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Ross RoydenMay 19, 2021

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The Missing Bride (Long Version)

The Missing Bride (Long Version)

This is another version of my podcast for this week, the Third Sunday of Epiphany.


It is again based on the Gospel reading for the day in chapter 2 of St John's Gospel.

Jan 21, 202425:27
The Missing Bride

The Missing Bride

Preacher: The Reverend Ross Royden


St John writes that the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory (John 1:14). But who would have expected Jesus to reveal his glory to us at a wedding (John 2:11)? And how does giving more wine to people who have already had a lot to drink reveal his glory?

This is a podcast for the Third Sunday of Epiphany. It is based on John 2:1-11, which is the Gospel reading in the lectionary for the day.

Jan 21, 202417:22
Come and See

Come and See

Preacher: The Reverend Ross Royden Jesus invites us to come and see what he has to offer us. In coming to him, we see heaven opened and discover him to be the centre of all things in heaven and on earth.

This is a podcast for the Second Sunday of Epiphany. It is based on John 1:43-51, which is the Gospel reading in the lectionary for the day.

Jan 14, 202416:36
To Have An Epiphany

To Have An Epiphany

Preacher: The Reverend Ross Royden As we begin the new year celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany, we each need our own epiphany.

This is a podcast for Epiphany. It is based on Ephesians 3:1-12, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Jan 07, 202416:24
Extraordinarily Ordinary

Extraordinarily Ordinary

This is a talk I gave for the Christmas season based on Matthew 2:13-18.

Dec 28, 202305:55
I Am Your Future

I Am Your Future

Preacher: The Reverend Ross Royden Knowing that Jesus is our future affects how we live and understand the purpose of our life in the present.

This is a podcast for the Second Sunday of Advent. It is based on 2 Peter 3:8-15, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Dec 10, 202313:28
The Shadow of Death

The Shadow of Death

Preacher: The Reverend Ross Royden How are we as believers to think of death and how should it affect how we live?

This is a podcast for the Third Sunday before Advent. It is based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Nov 12, 202318:17
All Saints' Sunday

All Saints' Sunday

This is a podcast for All Saints' Sunday. It is based on Revelation 7:9-17, which is the first reading in the lectionary for the day.

Nov 05, 202317:29
Even So We Speak

Even So We Speak

This is a podcast for the Last Sunday after Trinity. It is based on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Oct 29, 202314:54
A Dangerous Gamble

A Dangerous Gamble

This is a podcast for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Oct 25, 202314:07
Think On These Things

Think On These Things

This is a sermon for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Philippians 4:1-9, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Oct 14, 202314:18
That I May Know Him

That I May Know Him

This is my sermon for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Philippians 3:4-14, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Oct 08, 202316:41
With Fear and Trembling

With Fear and Trembling

This is my sermon for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Philippians 2:1-13, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Oct 01, 202316:56
United in the Truth

United in the Truth

This is my sermon for the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Romans 15:1-13, which I chose as the second reading for today to finish a short series on Romans.

Sep 24, 202317:45
With One Voice

With One Voice

This is my sermon for the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Romans 14:1-12, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Sep 17, 202315:34
Time to Wake Up

Time to Wake Up

This is my sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Romans 13:8-14 which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Sep 10, 202316:25
Real Love

Real Love

This is my sermon for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Romans 12:9-21, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Sep 03, 202313:56
The Renewed Mind

The Renewed Mind

This is my sermon for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Romans 12:1-8, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Aug 27, 202314:42
The Mercy of God

The Mercy of God

This is my sermon for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Romans 11:1-2, 29-32, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day. I also make reference to the Gospel reading, which is Matthew 15:10-28.

Aug 20, 202316:20
The Wretched Man

The Wretched Man

This is my sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Romans 7:13-25, which is the second reading in the lectionary for the day.

Jul 09, 202317:03
Freed from Sin

Freed from Sin

This is my sermon on Romans 6 for the Third Sunday after Trinity in my series on Romans. St Paul tells us we are freed from Sin but enslaved to God.

Jun 26, 202317:57
Saved from the Wrath of God

Saved from the Wrath of God

This is my sermon for the Second Sunday after Trinity. It is based on Romans 5:1-11.

