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At St. Augustine's, we believe that sermons are an important medium for expressing our faith in God. All of our sermons are rooted in Bible. Many convey how we feel the Bible passage inspires us as, Christians, to live today.

Most of the sermons available for download were written by our rector, the Rev. Jonathan Gibson. Other sermons were written by our honourary assistant Ruthy Lillington and one of our gifted lay readers, Sue Hart. Most sermons are approximately twenty five minutes long.

All sermons are available for download free of charge and are intended for personal use only. All sermons are copyright St. Augustine's Anglican Church.

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Title Date Description Documents Audio
Eternal Worship
Author: Unspecified
Nov 08, 2009This is another in our series on worship. It studies Revelation 4 and shows a true picture and important principle of worship. Download 'Eternal Worship' (51 kb) Download 'Eternal Worship' (3,284.0 kb)
A Peek into the Resurrection
Author: Unspecified
Nov 01, 2009This sermon looks at Revelation 7:9-17. We will see in this text that in heaven there is a great multitide; great worship, great healing and great joy. Download 'A Peek into the Resurrection ' (3,669.0 kb)
What's in the Box
Author: JRG
Oct 25, 2009This is the fifth in a series of sermons on the theme of worship. It is based on Matthew 19:16-30. Download 'What's in the Box' (50 kb) Download 'What's in the Box' (3,541.0 kb)
In Here Worship
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Oct 18, 2009This sermon continues to look at the theme of worship and is taken from Jeremiah 31. Download 'In Here Worship' (51 kb)
Reg's Simple Faith
Author: Reg Graves
Oct 11, 2009This sermon was given by Reg Graves from the Canadian Bible Society, southern Alberta branch. After sharing with us something of the work of the Society, especially with the Bibles for troops campaign, Reg then gave a moving testimony of God's love and trustworthiness. There is a five minute section where the congregation was wathcing a photo montage. During this we listened to the beuatiful song "Prayer for Canada" that is on the track. Download 'Reg's Simple Faith' (3,674.0 kb)
The Abundant Life
Author: Charles Alexander
Oct 04, 2009This sermon is a teaching on the Abundant Life Jesus offers us. It centres on John 10:10. Download 'The Abundant Life' (3,945.0 kb)
What God has joined
Author: David Instone-Brewer
Oct 04, 2009This sermon is based on the Lectionary Gospel reading for October 4. It asks and answers the question: What does the Bibel teach about divorce? Download 'What God has joined' (51 kb)
The Commandments: Here, there and everywhere
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Sep 27, 2009This is the third in a series of sermons on the theme of Worship. Today we study the "Shema", found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Download 'The Commandments: Here, there and everywhere' (63 kb) Download 'The Commandments: Here, there and everywhere' (3,835.0 kb)
The Worship-filled Life
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Sep 20, 2009This sermon is a study of the Ten Commandments and is the second in a series of sermon on Worship. Download 'The Worship-filled Life' (53 kb) Download 'The Worship-filled Life' (4,256.0 kb)
Worship as Orthodoxy
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Sep 13, 2009This is the first in a series on worship. It is a study of Psalm 19. Download 'Worship as Orthodoxy' (2,274 kb) Download 'Worship as Orthodoxy' (4,682.0 kb)
A Labour Day Sermon: A Theological Reflection on Work
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Sep 06, 2009This sermon is based on Exodus 3, verses 1-12. It will show that work is worship, work is ordinary, work is revelatory and work is kenetic. Download 'A Labour Day Sermon: A Theological Reflection on Work' (56 kb) Download 'A Labour Day Sermon: A Theological Reflection on Work' (4,168.0 kb)
Eternal Labour
Author: John Piper and Jonathan Gibson
Aug 16, 2009This is a third in a series of sermons on John Chapter 6. Download 'Eternal Labour' (54 kb) Download 'Eternal Labour' (3,280.0 kb)
Wonder Bread
Author: JRG
Aug 09, 2009This sermon considers John 6:35-48. Here is bread that satisfies because it is God sent and never goes stale. We are to respond to this bread as we see, come and believe. Download 'Wonder Bread' (55 kb) Download 'Wonder Bread' (3,788.0 kb)
Sermon for August 2
Author: Charles Alexander
Aug 02, 2009 Download 'Sermon for August 2' (3,660.0 kb)
Is the King your King too?
Author: JRG
Jul 26, 2009This sermon is based on John 6:1-15. Download 'Is the King your King too?' (53 kb)
Sermon for July 19
Author: Dorothy Sinclair
Jul 19, 2009 Download 'Sermon for July 19' (2,252.0 kb)
Sermon for July 12
Author: Sue Hart
Jul 12, 2009 Download 'Sermon for July 12' (1,837.0 kb)
Sermon for July 5
Author: Charles Alexander
Jul 05, 2009 Download 'Sermon for July 5 ' (4,080.0 kb)
The Calming of the Tempest
Author: Unspecified
Jun 21, 2009This sermon is based on Mark 4:35 ff. Download 'The Calming of the Tempest' (44 kb) Download 'The Calming of the Tempest' (3,531.0 kb)
In the wilderness or by the will of God.
Author: Chalres Alexander
Jun 07, 2009This sermon explores faith as the willing response to the call of God as illustrated in the story of Abram in Genesis 12. Download 'In the wilderness or by the will of God. ' (4,804.0 kb)
The Eternal Now
Author: Charles Alexander
May 24, 2009This Ascension Sunday Sermon ties in the theme of the Great Commission with the meaning of the Resurrection/Ascension. It is well worth a listen. (JRG) Download 'The Eternal Now' (3,889.0 kb)
Peculiar yet Precious
Author: JRG
May 17, 2009This is the third of three sermons on 1 Peter 1:3 - 2:10. Download 'Peculiar yet Precious' (52 kb) Download 'Peculiar yet Precious' (4,008.0 kb)
The Intentional Tourist
Author: JRG
May 10, 2009This is the second of three sermons on 1 Peter 1:3 - 2:10. Download 'The Intentional Tourist' (47 kb) Download 'The Intentional Tourist' (3,412.0 kb)
The Church Catholic, Charismatic, Evangelical
Author: Charles Alexander
May 03, 2009This is the sixth in a series of sermons on the nature of the Church as Catholic, Charismatic and Evangelical. This considers the Church Evangelical. Download 'The Church Catholic, Charismatic, Evangelical' (4,588.0 kb)
The Church Catholic, Charismatic, Evangelical
Author: Charles Alexander
Apr 26, 2009This is the fifth in a series of sermons on the nature of the Church as Catholic, Charismatic and Evangelical. This considers the Church Evangelical. Download 'The Church Catholic, Charismatic, Evangelical' (4,285.0 kb)
Easter Faith
Author: JRG
Apr 19, 2009This is the first of three sermons on 1 Peter 1. It looks at verses 3-10. In subsequent weeks, (May 10 and 17) the rest of the chapter will be studied. Download 'Easter Faith' (4,231.0 kb)
Do you see what I see?
Author: JRG
Apr 12, 2009This Easter Sunday Sermon considers the Resurrection Story in John 20 and asks the listener to see what the text shows us. Download 'Do you see what I see?' (88 kb) Download 'Do you see what I see?' (3,817.0 kb)
The Most Holy Place
Author: JRG
Apr 05, 2009This is the last in the Lenten Series on the Psalms of Ascent. It considers Psalm 132 and asks: "What or where is the most holy place?" Download 'The Most Holy Place' (4,131.0 kb)
The Passion of Patience
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Mar 29, 2009This sermon is a study of Psalms 129-131 in our Lenten focus onthe Psalms of Ascents (120-134). It shows how these three psalm form a trio that help us to better shape a passion of patience in the way we live. Download 'The Passion of Patience' (62 kb) Download 'The Passion of Patience' (1,462 kb) Download 'The Passion of Patience' (4,230.0 kb)
No, not by might
Author: jrg
Mar 22, 2009This sermon looks at Psalm 127 which is focused on the theme of work. In the sermon we will see that when work is measured, meaningful and a form of ministry we can then pray with understanding the opening verses of this psalm. Download 'No, not by might' (136 kb) Download 'No, not by might' (58 kb)
SOS
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Mar 15, 2009This is the third in a series of Lenten Sermons on the Psalms of Ascents. (120 - 134). This sermon looks at the themes of psalms 123-125. God invites us to be servants, to know God is on our side and to live in the security of know and trust God. Servants, on our side, security from where we get the acronym: SOS. Download 'SOS' (59 kb) Download 'SOS' (1,333 kb) Download 'SOS' (3,607.0 kb)
Providential Worship
Author: JRG
