St. Timothy's Anglican Bible Church - Sermons: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Extraordinary Evidence (John 5:31-47)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Extraordinary Evidence (John 5:31-47)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 26th April 2026

Passage: John 5:31-47

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

God Works Through Jesus (John 5:19-30)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 19th April 2026

Passage: John 5:19-30

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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"

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

"Of the Resurrection of Our Saviour Jesus Christ"

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 12th April 2026

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Jesus Is Unstoppably Alive! (Matthew 27:62-28:20)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 5th April 2026

Passage: Matthew 27:62-28:20

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

His Blood On Us (Matthew 27:1-61)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 3rd April 2026

Passage: Matthew 27:1-61

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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.

Healing the Human Soul (John 5:1-18)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Healing the Human Soul (John 5:1-18)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 22nd March 2026

Passage: John 5:1-18

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taking Jesus At His Word (John 4:43-54)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 15th March 2026

Passage: John 4:43-54

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Living Water for Messy People (John 4:1-42)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 8th March 2026

Passage: John 4:1-42

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Complete Joy! (John 3:22-36)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 1st March 2026

Passage: John 3:22-36

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A New Birth (John 2:23-3:21)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 22nd February 2026

Passage: John 2:23-3:21

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Give Yourself Up For Lent (Ash Wednesday; Isaiah 58:1-12)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 18th February 2026

Passage: Isaiah 58:1-12

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Temple of His Body (John 2:13-22)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 15th February 2026

Passage: John 2:13-22

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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.

The Wine & the Wedding (John 2:1-12)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Wine & the Wedding (John 2:1-12)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 1st February 2026

Passage: John 2:1-12

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I Am the Resurrection (John 11:21-27)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 31st January 2026

Passage: John 11:21-27

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Come, And You Will See! (John 1:35-51)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 25th January 2026

Passage: John 1:35-51

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Pointing to Someone Else (John 1:19-34)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 18th January 2026

Passage: John 1:19-34

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus' Baptism & Our Own (Matthew 3:13-17)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 11th January 2026

Passage: Matthew 3:13-17

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In the Care of the Lord (Psalm 23)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 10th January 2026

Passage: Psalm 23:1-6

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Knowing Jesus As He Really Is (John 1:1-18)

Series: The Gospel of John

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 4th January 2026

Passage: John 1:1-18

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The One We've Been Waiting For (Luke 2:21-40)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 28th December 2025

Passage: Luke 2:21-40

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How to Be Holy (Leviticus 19:1-37)

Series: Leviticus (Advent 2025)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 21st December 2025

Passage: Leviticus 19:1-37

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How God Makes Atonement (Leviticus 16:1-34)

Series: Leviticus (Advent 2025)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 14th December 2025

Passage: Leviticus 16:1-34

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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.

How (& How Not!) to Welcome a Holy God (Leviticus 9:1-10:20)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How (& How Not!) to Welcome a Holy God (Leviticus 9:1-10:20)

Series: Leviticus (Advent 2025)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 30th November 2025

Passage: Leviticus 9:1-10:20

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Christ the King: Bad Joke, or Beautiful Reality? (Luke 23:35-43)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 23rd November 2025

Passage: Luke 23:35-43

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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)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Saved for the Sake of Others (Psalm 98)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 16th November 2025

Passage: Psalm 98:1-9

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Image: Fresco of 2 Samuel 6:5 by Johann Baptist Wenzel Bergl, 1771.

Incense in Heaven & Fire on Earth (Revelation 8:1-13)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Incense in Heaven & Fire on Earth (Revelation 8:1-13)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 9th November 2025

Passage: Revelation 8:1-13

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

God's People (Revelation 7:1-17)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

God's People (Revelation 7:1-17)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 2nd November 2025

Passage: Revelation 7:1-17

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

What Is God Waiting For? (Revelation 6:9-17)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100

What Is God Waiting For? (Revelation 6:9-17)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 26th October 2025

Passage: Revelation 6:9-17

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

The Four Ingredients of World History (Revelation 6:1-8)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Four Ingredients of World History (Revelation 6:1-8)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 19th October 2025

Passage: Revelation 6:1-8

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Good Reasons Not to Be Anxious (Matthew 6:25-34)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Good Reasons Not to Be Anxious (Matthew 6:25-34)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 12th October 2025

Passage: Matthew 6:25-34

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Image: Botanical illustration by Elizabeth Holden, 1906.

