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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| A Happy New Year Author: Jonathan Gibson with ideas taken from Stuart Driscoe | Dec 31, 2006 | "The year will be full of Inevitable and Irresistible events" - based on Ecclesiastes chapters 2 and 3. We are called to remember "God, whose hand my breath is in" and that "there is a time for everything and for every purpose under heaven". | 
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| What Men Dream Of Author: Gary Taylor | Dec 31, 2006 | This poem was inspired by the content of the sermon for today. |  
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| Blessed Among Women Author: Jonathan Gibson | Dec 24, 2006 | Sermon for Advent 4 - Telling the story of Mary and reminding us of her importance in the Christmas Story |
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| Jesus - a gift for us all Author: Ruthy Lillington | Dec 24, 2006 | Sermon given by Ruthy at the Christmas Eve Family Service reminding us that Jesus is the ultimate gift for us all but we have to make a positive move in order to receive this gift. |
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| Recollections - 51 years later Author: Jonathan Gibson | Dec 24, 2006 | One of the shepherds meets with his son at the stable where Jesus was born, and recollects the events of that very special day 51 years earlier. |
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| Hinge of History Author: Jonathan Gibson | Dec 10, 2006 | An Advent sermon that considers the role and life of John the Baptist |
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| Redeemed, Redeemed, Redeemed! Author: Jonathan Gibson | Dec 03, 2006 | This is an Advent Sermon that considers what it means to be in the process of redemption as we live in a world like this. |
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| The Power Belongs to God Author: Jonathan Gibson | Nov 26, 2006 | This is the final sermon in the series "Stories from the Acts - God's Unstoppable Mission" and refers to Acts 28 : 17 to 31 |
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| The "Home-group" Based Church - An Introduction. Author: Rev. Charles Alexander | Nov 19, 2006 | An introduction to the idea of the "home-group" based church and how it would operate. |
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| Sermon Part 1 November 12 2006 Author: Jen Smith | Nov 12, 2006 | First part of the Remembrance Day sermon; given by Jen Smith |
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| Sermon Part 2 November 12 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Nov 12, 2006 | Second part of the Remembrance Day sermon; given by Rev. Jonathan Gibson. |
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| God's Purifying Presence Author: Jonathan Gibson | Nov 05, 2006 | Continuing the series of stories from the book of Acts entitled "God's Unstoppable Mission" this week's sermon focuses on Acts 16: 16-24 |
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| Standing for Christ when the world wants to beat you. Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 29, 2006 | This sermon is a continuation of our series on the Acts. It is based on Acts 14. |
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| Overcoming Prejudice: A Message for All People Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 22, 2006 | This sermon is a study of Acts 10:1-16. There first minute or so of the sermon cannot be heard. But after that the sound is fine. |
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| PowerPoint Slides for October 22 Author: Jen Smith/Jonathan Gibson | Oct 22, 2006 | These are the slides that were used in today's Eucharist. They include the sermon slides. | ||
| Overcoming Inertia - The Blessing of Persecution Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 15, 2006 | Another sermon in the series "God's Unstoppable Mission, Stories from the Book of Acts" this one centering on the story of Stephen the Martyr |
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| Power Point Slide for this Sunday Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 15, 2006 | |||
| Slide Show for this Sunday Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 15, 2006 | These are the slides that were used in today's Eucharist. They include the sermon slides. | 
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| Sermon for Oct 08 2006 "Spontaneous Growth - God wants His church to grow." Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 08, 2006 | Continuing the series of sermons based on the Book of Acts. It is a study of Acts 2:38-46 |
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| Power Point Slides for Sunday Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 08, 2006 | These are the slides that were used in today's Eucharist. They include the sermon slides. |
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| The Spirit's Work and Witness Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 01, 2006 | This is the third in a series of sermons "God's Unstoppable Work - Stories from the Book of Acts" based on the Acts of the Apostles. |
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| Power Point Slides for Sunday Author: Jonathan Gibson | Oct 01, 2006 | These are the slides that were used in today's Eucharist. They include the sermon slides. |
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| Concern for the Poor Author: Jonathan Gibson | Sep 24, 2006 | A Sermon based on Proverbs 31 and referring to "Inn from the Cold" and "Neighbourlink Calgary". |
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| Slide Show for September 24 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Sep 24, 2006 | These are the slides that were used in today's Eucharist. They include the sermon slides. |
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| Men and the Church Author: Stew Perram | Sep 23, 2006 | The first talk from our day retreat "Men of Significance" Sept 23 2006 |
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| Men and Prayer - Men of Prayer Author: Graham Jones | Sep 23, 2006 | The second talk from the day retreat "Men of Significance" 23 Sept 2006 |
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| Men of Significance Author: Archbishop Barry Curtis (Retired) | Sep 23, 2006 | The third (and keynote) talk from the retreat day "Men of Significance" 23 Sept 2006 |
