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Sermons

We invite you to enjoy these videos of Fr. Tim's sermons.

April 1, 2018
Easter Sunday - Telling your Easter story    Repentance and resurrection aren't single events, but rather are on-going throughout life.

March 25, 2018
Palm Sunday    Our journey as Christians is not meant to be taken alone, but rather taken with other believers.

March 18, 2018
Responding to seekers     In our efforts to grow in numbers, we need to be sure to proclaim the authentic message of Christ's redeeming power.

March 11, 2018
Perfection in love     What does it mean to love perfectly, and how does it banish fear?

March 4, 2018
Riddle pondering     What do you do with the riddles Jesus presents to us? Ignore them? Or ponder them the way Nicodemus did?

February 25, 2018
Crucifying egos     The cross of Christ and what it means is critical to our faith; but is each of us keeping our own cross of discipleship central as well?

February 18, 2018
Lent is life    Jesus' forty days in the wilderness was the threshold of his crossing from one identity to another in preparation for his ministry.

February 11, 2018
You can't fake transfiguration     Transformation... or transfiguration? What's the difference? Which one can we do something about?

February 4, 2018
Keeping it on the move     The gospel isn't something on a pillar waiting for people to come to it; it's something that we need to keep on the move, reaching people.

January 28, 2018
Showing up with authority   Jesus taught and healed with inherent authority, "not like the scribes". But perhaps we can more practically relate to the scribes

January 21, 2018
When faith and beliefs collide     Sometimes our heartfelt values and faith conflict with the system of beliefs we subscribe to.  What to do?

January 14, 2018
Christ's transition     In the beginning of the gospel according to John, Jesus quickly transitions from the heavenly to the earthly with the start of his ministry.  

January 7, 2018
Repentance ain't easy     Since John was calling sinners to repent and be baptized, why did Jesus, who was without sin, ask to be baptized?
Added bonus: January youth sermon (below Fr. Tim's sermon)


December 24, 2017
Christmas Eve      Bringing the Altar in our midst tonight
Bonus videos of choir
  • Comfort, comfort ye my people
  • Climb to the top of the highest mountain

December 24, 2017
Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 17, 2017
Identity eclipsing    Our identity --- as individuals and as a body --- must reflect and magnify Christ, not eclipse him.

December 10, 2017
Getting out of our own way     "I must decrease so that Christ may increase."

December 3, 2017
When the sap tap opens     Let's not allow life's demands to distract us from being ready for Christ's return

November 26, 2017
Needy goats, needy sheep     In the Parable of the Sheep & Goats, who does Christ identify with?

November 19, 2017
Imaging love     A well known parable shows how one's image of God affects one's relationship with God.. for better or worse.

November 12, 2017
Forward into exile     Jesus calls us the prepare for the unexpected, and to be flexible and adapt to the future with new songs, as did the Israelites in exile.

November 5, 2017
Gazing at the underside     Jesus overturned literal tables, and continues to overturn tables in our lives, proclaiming an upside-down world of compassion and love.

October 22, 2017
Crude as cold, hard cash     Jesus demonstrates how "both/and" thinking can be better than the forced choice and extremes of "either/or" thinking.

October 15, 2017
Glad to be in Matthew's Church      Fr. Tim discusses Matthew's account of Jesus challenging the establishment and how God desires our transformation.

October 8, 2017
Fear Blights     Fr. Tim discusses Christ's message of "Don't be afraid, rather love God and love your neighbor."

October 1, 2017
Authority's Paradox     Fr. Tim considers how Jesus established his authority during his ministry on Earth

September 24, 2017
Practicing the Common Good    Sometimes generosity and fairness appear to be at odds. How are we to deal with this?

September 17, 2017
Reconciliation's Fabric     Fr. Tim talks about forgiveness... God's toward us, ours towards each other.

September 10, 2017
Dealing with the Drama     Fr. Tim speaks about dealing with drama in your life.

September 3, 2017
Navigating the Mess     Fr. Tim takes a fresh look at the question of why there's evil in the world.

August 27, 2017
The House Sitting Experiment     Fr. Tim offers advice on selecting a house sitter and ties it back to St. Peter.

August 20, 2017 
Canaanite Confrontation     Fr. Tim speaks on the Canaanite woman shunned by the Pharisees.

August 13, 2017
Who Needs a Board when Your Eyes are on the Lord?     A unique perspective on Jesus and Peter walking on water in the Sea of Galilee.

August 6, 2017 
Transfiguring Decline     Father Timothy True gives his first sermon as the new Vicar of St Thomas of Canterbury Church on  Transfiguration Sunday. 

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  • Home
  • Welcome
    • Who we are >
      • St. Thomas at a glance
      • What we believe
      • About Us
      • Our History
      • Virtual tour
    • Meet our vicar
    • Clergy & staff
    • Lay Leaders & Ministries
    • Contact
    • Prayer Request
    • Member Resources
    • Bishop search blog
    • Employment
  • WORSHIP & DEVOTION
    • Worship times
    • Sermons
    • Devotional resources
  • Children & Youth
    • Schedule & activities
    • Canterbury Youth Group
  • Events & activities
    • What's happening
    • Calendar
    • Weekly e-newsletter
    • Weekly Bulletins
    • Canterbury Tales
    • Photo Albums >
      • 2018 Event Photos
      • 2017 Event Photos
      • 2016 Event Photos
      • 2015 Event Photos
      • 2014 Event Photos
  • Stay Informed
  • Be Involved
    • Be of service
    • Bible Challenge
    • Canterbury Trails
    • Centering Prayer
    • Food Pantry
    • Daughters of the King
    • Men of Saint Thomas
    • Prayers & Squares
    • Women of Worth
    • Worship Ministries >
      • Server Schedule
    • Wounded Warriors
  • School
  • Give/Pledge Online
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