Good Shepherd Barrhaven Sermon Stream

Human beings don't always treat others with the respect that comes from being made in God's image. Yet, today's Gospel lesson shows us that this isn't how Jesus operates. He deals with an important leader in the same way he deals with a poor, nameless woman in need of healing--he shows them respect and love. This sermon reminds us that Jesus genuinely loves each of us, regardless of who we are.

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John the Baptist's ministry didn't come from nowhere, but instead was made possible by the faithfulness of his parents. Their everyday faithfulness and trust in God's promises prepared him for the great work he did for God. This sermon focuses on the importance of everyday faithfulness in our lives today.

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The ongoing impact of the Indian Residential School policy, the loss of Indigenous language & heritage, and the terrible conditions on many reserves have pushed our society to wrestle with reconciliation. Sarah addresses these themes in her talk, acknowledging the ways our own church tradition took part in these events but calling on us to be a force for reconciliation and healing in the future.

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In this sermon, Fr. Stephen challenges us to take rest seriously as both a gift God gives us and a command God expects us to follow. He concludes by suggesting ways of taking rest, but also ways we can bring rest to others.

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This sermon reminds us not to approach God as a puzzle to solve, but a loving God we can relate to. The Trinity teaches us that He is mysterious and beyond our understanding, but also someone who wants us to enjoy friendship with Him. Both realities are expressed by the Trinity, and both are great comfort to those in need.

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Pentecost is more than the story of a great thing which happened in the past. It’s the story of how God gave His church the Spirit of Jesus to carry on Jesus’ ministry on earth. When Jesus’ body ascends, he gives us his Spirit so that we can act as His hands and feet in the world. That same Spirit animates the church today.

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This sermon explores why the Ascension is important for Christians to appreciate and understand. The ascension tells us that we have someone in heaven who understands us, and can appreciate the many frailties and challenges that come from being human. It also tells us we have a champion in heaven, who has won a victory for us over sin and death.

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How can we accept demands for obedience, when so many leaders have shown themselves to be unworthy of trust? This sermon points out how Christ's leadership is different, because he is someone who lays down his life for his friends. This sacrificial love demonstrates that he has our interests at heart. We begin to enjoy his love when we start to act on what he tells us to do

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How do we stay connected to Jesus without over-thinking things? This sermon examines the word abide, and shows us that staying close to Jesus is mostly a matter of making time for him.

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A Sermon on Luke 24:36-48
Preached on the 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2018 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne
When most people think about faith, they think about spiritual things. Yet, the most central belief in Christian faith is that Jesus rose after dying on the cross. Why does it matter that Jesus was resurrected, and didn't just return as a spirit? This sermon explores how Jesus' bodily resurrection points us to the importance of our own bodies and how we can serve God well in our daily lives.
Sermon Highlights

* The Gospels stress that Jesus' body was resurrected, not just his spirit
* The disciples had to relate to Jesus as he is, not just like they wanted him to be
* Modern people are tempted to retreat into fantasy world of the internet and other entertainments where things are what we want them to be
* Jesus' resurrection encourages us to love ourselves and the world as they are, not just as we want them to be
* So, use your body to make God's world more beautiful




 

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