All Saints Anglican Church of Fountain Valley

06/11/2026

In the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Jesus overturns the values by which people often judge one another. Wealth, status, and outward respectability do not determine a person's standing before God; what matters is the condition of the heart. The sermon exposes the subtle pride and self-sufficiency that can separate us from God, reminding us that salvation is received solely through His grace. Having been loved and carried by that grace, Christians are called to respond by loving others with humility and compassion.

Jesus' parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus challenges our assumptions about success, exposes the danger of pride, and points us to the only hope of salvation: the grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ.

06/07/2026

Saint John, the beloved apostle of Jesus, is often called the Apostle of Love. In today’s Epistle, he speaks about love as well: “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”

This sounds like a command, doesn’t it? But can love be commanded? Does a command not seem contrary to the very nature of love, which must be given freely rather than offered out of obligation? Commands are often associated with punishment, and punishment produces fear. Yet the same apostle tells us that “he that feareth is not made perfect in love.”

Can love be commanded? Explore how God's Law reveals our need for grace, while the Gospel proclaims His saving love through Jesus Christ. A reflection on 1 John 4 and the transforming power of God's love.

06/02/2026

The Holy Trinity is not an abstract doctrine reserved for theologians—it is the heart of the Christian faith and the foundation of our salvation. This sermon shows how the Father created us, the Son redeemed us, and the Holy Spirit brings us to new life through faith and Baptism. It reminds us that God does not stand far off from our struggles but comes to us in love, offering forgiveness, renewal, and eternal life. In response to such love, Christians are called to trust God, follow Christ, and live as His children.

What does the Holy Trinity have to do with your salvation? This Trinity Sunday sermon explores God's relentless love, the gift of Baptism, the work of the Holy Spirit, and how the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost draw us into eternal life.

05/31/2026

Enjoy photos from the recent rummage sale at All Saints. See volunteers, donations, shoppers, and community members coming together to support parish ministries and activities.

05/31/2026

Nicodemus came to Jesus at night and spoke to Him with great respect. Yet he saw Him as nothing more than a teacher, a rabbi. Nicodemus recognized that God was with Jesus, but he could not believe that Jesus Himself was God made flesh.

There have always been people who view Jesus in much the same way. They admire Him as a great moral teacher, a prophet, or even a social reformer (though that was never His mission). They are willing to place Him among the greatest figures in human history, perhaps even above most of them. But in the end, they see Him as only a man.

Discover the deeper meaning of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus and why being born again through water and the Spirit is central to the Christian faith. Learn how Christ’s words about Baptism, Holy Communion, and salvation reveal God’s saving work for us.

05/29/2026

The question of who the Holy Ghost is is far more important than many people realize. To know God as He truly is is not only a matter of truth but of life itself, for our relationship with Him shapes both our present existence and our eternal destiny. The Holy Ghost is the third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Lord and Giver of Life, who brings us into communion with God and pours His love into our hearts. Through Him we receive forgiveness, renewal, spiritual gifts, and the grace to grow in holiness.

Many people know about God the Father and Jesus Christ, but who is the Holy Ghost? Discover how the Holy Ghost works in our lives, brings us closer to God, grants forgiveness and new life, and invites us into the joy of eternal communion with Him.

05/23/2026

“And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” This is how Saint Luke describes what took place fifty days after Easter: Jesus fulfilled His promise to send upon the apostles the gift of the Father — the Holy Ghost. The Spirit of God opened both their minds and their tongues, enabling them to understand God’s marvelous plan of salvation and to proclaim it in a way that everyone could comprehend.

Discover the meaning of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles. Learn how God transformed many languages into one message of salvation through the power of His Spirit.

05/23/2026

“The end of all things is at hand.” This is not an easy truth to accept, for among all these things, we ourselves are included. Saint Peter wrote these words shortly before he was crucified in Rome—upside down, according to Tradition. Nearly two thousand years have passed since then. How much water has flowed into the sea, and how many people have been born, lived, and died...

Discover the timeless message of St. Peter: earthly things fade away, but love rooted in God leads to eternal life.

05/23/2026

In an age dominated by misinformation, fear, and division, one question echoes more urgently than ever: What is truth? Beginning with Pilate’s question to Jesus, this message explores how modern society has lost confidence in truth itself—and why only Christ can restore it. Through reflections on repentance, humility, courage, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to reject falsehood and live boldly in the light of eternal truth.

In a world shaped by fake news, distrust, and confusion, this powerful Christian sermon explores Jesus Christ as the ultimate Truth. Reflect on repentance, humility, the Holy Spirit, and the call to “speak the truth in love” in today’s post-truth culture.

05/15/2026

On the Feast of the Ascension, this sermon asks a profound question: Where is God? Drawing from Solomon’s prayer and the words of Christ, it proclaims that God is not distant or absent, but near to His people in every moment of life. Through Jesus’ incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension, the way to heaven has been opened, and believers are invited to live in the presence of God both now and forever.

Does God dwell only in heaven? This inspiring Ascension Day sermon explores Christ’s ascension, God’s nearness, and how heaven and earth are united through Jesus Christ. Based on 1 Kings 8:22–28.