Fr. Brench

(21 September) The Collect: O ALMIGHTY God, who by your blessed Son did call Matthew from the receipt of custom to be an Apostle and Evangelist: Grant us grace to forsake all covetous desires, and inordinate love of riches, and … Continue reading →

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The Ninth Sunday after Trinity

Posted on 17 August 2014 by Fr. Brench

(17 August 2014, 2 August 2015) The Collect: GRANT to us, Lord, we beseech you, the spirit to think and do always such things as be rightful; that we, who cannot do any thing that is good without you, may … Continue reading →

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Gospel in Exile

Posted on 13 October 2013 by Fr. Brench

This is my sermon on Jeremiah 29:1-14 (for Proper 23 Year C) at Grace Anglican Church. “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” … Continue reading →

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Christian Capitalism or Christian Socialism?

Posted on 24 September 2013 by Fr. Brench

C.S. Lewis is like a modern literary hero among Christians.  One of his most-respected books Mere Christianity has sometimes been called the ‘Evangelicals’ Other Bible!’  One of those quotes that most American Christians overlook, however, is the following: “There is … Continue reading →

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A Sign and Pledge of His Love

Posted on 8 March 2013 by Fr. Brench

At the end of my previous post, I referred the Eucharist as a “sign and pledge” of God’s love.  So what I wanted to share now were some thoughts on how God shows us His love with us in the … Continue reading →

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Charity/Love with George Herbert

Posted on 29 January 2013 by Fr. Brench

Something especially challenging about the English language is how much it seems to have changed in the past century.  Those who are over 50 years old tend to be fairly aware of this, but my generation is reasonably clueless unless … Continue reading →

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Christmas Charity with St. Stephen

Posted on 26 December 2012 by Fr. Brench

The day after Christmas is the feast day of St. Stephen, who was one of the first Deacons (see Acts 6) and the first prominent martyr of the faith (see Acts 7).  It seems a bit weird to celebrate a … Continue reading →

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Biblical Wisdom on Money

Posted on 10 September 2012 by Fr. Brench

This is a short version of what I preached yesterday – Sunday, 9 September. This was the sermon that nobody was waiting for… the money sermon!  There are two typical categories of money sermons –  #1: “we need $ for … Continue reading →

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