Sermon for Easter Day
Welcome to your online worship from St. Mark’s for the Easter Day 2025. Here is the audio from Rev’d Byron Gilmore’s homily on April 20April …
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Sermon for Good Friday
Welcome to your online worship from St. Mark’s for the Good Friday 2025. Here is the audio from Rev’d Byron Gilmore’s homily on April 18, …
Sermon for Maundy Thursday
Welcome to your online worship from St. Mark’s for the Maundy Thursday 2025. Here is the audio from Rev’d Byron Gilmore’s homily on April 17, …
Sermon for Palm Sunday
Welcome to your online worship from St. Mark’s for the Palm-Passion Sunday 2025. Here is the audio from Rev’d Byron Gilmore’s homily on April 13, …
Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Lent
Welcome to your online worship from St. Mark’s for the 5th Sunday of Lent 2025. Here is the audio from Rev’d Byron Gilmore’s homily on …
God’s Child
Through the humble setting of a stable and the shepherds’ unlikely role as the first to hear the Good News, we celebrate the truth that every person is cherished by God.
Advent New Beginnings
In this Sunday’s sermon, Canon Rob invites us to explore the story of Mary and Elizabeth, a story of courage, faith, and God’s unfolding plan.
Advent Repentance
In this Sunday’s sermon, Canon Rob invites us to explore John the Baptist’s powerful call to repentance and transformation.
Advent Mercy
In this Sunday’s sermon, Canon Rob invites us to reflect on John the Baptist’s call to ‘prepare the way of the Lord.’
Advent Hope
Advent calls us to acknowledge the brokenness in our lives and in the world while holding onto the hope of renewal through Christ.
Love, Not Power
In this Sunday’s sermon, Canon Rob invites us to explore the clash between earthly power and God’s kingdom as seen in Jesus’ trial before Pilate in John 18:33-38.
Built On Faith
In this Sunday’s sermon, Canon Rob invites us to explore Jesus’s words in Mark 13:1-8 and how they remind us that while human creations may fade, our faith in God’s unchanging love and truth endures.
Humility and Sacrifice
In this Sunday’s sermon, Canon Rob invites us to reflect on two contrasting examples from Jesus’ teachings: the self-serving religious leaders and the humble widow who gave all she had.
All Saints & All Souls
This Sunday, we gather online for a combined All Saints and All Souls service, honoring the memory of those who have passed from our community and celebrating our eternal connection in Christ. Through prayer, candle lighting, and reflection, we remember the light and love they brought into our lives, affirming the hope of reunion in God’s eternal care.
See With Love
Following Jesus opens our eyes to see the world differently and calls us to break free from the limits society places on us.
Humility and Love Transform the World
In Canon Rob’s sermon this week, we explore how Jesus teaches us that true change doesn’t come through power or status, but through humility, service, and love.
Worry Less, Trust God More
In Canon Rob’s Thanksgiving sermon, we reflect on Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 6:25-33, where Jesus reminds us not to be consumed by worry, but to trust in God’s faithful provision. Putting God at the centre of our lives brings peace, perspective, and the freedom to live generously and share with others.
Jesus Protects the Vulnerable
In Canon Rob’s sermon this week, we reflect on Mark 10:2-16 and how Jesus challenges the Pharisees’ legalism and emphasizes the sacredness of all our human relationships and calls us to protect the vulnerable.
A Clear Path to God
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we are invited to reflect on Jesus’ call to remove stumbling blocks that hinder our journey of faith.
Embrace Humility
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore Jesus’ teaching from Mark 9:30-37, where Jesus challenges our ideas of power and greatness. Using the example of a child, Jesus calls us to embrace humility, serve others, and live by the values of God’s Kingdom that stand in contrast to the pride and status-seeking of our world.
“Who do you say that I am?”
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore a pivotal moment in Mark 8:27-38 when Jesus asks his disciples, ‘Who do you say that I am?’ It challenges us to reflect on our own response to this question and the daily decision to follow Jesus.
Genuine Love
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore how Jesus challenges us to look beyond outward rituals and focus on the true intentions of our hearts.
Everyday Carry
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we reflect on the significance of abiding in Christ, the challenges of living out our faith, and the importance of carrying our faith with us each day, just like the other essential tools we use in our daily lives.
Living Bread
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore Jesus’ invitation to partake in the “living bread” – a relationship with God that nourishes our souls, transforms our lives, and satisfies our deepest needs.
Beyond the Ordinary
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore how Jesus invites us to see beyond the ordinary and recognize him as the true source of eternal life.
More Than A Meal
This Sunday, we explore how God puts signs and symbols in our lives, pointing us towards a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
God’s Love is Life Giving
This Sunday we explore the stark contrasts between earthly power and the life-giving love of God. Through the stories of Herod’s banquet and Jesus’ feeding of the five thousand, we see how true abundance in life comes from compassion and mercy, not wealth and status.
With Generous and Hospitable Hearts
This Sunday we reflect on the boundless generosity of God through Jesus Christ and our call to reflect that generosity with hospitable hearts.
To Restore All People
This Sunday, we reflect on Jesus’ mission to restore all people into a right relationship with God, regardless of their societal status. The message today intertwines the healing of Jairus’ daughter and the unnamed woman suffering from hemorrhages, highlighting themes of vulnerability, faith, and Jesus’ inclusive love.