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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Sermon - March 26

Only in Christ can we liveFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 11:1-45, Ezekiel 37:1-14Sunday,
March 26, 2023

Sermon - March 19

The power of Jesus to heal and transformFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 9:1-41Sunday,
March 19, 2023

Sermon - March 12

Jesus knows everything we have done, and loves us anywayFr. Neal P. LongeExodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42Sunday,
March 12, 2023

Sermon - March 5

Dcn. Alan HartJohn 3:1-17Sunday,
March 5, 2023

Sermon - February 26

Dcn. Alan HartMatthew 4:1-11Sunday,
February 26, 2023

Sermon - Ash Wednesdsay

It's a heart issueFr. Neal P. LongeMatthew 6:1-6,16-21Wednesday,
February 22, 2023

Sermon - February 19

Because He Is Who Says He IsFr. Neal P. LongeExodus 24:12-18,2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9Sunday,
February 19, 2023

Sermon - February 12

We can't do it without JesusFr. Neal P. LongeDeuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37Sunday,
February 12, 2023

Sermon - February 5

Be who you areFr. Neal P. LongeMatthew 5:13-20Sunday,
February 5, 2023

Sermon - January 29

Seeing Through God's Eyes - StewardshipFr. Neal P. Longe1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12Sunday,
January 29, 2023

Sermon - January 22

The order of eventsFr. Neal P. LongeMatthew 4:12-23Sunday,
January 22, 2023

Annual Meeting 2023

Annual MeetingFr. Neal P. LongeSunday,
January 22, 2023

Sermon - January 15

Jesus is the OneFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 1:29-42Sunday,
January 15, 2023

Sermon - January 8

The Baptism of JesusDcn. Alan HartMatthew 3:13-17Sunday,
January 8, 2023

Sermon - Janary 1

Dcn. Mary CarolLuke 2:15-21Sunday,
January 1, 2023

Sermon - Christmas Eve 2022

What does it mean that God is with us?Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 2:1-14(15-20)Saturday,
December 24, 2022

Sermon - December 18

Jesus is the sign.Fr. Neal P. LongeMatthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:10-16Sunday,
December 18, 2022

Sermon - December 11

Expectations and PatienceFr. Neal LongeMatthew 11:2-11, Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10Sunday,
December 11, 2022

Sermon - December 4

Christianity is about relationshipFr. Neal P. LongeMatthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13Sunday,
December 4, 2022

Sermon - November 27

Be ready for the Lord's returnFr. Neal P. LongeRomans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44Sunday,
November 27, 2022

Sermon - November 20

What kind of king is Jesus?Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 23:33-43Sunday,
November 20, 2022

Sermon - November 13

Dcn. Mary Carol HartLuke 21:5-19Sunday,
November 13, 2022

Sermon - November 6

Surrendering our lives to Christ like the saintsFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 6:20-31Sunday,
November 6, 2022

Sermon - Funeral: Roger Weiner

We will be reunited againFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 11:21-27, Revelation 21:2-7Saturday,
November 5, 2022

Sermon - October 30

Jesus reaches out firstFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 19:1-10Sunday,
October 30, 2022

Sermon - October 23

Praying in the middle between the prayer of the Pharisee and the Tax CollectorFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 18:9-14; Jeremiah 14:7-10,19-22Sunday,
October 23, 2022

Sermon - October 16

God desires to be close and hear from usFr. Neal P. LongeGenesis 32:22-31, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, Luke 18:1-8Sunday,
October 16, 2022

Sermon - October 9

What does it mean to be made well?Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15Sunday,
October 9, 2022

Sermon - October 2

FaithDcn. Alan HartLuke 17:11-19Sunday,
October 2, 2022

Sermon - September 25

Opening our eyes and hearts to the one in needFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Amos 6:1a,4-7Sunday,
September 25, 2022

Sermon - September 18

Responding with urgency to the GospelFr. Neal P. Longe1 Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13Sunday,
September 18, 2022

Sermon - September 11

God is searching for usFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 15:1-10Sunday,
September 11, 2022

Sermon - September 4

Setting Jesus above all elseFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 14:25-33, Deuteronomy 30:15-20Sunday,
September 4, 2022

Sermon - August 28

Our pride and ego vs. the humility of JesusFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 14:1, 7-14; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16Sunday,
August 28, 2022

Sermon - August 21

Jesus wants to hear us and heal usDcn. Mary Carol HartLuke 13:10-17Sunday,
August 21, 2022

Sermon - August 14

Good SamaritansDcn. Alan HartSunday,
August 14, 2022

Sermon - August 7

Watch and serve. The response of faith.Fr. Neal P. LongeHebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Luke 12:32-40Sunday,
August 7, 2022

Sermon - July 31

Changing Our PerspectiveFr. Neal P. LongeColossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21Sunday,
July 31, 2022

Sermon - July 17

Are you a Martha or Mary? We actually need to be both.Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 10:38-42, Colossians 1:15-28Sunday,
July 17, 2022

Sermon - July 10

Jesus the first good SamaritanFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 10:25-37, Deuteronomy 30:9-14Sunday,
July 10, 2022

Sermon - July 3

Dcn. Mary Carol HartSermon - July 3Luke 10:1-11, 16-20Sunday,
July 3, 2022

Sermon - June 26

Dcn. Alan HartLuke 9:51-62Sunday,
June 26, 2022

Sermon - June 19

The Power of Jesus of Evil, Sin and DeathFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 8:26-39Sunday,
June 19, 2022

Sermon - June 12

Justified by Faith - One of the truth's the Spirit teaches usFr. Neal P. LongeRomans 5:1-5, John 16:12-15Sunday,
June 12, 2022

Sermon - June 5

Comfort and peace when we are troubled - The gift of the Holy SpiritFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 14:8-17, 25-27Sunday,
June 5, 2022

Sermon - May 29

United in the perfect love of GodFr. Neal P. LongeRevelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21, John 17:20-26Sunday,
May 29, 2022

Sermon - May 22

What does it mean to follow the word Jesus spoke to us?Fr. Neal P. LongeJohn 14:23-29Sunday,
May 22, 2022

Sermon - May 15

All things are being made newFr. Neal P. LongeRevelation 21:1-6Sunday,
May 15, 2022

Sermon - May 8

Jesus the Good ShepherdFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 10:22-30, Psalm 23Sunday,
May 8, 2022

Sermon - May 1

The transforming and restoring love and grace of God.Fr. Neal P. LongeActs 9:1-20, John 21:1-19Sunday,
May 1, 2022

Sermon - April 24

Dcn. Alan HartJohn 20:19-31Sunday,
April 24, 2022

Sermon - Easter Sunday - April 17

Because He LivesFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 20:1-18Sunday,
April 17, 2022

Sermon - Easter Vigil - April 16

Dcn. Alan HartLuke 24:1-12Saturday,
April 16, 2022

Sermon - Maundy Thursday - April 14

Love like JesusFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 13:1-17, 31b-35Thursday,
April 14, 2022

Sermon - April 10

What kind of king are you looking for?Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 19:28-40Sunday,
April 10, 2022

Sermon - Funeral for K. Richard Morley - April 5

The Rev. Kent McHeardWednesday,
April 6, 2022

Sermon - April 3

On a journeyFr. Neal P. LongePhilippians 3:4b-14, John 12:1-8Sunday,
April 3, 2022

Sermon - March 27

Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 15:1-3, 11b-32Sunday,
March 27, 2022

Sermon - March 20

Just worry about yourself and repentFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 13:1-9Sunday,
March 20, 2022

Sermon - March 13

God takes the responsibility and penalty for the covenantFr. Neal P. LongeGenesis 15:1-12,17-18, Luke 13:31-35Sunday,
March 13, 2022

