Sermons At St Aidans พอดคาสต์

As we come to the end of Peter's first letter, Peter urges all of us to follow Christ's example of humility in how we relate to one another and in the world. As God's elect exiles we follow him on the path of suffering before glory.

Suffering of all kinds have become badges of honour in our society. Enduring oppression on many fronts so you can live your truth is the narrative to partake in, even if we're not entirely sure what that means. Yet, according to 1 Peter, suffering for our faith is not so much our badge of honour, but an opportunity to honour God. How can we commend…

In light of the example of Christ's suffering, and the victory he has won for us that we saw last week, we see how Jesus' example shapes how we live for God in an unbelieving world that pushes back against us. We also see how Jesus' victory should give us an eternal mindset, and we see how Jesus' example shapes how we live in Christian community.…

What happens when we are mistreated because of our good works? Peter takes up this question and points us to Christ who we are to follow as our example, and to fear as the Lord over all.

As we live as God's elect exiles in the world, what is the best strategy for making an impact on the world around us? In today's passage, Peter writes to those lacking power in the world, encouraging them to follow the example of Christ who did not sin, who did good to all, and who entrusted himself to God through all circumstances.…

As we continue in 1 Peter, we are shown how God is building his church on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ. As we come to Jesus we are given a new life and a new purpose to bring glory to God's name.

In the Christian life, knowing where you are going helps you to know what to be doing. As we began our series in 1 Peter last week we saw clearly that our destination is an imperishable inheritance, being kept for us by God in heaven. This week Peter spells out how we should live as God's elect exiles as we look toward our inheritance.…

In 1 Peter, Peter writes to believers scattered in the world to remind them of their true home with God. Though we may often feel vulnerable or out of place in the culture around us, the status God has given us is chosen, secure, heirs of God's promises, and all of this is ours through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.…

In the last chapter of Thessalonians, we find a faithful fellowship of believers who will prayerfully support evangelism, obey the Apostles warnings to those who are idle and busybodies, and will not lose heart as they trust in the peace of Christ.

Today we continue in our series in 2 Thessalonians, knowing that the Thessalonians face trials from both outside the church and from within. Paul gives thanks to God for his great love, which has saved them, and urges them to stand firm in what they have so graciously received.

As we continue in our series in 2 Thessalonians, Paul addresses the believers' concern that they will miss out on the Day of the Lord. This is certainly a day not to be missed, and we hear how we can be certain about being there with the Lord.

When faced with difficult times, it can be helpful to have some certainty when faced with the possibility of death. The key question is "what will happen when you die?" As believers in Jesus, knowing that we will be in heaven with him when we die gives us great assurance.

Christmas is a time of the year when we can reflect on the year that's been, and give thanks to God for all His blessings to us. Most of all, we can thank God for his greatest gift, when his Son Jesus was born in our world to be our King and our Saviour. Today we hear from the Bible about the birth of the King, and how his coming calls us to respon…

Today we reflect on a trustworthy saying that speaks of why the message of Christmas is exciting for everyone of us, that Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

In our passages from Malachi, we are reminded of the justice of God and the salvation that is ours because of the cross of Jesus.

Malachi spoke to Israel at a time when they were disillusioned with God and his promises. They questioned whether God really loved them and if God was worth their service and obedience. If you've ever felt like that, then Malachi brings a message of hope grounded in the greatness of God and the promise of his coming.…

There is so much to remember at Christmas, so as we begin the season of Advent, we should rejoice along with Zechariah that we have a God of active memory and mercy.

A report from Rod Morris on the progress of St Aidan's "City to City" undertaking, and a review of distributed questionnaire.

As we draw our short series in Revelation 2-3 to a close, we will consider the call to live a life worthy of Jesus in all aspects of our vision at St. Aidan's. At the same time, we can't help but be drawn to Jesus' heavenly vision in the rest of Revelation; a vision which ensures we will be preserved to worthiness in Christ together.…

Jesus' vision for his people is to follow him, which involves costly discipleship. So, when we feel the pressure of hostility, slander, and exclusion, that come from being followers of Christ, how are we to remain faithful? We explore this question as we continue to listen to Jesus' words to his church from Revelation 2 and 3.…

Today we consider the importance of recapturing our first love and considering Jesus' words to his church in Revelation 2, where we'll hear Jesus' encouragement and warnings about living as his people.

The Psalms look at our broken circumstances that are rooted in God's love and are fulfilled in a concrete, future reality.

Today we consider the nature of serving others, and what that means about how we think about ourselves. Jesus has some stern warnings about when we serve for the praise of others, or when we serve in our own strength. Thankfully it's as we listen to Jesus that we can serve him with freedom and joy.

Today we consider the nature of our God, and what that means about serving. Sometimes we serve for the wrong reasons, leaving us joyless. What should be going on in our hearts as we serve our King?

For the next 3 Sundays, the topic will be "Serving without sinking". How can we serve Christ and do that joyfully? To begin with, we look to the model of servanthood, Jesus our servant King.

