THE SERMON
The preacher, whether
Bishop, Priest, or Deacon, now addresses the People,
all
standing.
From the _______ chapter of
the Holy Gospel according to
Saint _______,
verse(s) _______ (to _______).
A section of the Gospel
of the Day is read.
Upon conclusion of the
reading is said,
Let the words of my mouth, and
the meditation of my heart, be alway acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my
strength and my redeemer. Psalm
19:14.
or
The hour cometh, and now is, when
the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the
Father seeketh such to worship him. St.
John 4:23.
or
In the name of (+) God the Father, God
the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.
The
People sit and listen to the Sermon.
I. Introduction – Thesis, the Beginning
II.
Sermon Body – The Detail, supported
from the Bible, Antiquity, and Reason
A.
First Point – The Glory of God, His Greatness
B.
Second Point – Our Iniquity, The Undeserving
C.
Third Point – The Thanksgiving, Mercy Given
III. Conclusion – Reiterate the Sermon
Points
The
sentence from the Gospel of the Day is reread.
Upon conclusion of the reading is said,
The grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us
all evermore. 2 Cor. 13:14.
or
In the name of (+) God the Father, God
the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.
The
Sermon is concluded.
In Christ's love, Fr. Robert Pax
