Marcea Paul
The Rev. Canon Marcea Paul serves in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas as the bishop diocesan’s chief of staff and previously was the priest for pastoral care at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin, Texas. Prior to attending seminary, Marcea had a career in accounting and served on several committees in the Diocese of Southeast Florida.
Sermons and Bible Studies
Questions That Lead to Action, Proper 16 (A) – 2023
[RCL] Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 Caesarea Philippi was a Roman town in Northern Israel right on the Syrian border. There were many religions in the area. The pagan people worshipped in fourteen different temples. Herod the Great built a large temple for the Romans to worship Caesar. In addition, just outside […]
Love and Betrayal, Wednesday in Holy Week – 2023
[RCL] Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32 It is Wednesday of Holy Week, and Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with waving palm branches and cries of “Hosanna” is a distant memory. Our ears will soon be assaulted by the cries of “Crucify him!” as we journey to the dark day the church has […]
Bible Study: Advent 3 (C) – 2021
RCL: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Canticle 9; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 During Advent and Christmas, we will be using study prompts and other activities tied to the sermon for the week. Read the sermon aloud and follow-up with spoken responses to the two questions at the end. Find our full sermon compilation for individual, small group, or […]
Advent Joy, Advent 3 (C) – 2021
[RCL] Zephaniah 3:14-20; Canticle 9; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 The Third Sunday of Advent is traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday. “Gaudete,”when translated from Latin, means “rejoice”. We know that Advent is a season of waiting and today we are called to be joyful as we await the coming of Jesus Christ. God, through Zephaniah, offers […]
Crumbs for Healing, Proper 18 (B) – 2021
RCL: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 125; James 2:1-10, [11-13], 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 “Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” (Mark 7:28) Today our challenging Gospel lesson gives us pause and stirs up questions like: Where is the Good News? What is the Good News? For whom is the Good News? […]
Master of the Winds and the Waves, Proper 7 (B) – 2021
RCL: 1 Samuel 17: (1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 and Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16 and Psalm 133; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 The winds and the wavesShall obey my will, peace be still.Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed seaOr demons, or men, or whatever it be.No water can swallow the ship where liesThe […]
Peace in Liminal Spaces, Proper 23 (A) – 2020
[RCL] Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) It has been […]
Even One Cup, Proper 8 (A) – 2020
[RCL]: Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42 “And whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.” – Matthew 10:42 How long, O Lord? Although the psalmist’s plea seems to be echoing […]
Repent, Live into God’s Dream, Advent 2 (A) – December 8, 2019
Download our 2019 compilation of Advent and Christmas sermons here. [RCL]: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15: 13 In every age […]
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