The Eliot Church of Newton

474 Centre Street     Newton, MA  02458

617-244-3639

   
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The following sermons were delivered by either Pastor Rev. Tony Kill

or Associate Pastor, Rev. Karla Jean Miller, except where noted. 

There may be gaps where we had a guest preacher or

the service had a different format.

Blessed
     Anthony S. Kill

June 7, 2009 - First Sunday after Pentecost


Unleashed
     Karla Jean Miller

May 31, 2009 - Pentecost Sunday


Clothed With Power
     Anthony S. Kill

May 24, 2009 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

Anthem: Down by the Riverside
     Spiritual-Traditional


Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
     Anthony S. Kill

May 10, 2009 - Fifth Sunday of Easter


En"fold"ed By Love
     Emilia Halstead

May 3, 2009 - Fourth Sunday of Easter


Why Does It Matter?
     Karla Jean Miller

April 26, 2009 - Third Sunday of Easter


What We have Heard, What We have Seen,
    What We have Touched

     Anthony S. Kill

April 19, 2009 - Second Sunday of Easter


There They Will See Him
     Anthony S. Kill

April 12, 2009 - Easter Sunday


A Beautiful Thing
     Karla Jean Miller

April 5, 2009 - Palm/Passion Sunday


The Wisdom of the World
     Anthony S. Kill

March 15, 2009 - Third Sunday in Lent

Anthem: Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley
      David Castillo-Gocher, piano

Benediction Response: Sweet Hour of Prayer
     arr. Bruce Greer; David Castillo-Gocher, piano


Living in the House of God
     Karla Jean Miller

March 1, 2009 - First Sunday in Lent

Prelude: Violin Sonata, k.305, Allegro
     W.A. Mozart; Elliott von Wendt, violin

Anthem: Valley of Tears - J. Martin
Postlude: Violin Sonata, k.305, Allegro Molto
     W.A. Mozart; Elliott von Wendt, violin


Reaping a Harvest in Rocky Soil
     June R. Cooper

February 21, 2009 - Mission Sunday

Anthem: Blessed Jesu, Fount of Mercy by Anton Dvorak

We Call Ourselves Disciples
     Anthony S. Kill

February 1, 2009 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

O Hear, My God, My Prayer and Sore Complaining
     J. S. Bach


The Rest of the Story
     Anthony S. Kill

January 25, 2009 - Third Sunday after Epiphany

Postlude: Deep River - African-American Traditional
Pastoral Prayer

Tied to the Single Garment of Destiny
     Karla Jean Miller

January 18, 2009 - Second Sunday after Epiphany


Grace Upon Grace
     Karla Jean Miller

January 4, 2009 - Second Sunday after Christmas

Anthem: Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child
     African American Traditional
     Emilia Halstead, Mezzo soprano

Postlude: Raise Now Your Song on High
     Camille Saint-Saens


Holding God
     Karla Jean Miller

December 28, 2008 - First Sunday after Christmas


Pastoral Prayer
     Anthony S. Kill

December 14, 2008 - Christmas Music Sunday

Anthem: Gloria in Excelsis Deo by Antonio Vivaldi
     Festival Instrumental Ensemble & Festival Chancel Choir


The New Age
     Anthony S. Kill

December 7, 2008 - Second Sunday of Advent


Expecting
     Anthony S. Kill

November 30, 2008 - First Sunday of Advent


Abundance
     Anthony S. Kill

November 23, 2008 - Thanksgiving Sunday


He Will Guide Them to Springs of the Water of Life
     Anthony S. Kill

November 2, 2008 - All Saints Memorial Sunday


Unless You Go With Us
     Anthony S. Kill

October 19, 2008 - Twenty-Third Sunday after Epiphany


The Golden Calf or the Golden Rule
     Anthony S. Kill

October 12, 2008 - Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost


Lord, Let Our Eyes Be Opened
     Anthony S. Kill

October 5, 2008 - World Communion Sunday


Thirst
     Karla Jean Miller

September 28, 2008 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Pastoral Prayer
Anthem: Alleluia by W.A. Mozart
     Amanda Kaipio, Soprano


