Sermons


Thank you for visiting our sermon page of St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Amsterdam, NY. We pray that these sermons will be inspiring and beneficial to you. We hope to see you on Sunday! -Fr. Neal Longe.

 

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August 31

Fr. Neal LongeSunday,
August 31, 2025

August 24

Fr. Neal P. LongeSunday,
August 24, 2025

Sermon - August 17

Fr. Neal LongeSunday,
August 17, 2025

Sermon - August 10

Fr. Neal LongeSunday,
August 10, 2025

Sermon - August 3

Fr. Neal LongeSunday,
August 3, 2025

Sermon - July 27

Dcn. Mary Carol HartSunday,
July 27, 2025

Sermon - July 20

Fr. Neal LongeSunday,
July 20, 2025

Sermon - July 13

Dcn. Alan HartSunday,
July 13, 2025

Sermon - July 6

Fr. Neal LongeSunday,
July 6, 2025

Sermon - June 29

Dcn. Mary CarolSunday,
June 29, 2025

Sermon - June 22

Jesus desires to set us freeFr. Neal P. LongeGalatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39Sunday,
June 22, 2025

Sermon - June 15

We are invited into the love of the Triune GodFr. Neal P. LongeRomans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15Sunday,
June 15, 2025

Sermon - June 8

The same Spirit that empowered the disciples for ministry empowers usFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 14:8-17 (25-27); Acts 2:1-21Sunday,
June 8, 2025

Sermon - May 25

The love and presence of God is what allows us to live in peace, without fear, and causes are hearts not to be troubled.Fr. Neal P. LongeJohn 14:23-29Sunday,
May 25, 2025

Sermon - May 18

God desires to be with us and will come to us at the last day.Fr. Neal P. LongeRevelation 21:1-6Sunday,
May 18, 2025

Sermon - May 11

God promises that we are seen, known, loved, and cared for now and forever.Fr. Neal P. LongeJohn 10:22-30; Revelation 7:9-17Sunday,
May 11, 2025

Sermon - May 4

How does an encounter with the risen Christ call us to follow today?Fr. Neal P. LongeJohn 21:1-19Sunday,
May 4, 2025

Sermon - April 27

God's message of peace and grace in JesusFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 20:19-31Sunday,
April 27, 2025

Sermon - April 20 - Easter Day

God is at work, even when we don't seeFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 20:1-18Sunday,
April 20, 2025

Sermon - April 17 - Maundy Thursday

Fr. Neal P. LongeJohn 13:1-17, 31b-35Thursday,
April 17, 2025

Sermon - April 13 - Palm Sunday

God's view of glory vs. that of the worldFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 19:28-40, Luke 22:14-23:56Sunday,
April 13, 2025

Sermon - April 6

Knowing Jesus is everything!Fr. Neal P. LongePhilippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8Sunday,
April 6, 2025

Sermon - March 30

In need of and offended by God's graceFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 15:1-3, 11b-32Sunday,
March 30, 2025

Sermon - March 23

Dcn. Mary Carol HartLuke 13:1-9Sunday,
March 23, 2025

Sermon - March 16

Seeing our lives and God's work as citizens of heaven.Fr. Neal P. LongePhilippians 3:17-4:1Sunday,
March 16, 2025

Sermon - March 9

It is that simpleFr. Neal P. LongeRomans 10:8b-13Sunday,
March 9, 2025

Sermon - Ash Wednesday

Resetting our perspectiveFr. Neal P. LongeJoel 2:1-2,12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6,16-21Wednesday,
March 5, 2025

Sermon - March 2

Fr. Neal P. Longe2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2Sunday,
March 2, 2025

Sermon - February 23

The Golden RuleDcn. Alan HartLuke 6:27-38Sunday,
February 23, 2025

Sermon - February 2

The presentation of our Lord in the temple: living in the peace of God's faithfulnessFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 2:22-40; Hebrews 2:14-18Sunday,
February 2, 2025

Sermon - January 26

StewardshipFr. Neal P. LongeSunday,
January 26, 2025

Annual meeting - January 26

Annual MeetingFr. Neal P. LongeSunday,
January 26, 2025

Sermon - January 19

What the miracle at Cana tells us about JesusFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 2:1-11Sunday,
January 19, 2025

Sermon - January 12

We are beloved children of God. With us he is well pleased.Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 3:15-17, 21-22Sunday,
January 12, 2025

Sermon - January 5

Seeing Jesus for who he isFr. Neal P. LongeMatthew 2:1-12Sunday,
January 5, 2025

Sermon - December 29

Dcn. Alan HartJohn 1:1-18Sunday,
December 29, 2024

Sermon - Christmas Eve - December 24

God is with us!Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 2:1-14(15-20)Tuesday,
December 24, 2024

Sermon - December 22

Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 1:39-45(46-55)Sunday,
December 22, 2024

Sermon - December 15

Rejoice in the faithful promise of GodFr. Neal P. LongeZephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18; Canticle 9Sunday,
December 15, 2024

Sermon - December 8

Dcn. Mary Carol HartLuke 3:1-6Sunday,
December 8, 2024

Sermon - December 1

Being made ready for the coming of ChristFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 21:25-36Sunday,
December 1, 2024

Sermon - November 24

The Kingdom of GodFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 18:33-37Sunday,
November 24, 2024

Sermon - November 17

How are we to not be alarmed in the midst of our struggles.Fr. Neal P. LongeHebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8Sunday,
November 17, 2024

Sermon - November 10

Offering all the we haveFr. Neal P. LongeMark 12:38-44Sunday,
November 10, 2024

Sermon - November 3

Dcn. Alan HartJohn 11:32-44Sunday,
November 3, 2024

Sermon - October 27

What do we want Jesus to do for us? Bringing our needs to the LordFr. Neal P. LongeMark 10:46-52Sunday,
October 27, 2024

Sermon - October 20

You do not know what you are askingFr. Neal P. LongeMark 10:35-45Sunday,
October 20, 2024

Sermon - Funeral for Mtr. Nancy Betz - October 20

Fr. Neal P. LongeMatthew 28:16-20Sunday,
October 20, 2024

Sermon - October 13

There is nothing you can do. And, that is the good news.Fr. Neal P. LongeMark 10:17-31Sunday,
October 13, 2024

Sermon - October 6

The message of grace in Jesus' teaching on divorceFr. Neal P. LongeMark 10:2-16Sunday,
October 6, 2024

Sermon - September 29

The law leads to death. Find life in Christ.Fr. Neal P. LongeJames 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50Sunday,
September 29, 2024

Sermon - September 15

The confessor and the denier are one in the same.Fr. Neal P. LongeMark 8:27-38Sunday,
September 15, 2024

Sermon - September 8

The overflowing abudence of the love and grace of Jesus.Fr. Neal P. LongeMark 7:24-37Sunday,
September 8, 2024

Sermon - September 1

We are unable to do it, so Jesus did it for us.Fr. Neal P. LongeJames 1:17-27, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23Sunday,
September 1, 2024