Jun 18, 202315:16
Introducing St Paul's Letter to the Roman Church

Introducing St Paul's Letter to the Roman Church

My sermon for the First Sunday after Trinity introducing my series on Romans.

Jun 11, 202325:16
Lego Christianity

Lego Christianity

This is a talk I recorded recently about the way people are using parts of the New Testament to create a different Gospel to one proclaimed there.

May 17, 202307:22
O Virgo Virginum (O Virgin of Virgins)

O Virgo Virginum (O Virgin of Virgins)

The Blessed Virgin Mary is not only our mother, she is a strong woman of faith and a role model for all who seek to follow her Son.

Dec 22, 202206:45
Forgiveness, Faithfulness, and Thankfulness

Forgiveness, Faithfulness, and Thankfulness

Knowing the seriousness of sin, we are to seek forgiveness.  Knowing how little faith we have, we are to be faithful.  And knowing how much God has done for us in Jesus, we are to be thankful.

Oct 20, 202225:01
Choose Life

Choose Life

Money is not neutral.  Serving it brings death.  Choose life.

Sep 30, 202227:56
God or Money

God or Money

We can serve God, or we can serve money, but we can't serve God and money.  Jesus uses the example of someone who served money to show us how we should serve God.

Sep 24, 202222:47
A Robust Faith

A Robust Faith

The challenges we are facing and the changes we are living through demand that we have a robust faith.  Jesus tells us what that looks like.

Sep 15, 202231:13
Humbled To Be Exalted

Humbled To Be Exalted

If we humble ourselves God will exalt us.  The reverse is also true.

Sep 05, 202226:25
Sabbath, Satan, and Sickness

Sabbath, Satan, and Sickness

Jesus frees people from the power of Satan and from all those things Satan uses to hold people captive.

Aug 23, 202229:52
Consider the Lilies

Consider the Lilies

Jesus' words are a challenge to the present economic and educational system; people's values and attitudes; and the Church's mission priorities.

Aug 17, 202230:49
Images of Mary

Images of Mary

Our images of Mary are all wrong.  We need to bring her into focus and see her as she is.

Aug 14, 202221:31
Memento mori: remember your death

Memento mori: remember your death

Jesus challenges us to get our priorities sorted out.

Aug 05, 202223:22
Pray the Jesus Way

Pray the Jesus Way

Jesus gives the disciples a prayer to pray and offers them a gift from the Father to help them.  The same gift is available to us.

Jul 28, 202231:20
Distracted by Service

Distracted by Service

Listening to Jesus' teaching is the most important thing we can do.

Jul 21, 202224:08
All You Need is Love?

All You Need is Love?

Does Jesus' teaching about love mean we are free to decide what we should and should not do?

Jul 11, 202229:26
Freedom in Christ

Freedom in Christ

Christ sets us free from those things that oppress us and threaten to destroy us.

Jul 04, 202222:28
The Most Holy Trinity

The Most Holy Trinity

We worship one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jun 23, 202227:28
Pentecost 2022

Pentecost 2022

The promise of the Holy Spirit is for you.

Jun 10, 202237:57
The Sixth Sunday of Easter

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Do you want to be made well?

Jun 02, 202233:51
The Fifth Sunday of Easter

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Faith, life, and love in a world of rejection and hate.

May 19, 202233:35
The Fourth Sunday of Easter

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

We need to hear Jesus' voice.

May 11, 202233:47
The Third Sunday of Easter

The Third Sunday of Easter

Jesus offers hope to all who have fallen.

May 03, 202233:14
The Second Sunday of Easter

The Second Sunday of Easter

Jesus tells us, 'Do not doubt but believe.'  But how are we to believe?

Apr 25, 202226:27
Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

Casting out the demons of distortion to hear Mary Magdalene announce the resurrection.

Apr 16, 202232:53
Good Friday

Good Friday

The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Beloved Disciple invite us to join the family of the Lord, who hear the Word of God and keep it.

Apr 14, 202226:22
Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

Jesus fails Peter.  Peter denies Jesus.

Apr 14, 202236:15
Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday

Judas, the Devil, and Us

Apr 09, 202239:52
The Fifth Sunday of Lent

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

St Mary of Bethany demonstrates the extravagant love and devotion to Jesus that all his followers should show.

Apr 02, 202229:01