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"Profiles in Courage: Anonymous Woman" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

29:30 minutes (13.51 MB)

Isaiah 56:1-7; Psalm 67; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 17, 2008

10:45 am Service

A Brotherhood of the Spirit: Part 2 by Fr. Stewart Ruch

56:12 minutes (25.73 MB)

Men are not only called to join together in following Christ, but to do so in particular ways. In this two-part series, Father Stewart Ruch, rector of Church of the Resurrection, explores the role of spiritual gifts in the fellowship of men. In the first talk, Father Ruch looks at 1 Corinthians 12 and explains the nature of the various spiritual gifts. In the second talk, he looks specifically at the gift of prophecy and how that is an essential gift to be practiced in a brotherhood led by the Spirit.

"How Saints Find Joy in Life" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:22 minutes (9.05 MB)

Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-14 Psalm 80:7-14; Philippians 4:1-9

The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

 October 5, 2008

10:45 AM Service

"Giving to Caeser, Giving to God" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

22:39 minutes (7.78 MB)

Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22

The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

October 19, 2008

10:45 AM Service

"Loving the One" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

30:05 minutes (10.33 MB)

Exodus 22:21-27; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Luke 15:1-7 

The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

October 26, 2008

10:45 AM Service

"Taking Hold of Life" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

28:23 minutes (9.75 MB)

Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70: 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Matthew 25:1-13

The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

November 9, 2008

10:45 AM Service

"Missions Sunday" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:52 minutes (9.23 MB)

Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10; Matthew 25:14-15, 19-29; Psalm 90

The Twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost

November 16, 2008

10:45 AM Service

"Something Bigger" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:44 minutes (9.18 MB)

Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28; John 3:23-30

The Third Sunday of Advent

December 14, 2008

10:45 AM Service

"Something Beautiful" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

24:42 minutes (8.48 MB)

2 Samuel 7:4,8-16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38; Psalm 132

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 21, 2008

10:45 AM Service

"Jesus Touches the Waters" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:04 minutes (8.95 MB)

The Second Sunday After Epiphany

1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20); 1 Corinthians 6:11b-20; John 1:43-51; Psalm 63:1-8

January 18, 2009

10:45 AM Service

"Jesus Touches Infants (Pro Life)" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:26 minutes (9.08 MB)

Jeremiah 3:21-4:2; 1 Corinthians 7:17-23; Mark 1:14-20; Psalm 130

The Third Sunday After Epiphany

January 25, 2009

10:45 AM Service

"Resurrection History, Vision, and Membership" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

71:08 minutes (24.43 MB)

CORE

Church of the Resurrection Membership Process

Session 1

Winter 2009

 

"The Sacramental Worldview" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

21:16 minutes (7.3 MB)

CORE

Church of the Resurrection Membership Process

Session 2

Winter 2009

"Learning to Build When a Battle Comes" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

36:09 minutes (12.41 MB)

2 Kings 5:1-15ab; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45; Psalm 42 or 42:1-7

Additional Text: Nehemiah 4:1-3, 6-14

The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 15, 2009

10:45am Service

"The Wells of Baptism" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

28:16 minutes (9.7 MB)

Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:3-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-13

The First Sunday in Lent

March 1, 2009

10:45 AM Service

"Removing the Stones of Unbelief" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

30:47 minutes (10.57 MB)

Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 16:1-11; Romans 8:31-39; Mark 8:31-38

The Second Sunday in Lent

March 8, 2009

10:45 AM Service

"Removing the Stones of Passivity" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

24:42 minutes (8.48 MB)

Exodus 20:1-17; Romans 7:13-25; John 2:13-22; Psalm 19:7-14

The Third Sunday in Lent

March 15, 2009

10:45 AM Service

"Removing the Little Stones" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:57 minutes (9.26 MB)

2 Chronicles 36:14-23; Ephesians 2:4-10; John 6:4-15; Psalm 122

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 22, 2009

10:45 AM Service

"Who Is This?" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

12:40 minutes (4.35 MB) 

Palm Sunday

April 5, 2009

10:00 AM Service

The Liturgy of the Palms

Mark 11:1-11a; Psalm 118:19-29

The Liturgy of the Word

Isaiah 45:21-25; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 15:1-39; Psalm 22:1-21

 

"One Baptism" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

7:02 minutes (2.42 MB)

Easter Vigil

April 11, 2009

Romans 6:3-11; Matthew 28:1-10

"When the Sun Rises" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

20:00 minutes (6.87 MB)

Easter Sunday

April 12, 2009 

11:00 AM Service

Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:14-17, 22-24; Colossians 3:1-4; Mark 16:1-8

"When God Appears on the Road" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

23:47 minutes (8.17 MB)

