St George's Epsom

On Sunday Chris Clarke finished out our series looking at our church value 'Dare Greatly' by exploring the lives of abolitionists William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson.

We were led this morning by our youth, Cindy Kim and Evan Walters continued our journey through our church values looking at Creativity and Justice through the lives of Father Damien of Moloka'i and St. Francis of Assisi.

Ian and Jo Bissett explore the life of Mother Theresa and the Scripture that inspired her - Matthew 25:31-46. They challenge us to consider how we might find creative ways to love and pursue justice in our lives. Stay to the end to hear an original song by Millie Eaton based on the Lord's Prayer.

Karen Spoelstra looks at the life of St. Ignatius and his practice of the examen in exploring how me might grow in God's grace through the art of pondering.

Jeremy Woods begins our sermon series exploring our church values through the lives of various saints. Jeremy explores the life of Indian evangelist Sadhu Sundar Singh as a lens for exploring our value 'diversity is a gift.'

Jeremy finishes our sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount by exploring Jesus' exhortation to just get on and do it from Matthew 7:13-27

Chris Clarke preaching on seeing the Narrow Gate passage in Matthew 7:13-14 through the lens of the preceding verse, the golden rule, with a particular focus on the call to forgiveness.

Josh Jones unpacks the wisdom teaching of Jesus from Matthew 7:7-12 on asking, knocking and seeking for the wisdom needed to live out the golden rule, to be able to "do to others what you would have them do to you."

Karen Spoelstra explores Jesus' teaching on judging others from Matthew 7:1-6. Note: First few minutes of sermon are missing.

Josh continues our journey through the Sermon on the Mount looking at Jesus' teaching on wealth and possessions and how it affects our relationships with each other, God and creation from Matthew 6:19-34.

Jeremy Woods explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:1-18 on not practicing our righteousness in order to be seen by others.

On Pentecost Sunday, Charmaine explores one of Jesus' most challenging teachings, the invitation to love our enemies.

Josh Jones vulnerably explores the topic of divorce and God's grace as we explore Jesus' wisdom for messy lives in the Sermon on the Mount.

Jeremy Woods explores the topics of anger, lust and love as we continue to unpack the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' wisdom for messy lives.

Josh Jones kicks of our sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount exploring Matthew 5:17-20, and what it means for our righteousness to exceed that of the Pharisees.

Karen Spoelstra finished of our Resurrection Hope mini-series with a reflection on the women at the empty tomb who were commissioned to be "midwives of hope."

On Sunday Stan Thorburn shared some thoughts on the transcendent peace available in the faith of our resurrection hope.

Josh Jones explores on Resurrection Sunday how there is something stirring, the tide of faith seems to be coming in, people are interested in the hope that the Easter message brings.

Good Friday reflection 2024 preached at St George's Epsom by Jeremy Woods.

Josh Jones' sermon on Palm Sunday exploring how Jesus faced the adversity of Holy Week and the cross with resolute courage. His Kingdom way was on a collision course with the political and religious powers of the day.

Jeremy Woods finished our Lent series on the Five Marks of Mission by exploring our calling to Treasure and to safeguard the gift of creation.

Guest speaker Audrey Kippen came to St George's to inspire us of our mission calling to teach and nurture new believers.

The Walters family share about their time with Alongsiders in Cambodia as we continue to explore the Five Marks of Mission during Lent, looking at the Mark: Tend - to respond to human need with loving-kindness.

Second sermon in our Lent series on the Five Marks of Mission. Jeremy explores the call to Transform unjust structures and challenge violence, wondering what this looks like for those of us who already feel overwhelmed by life.

Christmas Day sermon preached at St George's Epsom 2023 by Josh Jones finishing our sermon series through the carols, exploring the carol Joy to the World.