St. Clement's Church, Toronto

A sermon by Kate Andison on Ephesians 5:15-21 . Quote: "Gratitude through obedience is a powerful type of gratitude, one that not only brings gladness to God but also brings gladness to us, as we live into God’s good vision for our lives."

A sermon by Liska Stefko on John 6:35, 41-51 . Quote: "We are called to be living bread for others through simple everyday gestures of kindness, humility, and generosity."

A sermon by Kate Andison on John 6:24-35 . Quote: “If you choose to make Jesus a priority in your life and choose to be shaped by the gift that he offers, you will no longer hunger for purpose, identity, meaning, or joy."

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on John 6:1-21 . Quote:  "…what we truly need is to allow ourselves to be transformed by God’s love. A love that comes so close in the person of Jesus, who sees and feeds all who show up, regardless of our status, our vices, our successes, our failures."

A sermon by Kate Andison on Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 . Quote: "The difference between a Christian and a non-Christian is not brokenness, the difference is who we go to for healing." 

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on Mark 6:14-29 . Quote: “God’s love is more patient, more far reaching, more forgiving, than we can ever comprehend.”

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 . Quote: "We can show our weakness to Jesus, who had not just one thorn in his flesh but a whole crown of thorns."

A sermon by Liska Stefko on Mark 5:21-43 . Quote:  "Somehow, under the constant pressure of those crowds, Jesus manages to pause, to notice, and to create space for a deep encounter." 

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 for the National Indigenous Day of Prayer. Quote:  “Every Sunday we sang hymns in Ojibway, and ended our time together holding hands in circle. At Easter, an elder would light a sacred fire, smudge the church, and drummers would lead us in song.” Read the preaching passage here: https://files.constantcontact.com/012b54ea501/8c2fc716-02a7-4e99-bdc2...

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on Acts 8:26-40 . Quote:  "God loves you, specifically, including your body." 

A sermon by Andrew Federle on 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Quote:  “In the midst of his struggles, Paul roots his identity – his status – not in his sufferings but in his union with Jesus Christ.” 

A sermon by Liska Stefko on 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Quote: "We may not be used to thinking of our bodies as vessels for God’s light, but this passage invites us to do just that." 

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on John 3:1-17 Quote:  "To join God’s people, you must be born of water and spirit – not blood. Who your ancestors are doesn’t matter." 

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on John 15:26-27, 16:4-15 . Quote: "Thankfully, as people learning to follow Jesus, we aren’t left on our own in our listening.”

A sermon by Andrew Federle on Luke 24:44-53 . Quote:  “Ever since that first Ascension day, Jesus has never blessed anyone except with wounded hands." 

A sermon by Liska Stefko on John 15:9-17 Quote:  "The more firmly we are grounded in God’s unfailing friendship with us, the more fully we can befriend one another." 

A sermon by Andrew Federle on John 15:1-8 Quote: “When Jesus says, ‘I am the vine; you are the branches’ he’s not simply reaching for metaphors. He’s teaching us how reality works." 

A sermon by Andrew Federle on John 10:11-18 Quote:  “I am so grateful to be a sheep - and to know that the Good Shepherd job is already taken." 

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on Luke 24:36b-48 Quote: “Maybe we need to get more comfortable with 'I don’t know?' Because that’s often the most real thing we can admit.”

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on John 20:19-31 Quote: "When Jesus showed up to the disciples, he stood among them. He was literally at the centre of their little gathered community. The same is true for us today. Jesus is at our centre." 

A sermon for Easter Sunday by Andrew Federle on John 20:1-18 . Quote: "How is it that one person shows up on a Sunday morning and can only see dirty laundry, while another sees the Angel of the Lord?" 

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on John 18:1 - 19:42 for Good Friday. Quote: "Christ is my castle to keep me safe. He has entered the hell of this place for me."

A sermon by Liska Stefko on John 13:1-17, 31-35 for Maundy Thursday. Quote: "Jesus infuses ordinary actions with great intention and love, and he wants us to do the same."

A sermon for Palm Sunday by Pamela Rayment on John 12:12-16 Quote: "Instead of lifting-up trophies and kissing rings, we wave palm branches and hold up the cross."

A sermon by Andrew Federle on John 12:20-33 . Quote:  “For God - and God alone - knows that the road to freedom passes through the place of death and suffering."