Beyond Generosity
     Anthony S. Kill

September 21, 2008 - Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Not Our Own
     Anthony S. Kill

September 14, 2008 - Eighteeth Sunday after Pentecost

Anthem: The Lord's Prayer by Albert Hay Malotte*
Offertory Anthem: Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod*
     *Aaron Styles, Bass


Gathered in Christ's Name
     Anthony S. Kill

September 7, 2008 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost


AM-bushed
     Anthony S. Kill

August 31, 2008 - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost


In the Triumphs and the Trials
     Anthony S. Kill

August 10, 2008 - Thirteen Sunday after Pentecost


Table of Plenty
     Karla Jean Miller

August 3, 2008 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost


Joseph's Journey: Vengeance or Forgiveness?
     Siu Wai Stroshane

July 27, 2008 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost


Jacob's Dream
     Anthony S. Kill

July 20, 2008 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost


Oh Baby! ... baby?
     Karla Jean Miller

July 13, 2008 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost


Prisioners of Hope
     Anthony S. Kill

July 6, 2008 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost


Learning Not to Hate the Story
     Karla Jean Miller

June 28, 2008 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost


Even the Hairs Of Your Head
     Anthony S. Kill

June 22, 2008 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost


Blessings On The Ground
     Anthony S. Kill

June 15, 2008 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Anthem: Laudamus Te from Mass in C Minor by W.A. Mozart
     Jennifer Boudette, soloist


Meditation
     Anthony S. Kill

May 31, 2008 - Confirmation Sunday

Offertory Music: Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel
     Elliott von Wendt, violin


Hand Inscriptions
     Karla Jean Miller

May 25, 2008 - Pentecost 2

Anthem: Sanctus by Charles Gounod
     Kurt Walker, soloist


The Creation (James Weldon Johnson)
     Karla Jean Miller

May 17, 2008 - Worship and the Arts Sunday

Pastoral Prayer
Anthem: In Splendour Bright & The Heavens are Telling,
     F. J. Haydn


On Your Behalf
     Karla Jean Miller

May 4, 2008 - Stewardship Sunday

Gospel, John 17:1-11
Passacaglia & Fugue in C Minor, JS Bach (BWV 582)*
Trio in E-Flat, Charles Stanford*
Pièce d'Orgue, JS Bach (VWV 572)*
     *Maury Castro, organ


A Royal Priesthood
     Karla Jean Miller

April 20, 2008 - Fifth Sunday of Easter


Surrounded by Strangers
     Karla Jean Miller

March 30, 2008 - Second Sunday of Easter


Rolling Back the Stone
     Anthony S. Kill

March 23, 2008 - Easter Sunday


The Compassion of the Passion
     Anthony S. Kill

March 16, 2008 - Palm/Passion Sunday


Spreading Abundant Love
     Kurt Walker

March 9, 2008 - Fifth Sunday in Lent


Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
     Karla Jean Miller

March 2, 2008 - Fourth Sunday in Lent


Living Water
     Anthony S. Kill

February 24, 2008 - Third Sunday in Lent


On the Night Wind
     Kurt Walker

February 17, 2008 - Second Sunday in Lent


No Shortcuts
     Anthony S. Kill

February 10, 2008 - First Sunday in Lent


Love Beyond Justice
     Anthony S. Kill

February 3, 2008 - Last Sunday after Epiphany


Fishing for People
     Anthony S. Kill

January 27, 2008 - Third Sunday after Epiphany


Someday - Today?
     Anthony S. Kill

January 20, 2008 - Second Sunday after Epiphany


The Annunciation and the Magnificat
     Anthony S. Kill

January 6, 2008 - Christmas Music Sunday

Wie Schön Leuchtet Der Morgenstern - Leyding, Georg
Mary, Did You Know? - Lowry/Green arr. Book
Mary's Magnificat - Andrew Carter
Who Would Think that What Was Needed (BC #153)

