St. Timothy's Anglican Bible Church - Sermons

One Spirit, One Body (1 Corinthians 12:1-27)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 24th May 2026Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27-------------------Christians are united in one Spirit; and by that Spirit, in a common confession, a common purpose, and a mutual care.Image: "Pentecost" by Sadao Watanabe, 1965.

God Has Gone Up to His Sanctuary (Psalm 68)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 17th May 2026Passage: Psalm 68:1-35-------------------Jesus has gone up to the heavenly sanctuary, from which he rides out in power against his enemies, and distributes the spoils of his victory.Image: Jesus ascending into heaven on the divine chariot, accompanied by angels, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Abiding in the Vine (John 15:1-11)Preacher: Barrie FoxDate: 10th May 2026Passage: John 15:1-11-------------------We bear fruit as we abide in Jesus, the vine.Image: "Grapevine" by Matsumura Goshun, c. 1790.

The Only Way to God (John 14:1-14)Preacher: Harn YawnghweDate: 3rd May 2026Passage: John 14:1-14-------------------No other religion leads where Jesus leads; and we cannot do for ourselves what he has done for us.Image: "Sunlight (Cutting on a hot road)" by Arthur Streeton, 1895.

Extraordinary Evidence (John 5:31-47)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 26th April 2026Passage: John 5:31-47-------------------Jesus makes some extraordinary claims—but his Father provides some extraordinary corroborating evidence!Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

God Works Through Jesus (John 5:19-30)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 19th April 2026Passage: John 5:19-30-------------------Jesus tells us about the Son's relationship with the Father, and what this means for our own relationship with the Son.Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

"Of the Resurrection of Our Saviour Jesus Christ"Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 12th April 2026-------------------The Books of Homilies are a collection of 16th century topical sermons, designed to communicate the "godly and wholesome doctrine" of the English Reformation to ordinary folks.This is a lightly-adapted version of "An Homily of the Resurrection of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, for Easter Day" (Second Book of Homilies, XIV) written c. 1540 by the lay preacher and Bible translator Richard Taverner.Image: 15th century English ceramic tile depicting the Resurrection of Christ.

Jesus Is Unstoppably Alive! (Matthew 27:62-28:20)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 5th April 2026Passage: Matthew 27:62-28:20-------------------Jesus is unstoppably, undeniably alive—and is powerfully present in the community of his disciples.Image: 13th century Florentine painting of the women, the angel, and the guards at the empty tomb.

His Blood On Us (Matthew 27:1-61)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 3rd April 2026Passage: Matthew 27:1-61-------------------On the cross, Jesus does for us what none of our blame-shifting or sin-managing strategies can do.Image: 14th century German embroidery of Christ's crucifixion.

A Passover Supper with Jesus (Matthew 26:17-30)Preacher: The Rev. Alan ArnoldDate: 2nd April 2026Passage: Matthew 26:17-30-------------------Jesus promises his disciples a new covenant in his blood.Image: "The Last Supper" by Sadao Watanabe, 1978.

The Coming of the King (Matthew 21:1-11)Preacher: Renaud GagnéDate: 29th March 2026Passage: Matthew 21:1-11-------------------The Palm Sunday crowd welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with the right praise, but the wrong expectations. So what would it mean for us to receive Jesus rightly as King?Image: 14th century Armenian illustration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

Healing the Human Soul (John 5:1-18)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 22nd March 2026Passage: John 5:1-18-------------------Jesus comes to heal the human soul from the deadly disease of sin.Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Taking Jesus At His Word (John 4:43-54)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 15th March 2026Passage: John 4:43-54-------------------Jesus gives life to a dying child, with just a spoken word—and the word of Jesus makes us alive, too!Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Living Water for Messy People (John 4:1-42)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 8th March 2026Passage: John 4:1-42-------------------The Father is seeking messy women and men of all nations, to receive new life in the Spirit.Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Complete Joy! (John 3:22-36)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 1st March 2026Passage: John 3:22-36-------------------John the Baptist points us to the greatest joy we could ever experience!Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

A New Birth (John 2:23-3:21)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 22nd February 2026Passage: John 2:23-3:21-------------------By his death on the cross and the gift of his Spirit, Jesus gives us a new birth, a new life with God!Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Give Yourself Up For Lent (Ash Wednesday; Isaiah 58:1-12)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 18th February 2026Passage: Isaiah 58:1-12-------------------God tells his fasting people not merely to afflict themselves, but to pour themselves out for the afflicted.Image: "Christian Works of Mercy" by Pieter Aertsen, 1575.

The Temple of His Body (John 2:13-22)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 15th February 2026Passage: John 2:13-22-------------------Jesus starts brandishing a whip and flipping over tables in the Temple. Why??Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Salt & Light (Matthew 5:11-16)Preacher: The Rev. Alan ArnoldDate: 8th February 2026Passage: Matthew 5:11-16-------------------Image: "Still Life with Lighted Candle" by Pieter Claesz, 1627.

The Wine & the Wedding (John 2:1-12)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 1st February 2026Passage: John 2:1-12-------------------Jesus provides wine for a wedding—anticipating a greater wine and greater wedding, still to come!Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

I Am the Resurrection (John 11:21-27)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 31st January 2026Passage: John 11:21-27-------------------This sermon was preached at the funeral of Robert James Neale (1936–2026).Image: "The Raising of Lazarus" by Luca di Tommè, c. 1362.

