Stephen’s Witness
Website of the Rev. Dr. Stephen Noll
A CATECHETICAL SEASON
I began my ministry fifty years ago at Truro Church in Fairfax, Virginia, which was entering into charismatic renewal. The Rector of the Church was promoting the renewal; he was also an…
‘”IF YOU LOVE ME, KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS” (John 14:15): A Sermon Series on the Commandment to Love
Preface In the Easter-Pentecost season 2021, I began a series of sermons on the theme of God’s Commandments, beginning in the Old Testament and moving to Jesus’ teaching. These sermons formed…
BASIC BELIEVING: Creeds in the Bible
A Sermon Series on the Apostles’ Creed Sermon Preached at Redeemer Anglican Church, Bellevue June 13, 2021 LESSONS: Psalm 114: Deuteronomy 26:5-10; 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11; Luke 1:1-4 “So…
BASIC BELIEVING: God the Father, God the Son
A SERMON SERIES ON THE APOSTLES’ CREED GOD THE FATHER AND CREATOR Sermon Preached at Redeemer Anglican Church, Bellevue June 20, 2021 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Fathers’ Day)…
BASIC BELIEVING: Jesus Christ Our Lord, God with Us, Man for Us
Sermon Preached at Redeemer Anglican Church, Bellevue July 11, 2021 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Lessons: Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7; Romans 5:12-17; Luke 24: 14-20 In my sermon two weeks ago, I…
PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES WITH THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
Preface I wrote this essay in 1998 for a projected anthology of articles on the Book of Common Prayer. The project never came to fruition. In the meantime, my wife and I served overseas for…
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BASIC BELIEVING: “When I am lifted up…”
Sermon Preached at Redeemer Anglican Church, Bellevue, PA, July 18, 2021 Lessons: Isaiah 52:13-53:1-6; Romans 6:1-11; Luke 24: 36-53 I grew up as an unbeliever and only became a Christian and…
PLACES IN THE HEART (1984): “For All the Saints”
Places in the Heart, it seems to me, is not only about forgiven sinners but about a reconciling community, the dawning of the kingdom of heaven.
CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY: A Parable for Africa … and for Us
As an American returning home from a sojourn in Africa, I sense the fear stalking this land. The days are dark, and I do not know how long the darkness will last.