Theology and Stuff with Andrew Hollingsworth

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article XVIII of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of Obtaining Eternal Salvation Only by the Name of Christ, preached on the Fourth Sunday after Easter (5.3.2026)."They also are to be had accursed that presume to say that every man shall be saved by the law or sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that law and the light of nature. For Holy Scripture doth set out to us only the name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be saved."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article XVII of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of Predestination and Election, preached on the Third Sunday after Easter (4.26.2026)."Predestination to life is the everlasting purpose of God, whereby – before the foundations of the world were laid – he hath constantly decreed by his counsel secret to us, to deliver from curse and damnation those whom he hath chosen in Christ out of mankind, and to bring them by Christ to everlasting salvation, as vessels made to honour. Wherefore, they which be endued with so excellent a benefit of God be called according to God's purpose by his Spirit working in due season; they through grace obey the calling; they be justified freely; they be made sons of God by adoption; they be made like the image of his only-begotten Son Jesus Christ; they walk religiously in good works; and at length, by God's mercy, they attain to everlasting felicity. As the godly consideration of predestination and our election in Christ is full of sweet, pleasant, and unspeakable comfort to godly persons, and such as feel in themselves the working of the Spirit of Christ, mortifying the works of the flesh and their earthly members, and drawing up their mind to high and heavenly things, as well because it doth greatly establish and confirm their faith of eternal salvation to be enjoyed through Christ, as because it doth fervently kindle their love towards God; so, for curious and carnal persons, lacking the Spirit of Christ, to have continually before their eyes the sentence of God's predestination is a most dangerous downfall, whereby the devil doth thrust them either into desperation or into wretchlessness of most unclean living, no less perilous than desperation. Futhermore, we must receive God's promises in such wise as they be generally set forth to us in holy Scripture; and in our doings that will of God is to be followed which we have expressly declared unto us in the word of God."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article XVI of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of Sin after Baptism, preached on the Second Sunday after Easter (4.19.2026)."Not every deadly sin willingly committed after baptism is sin against the Holy Ghost and unpardonable. Wherefore the grant of repentance is not to be denied to such as fall into sin after baptism. After we have received the Holy Ghost, we may depart from grace given and fall into sin, and by the grace of God we may rise again and amend our lives. And therefore they are to be condemned which say they can no more sin as long as they live here, or deny the place of forgiveness to such as truly repent."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article XV of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of Christ Alone without Sin, preached on the First Sunday after Easter (4.12.2026)."Christ in the truth of our nature was made like unto us in all things, sin only except, from which he was clearly void, both in his flesh and in his spirit. He came to be the Lamb without spot, who, by sacrifice of himself once made, should take away the sins of the world; and sin, as Saint John saith, was not in him. But all we the rest, although baptized and born again in Christ, yet offend in many things; and if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us."

Fr. Andrew's sermon from Easter Day (4.5.2026). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Exodus 14.1-31; Colossians 3.1-7; John 20.1-10.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from Good Friday (4.3.2026). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Isaiah 53.1-12; Hebrews 10.1-25; John 19.1-37.

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article XIV of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of Works of Supererogation, preached on the Sunday next before Easter, or Palm Sunday (3.29.2026)."Voluntary works besides, over, and above God's commandments, which they call 'works of supererogation,' cannot be taught without arrogancy and impiety. For by them men do declare that they do not only render unto God as much as they are bound to do, but that they do more for his sake than of bounden duty is required; whereas Christ saith plainly, 'When ye have done all that are commanded to you, say, "We be unprofitable servants."'"

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article XIII of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of Works before Justification, preached on the Fifth Sunday in Lent (3.22.2026)."Works done before the grace of Christ and the inspiration of his Spirit are not pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ, neither do they make men meet to receive grace, or (as the School Authors say) deserve grace of congruity; yea rather, for that they are not done as God hath willed and commanded them to be done, we doubt not but they have the nature of sin."

This is the second lecture for the Illuminate Lecture Series, a public-lecture event hosted and produced by Church of the Holy Trinity: An Anglican Mission in Mandeville, LA.Our second lecture was given by Rev. Dr. Andrew Hollingsworth (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary), Vicar at Church of the Holy Trinity: An Anglican Mission, Canon Theologian for Missio Mosaic: A Missional Society, and Affiliate Professor with Kairos University. Rev. Dr. Hollingsworth presented on "Are the Gospels Reliable?: Evaluating the Credibility of Jesus' Earliest Biographies."Link to Rev. Dr. Hollingsworth's Paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nMHzEGylQqw3iKiwgaZrbw_-_xpDgU5D/view?usp=sharingThe Illuminate Lecture Series demonstrates how Jesus Christ is the Light that reveals and makes visible—illuminates—all truth, goodness, and beauty in the world. Each lecture tackles an important question that faces communities and individuals today and is delivered by a respected scholar and expert on the subject matter on which they are presenting. Presentations are followed by an open Q&A from the audience. Each lecture event is free and open to the public. Illuminate Lecture Series is a ministry of Church of the Holy Trinity: An Anglican Mission, and each lecture event is hosted at Newell Christian Chapel in Mandeville, LA.

