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Sermon – The Fourth Sunday of Easter – April 22, 2018

Posted on April 22, 2018 by William Carl Thomas

Sermon for The Fourth Sunday of Easter (4 Easter B RCL) preached in my role as Priest-in-Charge Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey – April 22, 2018. My sermon can be viewed at

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The Christmas Sermon – December 24, 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by William Carl Thomas

The Christmas Sermon (Christmas 1 RCL) preached in my role as Priest-in-Charge Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey – Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017. This sermon can be read here and viewed at

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The Innkeeper’s Witness performed on the Second Sunday of Advent – December 10, 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by William Carl Thomas

The Innkeeper’s Witness performed by The Rev. Dr. William Carl Thomas and the Christ Church Choir on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2017 at Christ Episcopal Church, Middletown New Jersey. Music and Lyrics by The Rev. Adam Thomas. … Continue reading →

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Sermon – The Fourth Sunday of Easter – May 7, 2017

Posted on May 7, 2017 by William Carl Thomas

Sermon for The Fourth Sunday of Easter (4 Easter Year A) preached in my role as Priest-in-Charge Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey – Sunday, May 7, 2017. This sermon can viewed at

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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 – Christmas Eve – December 24, 2014

Posted on December 25, 2014 by William Carl Thomas

The Sermon – The Nativity of our Lord: Christmas Eve Text of W Thomas Christmas Eve Sermon 2014 Christ Episcopal Church New Bern, North Carolina – December 24, 2014 This sermon can viewed at

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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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