Christmas Eve Reflection
     Anthony S. Kill

December 24, 2007 - Christmas


And a Branch Shall Grow Out of Its Roots
     Anthony S. Kill

December 9, 2007 - Advent 2


An Ember of Hope
     Karla Jean Miller

December 2, 2007 - Advent 1
                               Communion Sunday


Jesus Will Meet You Where You Are
     Kurt Walker

November 25, 2007 - Reign of Christ Sunday


Give Thanks in Everything
     Anthony S. Kill

November 18, 2007 - Thanksgiving Sunday


Still Speaking, Still Listening
     Anthony S. Kill

November 11, 2007 - Pentecost 24


The Hope to Which You Have Been Called
     Anthony S. Kill

November 4, 2007 - All Saints
                               Memorial Sunday


Every Hour
     Karla Jean Miller

October 28, 2007 - Pentecost 23


Instruments of Peace
     Cathryn Turrentine

October 21, 2007 - Pentecost 22


Legions and Demons
     Nick Carter

October 14, 2007 - Pentecost 21

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One World?
     Anthony S. Kill

October 7, 2007 - Pentecost 20


Right Under Our Noses
     Karla Jean Miller

September 30, 2007 - Pentecost 18


A Compassionate Homeland
     Anthony S. Kill

September 16, 2007 - Pentecost 16


Molded to God's Purpose
     Anthony S. Kill

September 9, 2007 - Pentecost 15


Summer Poetry Sermon - Fifth in a Series
     Anthony S. Kill

September 2, 2007 - Pentecost 14


Summer Poetry Sermon - Fourth in a Series
     Anthony S. Kill

August 26, 2007 - Pentecost 13


Summer Poetry Sermon - Third in a Series
     Anthony S. Kill

August 19, 2007 - Pentecost 12


Summer Poetry Sermon - Second in a Series
     Anthony S. Kill

August 12, 2007 - Pentecost 11


Summer Poetry Sermon - First in a Series
     Anthony S. Kill

August 5, 2007 - Pentecost 10


Practice, Practice, Practice
     Karla Jean Miller

July 22, 2007 - Pentecost 8


Traveling Light
     Karla Jean Miller

July 8, 2007 - Pentecost 6


Googling God
     Karla Jean Miller

July 1, 2007 - Pentecost 5


Still Speaking - Still Listening?
     Anthony S. Kill

June 24, 2007 - Pentecost 4


Many Others, Who Provided for Them Out of Their Resources
     Anthony S. Kill

June 17, 2007 - Pentecost 3


Together We Become a New Church
     Anthony S. Kill

June 3, 2007 - Pentecost 1


Divided by a Common Language
     Anthony S. Kill

May 27, 2007 - Pentecost


I Will Seek and Bring Back, Bind Up and Strengthen
     

May 20, 2007 - Music and the Arts


Come and Stay
     Karla Jean Miller

May 13, 2007 - Easter 6
                               


Wounds We Show, Wounds We Heal
     Anthony S. Kill

April 22, 2007 - Easter 3


Supposing Him to Be the Gardener
     Anthony S. Kill

April 8, 2007 - Easter


Only Pierced Hands
     Anthony S. Kill

April 1, 2007 - Palm Sunday


Filled With Fragrance
     Anthony S. Kill

March 25, 2007 - Lent 5


Meditation on Isaiah 55:1-9; Luke 13:6-9
     Anthony S. Kill

March 11, 2007 - Lent 3


Kingdom Temptations
     Anthony S. Kill

February 25, 2007 - Lent 1


The Highs and the Lows
     Anthony S. Kill

February 18, 2007 - Last Epiphany


Like a Tree Planted by Water
     Anthony S. Kill

February 11, 2007 - Epiphany 6


Into the Deep
     Anthony S. Kill

February 4, 2007 - Epiphany 5


Today
     Anthony S. Kill

January 21, 2007 - Epiphany 3


Filled Up to the Brim
     Anthony S. Kill

January 14, 2007 - Epiphany 2