2020 Sermons in Print
Mysterious, Incarnate Love
A Sermon on John 1:1-18 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ December 27, 2020
A Sermon on John 1:1-18 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ December 27, 2020
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Mary and David
A Sermon on 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 and Luke 1:26-38 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ December 20. 2020
A Sermon on 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 and Luke 1:26-38 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ December 20. 2020
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Like Those in Exile; Victims or Leaders?
A Sermon on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ December 13, 2020
A Sermon on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ December 13, 2020
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Like Those in Exile, Part II: Our Hope
A sermon on Isaiah 40:1-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ December 6, 2020
A sermon on Isaiah 40:1-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ December 6, 2020
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Like Those in Exile: Part 1 ~ Our Grief
A Sermon by the Rev. Philip Major on Isaiah 64:1-7
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ November 29, 2020
A Sermon by the Rev. Philip Major on Isaiah 64:1-7
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ November 29, 2020
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Almost Boring
A Sermon on Matthew 21, Philippians 3, and Exodus 20 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ October 4, 2020
A Sermon on Matthew 21, Philippians 3, and Exodus 20 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ October 4, 2020
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Something Missing
A Sermon on Exodus 17:1-7 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ September 27, 2020
A Sermon on Exodus 17:1-7 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ September 27, 2020
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Our Passover
A sermon on Exodus 12:1-14 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ September 6, 2020
A sermon on Exodus 12:1-14 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ September 6, 2020
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Losing It
A Sermon by the Rev. Philip Major on Matthew 16:21-28
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ August 30, 2020
A Sermon by the Rev. Philip Major on Matthew 16:21-28
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ August 30, 2020
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Making a Fuss for Freedom
A Sermon on Exodus 1:8-2:10 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ August 23, 2020
A Sermon on Exodus 1:8-2:10 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ August 23, 2020
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In a Boat, On a Train, Beside a River
A Sermon on Genesis 32 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ August 2nd, 2020
A Sermon on Genesis 32 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ August 2nd, 2020
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Rest
A Sermon on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ July 5, 2020
A Sermon on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ July 5, 2020
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The Continuous Journey
A Sermon on Romans 6:1-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
June 21, 2020 ~ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church ~ Syracuse, NY
A Sermon on Romans 6:1-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
June 21, 2020 ~ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church ~ Syracuse, NY
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Neither Sheep nor Wolves
A Sermon on Matthew 9:35-10:23 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ June 14, 2020
A Sermon on Matthew 9:35-10:23 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ June 14, 2020
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To Heal the Wound
A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:3-13 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ May 31, 2020
A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:3-13 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ May 31, 2020
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Three Revelations
A Sermon on 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
May 24, 2020 ~ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church ~ Syracuse, NY
A Sermon on 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
May 24, 2020 ~ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church ~ Syracuse, NY
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For the Orphans
A Sermon on John 17:1-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ May 17, 2020
A Sermon on John 17:1-11 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ May 17, 2020
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2020
St. Paul’s, Syracuse by the Rev. Kathy Major
During the pandemic
May 10, 2020
St. Paul’s, Syracuse by the Rev. Kathy Major
During the pandemic
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A God Voice
A Sermon on John 10:1-10 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ May 3, 2020
A Sermon on John 10:1-10 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ May 3, 2020
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The Opening
A Sermon on Luke 24:13-35 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ April 26, 2020
A Sermon on Luke 24:13-35 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ April 26, 2020
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Not a Magic Trick
A Sermon on John 20:19-31 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ April 19, 2020
A Sermon on John 20:19-31 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ April 19, 2020
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Never the Same
A Sermon by the Rev. Philip Major on Matthew 28:1-10
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ Easter Sunday ~ April 12, 2020
A Sermon by the Rev. Philip Major on Matthew 28:1-10
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ Easter Sunday ~ April 12, 2020
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Palm Sunday
Amid the pandemic
St. Paul’s, Syracuse from home—Rev. Kathy Major--April 5, 2020
Amid the pandemic
St. Paul’s, Syracuse from home—Rev. Kathy Major--April 5, 2020
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The Broom and The Park
A Sermon on Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8 and John 11
by the Rev. Philip Major St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ March 29, 2020
A Sermon on Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8 and John 11
by the Rev. Philip Major St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ March 29, 2020
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Don’t Change
A Sermon on Psalm 2 and Matthew 17:1-9 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ February 23, 2020
A Sermon on Psalm 2 and Matthew 17:1-9 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ February 23, 2020
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Do not Attempt this with Small Children
A Sermon on Matthew 5:21-48 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ February 16, 2020
A Sermon on Matthew 5:21-48 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ February 16, 2020
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Trading a Pointed Finger for a Mirror
Sermon on Isaiah 58:1-12 and Matthew 5:12-17 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ February 9, 2020
Sermon on Isaiah 58:1-12 and Matthew 5:12-17 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ February 9, 2020
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Called to Do a New Work
A Sermon on Acts 26 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ January 26, 2020
A Sermon on Acts 26 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ January 26, 2020
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Faithful Leadership
A Sermon on Isaiah 42:1-9 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ January 12, 2020
A Sermon on Isaiah 42:1-9 by the Rev. Philip Major
St. Paul’s ~ Syracuse, NY ~ January 12, 2020
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