20th Sunday after Pentecost - October 26, 2014

20th Sunday after Pentecost

This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday October 26, 2014.

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-Revised-Standard-Version-NRSV-Bible/.

[00:00:57]  First Reading - Deuteronomy 34:1-12
[00:04:08]  Second Reading - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
[00:05:47]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 22:34-46
[00:07:17]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:24:00]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Matthew 22:34-46:

1. What does the love Jesus is talking about look like? 
2. Why does the order matter (22:37-39)?
3. What is the difference between being “nice” and “loving” someone?

Today's bulletin can be found here.

Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog.

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

www.sttimothy-edm.ca

Feast of St. Luke / Baptism - October 19, 2014

Feast of St. Luke / Baptism

This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday October 19, 2014.

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-Revised-Standard-Version-NRSV-Bible/.

[00:01:12]  First Reading - Sirach 38:1-4,6-10,12-14
[00:02:41]  Second Reading - 2 Timothy 4: 5-13
[00:04:05]  Gospel Reading - Luke 4:14-21
[00:05:33]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:20:07]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on the Feast of St. Luke:

1. How do you understand prayers for healing that go unanswered?
2. Why was healing a part of what Jesus did?
3. What kind of healing do you need? 
4. What healing God God ultimately want for us?

Today's bulletin can be found here.

Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog.

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

www.sttimothy-edm.ca

18th Sunday after Pentecost / Harvest Thanksgiving - October 12, 2014

18th Sunday after Pentecost / Harvest Thanksgiving

This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday October 12, 2014.

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-Revised-Standard-Version-NRSV-Bible/.

[00:01:26]  First Reading - Exodus 32:1-14
[00:04:22]  Second Reading - Philippians 4:1-9
[00:06:36]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 22:1-14
[00:08:31]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:25:43]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Exodus 32:1-14:

1. Why did the people do what they did?
2. What do you think is your biggest temptation to idolatry? What/who gives you safety, security, protection, etc? 
3. Why does God have an issue with idolatry?

Today's bulletin can be found here.

Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog.

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

www.sttimothy-edm.ca

17th Sunday after Pentecost - October 05, 2014

17th Sunday after Pentecost

This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday October 05, 2014.

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-Revised-Standard-Version-NRSV-Bible/.

[00:01:07]  First Reading - Exodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20
[00:02:52]  Second Reading - Galatians 6:14-18
[00:03:50]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 11:25-30
[00:04:55]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:31:19]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on the feast of St. Francis:

1. A common saying attributed to Francis is “Preach the Gospel always. If necessary, use words”. If someone was to watch you live your life what Gospel would be preached?
2. What was it about Francis that people were drawn to him? 
3. Why would the Pope dream about Francis holding up the church as it was about to fall down? 

Today's bulletin can be found here.

Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog.

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

www.sttimothy-edm.ca