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article XI of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of the Justification of Man, preached on the Third Sunday in Lent (3.8.2026)."We are accounted righteous before God only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by faith, and not for our own works or deservings. Wherefore, that we are justified by faith only is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort, as more largely is expressed in the homily of justification."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article X of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of Free Will, preached on the Second Sunday in Lent (3.1.2026)."The condition of man after the fall of Adam is such that he cannot turn and prepare himself, by his own natural strength and good works, to faith and calling upon God. Wherefore we have no power to do good works pleasant and acceptable to God, without the grace of God by Christ preventing us that we may have a good will, and working with us when we have that good will."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article IX of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of Original or Birth Sin, preached on the first Sunday in Lent (2.22.2026)."Original sin standeth not in the following of Adam (as the Pelagians do vainly talk), but it is the fault and corruption of the nature of every man that naturally is engendered of the offspring of Adam, whereby man is very gone from original righteousness, and is of his own nature inclined to evil, so that the flesh lusteth always contrary to the spirit; and therefore in every person born into this world it deserveth God's wrath and damnation. And this infection of nature doth remain, yea in them that are regenerated; whereby the lust of the flesh, called in the Greek φρὀνημα σαρκὸς (which some do expound the wisdom, some sensuality, some the affection, some the desire of the flesh), is not subject to the law of God. And although there is no condemnation for them that believe and are baptized, yet the apostle doth confess that concupiscence and lust hath of itself the nature of sin."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article VIII of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of the Three Creeds, preached on the Sunday before Lent, or Quinquagesima (2.15.2026)."The three creeds, Nicene Creed, Athanasius' Creed, and that which is commonly called the Apostles' Creed, ought thoroughly to be received and believed, for they may be proved by most certain warrants of Holy Scripture."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article VII of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of the Old Testament, preached on the Second Sunday before Lent, or Sexagesima (2.8.2026)."The Old Testament is not contrary to the New, for both in the Old and New Testament everlasting life is offered to mankind by Christ, who is the only Mediator between God and man, being both God and man. Wherefore they are not to be heard which feign that the old Fathers did look only for transitory promises. Although the Law given from God by Moses, as touching ceremonies and rites, do not bind Christian men, nor the civil precepts thereof ought of necessity to be received in any commonwealth, yet not withstanding, no Christian man whatsoever is free from the obedience of the commandments which are called moral."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article VI of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of the Sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures for Salvation, preached on the Third Sunday before Lent, or Septuagesima (2.1.2026)."Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation: so that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an article of the Faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation. In the name of the Holy Scripture we do understand those canonical Books of the Old and New Testament, of whose authority was never any doubt in the Church.Of the Names and Number of the Canonical Books:Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, The First Book of Samuel, The Second Book of Samuel, The First Book of Kings, The Second Book of Kings, The First Book of Chronicles, The Second Book of Chronicles, The First Book of Esdras [Ezra], The Second Book of Esdras [Nehemiah], The Book of Esther, The Book of Job, The Psalms, The Proverbs, Ecclesiastes or Preacher Cantica, Song of Solomon, Four Prophets the greater, Twelve Prophets the less.And the other Books (as Jerome saith) the Church doth read for example of life and instruction of manners; but yet doth it not apply them to establish any doctrine; such are these following:The Third Book of Esdras, The Fourth Book of Esdras, The Book of Tobias, The Book of Judith, The rest of the Book of Esther, The Book of Wisdom, Jesus the Son of Sirach, Baruch the Prophet, The Song of the Three Children, The Story of Susanna. Of Bel and the Dragon, The Prayer of Manasses. The First Book of Maccabees, and The Second Book of Maccabees.All the Books of the New Testament, as they are commonly received, we do receive, and account them Canonical."

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Third Sunday after the Epiphany and the Feast of St. Paul the Apostle (1.25.2026). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Acts 9. 1-22; Matthew 19.27-30; The Wisdom of Solomon 5.1-23.