Mar 08, 2009This is the second of six sermons on the Psalms of Ascent (Numbers 120-134) This psalm considers in detail Psalm 121 and touches on Psalm 122. Download 'Providential Worship' (59 kb) Download 'Providential Worship' (581 kb) Download 'Providential Worship' (4,250.0 kb)
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Getting our Bearings
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Mar 01, 2009This sermon is the first of six on the Psalms of Ascents. After giving an overview of these 15 psalm (120 - 134) it then goes on to study Psalm 120. Because of a technical problem this week there was no audio file for this sermon. Download 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Getting our Bearings' (59 kb) Download 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Getting our Bearings' (2,002 kb)
Ash Wednesday Sermon
Author: Dorothy Sinclair
Feb 25, 2009This sermon considers how God has dealt with Sin's harsh reality and how Lent is a season that provides opportunities for us to respond to God's amazing grace. Download 'Ash Wednesday Sermon ' (23 kb) Download 'Ash Wednesday Sermon ' (42 kb)
Leaning from the Pattern of Jesus
Author: JRG
Feb 08, 2009This sermon looks at the text in Mark 1:31-45. There we see the pattern of Jesus' life as one centred in meditation, that in turn fueled in life of proclamation in compassion. Today we will learn from Jesus' pattern. Download 'Leaning from the Pattern of Jesus' (71 kb) Download 'Leaning from the Pattern of Jesus' (636 kb) Download 'Leaning from the Pattern of Jesus' (3,865.0 kb)
A Way to think as a 21st Century Christian
Author: Charles Alexander
Feb 03, 2009This is the continuation of the teaching Charles presented two weeks ago where he began to present the Christian Story as one large narrative of Creation, Redemption and Restoration. Download 'A Way to think as a 21st Century Christian' (7,972.0 kb)
The Charismatic Mind
Author: Charles Alexander
Feb 01, 2009This is the first of two sermons on what it means to be charismatic Christians. The second sermon will be preached on the 4th Sunday in February. It is part of a larger series of sermons that help the hearers recognize that the church is to be catholic, charismatic and evangelical. Download 'The Charismatic Mind' (1,684 kb) Download 'The Charismatic Mind' (608 kb) Download 'The Charismatic Mind' (4,185.0 kb)
Listening for God
Author: Myron Penner
Jan 25, 2009This sermon was presented by a guest preacher, The Reverend Myron Penner. He is with an organization called the Water Scool (thewaterschool.org). His sermon focused on the call of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3. Download 'Listening for God' (501 kb) Download 'Listening for God' (3,634.0 kb)
Need to know the Story
Author: Charles Alexander
Jan 20, 2009This is the continuation of our course entitled: "A Way to think as a 21st Century Christian." Download 'Need to know the Story' (103 kb) Download 'Need to know the Story' (9,115.0 kb)
Discerning God's Will
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Jan 18, 2009This sermon considers two ways of understanding the will of God: His will of decree and will of command. Download 'Discerning God's Will' (55 kb) Download 'Discerning God's Will' (965 kb) Download 'Discerning God's Will' (3,606.0 kb)
What Else did the Magi Bring?
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Jan 11, 2009This sermon looks at how the Story of the Flight into Egypt speaks to us of the Providence of God. Download 'What Else did the Magi Bring?' (48 kb) Download 'What Else did the Magi Bring?' (122 kb) Download 'What Else did the Magi Bring?' (840 kb) Download 'What Else did the Magi Bring?' (3,934.0 kb)
The NDP of Psalm 23
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Jan 04, 2009This is a sermon for the New Year that shows us how Psalm 23 has a word for us at the beginning of 2009 speaking of how God nurtures, directs and protects us. Download 'The NDP of Psalm 23' (31 kb) Download 'The NDP of Psalm 23' (56 kb) Download 'The NDP of Psalm 23' (797 kb) Download 'The NDP of Psalm 23' (3,611.0 kb)

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