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Grace + Peace.
Eucharist Church Aug 05, 2021
Ascension: One New Idea
Ascension is a severely underrated part of the Christian story: Let's work at fixing that.
Kevin preaches on why Jesus ascended and what it means for us.
The Spirit Comes to Us
On in groups, out groups, social contagions, and the simple reality of the Spirit coming to us from the God who is truly Other.
The Life of a Branch
Pastor Jill Trites gives a compelling and thorough reflection on the ordinary, day by day life of a branch abiding.
Whose Name is it Anyways?
Kevin Makins on what Names mean.
Uncomfortable Solidarity: Peter and John at Solomon’s Portico
Preaching Guild member Aaron Craig preaches his debut sermon at Eucharist. Despite being a part of our congregation since day one, and a regular worship leader and creative collaborator, this marks the first time Aaron preaches the gospel with words, from the pulpit (putting his MDiv from Wycliffe to good use).
A note about the quality: This sermon had to be recorded using a phone, off the floor, so the audio quality isn't as solid as usual... but the sermon is still great.
Imperfect Christianity is Still Good Enough
During Eastertide the Lectionary takes us into the book of Acts, where we get a brilliant picture of ideal Christianity community and a reminder of just how far from perfect we are.
Balloon Jesus
Christ is Risen... and all the kids are with us to celebrate.
Which means this sermon had to be accessible to a wide range of ears (and also pretty time effective).
Thank God for balloons.
Imperfect Friendship
Kevin preaches on Palm Sunday, Jesus' loneliness, and where our friends cannot go.
Mutuality Matters
Alison Witt (Preaching Guild) gives a beautiful reflection on the power of mutuality in friendship, offering a sharp critique of our culture's individualism, and drawing from her extensive experience working with new arrivals to Canada.
"Speaking the Truth in Love"
Pastor Jill preaches on an incredibly complicated situation in the ancient world, and how we can understand modern spiritual friendship in light of it.
Cultivating Steadfast Love
Cindy Stover brings the story of Ruth and Naomi to life in this beautiful reflection on how we can cultivate steadfast love (hesed) in our friendships.
Three Elements of Spiritual Friendship
Kevin introduces Lenten series reflecting on spiritual friendship, beginning with three elements.
On Healing
Pastor Jill Trites preaches on healing, suffering, and service.
On Unclean Spirits
What does it mean to speak of the spiritual, and why is it so difficult?
Kevin Makins preaches on Mark 1:21-28.
The Power of the Word
Kevin Makins preaches on how the right word at the right time can light an unstoppable fire. Metaphorically.
Jesus, Nathanael, Samuel, and a Ladder
Stephen Edwards reflects on spiritual ladders and epiphanies.
God Prepares the Way
On her last Sunday, intern Rebecca Vendetti preaches a valuable sermon on the important of letting GOD prepare the way this Advent.
Be Watchful
We believe Christ will return... what might that look like?
Welcome to Advent.
Anger
Kevin Makins closes out our series on "Vice + Virtue" with a reflection on anger, which as he admits, is his default vice.
But before that, an update from Pastor Nina Schuurman-Drenth about her present season of life. Pray for her and the whole Schuurman family as they navigate these incredibly challenging times.
Vanity
Our reflection on vice and virtue is coming to an end. In this penultimate sermon to our series, Nina Schuurman-Drenth reflects on vanity, the many ways we seek to appear as something that we're not, and how Jesus makes us true on the inside.
Envy
One of these vices is not like the others... A sermon on comparison, ornate clothes, and the vicious beast that devours us.
Lust
A careful sermon about lust.
November 5, 2023
Preacher: Kevin Makins
Series: Virtue + Vice
Andy Squyres in Conversation
Hello Podcasties. Unfortunately our sermon podcast failed to record this week, but in lieu of a sermon on greed we present to you this wonderful conversation between poet/priest Andy Squyres and Nina Schuurman-Drenth (one of the pastors at Eucharist).
