Pentecost 05 - June 28, 2015

Pentecost 05
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday June 28, 2015.

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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/.

[00:01:29]  First Reading - 2 Samuel 1:1,17-27
[00:03:54]  Second Reading - 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
[00:05:32]  Gospel Reading - Mark 5:21-43
[00:08:44]  Sermon - Rev. Regula Brandle
[00:32:48]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection: 
  1. Today’s text is about two people (Jairus and the sick woman) who are examples of trust and faith in Jesus:  
  2. How would you describe your trust in Jesus?
  3. What does usually hinder you from trusting Jesus?
  4. How would your life look different if you fully trusted Jesus with all aspects of your life?
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

Pentecost 04 - June 21, 2015

Pentecost 04
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday June 21, 2015.

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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/.

[00:01:35]  First Reading - 1 Samuel 17: 32-49
[00:05:07]  Second Reading - 2 Corinthians 6: 1-13
[00:08:08]  Gospel Reading - Mark 4:35-41
[00:09:20]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:27:50]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Mark 4:35-41
  1. Skim over the events in Mark chapter 2 to chapter 5. What is Jesus shown to have power over?
  2. Our fear is a natural response to danger, but it can also betray a lack in the belief in God’s nature as all-powerful, always-with-us, and all-loving. What were the disciples believing? What about you? 
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

Pentecost 03 - June 14, 2015

Pentecost 03
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday June 14, 2015.

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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/.

[00:00:38]  First Reading - 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
[00:04:16]  Second Reading - 2 Corinthians 5:6-17
[00:06:26]  Gospel Reading - Mark 4:26-34
[00:07:47]  Sermon - The Ven. Alan Perry
[00:23:45]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Mark 4:26-34
  1. Jesus could have used many images to speak about the Kingdom. Imagine some accurate and inaccurate images. Why does Jesus choose these images? 
  2. A mustard plant was often considered to be an aggressive weed. Why would Jesus compare the kingdom to this unwanted plant? 
  3. Can you imagine a modern image for the kingdom that would convey the same idea?
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

Pentecost 02 - June 07, 2015

Pentecost 02
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday June 07, 2015.

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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/.

[00:00:58]  First Reading - 1 Samuel 8:4-20,11:14-15
[00:03:40]  Second Reading - 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
[00:05:06]  Gospel Reading - Mark 3:20-35
[00:07:08]  Sermon - Brian Richardson
[00:24:26]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Mark 3:20-35
  1. Are there sins that are not forgivable? Are there sins you would be unwilling to forgive if they were committed against you?
  2. What does forgiveness of sin look like? What steps are required? How long does it take?
  3. What is the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives? What is the Holy Spirit’s role in terms of our relationship to God? 
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