St. Timothy's Anglican Bible Church - Sermons

Where's He From? Where's He Going? (John 7:25-52) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 5th July 2026 Passage: John 7:25-52 ------------------- The crowd want to know: Where does Jesus come from? And where is he going? He tells them. Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Most Worthy Judge, Most Merciful Saviour (John 5:24-29) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 4th July 2026 Passage: John 5:24-29 ------------------- This sermon was preached at the funeral of Henry Ronald Clegg (1931–2026). Image: 12th century sculpture of the Last Judgement, from the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy in Conques, France.

Judge Well (John 7:1-24) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 28th June 2026 Passage: John 7:1-24 ------------------- Jesus' brothers and the religious leaders misjudge Jesus; but Jesus judges all things with right judgement. Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Stick with Jesus (John 6:60-71) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 21st June 2026 Passage: John 6:60-71 ------------------- Sticking with Jesus means sticking with his words, even when they are hard to hear, and sticking with his church, even when that's hard to do—because it is only in his words and in the community of his disciples that we find life! Image: Depi...

Eat Jesus (John 6:22-59) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 14th June 2026 Passage: John 6:22-59 ------------------- Jesus teaches us that the spiritual nourishment we need comes only in the gift of his flesh and blood. Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

When Jesus Isn't There (John 6:1-21) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 7th June 2026 Passage: John 6:1-21 ------------------- Jesus draws back from the crowd, and even leaves his disciples alone—but in the end, he proves to be closer than they could have imagined! Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac...

Making Disciples of the Triune God (Matthew 28:16-20) Preacher: The Rev. Alan Arnold Date: 31st May 2026 Passage: Matthew 28:16-20 ------------------- Jesus sends his church to make disciples in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Image: Basque "Trinitarian steeple"; Espès-Undurein, France.

A Place In the Father's House (John 14:1-6) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 30th May 2026 Passage: John 14:1-6 ------------------- This sermon was preached at the funeral of Frances Maureen Rayson (1931–2025). Image: "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions," by Eleanor Blackstone & Blanche Blackstone Grieves, 1890.

One Spirit, One Body (1 Corinthians 12:1-27) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 24th May 2026 Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27 ------------------- Christians are united in one Spirit; and by that Spirit, in a common confession, a common purpose, and a mutual care. Image: "Pentecost" by Sadao Watanabe, 1965.

God Has Gone Up to His Sanctuary (Psalm 68) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 17th May 2026 Passage: Psalm 68:1-35 ------------------- Jesus has gone up to the heavenly sanctuary, from which he rides out in power against his enemies, and distributes the spoils of his victory. Image: Jesus ascending into heaven on the divine chariot, accompanied by angels, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel b...

Abiding in the Vine (John 15:1-11) Preacher: Barrie Fox Date: 10th May 2026 Passage: John 15:1-11 ------------------- We bear fruit as we abide in Jesus, the vine. Image: "Grapevine" by Matsumura Goshun, c. 1790.

The Only Way to God (John 14:1-14) Preacher: Harn Yawnghwe Date: 3rd May 2026 Passage: John 14:1-14 ------------------- No other religion leads where Jesus leads; and we cannot do for ourselves what he has done for us. Image: "Sunlight (Cutting on a hot road)" by Arthur Streeton, 1895.

Extraordinary Evidence (John 5:31-47) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 26th April 2026 Passage: John 5:31-47 ------------------- Jesus makes some extraordinary claims—but his Father provides some extraordinary corroborating evidence! Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

God Works Through Jesus (John 5:19-30) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 19th April 2026 Passage: John 5:19-30 ------------------- Jesus tells us about the Son's relationship with the Father, and what this means for our own relationship with the Son. Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

"Of the Resurrection of Our Saviour Jesus Christ" Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 12th April 2026 ------------------- The Books of Homilies are a collection of 16th century topical sermons, designed to communicate the "godly and wholesome doctrine" of the English Reformation to ordinary folks. This is a lightly-adapted version of "An Homily of the Resurrection of Our Saviour Jesus Christ...

Jesus Is Unstoppably Alive! (Matthew 27:62-28:20) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 5th April 2026 Passage: Matthew 27:62-28:20 ------------------- Jesus is unstoppably, undeniably alive—and is powerfully present in the community of his disciples. Image: 13th century Florentine painting of the women, the angel, and the guards at the empty tomb.

His Blood On Us (Matthew 27:1-61) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 3rd April 2026 Passage: Matthew 27:1-61 ------------------- On the cross, Jesus does for us what none of our blame-shifting or sin-managing strategies can do. Image: 14th century German embroidery of Christ's crucifixion.

A Passover Supper with Jesus (Matthew 26:17-30) Preacher: The Rev. Alan Arnold Date: 2nd April 2026 Passage: Matthew 26:17-30 ------------------- Jesus promises his disciples a new covenant in his blood. Image: "The Last Supper" by Sadao Watanabe, 1978.

The Coming of the King (Matthew 21:1-11) Preacher: Renaud Gagné Date: 29th March 2026 Passage: Matthew 21:1-11 ------------------- The Palm Sunday crowd welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with the right praise, but the wrong expectations. So what would it mean for us to receive Jesus rightly as King? Image: 14th century Armenian illustration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

Healing the Human Soul (John 5:1-18) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 22nd March 2026 Passage: John 5:1-18 ------------------- Jesus comes to heal the human soul from the deadly disease of sin. Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Taking Jesus At His Word (John 4:43-54) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 15th March 2026 Passage: John 4:43-54 ------------------- Jesus gives life to a dying child, with just a spoken word—and the word of Jesus makes us alive, too! Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Living Water for Messy People (John 4:1-42) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 8th March 2026 Passage: John 4:1-42 ------------------- The Father is seeking messy women and men of all nations, to receive new life in the Spirit. Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Complete Joy! (John 3:22-36) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 1st March 2026 Passage: John 3:22-36 ------------------- John the Baptist points us to the greatest joy we could ever experience! Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

A New Birth (John 2:23-3:21) Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 22nd February 2026 Passage: John 2:23-3:21 ------------------- By his death on the cross and the gift of his Spirit, Jesus gives us a new birth, a new life with God! Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Give Yourself Up For Lent (Ash Wednesday; Isaiah 58:1-12) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson Date: 18th February 2026 Passage: Isaiah 58:1-12 ------------------- God tells his fasting people not merely to afflict themselves, but to pour themselves out for the afflicted. Image: "Christian Works of Mercy" by Pieter Aertsen, 1575.