Sermons At St Aidan's

This is the third talk given at the 2025 Weekend Away.

This is the second talk given during the 2025 Weekend Away.

This is the first in a series of four talks that were given at the 2025 Weekend Away.

In the last chapter of 2 Timothy, Paul, knowing that he is near the end of his life, gives Timothy one last instruction: to preach the Word. But what does that look like? Reflecting on his own ministry, Paul tells us that it is only through God that he can proclaim the Gospel and fulfill his ministry.

In chapter three, Paul warns Timothy to watch out for dangerous leaders, to be prepared to suffer for the Gospel himself, and at all times to stick with the Scriptures.

As we continue in the letter of 2 Timothy, Paul begins to explain to Timothy what will be involved in guarding the Gospel. Timothy is urged to persevere in the Gospel himself, and to be faithful in passing it on to others.

Today we begin a new series in the letter of 2 Timothy. This is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to his son in the faith, Timothy. Paul knows that his life on earth is drawing to an end. In this letter we hear the final words that Paul wants to impart, words of hope and trust in the Gospel

The meaning of meek in the 3rd Beatitude has changed over the centuries, and has a far greater meaning in our present day language.

Today we come to the the final chapter in our series in Romans where Paul again discusses the place of the Law, and how we are to relate to it now as Christians? Now that we are united to Christ, what is the motivation and power for change in the Christian life?

In our passage today, Paul answers the criticism that justification by faith means that believers are free to sin. Paul however shows that those who are in Christ, exchange sin for righteousness because they are a new creation in Christ.

After hearing that we are saved through Jesus being our representative, Paul addresses the objection that if our works do not earn our salvation, then we should keep on sinning. In answering the question, Paul declares the joyful news that those who believe in Jesus are united to him. They are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ, which leads to a new life that glorifies God.

As we continue in our series on Paul's letter to the church in Rome, we see today just how certain is the hope we have in Jesus. Though humanity and our world has fallen into sin, Paul will show how the grace of God in Jesus Christ is so much bigger.

Paul now shows us what difference it makes for us to be justified through faith in Christ. The benefits and blessings that come from our justification impact our lives in the present through good times and bad, as well as giving us assurance for the future. The good news of the gospel gives us much to rejoice in.

After hearing the good news that unrighteous people are declared to be righteous people by grace through Jesus, received by faith. Paul now goes back to see how this has always been the way that people are saved. He looks back to Abraham as the key example of right standing with God received by faith.

AS we continue ion the book of Romans, we come to see the good news of God's grace to us in Christ. The gospel declares it is by the mercy of God that we are declared right with God, and this comes to us as a gift.

The Apostle Paul turns his attention specifically to the Jews which raises the question of what are we to rely on for salvation. Paul warns about misplaced confidence and redirects our attention to the grace of God in Jesus Christ alone.

In Paul's letter to the church in Rome, he rejoices in how the good news about Jesus brings salvation to all who believe. In the section we are looking at today, Paul addresses the question: Does everybody need saving? Aren't there respectable and religious people who are good enough for God?

As we continue today, we now see our great need for salvation as Paul describes human idolatry and immorality that is deserving of God's wrath.

Today we begin a new series hearing God's word in the letter of Romans. As we begin, we hear of the good news of the Gospel that has gripped and transformed Paul, He is unashamed of this message and his great desire is for all people to hear, believe, and be saved.

The Holy Spirit dwells in each of us as believers, but His best expression is in the corporate life of the church. As we wrap up our short series on the Spirit, we will consider the Spirit's work in our lives together as St. Aidan's.