Today's reading is inspired by passages from Deuteronomy 8:10-18, 1 Chronicles 29:10-14, Matthew 25:14-30, and Romans 14:12.
Discover the power of financial confidence and learn how to manage your money wisely. God has bestowed upon you the responsibility to handle your finances with care and integrity.
In the Old Testament, the Israelites showed their gratitude by offering their abundance back to God.
Did you know that nearly two-thirds of Jesus' parables revolve around money and financial management? One such parable in the New Testament compares spiritual faithfulness to being a conscientious steward of wealth. Only the diligent graduates of God's Business School with their MBAs truly understood this lesson.
To be financially confident, one must prioritize managing money over reckless spending. The foolish person sees money as a means to indulge in instant gratification, living beyond their means and drowning in debt.
In contrast, the financially confident person recognizes that God is the ultimate provider and has a well-defined plan for their resources. They understand the importance of giving generously, saving wisely, and spending responsibly. By maintaining control over their finances and avoiding the allure of immediate gratification, they lay the foundation for a prosperous future.
Let us graduate from God's Business School with a strong understanding of biblical financial principles. With these principles as our guide, we become intelligent people who are respected and admired for our ability to manage God's entrusted wealth.
Two Lost Sons, One Loving Father: Grace for the Prodigal and the Faithful
In his Trinity 9 sermon on Luke 15:11–32, Fr. Dan explores the familiar Parable of the Prodigal Son from a fresh perspective. Rather than focusing solely on the younger brother who wandered away, he highlights the lostness of both sons—the rebellious son in the distant country and the resentful son standing outside the celebration. At the heart of the story is a father whose grace reaches both. This sermon reminds us that whether we have strayed far from God or have become spiritually distant while remaining close to religious life, the Father’s invitation to forgiveness, belonging, and joy remains open to all.
Buried with Christ, Raised to New Life: Living the Reality of Baptism
Baptism is more than a past event—it is the defining reality of the Christian life. Drawing from Romans 6:3–11, this Trinity 6 sermon reminds believers that they have been buried with Christ, freed from the dominion of sin, and raised to walk in the newness of resurrection life.
Nevertheless at Thy Word: Faith in the Midst of Empty Nets
Sermon Excerpt — Trinity 5
Luke 5:1–11
Have you ever worked hard at something, only to come up empty? Simon Peter knew that feeling well. After a long night of fishing, he and his companions had caught nothing. Exhausted and discouraged, they returned to shore and began washing their nets—resigned to failure.
It was in that very moment that Jesus stepped in and said, “Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets.”
By all human reasoning, this made no sense. The night was over. The opportunity had passed. Yet Peter responds with remarkable faith:“Nevertheless at thy word, I will let down the net.”
Those four words change everything.
Peter obeys—and the result is abundance beyond imagination. The nets overflow. The boats nearly sink. What began in exhaustion ends in overwhelming blessing.
This passage reminds us that faith often looks like simple obedience in difficult moments. Not when we feel strong or confident, but when we are tired, uncertain, and ready to give up. Christ does not wait for us to be perfect or prepared—He meets us in our weakness and calls us to trust Him.
Whatever “empty nets” you are carrying today, bring them to Christ. And then, like Peter, say: “Nevertheless at thy word.” Cast the net once more—and trust that He is faithful.