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Good Shepherd Barrhaven Sermon Stream

Good Shepherd Barrhaven Sermon Stream

Written by: Rev. Stephen Silverthorne
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 We're a Christian church located in the suburbs of Ottawa, where it can be hard to feel connected to God, to each other, and to the places we live and work in. These sermons tell the story of how Jesus helps us live out our faith in this disconnected environment: setting down roots in the community, growing in character and moral honesty, and learning to love one another in deep, lasting ways. Have a listen and learn how to set down roots in your own life.

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Episodes
  • The Last Shall Be First

    The Last Shall Be First
    Sep 22 2020

    What happens when we don't think we get what's coming to us? It's easy to grumble in Christian life because we believe God is blessing others more than us. But what happens to our spiritual walk when we grumble? In this sermon, Fr. Stephen reflects on the danger of pride and considers why it might be wise to let go of our desire for God to be fair. We actually need Him to be generous.


    Scripture Passage: Matthew 20:1-16

    Preached on the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, the 20th of September, by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne


    Sermon Highlights
    • Perspective affects how we understand Jesus' parables
    • How this parable invites us to see ourselves as needing grace
    • How this parable invites us to extend grace to others
    • How this parable invites us to reimagine service to God


    Further Interest:

    The Rabbit-Duck Illusion. An illustration of how perception changes depending on one's perspective.

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    22 mins
  • 3rd Sunday in Lent

    3rd Sunday in Lent
    Mar 15 2020

    Good Shepherd's full service - broadcast for those at home due to Coronavirus Quarantine. Listen in to our music, prayers, sermon and Eucharist. Today's sermon topic: living water. Have a listen. Sermon begins at 17:45


    Scripture Passage: John 4:5-42

    Held on the 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2020

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Hope Reborn

    Hope Reborn
    Mar 8 2020

    Most Christians are used to hearing the term "born again", but how many of us think through what it means for us? How are we born again, and what does it look like to be born again? Fr. Stephen's sermon today confronts the challenge of rebirths which don't seem to take. We sometimes want rebirth, but don't end up with the lasting change the rebirth implies. Christ offers us a rebirth which is eternal, and which has effects in our lives today.


    Sermon Passage: John 3:1-17

    Preached on March 8, 2020, the 2nd Sunday in Lent, by the Rev. Stephen Silverthorne


    Sermon Highlights
    • Terms like born again should be re-examined because they are too familiar
    • True rebirth is a genuine new start, and something undertaken by God
    • Israel, Church and Individuals often attempt a new start, without lasting results
    • Jesus' death and resurrection are a true rebirth
    • We enjoy a true rebirth by casting ourselves on Jesus



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    21 mins
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