Sermons at All Saints Anglican Church

The Parable of the Great Supper reveals God's gracious invitation to salvation through Jesus Christ. While God has prepared everything necessary for our redemption, many place worldly concerns, possessions, or even good gifts above their relationship with Him. The message reminds us that salvation rests not on our worthiness but on God's grace, calling us to repentance, faith, and joyful acceptance of the eternal feast prepared for His redeemed people.

In the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Jesus overturns the values by which people often judge one another. Wealth, status, and outward respectability do not determine a person's standing before God; what matters is the condition of the heart. The sermon exposes the subtle pride and self-sufficiency that can separate us from God, reminding us that salvation is received solely through His grace. Having been loved and carried by that grace, Christians are called to respond by loving others with humility and compassion.

The Holy Trinity is not an abstract doctrine reserved for theologians—it is the heart of the Christian faith and the foundation of our salvation. This sermon shows how the Father created us, the Son redeemed us, and the Holy Spirit brings us to new life through faith and Baptism. It reminds us that God does not stand far off from our struggles but comes to us in love, offering forgiveness, renewal, and eternal life. In response to such love, Christians are called to trust God, follow Christ, and live as His children.

The question of who the Holy Ghost is is far more important than many people realize. To know God as He truly is is not only a matter of truth but of life itself, for our relationship with Him shapes both our present existence and our eternal destiny. The Holy Ghost is the third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Lord and Giver of Life, who brings us into communion with God and pours His love into our hearts. Through Him we receive forgiveness, renewal, spiritual gifts, and the grace to grow in holiness.

In an age dominated by misinformation, fear, and division, one question echoes more urgently than ever: What is truth?Beginning with Pilate’s question to Jesus, this message explores how modern society has lost confidence in truth itself—and why only Christ can restore it. Through reflections on repentance, humility, courage, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to reject falsehood and live boldly in the light of eternal truth.

On the Feast of the Ascension, this sermon asks a profound question: Where is God? Drawing from Solomon’s prayer and the words of Christ, it proclaims that God is not distant or absent, but near to His people in every moment of life. Through Jesus’ incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension, the way to heaven has been opened, and believers are invited to live in the presence of God both now and forever.

What does it take for civilized people to forget compassion, humility, and conscience? This sermon confronts the uncomfortable truth that even those who consider themselves “good” are far closer to spiritual collapse than they imagine. Set in the joy of Easter yet grounded in the reality of human weakness, it explores why repentance is not only for notorious sinners, but for every soul that falls short of divine love. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and a striking real-life story of people unraveling under pressure, the message points to the only true hope for humanity: the mercy of God revealed in the crucified and risen Jesus Christ.

A powerful Fourth Sunday after Easter sermon on fixing our hearts on God amid life’s uncertainty. Bishop Robert Hammond explores unruly wills, the promise of the Holy Spirit, Christian discipleship, and where we turn in times of struggle.

Christ did not die and rise for Himself, but for us—so that our sins might be forgiven and we might share in eternal life. Through faith and baptism, we are united with Him: we die to sin and begin a new life in righteousness.For now, we live in the “little while” between Christ’s ascension and His return. This life includes struggle, sorrow, and opposition, yet it is marked by hope. Jesus promises that our sorrow will be turned into joy, and that the glory ahead is greater than anything we can imagine.This hope calls us to live faithfully. Our choices matter—not only for ourselves, but for others who may come to know God through us. Though we do not yet see Christ, He has not left us. He will return, and when He does, our joy will be complete and everlasting.

Are we living as if we don’t need God? This sermon explores the illusion of human control, and why only Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us to true life and salvation.

This thought-provoking sermon explains why believers need the Church as the Body of Christ and the guardian of God’s saving truth.

A deeply moving Easter sermon on Mary Magdalene’s heartbreak, the pain of losing everything, and the life-changing moment she discovered the risen Christ—proving hope is never lost.

A sermon on sin, death, and salvation—showing how only God’s unconditional love can transform lives and bring true redemption.

Explore the deep meaning of Maundy Thursday in this powerful sermon—Christ’s suffering, the institution of Holy Communion, and the promise of victory, new life, and eternal hope through His sacrifice.

Why would Christ suffer and die? This powerful sermon reveals the truth about Christ’s humility, the meaning of the Cross, and how His sacrifice calls you to a radically transformed life of faith, repentance, and love.

True healing, true renewal, becomes possible when we forget ourselves and act for the sake of others who need us, who need our help, and our love. Let us never forget that there is no one who needs love more than those who have no love within them.

Explore the powerful meaning behind Jesus feeding the 5000 and His declaration as the Bread of Life. This sermon reveals how faith in Christ leads to eternal life, spiritual growth, and lasting joy.

Reflection on the Gospel of Jesus casting out the dumb devil. Learn how silence after sin damages relationships with God and others, and how Christ brings forgiveness, healing, and new life.

Is peace on earth truly possible—or is war part of our fallen nature? This compelling sermon explores Cain, human sin, the Canaanite woman’s great faith, and the hope of redemption in Christ. Discover why true peace begins with humility, repentance, and trust in God’s mercy.

A powerful Lenten sermon on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, self-denial, fasting, and resisting the devil. Learn how Christ conquered sin and how we can overcome temptation through God’s Word, faith, and unwavering trust in Him.

Jesus warns that even prayer, fasting, and charity can become spiritual theater. In this compelling Lent sermon on Matthew 6, discover the hidden danger of hypocrisy, the beauty of seeking God in secret, and how true repentance can transform your heart this Lenten season.

Fr. Enn Auksmann's sermon for the Quinquagesima Sunday AD 2026