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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| The Handle of Faith Author: Jonathan Gibson | Dec 14, 2003 | Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of tomorrow with the handle of anxiety or we can take hold of tomorrow with the handle of faith. This sermon considers how a life centred on prayer can help us to take hold of tomorrow with the handle to of faith |   
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| So what did St. Paul Say About the Second Coming? (Part 2/2) Author: Jonathan Gibson | Dec 07, 2003 | This sermon is the second of two sermons that answers the question "So what does St. Paul say about the Second Coming?" |
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| So what did St. Paul Say About the Second Coming? (Part 1/2) Author: Jonathan Gibson | Nov 30, 2003 | This sermon is the first of two sermons that answers the question "So what does St. Paul say about the Second Coming?" |
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| Peace Author: Sue Hart | Nov 09, 2003 | Sermon for November 9, 2003. |
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| The Trinity and the Church Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 26, 2003 | 1 Corinthians 3 has some of the most detailed teachings on the nature of the Church. Paul uses three metaphors, God's field, God's building and God's Temple to create in our imaginations pictures from the Church. This sermon will explore the meaning of each of these three metaphors. |
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| Holy Spirit - Holy Bible Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 17, 2003 | This sermon explores the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Holy Bible by examining the fourfold description Paul gives to the Holy Spirit as the searching, revealing, inspiring and enlightening Spirit. |
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| God's Wisdom Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 12, 2003 | This sermon explores why God's wisdom, centred in the Cross, enlightens us because it is both eternal and externel from ourselves. When we live our lives governed by God's wisdom it will influence the way we talk to and treat others. |
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| The Three Tenses of Salvation Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 05, 2003 | This sermon explores the three tenses of salvation by explaining what Paul means by the words "righteousness, sanctification and redemption" as used by the Apostle in 1 Corinthians 1:30. |
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| Power Through Weakness Author: Jonathan Gibson | Sep 28, 2003 | "The message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but it is the power of God for those who believe." This sermon explains what this key verse from Corinthians means. |
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| Unity of the Faith Author: Jonathan Gibson | Sep 21, 2003 | Last week we studied the introduction to 1 Corinthians where we saw Paul describe his relationship to Jesus as an Apostle and read what he had to say about the Corinthians relationship to Jesus as the church of God in Corinth. This morning we see Paul beginning to address the problem in Corinth, which is highlights for us in verse 11. |
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| The Ambiguity of the Church Author: Jonathan Gibson | Sep 14, 2003 | This is the second in a series on First Corinthians. It explores St. Paul's self understanding and understanding of what it means to be the church by a study of chapter 1:1-9. |
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| Introducing 1 Corinthians Author: Jonathan Gibson | Sep 07, 2003 | This sermon introduces a sermon series on 1 Corinthians 1-4. It highlights for us 1: background on the city; 2: The founding of the Church; 3: The heart of the Corinthian problem that prompted Paul to write this letter. |
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| Deeds Above Creeds Author: Jonathan Gibson | Aug 31, 2003 | Religious deeds can at times override Christ centred creeds. When we live our faith from a Christ formed heart our outward deeds will reflect this relationship with Jesus. |
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| Backsliding Author: Jonathan Gibson | Aug 24, 2003 | The scripture teaches that one time faithful followers can lose their interest in following Christ. This sermon explores the topic of backsliding and the suggests how we can remain faithful in our devotion to Christ through our weekly participation in the Eucharist. |
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| Escaping the Tyranny of MORE! Author: Jonathan Gibson | Aug 17, 2003 | Christ calls us to believe in him and to eat and drink at the Lord's Table so that we might be forever filled -- forever liberated from the tyranny of MORE. |
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| Grumble, Grumble Author: Jonathan Gibson | Aug 10, 2003 | Jesus offers a way out of our dissatisfactions and unhappiness if we will believe in him and feed on his word instead of the spiritual junk food the world offers. |
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| Goods News in Bad Times Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jul 13, 2003 | Sermon about the lessons that we can learn from the martyrdom of John the Baptist. |
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| What Creed Shall We Live By? Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jul 06, 2003 | Sermon which talks about the creeds that Canadians in general live by, and the creeds that Christians are called to live by. |
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| People of Faith Author: Sue Hart | Jun 29, 2003 | Sermon about the power of faith. |
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| Are You Pentacostal Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jun 08, 2003 | Sermon about what the Pentecost was, what it means to Christians, and to be Pentecostal. |
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| Series on John 1 (6/6) Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jun 01, 2003 | Final sermon in a series of 6 sermons on John 1. This sermons summarizes and concludes upon what we have learned from John 1. |
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| Series on John 1 (5/6) Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 25, 2003 | Fifth in a series of sermons on John 1. This sermon talks the three traits that a person who has true faith exhibits. |
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| Series on John 1 (4/6) Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 18, 2003 | Fourth in a series of sermons on John 1. This sermon talks the lessons of the cross and Go'd forgiveness for our sins. |
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| Series on John 1 (3/6) Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 11, 2003 | Third in a series of sermons on John 1. This sermon talks about the three levels of relationships people can have with one another and with God: hatred, love without action, love with action. |
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| Series on John 1 (2/6) Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 04, 2003 | Second in a series of sermons on John 1. This sermon talks about how we are all children of God and how/what we inherit from that relationship with God. |
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| Stepping out and Crossing the River Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 20, 2003 | Sermon about Easter and the need to have faith. |
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| Many Waters Cannot Quench Love Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 13, 2003 | Sermon about how love can conquer all. |
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| The Right Marriage Attire Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 06, 2003 | Talks about the commitment needed in a marriage and its rewards. |
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| Isolation of Abuse Author: Jonathan Gibson | Mar 16, 2003 | Seventh in a series of sermons about love and sexuality as intended by God and described and in the Bible. This sermon talks the feels of those who have abused or suffered abuse, and how to deal with them. |
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| A Man Enraptured Author: Jonathan Gibson | Mar 09, 2003 | Sixth in a series of sermons about love and sexuality as intended by God and described and in the Bible. This sermon talks about how a man should feel and act in a healthy relationship with a woman. |
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| Terror of the Night Author: Jonathan Gibson | Mar 02, 2003 | Fifth in a series of sermons about love and sexuality as intended by God and described and in the Bible. This sermon talks about one-sided relationships where one person is dominant. |
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| Risking Intimacy Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 23, 2003 | Fourth in a series of sermons about love and sexuality as intended by God and described and in the Bible. This sermon about intimacy of the soul. It talks about what it is, what it means, how to get it, and what it allows. |
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| Spring Time in Palestine Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 16, 2003 | Third in a series of sermons about love and sexuality as intended by God and described and in the Bible. This sermon deals with the beauty. |
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| The Lover's are Introduced Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 09, 2003 | Second in a series of sermons about love and sexuality as intended by God and described and in the Bible. This sermon deals with the relationship between man and woman. |
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| Introduction to the Song of Songs Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 02, 2003 | Introduction to as series of sermons on what the Bible tells us about sexual intimacy. |
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| Defining Moments (3/3) Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jan 26, 2003 | Third in a series of three sermons about moments that you look back on can suddenly see, with amazing clarity, things as they truly are. |
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| Defining Moments (1/3) Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jan 12, 2003 | First in a series of three sermons about moments that you look back on can suddenly see, with amazing clarity, things as they truly are. |
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| The Main Theme Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jan 05, 2003 | Sermon about the main theme of Christian faith. It gives Christians a topic to think about and focus on for the upcoming year. |
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