Sermons by The Rev. Alex Shuttleworth (Page 15)
Mar. 22: Becoming a “You First” Church, Pt. II
The mutually submissive teaching to spouses here is radical because it mirrors Christ’s submission to death for us.
The staff team & vestry operates on the principle of submitting to one another. The aim is for this culture to impact …
Mar. 15: Becoming a “You First” Church
At a time of stress Ephesians 5: 21 shows what a powerful witness it can be to become a “you first” church. Extending the series by a week, Rev. Alex zooms in on just one verse today.
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Mar. 7/8: Distinctly Distinct
Although believers still sin, we should be distinctly different from non-believers. And this ought to attract people to Christ. God in His grace points out our behavior to us so that we can be changed.
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Ephesians …
Feb. 15/16: Think Bigger
Paul’s prayer is that we would grow stronger in our faith and trust in Christ more, seeing that he can do way more than we currently believe. God can always do more than even the most faithful person believes.
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Jan. 25/26: Raised by Grace
God lavishes grace on us through his saving initiative. The language of death could not be stronger in debunking the idea of salvation through our own works: the dead do not raise themselves.
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Ephesians 2: 1-10…
Jan. 18/19: Enlightened with Hope
Having been made ready by Christ, we gain deep and powerful insight, seeing the world in a way that the dull cannot. In fact, Isaiah suggests we see it as he sees it.
We thus find hope, even in hard …
Jan. 11/12: Ready for the End, Before We Begin
We begin a new 14-week series this week, Ephesians: Reconciled in Christ & Ready for Life.
Those in Christ are ready for the end because of his redemption, blood, forgiveness & grace. The language of inheritance, salvation and election amplifies …
Dec. 21/22: With Us in Judgment
Christ enters the world to be with us in our sins and to save us from judgment by presenting us as righteous before God, not through our works but by his grace alone.
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Romans 1: 1-7…
Nov. 30/Dec. 1: Ready for Judgment
Advent is the beginning of a new church year, so a study of the end might seem odd. But the Christian faith offers a new start that prepares us for the end.
Judgement Day is in fact good news for …
Nov. 23/24: The Convicted Judge
We begin our Advent season series this week as we celebrate Christ the King Sunday.
Christ the King Sunday is a time to remember that although Jesus looked like a criminal, he is now enthroned as judge & king. He …