The Third Sunday of Eastertide

April 26, 2009

10:45 AM Service

Acts 4:5-12, 1 John 1:1-2:2, Luke 24:36b-48, Psalm 98

 

"When God Appears in Your House" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

22:39 minutes (7.78 MB)

The Second Sunday of Easter

April 19, 2009

10:45 AM Service

Isaiah 26:2-9,19
Acts 3:12-26
John 20:19-31
Psalm 111 or 118:19-24

"Love Practiced" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

31:29 minutes (10.81 MB)

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 17, 2009

10:45 AM Service

Acts 11:19-30
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:9-17
Psalm 33

"Ascension Sunday: Two Gifts" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

27:45 minutes (9.53 MB)

Ascension Sunday

May 24, 2009

Acts 1:15-26; 1 John 5:9-15; John 17:11b-19; Psalm 68:1-20 or 47

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

090706 by Fr. Stewart Ruch

24:42 minutes (8.48 MB)

Trinity Sunday
June 7, 2009

Exodus 3:1-6; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-16; Psalm 93

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to
acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us
steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

"The Abundant Life Commitment" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:58 minutes (9.26 MB)

The Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 21, 2009 

Genesis 4:1-11; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:1-13; John 10:7-11
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for you Holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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"Growing up in the Household of God" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:59 minutes (9.27 MB)

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 23, 2009

Joshua 24:1-2a,14-25; Ephesians 5:21-33; John 6:60-69; Psalm 16

Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

"Staying in Prayer" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:17 minutes (9.02 MB)

13th Sunday after Pentecost
Aug 30, 2009

Deuteronomy 4:1-9; Ephesians 6:10-20; Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23; Psalm 15 

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

"Making Wise Decisions About God" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

28:08 minutes (9.66 MB)

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 13, 2009

Isaiah 50:4-9; James 2:1-5,8-10,14-18; Mark 8:27-38; Psalm 116:1-8

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

"Making Wise Decisions About Money" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

28:18 minutes (9.72 MB)

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 27, 2009

Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29; James 4:7-12(13-5:6); Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48; Psalm 19

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

"Making Wise Decisions About Frienship" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

25:30 minutes (8.76 MB)

Eighteent Sunday after Pentecost
October 4, 2009

Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 2:1-8,9-18; Mark 10:2-9; Psalm 128

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

"The Holy Spirit is God" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

25:36 minutes (8.79 MB)

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 18, 2009

Isaiah 53:4-12; Galatians 4:1-7; John 3:1-8; Psalm 90:9-16

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

"The Holy Spirit and God's People" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

24:34 minutes (8.44 MB)

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
October 25, 2009

Ezekiel 36:22-32; Acts 2:42-47; John 14:15-17,25-27; Psalm 15

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

"The Holy Spirit and Prophecy" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

28:02 minutes (9.63 MB)

The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
November 8, 2009

Joel 2:28-32; Psalm 146; 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, 14-1-12; Mark 12:38-44

O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

"The Holy Spirit and Healing" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

28:12 minutes (9.68 MB)

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
November 15, 2009

 Exodus 34:29-35; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18; Mark 1:29-34; Psalm 16:5-13 

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

"Rejoice in the Word" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

27:06 minutes (37.21 MB)

The Second Sunday of Advent
December 6, 2009

Philippians 1:1-11; Luke 3:1-6; Psalm 126; Isaiah 40:1-11

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

"Rejoice in the Fire" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

Click to play 27:05 minutes (9.3 MB)

Third Sunday of Advent
December 13, 2009

Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7(8-9); Luke 3:7-18; Psalm 85:7-13

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

"Rejoice in the Savior of the Small" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

20:35 minutes (7.07 MB)

Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2009

Micah 5:2-4; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-56; Psalm 80:1-7

Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

"When We Ask Why?" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

7:15 minutes (2.49 MB)

Christmas Eve
December 24, 2009

Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7; Luke 2:1-20

"Building a Sanctuary of Transformation by Worship and Mission" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:09 minutes (8.98 MB)

Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 17th, 2009

Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

"The Astonishing Catch of Fish" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

26:23 minutes (9.06 MB)

The fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 7, 2010

Judges 6:11-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11; Psalm 85

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

"The Host" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

25:04 minutes (8.61 MB)

The First Sunday in Lent
February 21, 2010

Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Romans 10:5-13; Psalm 91: Luke 4:1-13

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

For more Lenten resources, including a prayer card of Rembrandt's "Return of the Prodigal Son" that Fr. Stewart refers to in his homily, visit churchrez.org/lent.

 

"The Door" by Fr. Stewart Ruch

27:54 minutes (9.58 MB)

The Second Sunday of Lent
Februay 28, 2010

Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:22-35

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.