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A Sermon featuring the love of Mary Hatch from It’s a Wonderful Life

Posted on December 17, 2018 by William Carl Thomas

Mary Hatch, played by Donna Reed, is the conduit of grace that saves George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart). Continue reading →

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Sermon – The Second Sunday In Lent – March 12, 2017

Posted on March 12, 2017 by William Carl Thomas

Sermon for The Second Sunday In Lent (2 Lent Year A) preached in my role as Priest-in-Charge Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey – Sunday, March 12, 2017. This sermon can viewed at

Sermon – The Second Sunday After The Epiphany – January 17, 2016

Posted on January 17, 2016 by William Carl Thomas

The Sermon – The Second Sunday After The Epiphany (2 Epiphany Year C) preached in my role as Priest-in-Charge Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey – January 17, 2016. I reference author G.M. Malliet and her Father Max Tudor mysteries. I must … Continue reading →

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Sermon – The Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 20, 2015

Posted on December 20, 2015 by William Carl Thomas

The Sermon – The Fourth Sunday of Advent (Fourth Advent Year C) preached in my role as Priest-in-Charge Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey – December 20, 2015. While the video opens with the lighting of four candles of the Advent wreath … Continue reading →

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Sermon (Story) – The Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 21, 2014

Posted on December 22, 2014 by William Carl Thomas

The Sermon (Story) – The Fourth Sunday of Advent “The Innkeeper’s Long Night” Christ Episcopal Church New Bern, North Carolina – December 21, 2014 This sermon can viewed at

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Sermon – The Fifth Sunday in Lent – April 6, 2014

Posted on April 7, 2014 by William Carl Thomas

Sermon – The Fifth Sunday in Lent Christ Episcopal Church New Bern, North Carolina – April 6, 2014 This sermon can viewed at

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