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| The Master Plan Author: Jonathan Gibson | Sep 17, 2006 | The second sermon in the current series on the "Acts of the Apostles" |
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| The Master Plan Author: Jonathan Gibson, Ray Stedman and Kim Swithinbank | Sep 17, 2006 | This is the text that formed the basis for the sermon today. |
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| Power Point Slides Author: Jen Smith/Jonathan Gibson | Sep 17, 2006 | These are the power point slides used in today's Eucharist. |
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| Finding our Place in the History of Grace Author: Jonathan Gibson | Sep 10, 2006 | The first sermon in the new series "God's Unstoppable Grace - Stories from the Acts of the Apostles" Note - the music in the middle is a little loud! |
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| Power Point Slides Author: Jonathan Gibson | Sep 10, 2006 | These are the slides that were used in today's Eucharist. They include the sermon slides. |
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| "Back to Basics" - The Three 'R's of Baptism Author: Jonathan Gibson | Aug 27, 2006 | Sermon preached at baptism of Joseph Samuel Lillington. |
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| Sermon based on Peter's Epistles Author: Sue Hart | Aug 20, 2006 | Sermon Preached by Sue Hart |
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| The Prosperous Soul Author: Jonathan Gibson | Aug 13, 2006 | Sermon based on 3 John |
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| Flies on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel Author: Jonathan Gibson | Aug 06, 2006 |
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| "8 Points and counting" a letter from the front lines Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jul 30, 2006 | Sermon based on the epistles of St John |
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| Sermon preached by Sue Hart Author: Sue Hart | Jul 16, 2006 | Sermon preached by Sue Hart |
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| Sermon July 09 2006 Author: Gary Taylor | Jul 09, 2006 | Sermon preached by Gary Taylor |
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| Jesus in the Trunk Author: BC | Jun 25, 2006 | This is a skit used at our Sunday School Closing. |
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| The Passionate Church Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jun 18, 2006 |
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| Slide Show for June 18 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jun 18, 2006 |
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| Confirmation Sermon 18 June 2006 Author: Archbishop Hambidge | Jun 18, 2006 | Sermon preached at the Confirmation Service |
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| Slide Show for June 11 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jun 11, 2006 |
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| The Wonder of the Trinity Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jun 11, 2006 | This is the hard copy of today's sermon. It will look at the Wonder of the Trinity through the story found in John 3:1-16 |
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| The Wonder of the Trinity Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jun 11, 2006 | Recording quality is rather poor and distorted in places - sorry, GrahamJ |
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| Slide Show for June 4 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jun 04, 2006 |
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| Living a Life of Prayer, Part 2 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jun 04, 2006 | This is the second of three sermons on the Lord's Prayer. It considers the prayer in relation to the four levels of happiness. For a more detailed talk on the four levels of happiness go to www.johnpatrick.ca. Follow the links to MP 3 files and scroll down to The Four Levels of Happiness |
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| Prayers for June 4th Author: Mary Falconer | Jun 04, 2006 | These are the prayers Mary Falconer prayed during the Eucharist yesterday. They tie into the sermon theme. |
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| Slide Show for January 8, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 29, 2006 |
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| Slide Show for January 15, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 29, 2006 |
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| Slide Show for January 22, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 29, 2006 |
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| Living a Life of Prayer, Part 1 Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 28, 2006 | This is the first in two sermons on the Lord's Prayer. It looks at the Lord's Prayer from the perspective of the Exodus. This week centred on the Father's Character and the Father's Kingdom. |
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| Slide Show for May 28, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 28, 2006 |
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| Prayers of the People May 28 Author: Joanne Ballentine | May 28, 2006 | These are the Prayers Joanne Ballentine led in the Eucharist today. |
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| Change is Possible Author: Rev. Dawn McDonald | May 27, 2006 | This is a moving testimony given by the Reverend Dawn McDonald at our monthly Calgary Essentials Meeting. She discussed her time in a same-sex lifestyle, helping us to understand those factors that prompted her to choose this lifestyle and the healing work of Jesus to bring her into freedom. Please check out the link on our HomePage to Zaccheus Ministries. This is a ministry Dawn founded to support those who are struggling with their sexual orientation. |
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| Guest Sermon Author: Lloyd and Sandra Dame | May 21, 2006 | Lloyd and Sandra Dame shared with the congregation the work being done by Calgarians in our Companion Diocese at Granada. The talk details the reconstruction project they shared in at a church there and an up-coming project scheduled for August 2006. |
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| Slide Show for May 21, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 21, 2006 |