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article V of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of the Holy Ghost, preached on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany (1.18.2026)."The Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son is of one substance, majesty, and glory with the Father and the Son, very and eternal God."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article IV of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of the Resurrection of Christ, preached on the First Sunday after the Epiphany (1.11.2026)."Christ did truly rise again from death, and took again his body, with flesh, bones, and all things appertaining to the perfection of man's nature, wherewith he ascended into heaven, and there sitteth until he return to judge all men at the last day."

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles (1.26.2026). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Isaiah 60.1-22; Ephesians 3.1-12; Matthew 2.1-12.

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article III of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of the Going Down of Christ into Hell, preached on the Second Sunday after Christmas (1.4.2026)."As Christ died for us, and was buried, so also is it to be believed that he went down into hell."

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Nativity of Our Lord, or Christmas Day (12.25.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Isaiah 9.1-7; Hebrews 1.1-12; John 1.1-14.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Feast of St. Thomas, the Fourth Sunday of Advent (12.21.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Isaiah 30.1-33; Philippians 4.4-7; John 1.29-28.

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article II of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of the Word or Son of God, Which Was Made Very Man, preached on the Third Sunday of Advent (12.14.2025)."The Son, which is the Word of the Father, begotten from everlasting of the Father, the very and eternal God, of one substance with the Father, took man's nature in the womb of the Blessed Virgin, of her substance; so that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say, the Godhead and manhood, were joined together in one person, never to be divided, whereof is one Christ, very God and very man, who truly suffered , was crucified, dead, and buried, to reconcile his Father to us, and to be a sacrifice, not only for original guilt, but also for all actual sins of men."

Fr. Andrew's sermon on Article I of The 39 Articles of Religion: Of Faith in the Holy Trinity, preached on the Second Sunday of Advent (12.7.2025)."There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body, parts, or passions; of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the maker and preserver of all things both visible and invisible. And in unity of this Godhead there be three persons, of one substance, power, and eternity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost."

This episode is the sixth lecture for Fr. Andrew's course, Introduction to the Old Testament. Fr. Andrew gives an overview discussion of the religious worldview of the ancient Assyrian Empire and discusses its significance for understanding portions of the Old Testament.If you would like to support Church of the Holy Trinity: An Anglican Mission, which includes this podcast, you can do so by giving to the church. The link is provided below. We greatly appreciate any and all support that you desire to offer. It truly means a lot to us, and it helps us out with all of our various ministries. You can also sign up for a free or paid subscription to the Holy Trinity Anglican Substack, where Fr. Andrew writes and post articles on various biblical, theological, liturgical, and philosophical topics.Give to Church of the Holy Trinity: An Anglican Mission – https://www.cotht.com/give

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Feast of St. Andrew, the First Sunday of Advent (11.30.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Proverbs 20.1-30; Matthew 4.18-22; Romans 10.9-21.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the final Sunday of Trinitytide (11.23.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Jeremiah 23.5-8; John 6.5-14.

This is the inaugural lecture for the Illuminate Lecture Series, a public-lecture event hosted and produced by Church of the Holy Trinity: An Anglican Mission in Mandeville, LA.Our inaugural lecture was given by Dr. Archie England (PhD, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary), Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew occupying the J. Wash Watts Chair of Old Testament and Hebrew at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. England presented on "Slavery in the Bible: What Does Jesus Say About It?".The Illuminate Lecture Series demonstrates how Jesus Christ is the Light that reveals and makes visible—illuminates—all truth, goodness, and beauty in the world. Each lecture tackles an important question that faces communities and individuals today and is delivered by a respected scholar and expert on the subject matter on which they are presenting. Presentations are followed by an open Q&A from the audience. Each lecture event is free and open to the public. Illuminate Lecture Series is a ministry of Church of the Holy Trinity: An Anglican Mission, and each lecture event is hosted at Newell Christian Chapel in Mandeville, LA.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity (11.16.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Proverbs 2.1-22; Matthew 18.21-35; Philippians 1.3-11.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity (11.9.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Habakkuk 2.1-20; John 4.46-54; Ephesians 6.10-20.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from All Saints' Day (11.1.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture and the Apocrypha: Matthew 5.1-12; Revelation 7.2-12; Wisdom of Solomon 3.1-9.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (10.26.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Daniel 3.1-30; Matthew 9.1-8; Ephesians 4.17-32.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Feast of St. Luke, the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity (10.19.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Luke 10.1-7 ; 2 Timothy 4.5-15; Sirach 51.1-30.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (10.5.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Ezekiel 14.1-23; Luke 14.1-11 ; Ephesians 4.-16.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (10.5.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Ezekiel 2.1-10; Luke 7.11-17 ; Ephesians 3.13-21.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (9.14.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: 2 Kings 19.1-37; Luke 10.23-37 ; Galatians 3.16-22.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (9.7.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: 2 Kings 10.1-36; Luke 7.31-37 ; 2 Corinthians 3.4-9.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (8.31.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: 2 Kings 5.1-27; Luke 18.9-14 ; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Eighth Sunday after Trinity (8.10.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: 1 Kings 18.1-46; Luke 16.1-9 ; 1 Corinthians 10.1-13.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Eighth Sunday after Trinity (8.10.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: 1 Kings 13.1-34; Matthew 7.15-23; Romans 8.12-17.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Seventh Sunday after Trinity (8.3.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: 2 Samuel 21.1-22; Mark 8.1-9; Romans 6.19-23.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Fifth Sunday after Trinity (7.20.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: 1 Samuel 15.1-35; Luke 5.1-11; 1 Peter 3.8-15.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Third Sunday after Trinity. Lessons from Holy Scripture: 1 Samuel 2.1-36; 1 Peter 5.5-11; Luke 15.1-10.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the Second Sunday after Trinity, which coincided with the Feast of St. Peter the Apostle.Lessons from Holy Scripture and the Apocrypha: Sirach 15.1-20; Acts 12.1-11; Matthew 16.13-19.

