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Everyday Carry

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God’s Love is Life Giving

12:15

“Who do you say that I am?”

In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore a pivotal moment in Mark 8:27-38 when Jesus asks his disciples, 'Who do you say that I am?' It challenges us to reflect on our own response to this question and the daily decision to follow Jesus. #FollowJesus
Here is a link to all of this Sunday's scripture readings:
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Відео

15:49

Genuine Love

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore how Jesus challenges us to look beyond outward rituals and focus on the true intentions of our hearts. By examining the deeper meaning of traditions and their impact on our spiritual lives, we are called to align our actions with a genuine love for God and God's creation. #GenuineLove Here is a link to all of this Sunday's scripture readings: lectio...

13:28

Everyday Carry

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore the final section of John 6, where Jesus invites us to make a daily choice to follow him. We reflect on the significance of abiding in Christ, the challenges of living out our faith, and the importance of carrying our faith with us each day, just like the other essential tools we use in our daily lives. #EverydayCarry Here is a link to all of this S...

12:45

Living Bread

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore Jesus’ invitation to partake in the "living bread" - a relationship with God that nourishes our souls, transforms our lives, and satisfies our deepest needs. And we reflect on what it means to abide in Christ and experience the fullness of God's love and grace. #LivingBread Here is a link to all of this Sunday's scripture readings: lectionary.librar...

11:57

Beyond the Ordinary

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore how Jesus invites us to see beyond the ordinary and recognize him as the true source of eternal life. We reflect on how our acts of worship and service are profound expressions of God's grace. We consider how we can share the deeper meaning of our faith with others, as we find the extraordinary in the everyday. #BeyondtheOrdinary Here is a link to a...

14:13

More Than A Meal

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore how God puts signs and symbols in our lives, pointing us towards a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. In John 6:24-35, Jesus invites believers to trust in him as the Bread of Life, offering eternal nourishment that satisfies their deepest longings. #MoreThanAMeal #BreadOfLife Here is a link to all of this Sunday's scripture readings: lectionary....

12:15

God’s Love is Life Giving

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore the stark contrasts between earthly power and the life-giving love of God. Through the stories of Herod's banquet and Jesus' feeding of the five thousand, we see how true abundance in life comes from compassion and mercy, not wealth and status. #GodsLoveIsLifeGiving Here is a link to all of this Sunday's scripture readings: lectionary.library.vander...

13:27

With Generous and Hospitable Hearts

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we reflect on the boundless generosity of God through Jesus Christ and our call to reflect that generosity with hospitable hearts. Our reflection on the reading challenges us to respond to God's love without skepticism, embrace hospitality, and share God’s grace with everyone we encounter, participating in the divine mission of spreading the Good News of hope ...

14:51

To Restore All People

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we reflect on Jesus' mission to restore all people into a right relationship with God, regardless of their societal status. It intertwines the healing of Jairus' daughter and the unnamed woman suffering from hemorrhages, highlighting themes of vulnerability, faith, and Jesus' inclusive love. We are invited to hear God's call to embody compassion and to recogni...

12:34

Jesus Calms The Storm

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we reflect on Jesus, exhausted from teaching, calming a fierce storm, demonstrating his divine power and the promise of peace. This passage reminds us of our need for rest and the importance of trusting Jesus amidst life's chaos and that we can find balance and reassurance in God's presence, even in our busiest times. #JesusCalmsTheStorm Here is a link to all ...

11:38

Seeds of Faith

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore two of Jesus' parables about growing seeds that humorously illustrate the divine power behind the growth of God's Kingdom. A parable of a clueless farmer and the parable of the mustard seed both reveal how God's work often goes unnoticed yet is unstoppable. We reflect on how even the smallest acts of faith and love can flourish and spread in unexpec...

11:56

Following Jesus in a Distracting World

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore Jesus' invitation to "follow me" as a call to leave behind worldly pressures and embrace God's will, forming a new spiritual family. Through the opposition Jesus faces from religious leaders and even his own family, we see the challenges of choosing to follow Him. Despite these challenges, Jesus' message remains clear: those who do God's will are hi...

12:12

The Heart of the Sabbath

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In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we reflect on Mark 2:23-3:6, where Jesus teaches that the Sabbath law is meant to serve the well-being of people, not to burden them. By highlighting the importance of understanding the intent behind God's laws, Jesus shows us that true faithfulness involves compassion, mercy, and aligning our actions with God's will. We are called to live with integrity and l...

Encountering Transformation in the Holy Trinity

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Encountering Transformation in the Holy Trinity

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In Canon Rob’s sermon for Trinity Sunday, we explore the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3:1-17, reflecting on the transformative power of spiritual rebirth through the Holy Trinity. Through Nicodemus' inquiry and Jesus' teachings, we discover the depth of God's love, the role of each person of the Trinity in our salvation, and the invitation to embrace ongoing transformation in o...

14:41

Transcending Our Differences

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In our exploration of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21), Canon Rob’s message calls us to witness the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as it descends upon the disciples, igniting them with courage and unity. Through the lens of Scripture and reflection on present-day divisions, we are reminded of God's enduring call for unity amidst both our diversity and division. #TranscendingDifferences Here is ...