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| Slide Show for May 14, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 14, 2006 |
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| On Growing Up Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 07, 2006 | This sermon looks at Paul's teaching in Ephesians 4:13-16 and helps understand what is involved in becoming mature in Christ. It concludes a series of five sermons on Ephesians 4:11-16 |
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| Slide Show for May 7, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | May 07, 2006 |
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| A Way of Evangelism Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 30, 2006 | This sermon looks at Evangelism by concentrating on the story of the Ethiopian Eunich in Acts chapter 8. It uses one of the lifeshapes taken from Mike Breen's Book The Passionate Church to help us understand a Way of Evangelism. |
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| Slide Show for April 30, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 30, 2006 |
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| Slide Show for April 23, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 23, 2006 |
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| Witnesses to the Resurrection Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 23, 2006 | This sermon looks at the passage in John 20 that describes Mary Magdalene's response to Jesus' ressurection |
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| Slide Show for April 16, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 16, 2006 |
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| The Three Peaks of the Resurrection Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 16, 2006 | This Easter Sunday Sermon looks at the Resurrection of Jesus through the use of a metaphor taken from the Three Sister's Mountains in Canmore. |
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| Slide Show for April 9, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 09, 2006 |
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| Sermon for Palm Sunday Author: Ruthy Lillington | Apr 09, 2006 | This Palm Sunday Sermon helps us to better understand how the purposes of God that find their fulfillment in Holy Week had their origins hundreds of years earlier in the prophetic writings of the Major Prophets. |
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| Slide Show for April 2, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 02, 2006 |
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| The Ministry of Pastor-teacher Author: Jonathan Gibson | Apr 02, 2006 | This sermon is a continuation in our series on the four-fold ministry of pastor-teacher, apostle, prophet and evangelist. |
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| Slide Show for March 26, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Mar 26, 2006 |
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| Sermon by Dr John Patrick Author: Dr John Patrick | Mar 26, 2006 | This sermon by Dr. John Patrick has a word of great encouragment and challenge to us all. It is highly recommended by Jonathan as a talk well worth hearing. |
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| Slide Show for March 19, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Mar 19, 2006 |
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| Patrick, an Apostle to Inspire Us Author: Jonathan Gibson | Mar 19, 2006 | This sermon uses the example of Patrick to think about the foundational ministry known as apostolic. |
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| Slide Show for March 12, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Mar 12, 2006 |
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| The Prophetic Author: Pete and Ruthy Lillington | Mar 12, 2006 | This sermon looks in detail at the foundational ministry of prophecy. It concentrates on Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 14. |
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| Slide Show for March 5, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Mar 05, 2006 |
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| Introduction to Five-fold Ministry Author: Jonathan Gibson | Mar 05, 2006 | This sermon introduces a series of fives sermons that will follow in subsequent weeks on Ephesians 4:11-16 |
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| Slide Show for February 26, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 26, 2006 |
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| Instructed Eucharist Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 26, 2006 | This is not a sermon but a commentary on the Eucharist, explaining why and what we do when we gather for the Lord's Supper. |
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| Slide Show for February 19, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 19, 2006 |
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| Chronos and Kairos Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 19, 2006 | This sermon looks at two kinds of time to help us to better understand what it means to follow the will of God. |
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| Slide Show for February 12, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 12, 2006 |
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| Following God's Will Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 12, 2006 | This is the first of two sermons looking at the theme of following God's will. It will use psalm 32 as a way of studying this theme. |
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| Slide Show for February 5, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Feb 05, 2006 |
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| Our Team's Insignia Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jan 30, 2006 | This sermon is based on Psalm 90 and was preached at a baptismal service. |
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| Slide Show for January 29, 2006 Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jan 29, 2006 |
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| Seeing Jesus through the Magi's eyes Author: Jonathan Gibson | Jan 08, 2006 | This is the first of two sermons on the Gospel for Epiphany, Matthew 2:1-12. It gives background information on this well known text. |
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