Living Faith Anglican Church

Sermon by Bp. Phil Ashey 10th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith 9th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon by Dcn. Robert Polen 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon by Fr. Bob Fabey 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon by Fr. Carl Smith 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith Trinity Sunday

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith and Fr. Carl Smith Pentecost Sunday

Sermon by Fr. Carl Smith Ascension Sunday Discussion Questions: Jesus's primary role following his ascension is mediation, as stated in 1 Tim. 2:5-6:  “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.”  Does this truth impact your sense of security and comfort as y...

Sermon by Robert Polen 6th Sunday of Easter Discussion Questions: In  Joel 2:18-9 , we are told that the LORD, in response to his people’s pleas for help, becomes jealous, has pity, and answers his people. How do these characteristics of the LORD give you hope and comfort? Seasons of devastation and crisis are often accompanying by feelings of shame as our vulnerability is exposed.  Joel 2:27  ide...

Sermon by Dcn. Bob Fabey 5th Sunday of Easter

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith 4th Sunday of Easter Discussion Questions: If the Jewish leaders don’t believe that Jesus is the Christ, then why might they have asked Jesus the question: “Are you the Christ?”? How do the three characteristics of Jesus’ sheep (hear, know, follow) show up in your own life?  When Jesus describes his loving care for his sheep, what part offers you the most comfort? In what...

Sermon by Fr. Carl Smith 3rd Sunday of Easter Discussion Questions: Can you identify a time in your life when you had a "full circle" experience where an opportunity or situation repeated itself, and this time you were able to engage it with greater maturity, less naivete, and better prepared? Share your story with the group. What types of things has God redeemed in your life and given y...

Presentation by Eric & Karin Crawford, Bishop Keith, and Fr. Peter Smith 2nd Sunday of Eastertide Discussion Questions: What has Living Faith meant to you and your family? What do you thank God for about this parish? What has Christ done in and through our church in the last 20 years? If Living Faith didn’t exist, what would be missing? What things have we been committed to that we must contin...

Sermon by Fr. Carl Smith Easter Sunday Discussion Questions: In a context of suffering and persecution, why do you think Peter ended his household-type exhortations with a challenge to Elders/Pastors? In other words, what role do elders/pastors play in helping Christ followers endure suffering with the hope of glory? Fr. Carl taught that implied in Peter's exhortation to "Shepherd the flo...

Sermon by Fr. Bob Fabey Suffering and Glory Series

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith Suffering and Glory Series Discussion Questions Why is it so essential to expect a measure of suffering in marriage and our home life? What do you think of the idea of submission as willingly cooperating with the good purposes of those we are under? If you’re married, is there anything you found particularly challenging or encouraging in this passage? If you’re not marrie...

Sermon by Fr. Carl Smith Suffering and Glory Series My message today was on "Suffering in (Pagan) Society," with a heavy focus on the subject of submission. This is not a popular topic, but I think it is foundational to our discipleship as well as a crucial posture for living Christianly in the world. Here are some questions that should generate some thoughtful and impactful discussion t...

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith Suffering and Glory Series Discussion Questions: If authentic worship requires sacrifice, what sacrifices are you committed to offering to God? If our sufferings can be transformed into sacrificial worship, what is one suffering you’re experiencing now that could be surrendered to God for his glory?

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith Suffering and Glory Series Discussion Questions What does holiness have to do with the Gospel? What are some of the reasons holiness is difficult? How does suffering make it harder to be holy? If suffering is a necessary part of our sanctification, how can we know which suffering can be avoided and which is God’s will for us? Is there an area of suffering in your life rig...

Sermon by Fr. Carl Smith Suffering and Glory Series We started our Lenten sermon series this morning on 1 Peter and the theme, "Suffering and Glory." I hope this will be a fruitful time of discussion within our groups regarding the various types and contexts of suffering, as well as how the hope of the Gospel shapes our perspective in the midst of our various difficulties. Here are a few questions...

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith 8th Sunday of Epiphany Questions for Group Discussion God is not like us.  What emotions does that statement cause you to feel? God’s glory is above and beyond all created things.  What dangers do we face when we make God like us? Throughout the story of Scripture, in what ways has God mediated his glory to human beings? Since Christ is now the perfect mediator of God’s g...