Fr. Andrew's sermon from the First Sunday after Trinity of 2025 (6.22.2025). We pray that you are blessed by the message.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Joshua 10.1-43; 1 John 4.7-21; Luke 16.19-31.

Fr. Andrew Hollingsworth's sermon from Trinity Sunday of 2025 (6.15.2025). Unfortunately, the phone used to record this sermon ran out of memory, and so the last 5 minutes of the sermon is missing.Lessons from Holy Scripture: Genesis 1.1-2.3; Revelation 4.1-11; John 3.1-15.cotht.com/sermons

This is the seventh episode in a special series comprised of seven episodes on Dr. Matthew Halsted's book, The End of the World as You Know It. This episode covers the third chapter of Dr. Halsted's book, which is all about the the Antichrist. Dr. Halsted guest stars with us to walk us through his wonderful book, and he provides some Concluding Exhortations in the last half of the episode. If you would like to donate to support me and this podcast, you can do so by contributing to my Ko-Fi account or my Patreon account. Both are linked below. I greatly appreciate any and all support that you desire to offer. It truly means a lot to me and helps me out in so many ways. Give via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/andrewhollingsworth Give via Patreon: patreon.com/AndrewHollingsworth Subscribe to the Theology and Stuff Substack: https://theologyandstuff.substack.com/

This is the sixth episode in a special series comprised of seven episodes on Dr. Matthew Halsted's book, The End of the World as You Know It. This episode covers the third chapter of Dr. Halsted's book, which is all about the Return of Christ. Dr. Halsted guest stars with us to walk us through his wonderful book. If you would like to donate to support me and this podcast, you can do so by contributing to my Ko-Fi account or my Patreon account. Both are linked below. I greatly appreciate any and all support that you desire to offer. It truly means a lot to me and helps me out in so many ways. Give via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/andrewhollingsworth Give via Patreon: patreon.com/AndrewHollingsworth Subscribe to the Theology and Stuff Substack: https://theologyandstuff.substack.com/

This is the fifth episode in a special series comprised of seven episodes on Dr. Matthew Halsted's book, The End of the World as You Know It. This episode covers the third chapter of Dr. Halsted's book, which is all about the Great Tribulation. Dr. Halsted guest stars with us to walk us through his wonderful book. If you would like to donate to support me and this podcast, you can do so by contributing to my Ko-Fi account or my Patreon account. Both are linked below. I greatly appreciate any and all support that you desire to offer. It truly means a lot to me and helps me out in so many ways. Give via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/andrewhollingsworth Give via Patreon: patreon.com/AndrewHollingsworth Subscribe to the Theology and Stuff Substack: https://theologyandstuff.substack.com/

This is the fourth episode in a special series comprised of seven episodes on Dr. Matthew Halsted's book, The End of the World as You Know It. This episode covers the third chapter of Dr. Halsted's book, which is all about the rapture. Dr. Halsted guest stars with us to walk us through his wonderful book. If you would like to donate to support me and this podcast, you can do so by contributing to my Ko-Fi account or my Patreon account. Both are linked below. I greatly appreciate any and all support that you desire to offer. It truly means a lot to me and helps me out in so many ways. Give via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/andrewhollingsworth Give via Patreon: patreon.com/AndrewHollingsworth Subscribe to the Theology and Stuff Substack: https://theologyandstuff.substack.com/