This conversation was full and rich, touching on topics such as de/re-constructing faith, the role of church in the modern world, and a lot of musings about art and the creative process. It's well worth a listen.
Enjoy.
Sloth
Nina Schuurman-Drenth preaches on the ways sloth manifests in our time and place, even in the go-getters, but also how the good news manifests on the other side of our failure. Thanks be to GOD.
Gluttony
Nina Schuurman-Drenth introduces the first vice and gives us a timely word to chew on (I'm so sorry).
Introducing Vice + Virtue
How to be Christian?
It's more complicated than it used to be.
But perhaps a revolution is underway.
Let the Monastics lead the way to Jesus and up the mountain...
The first sermon in an eight week journey.
Join with us. New podcast each Sunday (or come and worship with us if you're in Hamilton and don't belong to a congregation).
An Introduction to the Idea of Spirit
The final of three sermons reflecting on the Trinity. We hope this has been a meaningful translation of some very classic, and very valuable, theology.
The little zines, which contain the pictures from this sermon series, are available while quantities last, at Eucharist. Come by some time.
An Introduction to the Idea of Jesus
Week two and we're turning our attention to the second person of the Trinity: Jesus.
The Christ. The True Human Being. The Firstborn From the Dead. The WORD/LOGOS.
Praying that all who hear this are able to discern the WORD spoken to them by Jesus. Grace and peace, pals.
An Introduction to the Idea of GOD
This sermon is the first of three weeks offering a new introduction into the ideas that shape our Christian faith, and reality as we know it:
GOD, Christ, and the Spirit.
This week: An introduction to the idea of GOD.
Why Church?
Before we go any further: The big question.
How to Rest in an Age of Anxious Toil
We lost two weeks of sermon podcasts but never fear... Nina Schuurman-Drenth re-preaches a mega-sermon inspired by lost recordings.
Nina is in her element when speaking about the links between creation, provision, rest and trust. Give it a listen and allow your soul to soak in what is true as you enter the new rhythms of the summer.
The Desecration of the Human Being
We ain't angels or animals. But you'd be forgiven for thinking we are.
Father, Son, and Holy Goose
Nina Schuurman-Drenth lights us up with a sermon about the Spirit on this Pentecost Sunday!
The Idea of Christ
We need a description now? These podcast apps are getting pushy.
What Would You Ask GOD For?
Jesus is better than your mother.
No disrespect. I'm sure she's great as well.
Christ Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
A sermon about Christ.
Ex•planation + Ex•perience
Kevin Makins preaches a sermon on the two sides of our faith. May GOD bring us into genuine encounter with both.
Troubled, Astonished Thomas
Nina Schuurman-Drenth gives a hopeful word about our troubled Thomas.
Lit Up Faces
We conclude our skip through Exodus with Moses' lit up face.
Sweeter Than Milk and Honey
Nina Schuurman-Drenth shares about why nothing matters but the Presence.
Idol Devices
"I threw it into the fire, and out came this calf!"
GOD is Terrifying
A sermon about fear.
We're More Animal Than We Think
A sermon about food and worship.
Where's Your Etz?
As we step into the season of Lent we begin our six-week journey through the middle of Exodus. This week: bitter water, sweet water, and Moses tossin' trees.
It's Good to Go Low
Before we get to lent, let's look at the light for a little while longer.
Church is Sick
In both senses of the word.
Why Church in a Secular Age
Stephen Edwards takes us on a brief journey through what it means to be living in a "secular age" and offers a compelling witness to the question, not just of "why Church?", but the deeper question behind the question.
St Paul Going on About Weakness (and Foolishness)
Cindy Stover, Eucharist Elder and Justice Mobilizer with the CRC church, reflects on the foolish mystery at the heart of St Paul's gospel... even if we don't always get it.
Harden Not Your Heart
Pastor Nina preaches on heart posture, perception transformation, and why we don't really need to know what "fishing for me" meant.
What a Time to be Alive
Pastor Kevin preaches on good news for resolution quiters... and keepers.
Stay for the music. It's good to hear people singing together.