Sermon - March 6

The Good News of the Gospel: Christ's righteousness is given to usFr. Neal P. LongeDeuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13Sunday,
March 6, 2022

Sermon - Ash Wednesday

The Season of LentFr. Neal P. LongeJoel 2:1-2,12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6,16-21Wednesday,
March 2, 2022

Sermon - February 27

Dcn. Alan HartLuke 9:28-36, [37-43a]Sunday,
February 27, 2022

Sermon - February 20

Dcn. Mary Carol HartGenesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50, Luke 6:27-38Sunday,
February 20, 2022

Sermon - February 13

Trusting in the Lord for the healing of our heartsFr. Neal P. LongeJeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26Sunday,
February 13, 2022

Sermon - February 6

God's grace and power to transform our livesFr. Neal P. LongeIsaiah 6:1-13, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11Sunday,
February 6, 2022

Sermon - January 30

Stewardship flows from relationshipFr. Neal P. LongeJeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13Sunday,
January 30, 2022

Sermon - January 23

What has been fulfilled today in your hearing?Fr. Neal P. Longe1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21Sunday,
January 23, 2022

Annual Meeting 2022

Fr. Neal P. LongeSunday,
January 23, 2022

Sermon - January 16

The signs to us at the wedding at CanaFr. Neal P. LongeJohn 2:1-11Sunday,
January 16, 2022

Sermon - January 9

The love of God given through BaptismFr. Neal P. LongeIsaiah 43:1-7Sunday,
January 9, 2022

Sermon - January 2

Dcn. Mary Carol HartMatthew 2:1-12Sunday,
January 2, 2022

Sermon - December 26

Dcn. Alan HartJohn 1:1-18Sunday,
December 26, 2021

Sermon - Christmas Eve

The gift of ChristmasFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 2:1-20Friday,
December 24, 2021

Sermon - December 19

Mary's song of joy and hopeFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 1:39-55Monday,
December 20, 2021

Sermon - December 12

Rejoicing in the good news of the GospelFr. Neal LongeZephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18Sunday,
December 12, 2021

Sermon - December 5

Called to prepare the way.Fr. Neal P. LongeMalachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6Sunday,
December 5, 2021

Sermon - November 28

Keep awake and watch for the return of Christ.Fr. Neal P. LongeLuke 21:25-36Sunday,
November 28, 2021

Sermon - November 21

Jesus our KingFr. Neal P. LongeDaniel 7:9-10, 13-14, Psalm 93, Revelation 1:4b-8, John 18:33-37Sunday,
November 21, 2021

Sermon - November 14

Where do you place your confidence?Fr. Neal P. LongeHebrews 10:11-25, Mark 13:1-8Sunday,
November 14, 2021

Sermon - November 7

We need JesusDcn. Alan HartJohn 11:32-44Sunday,
November 7, 2021

Sermon - October 31

The two great commandments and the good news of the GospelFr. Neal P. LongeHebrews 9:11-14, Mark 12:28-34Sunday,
October 31, 2021

Sermon - October 24

Your faith has made you wellFr. Neal P. LongeMark 10:46-52Sunday,
October 24, 2021

Sermon - October 17

Greatness for others not at the expense of othersFr. Neal P. LongeMark 10:35-45Sunday,
October 17, 2021

Sermon - October 10

One thing you lack.Fr. Neal P. LongeMark 10:17-31Sunday,
October 10, 2021

Sermon - October 3

Jesus is not ashamed of youFr. Neal P. LongeHebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, Mark 10:2-16Sunday,
October 3, 2021

Sermon - September 26

Putting faith into actionDcn. Alan HartJames 5:13-20Sunday,
September 26, 2021

Sermon - September 19

Faith like that of a child.Fr. Neal P. LongeJames 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, Mark 9:30-37Sunday,
September 19, 2021

Sermon - Christmas Eve

Ponder these things in your heartFr. Neal P. LongeLuke 2:1-20Saturday,
January 2, 2021

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