Come, And You Will See! (John 1:35-51)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 25th January 2026Passage: John 1:35-51-------------------How do people come to faith in Jesus?Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Pointing to Someone Else (John 1:19-34)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 18th January 2026Passage: John 1:19-34-------------------John the Baptist points beyond himself, to the one we really need.Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

Jesus' Baptism & Our Own (Matthew 3:13-17)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 11th January 2026Passage: Matthew 3:13-17-------------------Why was Jesus was baptized, and what does his baptism have to do with our own?This sermon was preached at the baptisms of Evelyne Nicole Gagné, Theodore Livingstone Gagné, and Phoebe Marie Zwicewicz.Image: 19th century Slovenian painting of the Baptism of Jesus.

In the Care of the Lord (Psalm 23)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 10th January 2026Passage: Psalm 23:1-6-------------------This sermon was preached at the funeral of Lois Masako Renge DeJean (1947–2026).Image: "The Lambs' Afternoon Snack," by Ángel Andrade, 1902.

Knowing Jesus As He Really Is (John 1:1-18)Series: The Gospel of John Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 4th January 2026Passage: John 1:1-18-------------------This opening passage of John's Gospel introduces us to a central truth about Jesus, so that we can get to know Jesus as he really is.Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.

The One We've Been Waiting For (Luke 2:21-40)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 28th December 2025Passage: Luke 2:21-40-------------------While still a newborn, Jesus was already fulfilling the signs and promises of the Old Testament.Image: 12th century Georgian illustration of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple.

How to Be Holy (Leviticus 19:1-37)Series: Leviticus (Advent 2025) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 21st December 2025Passage: Leviticus 19:1-37-------------------The holiness of God reorders every part of his people's life.Image: "The Scapegoat" by William Holman Hunt, 1854.

How God Makes Atonement (Leviticus 16:1-34)Series: Leviticus (Advent 2025) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 14th December 2025Passage: Leviticus 16:1-34-------------------Leviticus ch. 16 gives us a beautiful and powerful picture of how God has made atonement for us in Jesus Christ.Image: "The Scapegoat" by William Holman Hunt, 1854.

The Gift of Unity (Psalm 133)Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Daniel GiffordDate: 7th December 2025Passage: Psalm 133:1-3-------------------Bishop Dan's sermon on the occasion of Pastor Josiah's institution as rector of St. Timothy's.Image: "Olive trees near Jerusalem" by Abraham Neumann, c. 1925.

How (& How Not!) to Welcome a Holy God (Leviticus 9:1-10:20)Series: Leviticus (Advent 2025) Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 30th November 2025Passage: Leviticus 9:1-10:20-------------------How can a sinful people welcome a Holy God into their midst—without getting incinerated by heavenly fire??Image: "The Scapegoat" by William Holman Hunt, 1854.

Christ the King: Bad Joke, or Beautiful Reality? (Luke 23:35-43)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 23rd November 2025Passage: Luke 23:35-43-------------------Is the kingship of Jesus just a bad joke? Or is it a beautiful reality on which we can build our lives?Image: "Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves: The Three Crosses" by Rembrandt, 1653.

Saved for the Sake of Others (Psalm 98)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 16th November 2025Passage: Psalm 98:1-9-------------------Image: Fresco of 2 Samuel 6:5 by Johann Baptist Wenzel Bergl, 1771.

Incense in Heaven & Fire on Earth (Revelation 8:1-13)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 9th November 2025Passage: Revelation 8:1-13-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

God's People (Revelation 7:1-17)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 2nd November 2025Passage: Revelation 7:1-17-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

What Is God Waiting For? (Revelation 6:9-17)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 26th October 2025Passage: Revelation 6:9-17-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

The Four Ingredients of World History (Revelation 6:1-8)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 19th October 2025Passage: Revelation 6:1-8-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Good Reasons Not to Be Anxious (Matthew 6:25-34)Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 12th October 2025Passage: Matthew 6:25-34-------------------Image: Botanical illustration by Elizabeth Holden, 1906.

The Big Question & the Only Answer (Revelation 5:1-14)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 5th October 2025Passage: Revelation 5:1-14-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

God On His Throne (Revelation 4:1-11)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 28th September 2025Passage: Revelation 4:1-11-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Opening the Door to Jesus (Revelation 3:14-22)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 21st September 2025Passage: Revelation 3:14-22-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

The Lost Sheep & the Lost Coin (Luke 15:1-10)Preacher: The Rev. Alan ArnoldDate: 14th September 2025Passage: Luke 15:1-10-------------------Image: "The Lambs' Afternoon Snack," by Ángel Andrade, 1902.

Bearing the Name of Christ (Revelation 3:1-13)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 7th September 2025Passage: Revelation 3:1-13-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Jesus Fights for His Church (Revelation 2:12-29)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 31st August 2025Passage: Revelation 2:12-29-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Faithful Unto Death (Revelation 2:8-11)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 24th August 2025Passage: Revelation 2:8-11-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

A Church Without Love? (Revelation 2:1-7)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 17th August 2025Passage: Revelation 2:1-7-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Jesus Is Present (Revelation 1:9-20)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 10th August 2025Passage: Revelation 1:9-20-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:1-8)Series: Revelation 1–8 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 3rd August 2025Passage: Revelation 1:1-8-------------------Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Two Ways of Living (Genesis 4:1-26)Series: Genesis 1-4 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 27th July 2025Passage: Genesis 4:1-26-------------------Image: "Paradise" by Oskar Laske, c. 1913.

The Enemies of God & the Grace of God (Genesis 3:1-24)Series: Genesis 1-4 Preacher: The Rev. Josiah HendersonDate: 20th July 2025Passage: Genesis 3:1-24-------------------Image: "Paradise" by Oskar Laske, c. 1913.