Good Samaritan Anglican Church Sermons

Pentecost Sunday - Sent by the Spirit 24.05.2026 23min

This Week's Readings: Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 104:24-35; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17Guest Preacher: Mr. Dave WrightThis week, Dave reminds us of the work of the Spirit and calls us to respond, trusting in the power of that same Spirit working in our lives today.

The Quest: Sermon 5: Disciples Making Disciples 22.03.2026 27min

This week's reading: Matthew 28:16-20Have you ever considered your walk with Jesus as a quest, a long and perhaps difficult journey towards a goal? In fact, this word, quest, diving back into Latin and early English, describes an intentional seeking, perhaps for wisdom, knowledge, or even a great prize. All of these connotations are present in our walk with Jesus, this long and sometimes challenging journey following our Lord through this life with our eyes and hope on the kingdom that is to come. This journey, or quest, is known to Christians as discipleship.This Lenten season, we’ll be spending our Sunday mornings considering what it looks like to be disciples of Jesus. Over five weeks, we’ll examine aspects of discipleship from various places in scripture, including Jesus’ life and the lives of his disciples. Along the way, we’ll answer questions like, “What is discipleship?”, “How do we follow Jesus in difficult seasons?”, “What does discipleship look like across generations?”, and “How does personal discipleship influence how we share the Gospel with others?”We hope you’ll join us for this series and beyond as we seek to understand this quest that we are on with Jesus!

The Quest Sermon 4: The Freedom of Discipleship 19.03.2026 11min

This week's reading: John 8:31-38This week, Tyler preaches an interactive, child-friendly sermon that highlights, for adults and children, the freedom we have as disciples of Jesus.Have you ever considered your walk with Jesus as a quest, a long and perhaps difficult journey towards a goal? In fact, this word, quest, diving back into Latin and early English, describes an intentional seeking, perhaps for wisdom, knowledge, or even a great prize. All of these connotations are present in our walk with Jesus, this long and sometimes challenging journey following our Lord through this life with our eyes and hope on the kingdom that is to come. This journey, or quest, is known to Christians as discipleship.This Lenten season, we’ll be spending our Sunday mornings considering what it looks like to be disciples of Jesus. Over five weeks, we’ll examine aspects of discipleship from various places in scripture, including Jesus’ life and the lives of his disciples. Along the way, we’ll answer questions like, “What is discipleship?”, “How do we follow Jesus in difficult seasons?”, “What does discipleship look like across generations?”, and “How does personal discipleship influence how we share the Gospel with others?”We hope you’ll join us for this series and beyond as we seek to understand this quest that we are on with Jesus!

The Quest Sermon 3: Discipling the Generations 18.03.2026 20min

This week's reading: Psalm 78:1-8Have you ever considered your walk with Jesus as a quest, a long and perhaps difficult journey towards a goal? In fact, this word, quest, diving back into Latin and early English, describes an intentional seeking, perhaps for wisdom, knowledge, or even a great prize. All of these connotations are present in our walk with Jesus, this long and sometimes challenging journey following our Lord through this life with our eyes and hope on the kingdom that is to come. This journey, or quest, is known to Christians as discipleship.This Lenten season, we’ll be spending our Sunday mornings considering what it looks like to be disciples of Jesus. Over five weeks, we’ll examine aspects of discipleship from various places in scripture, including Jesus’ life and the lives of his disciples. Along the way, we’ll answer questions like, “What is discipleship?”, “How do we follow Jesus in difficult seasons?”, “What does discipleship look like across generations?”, and “How does personal discipleship influence how we share the Gospel with others?”We hope you’ll join us for this series and beyond as we seek to understand this quest that we are on with Jesus!

The Quest Sermon 2: The Call to Discipleship 04.03.2026 29min

This week's reading: Matthew 4:12-25Have you ever considered your walk with Jesus as a quest, a long and perhaps difficult journey towards a goal? In fact, this word, quest, diving back into Latin and early English, describes an intentional seeking, perhaps for wisdom, knowledge, or even a great prize. All of these connotations are present in our walk with Jesus, this long and sometimes challenging journey following our Lord through this life with our eyes and hope on the kingdom that is to come. This journey, or quest, is known to Christians as discipleship.This Lenten season, we’ll be spending our Sunday mornings considering what it looks like to be disciples of Jesus. Over five weeks, we’ll examine aspects of discipleship from various places in scripture, including Jesus’ life and the lives of his disciples. Along the way, we’ll answer questions like, “What is discipleship?”, “How do we follow Jesus in difficult seasons?”, “What does discipleship look like across generations?”, and “How does personal discipleship influence how we share the Gospel with others?”We hope you’ll join us for this series and beyond as we seek to understand this quest that we are on with Jesus!

