St. Timothy's Anglican Church (Edmonton) - Worship Service Podcast

Ascension of the LordThis recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday June 1, 2014.   (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. [00:01:11]  First Reading - Acts 1:1-11 [00:03:31]  Second Reading - Ephesians 1:15-23 [00:05:47]  Gospel Reading - Luke 24:44-53 [00:06:58]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth [00:23:38]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Acts 1:1-11: If you could ask Jesus a question before his Ascension what would it be? How would it compare to Peter’s question?Why was the Ascension necessary? Why didn’t Jesus stay and do what Peter’s question suggested?Do you sometimes think of Jesus as being distant and hidden? Today's bulletin can be found here. Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog. www.sttimothy-edm.ca

  (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. Due to technical difficulties the first and second readings are not included in today's recording. [n/a]  First Reading - Acts 7:55-60 [n/a]  Second Reading - 1 Peter 2:2-10 [00:00:47]  Gospel Reading - John 14:1-14 [00:02:45]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth [00:17:35]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Acts 7:5-60: How did Stephen become the kind of person that could pray for the forgiveness of those who stoned him to death?Do you consider holiness to be a part of a Christian life? What is holiness?What is one thing you could do to open yourself to transformation into holiness? Today's bulletin can be found here. Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog. www.sttimothy-edm.ca

  (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. [00:00:51]  First Reading - Acts 2: 42-47 [00:02:16]  Second Reading - 1 Peter 2:19-25 [00:04:24]  Gospel Reading - John 10: 1-10 [00:05:50]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth [00:21:37]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Acts 2:42-47: What would you say are the essential parts of a church?If you imagine yourself back in the church of Acts what would you think of being a part of that community?What would you like about being a part of that community?What wouldn’t you like? Today's bulletin can be found here. Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog. www.sttimothy-edm.ca

If you are seeing this message, your browser does not support the audio element. You can still download the podcast using the download link.   (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. [00:01:16]  First Reading - Acts 2:14a, 36-41 [00:02:45]  Second Reading - 1 Peter 1:17-23 [00:04:15]  Gospel Reading - Luke 24:13-35 [00:00:00]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth [00:26:25]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Acts 2:14a, 36-41: Why is repentance the crowd’s first reaction?Repentance is defined as a “change of mind or purpose”. This is a change from what “mind” to what “mind”?What was the end point of repentance?   Today's bulletin can be found here. Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog: http://revchrisroth.blogspot.ca/ www.sttimothy-edm.ca

  (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. [00:00:50]  First Reading - 2 Samuel 12:1-15 [00:03:32]  Second Reading - James 1:19-21,26,27 [00:04:47]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 27:11-54 [00:10:13]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth [00:22:51]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Anger: Where does your anger come from? Really?How might you cultivate patience in the face of anger? Would you even want to?What are the consequences of anger? in your life, and in the lives of others?Can you imagine praying for and blessing your enemies? This weeks bulletin can be found here. Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog: http://revchrisroth.blogspot.ca/ www.sttimothy-edm.ca

  (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. [00:01:32]  First Reading - Proverbs 6:6-19 [00:03:10]  Second Reading - 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 [00:04:10]  Gospel Reading - Luke 13:6-9 [00:04:56]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth [00:21:37]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Sloth: Do you remember a time when you encountered sloth in yourself, not merely as laziness, but as a weariness towards spiritual things?Sloth can be disguised by frantic activity, but avoidance of of what God is calling you to. Is there something God is calling you to that you are avoiding?To counter sloth consider adopting (or maintaining) a regular pattern of prayer and Bible reading, exercise, or doing small acts of kindness even if you don’t feel like it. Today's bulletin can be found here. Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog: http://revchrisroth.blogspot.ca/ www.sttimothy-edm.ca

  (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. [00:01:12]  First Reading - Deuteronomy 8:1-10 [00:03:44]  Second Reading - Philippians 3:17-21 [00:04:42]  Gospel Reading - Luke 16:19-31 [00:06:46]  Sermon - Rev. Scott Sharman [00:24:13]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Gluttony: It has been said that if you cannot conquer a desire having to do with the body, it is unlikely you will be able to conquer a  harmful spiritual desire. Reflect on your desires. Is this true? Why do you think people paid more attention to fast days in the past? We have an amazing amount and variety of food, but we tend not to take fasting seriously.Gluttony has been described as a hunger that is fed in the wrong way. What are your hungers?This weeks bulletin can be found here. Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog: http://revchrisroth.blogspot.ca/ www.sttimothy-edm.ca

If you are seeing this message, your browser does not support the audio element. You can still download the podcast using the download link.   (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. [00:01:04]  First Reading - 2 Samuel 11:1-27 [00:06:01]  Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 6: 12-20 [00:07:57]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 5: 27-30 [00:08:50]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth [00:29:13]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Lust and Chastity: What effect does media (TV, Internet, music, magazines) have on your struggle with lust?Have you ever fasted? How might dealing with the desire for food affect your sexual desire?Reflect on the following poem by Samuel Smiles:Sow a thought, reap an act. Sow an act, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character. Sow a character, reap a destiny.Have you noticed this in your life?This weeks bulletin can be found here. Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog: http://revchrisroth.blogspot.ca/ www.sttimothy-edm.ca

If you are seeing this message, your browser does not support the audio element. You can still download the podcast using the download link.   (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. [00:01:22]  First Reading - 1 Kings 3:16-28 [00:04:32]  Second Reading - Galatians 5:16-26 [00:06:35]  Gospel Reading - Luke 12:13-24 [00:09:51]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth [00:29:57]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Envy and Greed: Envy is sorrow at another's good - they possess an object, a quality, prosperity, praise or status that we desire but don't possess. Can you remember a time when you felt this?Greed is the excess love of material things and the power and position that often comes with them. When was the last time you felt this?How many masters do you have? See Matthew 6:24; 1 Timothy 6:6-10.Consider ways you might reduce your desires, increase your charity, and celebrate blessings another person receives. Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog: http://revchrisroth.blogspot.ca/ www.sttimothy-edm.ca

If you are seeing this message, your browser does not support the audio element. You can still download the podcast using the download link.   (Download Podcast) The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV. [00:01:32]  First Reading - Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 [00:04:06]  Second Reading - Romans 5: 12-19 [00:06:19]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 4: 1-11 [00:07:56]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth [00:28:03]  Blessing and Dismissal Questions for reflection on Pride: For Lent we often give something up. This week consider spotting pride in your life and asking for the gift of humility.Read the following passages and reflect on pride and humility:   John 13:1-20; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 18:9-17; Matt 11:25; Matt 6:1-18; Phil 2:5-11; 1 Cor 1:20-27; Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Prov. 16:18-19; Lk 1:46-56Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog: http://revchrisroth.blogspot.ca/ www.sttimothy-edm.ca