14th Sunday after Pentecost - September 14, 2014

14th Sunday after Pentecost
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday September 14, 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/.

[00:01:11]  First Reading - Exodus 14:19-31
[00:04:26]  Second Reading - Romans 14:1-12
[00:07:15]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 18:21-35
[00:09:37]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:25:07]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Matthew 18:21-35:
  1. What is forgiveness?
  2. What was the biggest offense you have had to forgive?
  3. When you forgive what do you do with the memory of the sin?
  4. How do you feel about the idea of God forgiving you in the same way you forgive others?
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

13th Sunday after Pentecost - September 07, 2014

13th Sunday after Pentecost
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday September 07, 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/.

[00:01:02]  First Reading - Exodus 12:1-14
[00:03:38]  Second Reading - Romans 13:8-14
[00:04:52]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 18:15-20
[00:05:55]  Sermon - Rev. Regula Brandle & Rev. Chris Roth
[00:27:04]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Matthew 18:15-20:
  1. Bring to mind a conflict you have witnessed or been involved in.
  2. How was that conflict dealt with? Is it how conflict is usually dealt with? How would the conflict have progressed using the process Jesus recommends?
  3. We are called to behave as representatives of Jesus, but we are also called to treat the other as if they are Jesus in disguise. How does this change how we deal with conflict as Christians?
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

12th Sunday after Pentecost - August 31, 2014

12th Sunday after Pentecost
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday August 31, 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/.

[00:00:56]  First Reading - Exodus 3:1-15
[00:03:46]  Second Reading - Romans 12.9–21
[00:5:420]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 16.21–28
[00:07:07]  Sermon - Rev. Regula Brandle
[00:33:34]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection:
  1. What is God’s unique calling for you for your life/ for this new season ahead of us?
  2. What are the obstacles in your life that make you hesitant to be obedient to the Lord for the work he wants to do through 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

11th Sunday after Pentecost - August 24, 2014

11th Sunday after Pentecost
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday August 24, 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/.

[00:00:43]  First Reading - Exodus 1:8-2:10
[00:04:23]  Second Reading - Romans 12:1-8
[00:05:42]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 16: 13-20
[00:06:59]  Sermon - Rev. Regula Brandle
[00:32:08]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Genesis:
  1. How do you tend to look at the world around you? With the lenses of human understanding? With God-centred lenses?
  2. What do you think does the story of Moses’ birth and rescue tell you about yourself and /or about God?
  3. There are God’s plans and there are human efforts and actions. Think of a situation in your life and reflect on it.
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

10th Sunday after Pentecost - August 17, 2014

10th Sunday after Pentecost
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday August 17, 2014.

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV.

[00:01:15]  First Reading - Genesis 45:1-15
[00:04:15]  Second Reading - Romans 11:1-2a,29-32
[00:05:24]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 15:21-28
[00:06:36]  Sermon - Rev. Regula Brandle
[00:29:44]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Genesis 45:
  1. Do you have any experiences that people or circumstances or natural disaster apparently meant for evil, but the Lord has been able to turn into good?
  2. Can you see God’s hand in the fabric ogf your life over the last 10, 20, 30 or more years?
  3. How do you feel about God being in control 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

9th Sunday after Pentecost - August 10, 2014

9th Sunday after Pentecost
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday August 10, 2014.

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV.

[00:00:18]  First Reading - Genesis 37:1-4,12-28
[00:03:49]  Second Reading - Romans 10:5-15
[00:05:59]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 14:22-33
[00:07:50]  Reflection - Sally Harrison
[00:26:42]  Blessing and Dismissal
Today's bulletin is not available online.
Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog.

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

www.sttimothy-edm.ca

8th Sunday after Pentecost - August 03, 2014

8th Sunday after Pentecost
This recording is an abridged version of the 10:00 am service from Sunday August 03, 2014.

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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 - Genesis 32:22:-31
[00:02:50]  Second Reading - Romans 9:1-5
[00:04:17]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 14:13-21
[00:05:40]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:23:43]  Blessing and Dismissal
Questions for reflection on Genesis 32:
  1. Can you remember a time you struggled with God because of something difficult that happened in your life, or because of doubts, or because you felt you should do the “right thing” but didn’t want to?
  2. Has Jacob changed since he left home? 
  3. What is the significance of his name change? 
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