The Quest Sermon 1: Discipleship in the Wilderness 26.02.2026 27min

This week's reading: Matthew 4:1-11Have you ever considered your walk with Jesus as a quest, a long and perhaps difficult journey towards a goal? In fact, this word, quest, diving back into Latin and early English, describes an intentional seeking, perhaps for wisdom, knowledge, or even a great prize. All of these connotations are present in our walk with Jesus, this long and sometimes challenging journey following our Lord through this life with our eyes and hope on the kingdom that is to come. This journey, or quest, is known to Christians as discipleship.This Lenten season, we’ll be spending our Sunday mornings considering what it looks like to be disciples of Jesus. Over five weeks, we’ll examine aspects of discipleship from various places in scripture, including Jesus’ life and the lives of his disciples. Along the way, we’ll answer questions like, “What is discipleship?”, “How do we follow Jesus in difficult seasons?”, “What does discipleship look like across generations?”, and “How does personal discipleship influence how we share the Gospel with others?”We hope you’ll join us for this series and beyond as we seek to understand this quest that we are on with Jesus!

The Rich Man and Lazarus 12.10.2025 22min

Our September 28 sermon takes a Jesus' parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31.

Bishop Qampicha Wario - The Parable of the Prodigal Son 26.09.2025 24min

We are joined this Sunday by Bishop Qampicha Wario who deliver's his sermon on Luke 15:11-31 - the Parable of the Prodigal Son (perhaps better named the Parable of the Loving Father).

Advent IV - Revolutionary Waiting 22.12.2024 21min

There is something of Advent that sparks a bit of revolutionary spirit. Why is this and how does Mary, the innocent, humble, mother of our Lord help well it up within us? We explore the revolutionary nature of Mary's Magnificant and consider why this coming revolution is Good News for all of us.

James 4:4-6 Reflection #3 19.09.2024 10min

Our third reflection in the James series takes a look at verses 4-6 of chapter 4, tackles a translation issue, and considers what it means for God to be jealous when our love is directed elsewhere.

Taming Our Tongues: James 3:1-12 15.09.2024 30min

James has much to say about our tongues! How can such a small part of our body have such a big impact on those around us! This Sunday we'll consider James 3, the challenge of taming our tongues, and the importance for believers to speak words of peace and grace.

James Chapter 2 Reflection #2 12.09.2024 12min

How do we reconcile James and Paul on works and faith? Can we dismiss one and follow the other? When we take a closer look at James, we realize that faith and works go hand in hand and true trusting-solely-in-Jesus-faith bears fruit in the lives of believers.

The Impartiality of God: James 2:1-14 08.09.2024 24min

We continue our study of James with a sermon on the beginning of Chapter 2. What does it mean for followers of Jesus to show no partiality? How does this play out in practice? We take a look at James 2:1-17 and consider how and why believers follow Jesus in this way.

James: Chapter 1 Reflection #1 05.09.2024 11min

James moves us through a lot of material in Chapter 1, discussing trials, wisdom, wealth, and being "doers of the Word." How are these things tied together and what do they mean for us today? Join us in our sermon series and study as we reflect on Chapter 1 of the Epistle of James. For information on our series and study, see our James Study page on our website: www.goodsamaritansummerville.org/james

Revelation 7:9-17 All Saints Day, Bishop Chip Edgar 05.11.2023 23min

Bishop Chip Edgar reflects on the saints before the throne of God on this celebration of All Saints Day.

Matthew 22:15-22 Paying Taxes to Caesar 22.10.2023 28min

The religious leaders are seeking to trap Jesus with a question about taxes - should they be paid to the Roman Empire or not? Jesus, instead, makes a statement about God - who he is and who we are in relationship to him. Join us this morning as we explore what it means to give back to God what belongs to him.

Matthew 22:1-14 Called and Chosen 15.10.2023 24min

The banquet is ready but the guests refuse to come! How will the king respond? Who will he choose? And, what does it mean for us to be called and chosen by the king? Join us this morning as we look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet and consider the life of a called and chosen follower of Jesus.

1 Corinthians 15:20-34 The Resurrection Changes Everything 20.08.2023 31min

What does the resurrection mean for our everyday lives? Well - it changes everything! Today we consider out Jesus' resurrection is the first-fruits, setting in motion the defeat of all of God's enemies. Finally, we'll look at how this hope we have influences how are lives are shaped today.

1 Corinthians 15:1-19: The Resurrection of the Dead 13.08.2023 31min

How important is the bodily resurrection? Pauls tells us it's essential, a lynchpin to our redemption in Jesus! Join us this morning as we begin our journey through 1 Corinthians 15, the climax of Paul's letter, and consider the centrality of the resurrection to our hope in Jesus.

1 Corinthians 14:1-25: Pursuing Gifts in Love 06.08.2023 33min

What does it mean to pursue gifts in love and how do prophecy and tongues fit into that equation? We'll take a look at 1 Corinthians 14 this morning as we seek to serve others in all things, especially our spiritual gifts.