Sermons from February 2023

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2-19-2023 “Spiritual Metamorphosis” Matthew 17:1-9 Transfiguration Sunday

The Rev. Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor © 2023, Dr. Tamilio I came across some statistics recently that disturbed me greatly: a preacher was explaining why we are in the post-Christian age.  The younger generation does not go to church.  There are many reasons for this, but at the heart of it all: they believe […]

2-12-2023 “Tough Teachings” Matthew 5:21-37 Epiphany VI

The Rev. Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor © 2023, Dr. Tamilio  Do you remember Hugh Hefner?  (Did you ever think you’d hear a sermon begin with that question?)  Hefner interviewed Jimmy Carter during the run-up to the 1976 Presidential election.  Carter said, “I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust.  I’ve committed adultery in […]

2-5-2023 “Magnifying the Light” Matthew 5:13-20 (Epiphany V)  

2023, Dr. Tamilio I came across the following story recently.[1] There is a mere strip of sand called Castle Island near the eastern end of the Bahamas archipelago.  Few people are aware of it — and, as tiny and isolated as it is, Castle Island is important for the lighthouse that is its sole source […]