Resources on Augustine of Hippo

Augustine of Hippo | Church Life Journal

In this sermon, Augustine of Hippo brings together many scriptures to expound on the significance of the Feast of the Epiphany. It celebrates the first revelation of Jesus to Gentiles (the Magi).

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Faith, Humility, Salvation, Christ

Prayer for the Indwelling of the Spirit

Augustine of Hippo | Worship Quotables

Prayer

Augustine of Hippo (354-430) offers a prayer directed toward the Holy Spirit, that asks for the Spirit's indwelling in living for God and witnessing to his work in the world.

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Attributes Of God, Holy Spirit, Pneumatology

Augustine of Hippo on the Will

Han-luen Kantzer Komline | Reformed Journal

Article about Church History, Article about Theology

Our will is at the core of who we are. Han-Luen Kantzer Komline reflects on St. Augustine's (354-430) four views of human will: as originally created, the fallen will, the redeemed will, and the eschatological will.

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Sin, Freedom, Free Will, St. Augustine

The Wonder of the Incarnation

Ron Man | Worship Notes

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Book Quote

Ron Man reflects on the wonder of Christ's incarnation (Hebrews 2:14-17) by offering a series of quotes from Augustine of Hippo (354-430), Gregory of Nyssa (335-395), G. K. Chesterton, (1874-1936), and others.

Hebrews 2:14-17

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Advent, Christmas, The Incarnation

The Wonder of the Incarnation

Augustine of Hippo | Worship Quotables

Poetry

This poem by Augustine of Hippo (354-430) offers praise, worship, and wonder at the miracle of Jesus' incarnation, exploring the mystery of the infinite God becoming finite human. Appropriate for Advent or Christmas services.

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Advent, Christmas, Incarnation

God Wearing Skin

Dale J Cooper | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Book Quote

Drawing on the writing of Barbara Brown Taylor and Augustine of Hippo, Dale Cooper presents four implications of Christ's incarnation (John 1:14) for human bodies. Bodies are an arena to practice holiness and express solidarity.

John 1:14

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Jesus Christ's Humanity, Incarnation, Body, Heidelberg Catechism

See How These Christians Love One Another

J Warren Smith | Christian History Institute

Article about Church History

"...early Christians saw the church as intended by God to be one." An article about Tertullian, Cyprian of Carthage, and Augustine of Hippo, who had to confront disputes about the purity and unity of the church....

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Unity, Cyprian, Tertullian, Works Of St. D'augustine Of Hippo

The Ascension of Jesus

Jay Wright | Worship Quotables

Book Quote

In celebration of Christ's ascension (Luke 24:51 and Acts 1:1-9), Jay Wright, Augustine of Hippo (354-430), and Gerritt Dawson reflect on the culmination of Jesus' earthly ministry and the transition to his continuing ministry.

Luke 24:51; Acts 1:1-9

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Ascension, Comforter, Feast Of The Ascension

Pentecost Prayers

Sylvia Dunstan | Re-Worship

Prayer

A number of short prayers written by Sylvia Dunstan and Augustine of Hippo that are appropriate for the theme and the season of Pentecost.

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Pentecost, Prayer, Holiness, Holy Spirit

Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child

The Church of England

Baptism Liturgy or Prayer

This service is provided for the private celebration of a birth or adoption, or the public celebration of the birth or adoption of a number of children as part of a main Sunday act of worship.

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Baptism, Children, Adoption, Thanksgiving

Prayers for the season of Lent

John Birch | Faith and Worship

Prayer

John Birch presents a series of prayers for the season of Lent, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

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Sin, God's Love, Cross, Word Of God

Church and State

Peter Rozic | Reformed Journal

Article about Theology

Peter Rozic considers the debate on the separation of church and state, drawing from "De Civitate Dei" by St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430), which argues for humility against pride and putting God first in all things....

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Politics, St. Augustine, Separation Of Church And State, State And Church

Search Results for "Augustine of Hippo" on Hymnary.org

Jerusalem, My Happy HomePD
Augustine of Hippo (August 28 or May 5)PD
Ah, holy Jesu, how hast thou offendedPD
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Early Church Evidence for the Eucharist

William Hemsworth | Patheos - Catholicism

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this article, William Hemsworth summarizes the positions of four church fathers on the Eucharist: Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus of Lyons, and Augustine of Hippo.

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St. Augustine, Ignatius Of Antioch, Justin Martyr, St. Irenaeus

Man's Maker was Made Man

Augustine of Hippo | Global Worship

Song or Hymn, Artwork, Poetry

This resource offers a Christmas poem from St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430), reflecting on the incarnation of Christ and his life as Messiah. Also includes devotional art from John Stuart.

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Christmas, Incarnation, Messiah

Breathe in Me

Augustine of Hippo | Global Worship

Song or Hymn

Stacey Pool Regan and Elise Massa share their new arrangement of the hymn "Breathe in Me," written by Augustine of Hippo (354-430). (Length: 03:05) Includes chord sheet.

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Holy Spirit, Sanctification, Holiness, St. Augustine

A Litany for Teachers of the Faith and Spiritual Writers

The Church of England

Assurance of Pardon, Call to Confession, Prayer of Confession

An order of service focused on teachers of the faith and spiritual writers. Also included is a list of special days honoring saints of old whose service is remembered on specific days.

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Litany, Liturgy, Anglican, Teachers, Ministry

The War of the Lamb

Harry O Maier | The Christian Reflection Project

Article about Scripture

"The War of the Lamb is a call to arms, to wage war with what at first glance seems to be no weapons at all—the words of faithful testimony." An article on the book of Revelation.

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War And Peace, Revelation, Lamb

The Incarnational Nature of Congregational Song

Cynthia Wilson | Discipleship Ministries

Book Quote, Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Music

An article by Cynthia Wilson (part 2 in a series) that reflects on the formative effects of music within liturgy, which "provides a clear roadmap to the Paschal Mystery."

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Liturgy, Music, Aristotle, Plato

Sermon Quotes on Anxiety

Augustine of Hippo | The Pastor's Workshop

Book Quote

Augustine of Hippo offers a prayer for those who are stressed. Marcus Aurelius says that it is not external events that make us anxious but our assessment of them - which we can control.

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Anxiety, Prayer, Pain, Care

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Cultivating the Christian Imagination of the Child

Jessica Keating | Church Life Journal

Article about Children or Youth Ministry

Jessica Keating explains how Catechesis of the Good Shepherd contests our assumptions about and distortions of the nature of the child and the nature of worship, and especially of the child’s capacity to engage in worship.

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Catechesis, Children, Imagination, Worship