These are the final chapters in the book of Acts. It has been an exciting journey from Jerusalem all the way to Rome and we reflect here on what we have learnt about God's great mission to see the name Jesus made know to the ends of the earth.

Peter writes to Christians in a hostile world that we are to set aside Christ as Lord in our hearts, and always be prepared to give an answer to everyone for the hope that we have. In the reading today in Acts, we see Paul living that out as he sets an example in godly living and in gospel proclamation.…

Today we see Paul make his way to Jerusalem, where he knows he will suffer as he proclaims Jesus. He knows however this is what it means for him to follow Jesus. As we watch the Apostle Paul and his ministry, there is much for us to learn about what it looks like to follow Jesus today.

In this reading, we see Paul's love for the church whose leaders must keep watch over themselves and the people God has entrusted to them.

This sermon follows Paul and companions on their second mission trip, which now sees the good news of Jesus take hold in the cities of Europe. How will this message be received in these new places and cultures? How will God's mission continue?

As we continue our series in the book of Acts, we see there is a pause in the mission to ensure there is clarity about the gospel and the way all people are saved. This is an important moment in the life of the church, which enables the mission to continue to the ends of the earth.

Acts 13-14 recounts the first overseas mission trip as Paul and Barnabas go with the gospel on their first missionary journey. As we watch their mission, there is much for us to learn about the heart of mission and what to expect as we go with the gospel today.

As Paul drew his letter to a close last week, he greeted all those he knew and was, no doubt, reminded how susceptible all of them are to being led astray. Today we are reminded of our need to be established in the truth of the Gospel.

Today's passage is a simple list of greetings, but its unusual length, placement and details points to the efficacy of the name of Jesus, whom Paul, the church in Rome, and all the saints now call upon.

Paul now sets out his plans to visit Rome. As he details his itinerary, he invites us to consider the importance of ministry partnership and resting together in God's providence.

Paul's letter to the Romans has been theologically rich and personally confronting, but he hadn't even visited the church in Rome, nor planted it. Now at the very end of his letter, he offers an introduction to affirm his ministry to them, offering us insight into how we receive the ministry of others amongst us.…

Here we come to the climax of the book of Exodus. God's rescued people now build the tabernacle, and God makes his dwelling among them. As we reflect on this, we see how God dwells with us as his people today, and we look forward to the time when God's glory will fill the whole earth.

Continuing in this series in Exodus, we see Israel break their covenant with the Lord as they create and worship a golden calf, jeopardizing their relationship with God. In response to Moses' intercession, God graciously forgives and restores. This reveals to us much about our idolatrous hearts as well as God's heart to show mercy.…

Continuing in Exodus, we hear the instructions the Lord gives to his people about his dwelling place among them. These chapters are filled with imagery that reveals the grace and mercy of God who comes to make his home with us.

This week we see how God brings his rescued people to Mt Sinai to worship him just as he promised. At this mountain God gives his people the Law, instructing them how to live as his rescued people, his treasured possession.

On the journey from the Red Sea to Mt. Sinai, God's people complain about the lack of food and water, and they cry out as they are attacked from enemies. In response to Israel's grumbling and cries for help, God, time after time graciously provides. May we learn from their examples to resist grumbling and instead to trust in the God who always prov…

In Exodus today we see how God fulfills his promise to rescue his people. God brings his final plague against the Egyptians while passing over the Israelites who are covered by the blood of the Passover Lamb. God then leads Israel out of Egypt by parting the sea Israel is called to remember and celebrate these events which are to shape their identi…

This week we see God's supremacy as he shows his power over the Egyptians while protecting Israel from the destruction effects of the plagues. In this we also see the grace of God in salvation and the goal of God to see his name honoured in all the earth.

Having heard of the slavery of Israel in Egypt, and being reminded of God's promises to his people, we now begin to see God's salvation plans unfold beginning with the call of Moses. Although God sovereignly rescues, reveals, raises up, and reassures, Moses struggles with reluctance and disbelief. As God has graciously saved us for his service, how…

Exodus recounts God's great act of redemption for his people, bringing them from slavery to the promised land. As we begin this book, we see the need for God's redemption and his faithfulness to the people of his promises.

At the end of Mathew's gospel, Jesus gives his final instructions to his followers and to us. He tells us what he wants us to do. Has there ever been a more important question to have answered? Jesus has set out a plan for our lives where we must consider what it means to doubt, and think about some of the other aspects of The Great Commission.…

While we rightly celebrate the momentous events of Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, what is the significance of Jesus laying in the tomb over three days. What dose that mean for us as we await the final resurrection?

We see the moment when Jesus' long walk to the cross reaches its end as he is crucified, revealing that Jesus really is king, not in the way we might expect, but in a way that demands a response.

As we continue to watch Jesus on the way to the cross in Matthew's gospel, we are told of the trial before Pontius Pilate, and we see more of the sacrifice that Jesus makes for us.

Here, we see Jesus continue his walk to the cross. He is betrayed, falsely accused, and abandoned, and he does not fight back or retaliate. Instead he continues on the path where he will lay down his life. As we observe the way of Jesus on his journey to the cross, what can we learn about following his way today?…