The Big Question & the Only Answer (Revelation 5:1-14)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Big Question & the Only Answer (Revelation 5:1-14)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 5th October 2025

Passage: Revelation 5:1-14

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

God On His Throne (Revelation 4:1-11)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

God On His Throne (Revelation 4:1-11)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 28th September 2025

Passage: Revelation 4:1-11

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Opening the Door to Jesus (Revelation 3:14-22)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Opening the Door to Jesus (Revelation 3:14-22)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 21st September 2025

Passage: Revelation 3:14-22

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Bearing the Name of Christ (Revelation 3:1-13)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Bearing the Name of Christ (Revelation 3:1-13)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 7th September 2025

Passage: Revelation 3:1-13

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Jesus Fights for His Church (Revelation 2:12-29)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Jesus Fights for His Church (Revelation 2:12-29)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 31st August 2025

Passage: Revelation 2:12-29

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Faithful Unto Death (Revelation 2:8-11)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Faithful Unto Death (Revelation 2:8-11)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 24th August 2025

Passage: Revelation 2:8-11

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

A Church Without Love? (Revelation 2:1-7)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

A Church Without Love? (Revelation 2:1-7)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 17th August 2025

Passage: Revelation 2:1-7

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Jesus Is Present (Revelation 1:9-20)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Jesus Is Present (Revelation 1:9-20)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 10th August 2025

Passage: Revelation 1:9-20

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:1-8)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:1-8)

Series: Revelation 1–8

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 3rd August 2025

Passage: Revelation 1:1-8

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Image: Illustration of Revelation ch. 5 by the scribe Facundus, 1047.

Two Ways of Living (Genesis 4:1-26)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Two Ways of Living (Genesis 4:1-26)

Series: Genesis 1-4

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 27th July 2025

Passage: Genesis 4:1-26

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Image: "Paradise" by Oskar Laske, c. 1913.

The Enemies of God & the Grace of God (Genesis 3:1-24)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Enemies of God & the Grace of God (Genesis 3:1-24)

Series: Genesis 1-4

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 20th July 2025

Passage: Genesis 3:1-24

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Image: "Paradise" by Oskar Laske, c. 1913.

Labour & Neighbour (Genesis 2:4-25)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Labour & Neighbour (Genesis 2:4-25)

Series: Genesis 1-4

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 13th July 2025

Passage: Genesis 2:4-25

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Image: "Paradise" by Oskar Laske, c. 1913.

In the Beginning... (Genesis 1:1-2:3)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

In the Beginning... (Genesis 1:1-2:3)

Series: Genesis 1-4

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 6th July 2025

Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:3

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Image: "Paradise" by Oskar Laske, c. 1913.

God's Presence & God's Word (Joshua 1:7-9)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

God's Presence & God's Word (Joshua 1:7-9)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 29th June 2025

Passage: Joshua 1:7-9

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Image: Relief of Christ holding an open Bible; Herford, Germany.

Remembering God's Steadfast Love (Psalm 63)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Remembering God's Steadfast Love (Psalm 63)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 22nd June 2025

Passage: Psalm 63:1-11

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Image: "Arizona Landscape" by Audley Dean Nicols, c. 1920.

Unity of Being & Trinity of Persons (John 14:8-18)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Unity of Being & Trinity of Persons (John 14:8-18)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 15th June 2025

Passage: John 14:8-18

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Image: Basque "Trinitarian steeple"; Espès-Undurein, France.

The Spirit Comes at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Spirit Comes at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 8th June 2025

Passage: Acts 2:1-21

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Image: "Pentecost" by Sadao Watanabe, 1965.

What Is Jesus Doing Today? (Luke 24:44-53)

The Rev. Josiah Henderson — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

What Is Jesus Doing Today? (Luke 24:44-53)

Preacher: The Rev. Josiah Henderson

Date: 1st June 2025

Passage: Luke 24:44-53

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Image: 15th century German illustration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ.