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Chapel Sermon by Glen Taylor on Mar 4, 2020 - Matthew 4:1-11

Denis presented a unique perspective that moves us past the evolution vs creation debate to a place where both ideologies can exist together.

Chapel Sermon by Peter Mason on Feb 26, 2020 - Matthew 6:16-21

Chapel Sermon by Annette Brownlee on Feb 12, 2020 - Matthew 5:13-20

Chapel Sermon by Ephraim Radner on Feb 5, 2020 - Matthew 5:1-12

The Grandmothers We Never Knew We Had - Professor Marion Taylor and Kira Moolman discuss forgotten women's voices in the history of biblical interpretation and theology. Hear some of the fascinating stories of women who were pioneers in theology and how the culture of interpretation shifted in the beginning of the 20th century, and the work that is yet to be done in this emerging field.

Chapel Sermon by Judy Paulsen on Jan 29, 2020 - Matthew 4:12-23

Retirement celebration held at Wycliffe College on January 29, 2020.

Chapel Sermon by Marion Taylor on Jan 15, 2020 - Isaiah 42:1-9

Chapel Sermon by Stephen Chester on Jan 8, 2020 - Matthew 2:1-12

Bishop Andrews engaged Larry Reynolds, Julia Lee, and Natasha Fernandes about the status of MAiD in Canada from a Christian perspective.

We were excited to see over fifty people came to watch The Adjustment Bureau with us, in preparation for the conversation with Ephraim Radner and Bruxy Cavey. About 120 people joined us in conversation with Steve Hewko, Ephraim and Bruxy, exploring questions such as Does God force or compel people's action? Is there a master plan that we do not see and if so, how do you answer hurting people when they are facing harm from others or are dealing with the death of a loved one? Does God change his mind based on our prayers? Does God have a perfect plan for each of us, one marriage partner, one career plan, etc? Congratulations to our four book winners.

Chapel Sermon by Peter Robinson on Nov 27, 2019

Professor of Evangelism Judy Paulsen preaches on "Sadducees: Then and Now"

Amanda W. Benckhuysen (PhD, University of St. Michael's College, Toronto) is Johanna K. And Martin J. Wyngaarden Senior professor of Old Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary and a researcher in biblical interpretation and reception history. At the Theology Pub Night Amanda shared how our view of Eve has historically influenced both society and the church.

Wycliffe College Chapel Sermon by Joseph Mangina on Oct 16, 2019

Chapel Sermon by Peter Robinson on Oct 9th, 2019

Glen Taylor preached on Psalms 79:1-9 on Sept 25, 2019.

Stephen Andrews preached on Romans 8:31-39 on Sept 4, 2019: "Imposter Syndrome: A Prescription for the Start of Term"

Bruxy Cavey and Paul Carter model constructive dialogue as they discuss the importance of doctrine, what the scriptures teach on navigating theological difference, and the serious impact of using the word heresy.

Bishop Stephen Andrews shares his thoughts with James Scholl, in light of the division witnessed at the recent Anglican Synod, on how the church has and is handling theological rifts.

In Explaining Evil, Dr. Franks explores the views of four prominent philosophers, an Armenian, a Calvinist, a Darwinian, and a Platonic view, presenting their arguments for why evil exists. Dr. Franks discusses Theistic Libertarianism, Theistic Compatibilism, Atheistic Moral Realism and Atheistic Moral Non-realism, covering topics including free will, theism, atheism, goodness, Calvinism, evolutionary ethics, and pain.

Passage: Ezekiel 37 Out of God's temple flows a great life-giving river. What we are given here is a vision of abundance, healing, preservation, and prosperity. This sermon was preached by Thomas Power on 4 April, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. It was later re-recorded. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

Dr David Robinson, in conversation with Scott Leveille, discusses who the Patristic fathers were, why do we view them as authoritative, and why we should consider listening to them today. To close the conversation the question was raised, if the church disappeared tomorrow what would Toronto notice?

Dr John Bland was our guest and in conversation with Stephen Hewko, explored the world of mathematics and its relationship to the journey of faith.

Jonathan, possibly only North America's only icon carver, talks to Jordan about his fascinating journey from being a good ol' baptist boy to the Eastern Orthodox Church. After being disillusioned with contemporary art and giving up being an artist he discovered the hesychastic tradition, a mystical tradition of contemplative prayer in the Eastern Orthodox Church, and found himself being drawn to iconography.

Barth Netterfield, a Canadian astrophysicist and a Professor in the Department of Astronomy and the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto, was a key member of the instrument team for BOOMERANG, the experiment that made one of the first accurate determinations of the age, geometry, and mass-energy content of the universe. Barth, in conversation with Patrick Franklin, Associate Professor of Theology at Tyndale Seminary, discusses his work in astro-physics, the universe, and the discoveries that have been made. He also discusses his faith and how it ties into his studies.

Founders' Chapel 100th Anniversary - Leonard Griffith Sermon by Wycliffe College

An interesting night of discussion on things that go BUMP in the night. Two-thirds of the close to fifty people in attendance raised their hand when asked if they had experienced or knew someone who experienced a paranormal event. The topics ranged from the difference between demonic possession and ghostly encounters and the friendly/protective ghosts versus the maleovolent. David Reed, Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology at Wycliffe College, has studied the paranormal and was consulted for forty episodes of Ghostly Encounters, which ran from 2005 to 2011, shared his opinion of how we should view these phenomenons.

Passage: Ezekiel 37 - Restoration of the house of Israel Sermon by Annette Brownlee in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

Passage: Ezekiel 34 Sermon by Judy Paulsen on Thursday, Mar 21, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

Passage: Ezekiel 20 Sermon by David Kupp on Thursday, Mar 14, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

Passage: Ezekiel 16 Sermon by Kira Moolman on Thursday, Mar 7, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

We were excited to host Meeting House pastor, Bruxy Cavey, for a broad-ranging fireside chat on religion, theology and culture. Bruxy shared his heart and thoughts around issues of personal belief, scripture, the implications of the cross, and application of theology to issues of peace and all the way to speculations on existence of extra-terrestrials. Insightful as always, Bruxy helped us navigate and explore these complex themes.

Passage: Ezekiel 18 Sermon by Adjunct Professor Andy Witt on Thursday, Feb 21, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

The issue is not whether God is present in our space and time or whether God will show up. It is the other way around – our space and time only exist because of God’s faithful sustaining of them. Passage: Ezekiel 10 Sermon by Professor Peter Robinson on Thursday, Feb 14, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

Ezekiel’s troubling vision in chapter 8 of rampant idolatry in the Temple of Jerusalem provides insight into the dangers idolatry poses to the mission of the church today. Passage: Ezekiel 8 Sermon by Professor Glen Taylor on Thursday, Feb 7, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

Passage: Ezekiel 5 Sermon by Professor Ephraim Radner on Thursday, Jan 31, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

Passage: Ezekiel 4 Sermon by Professor Marion Taylor on Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

In a world where the Church’s prophetic ministry is often thought of in political terms, the opening chapters of the Book of Ezekiel remind us that God’s call is much more personal . . . and more disturbing. This week we learn how the divine call finds its proper reception in the humble and obedient heart. Passage: Ezekiel 2-3:27 Sermon by Bishop Stephen Andrews on Thursday, Jan 17, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

Passage: Ezekiel 1 Sermon by Joe Mangina on Thursday, Jan 10, 2019 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of the Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series on the Book of Ezekiel. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/ezekiel

All this talk of fruit (of the spirit) takes us back to the agrarian roots of our biblical texts. Matthew’s use of the fruit metaphor is different than Paul’s, but they both think it’s about integrity. Passage: Gal. 5: 22-23 Sermon by Judy Paulsen on Thursday, Dec 9, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist

Of the fruit that the Holy Spirit wants to grow in us, gentleness is possibly the most undervalued. Has the Church been deeply affected by the broader society’s disdain for gentleness? Have we come to view it as ‘nice but not essential’? Passage: Gal. 5: 22-23 Sermon by Judy Paulsen on Thursday, Nov 22nd, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist

Listing "faith" among the fruit of the Spirit has often confused people: isn't faith the foundation of everything else? How could it simply stand alongside things like "generosity" and "self-control"? This sermon explores how "faith" and "faithfulness" are related as a basic orientation to the world and our lives before God. Passage: Gal. 5: 22-23 Sermon by Ephraim Radner on Thursday, Nov 15th, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist

Have you ever pondered what it was that, in the early centuries, allowed Christianity to spread and make progress in such an all-powerful state like the Roman Empire and why it is still important to the Christian faith today? Passage: Gal. 5: 22-23 Sermon by Thomas Power on Thursday, Nov 8th, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist

What does it look like for the kindness of the Lord to take shape within us? Passage: Gal 5:22; Ps 119:65-72 Sermon by Andrew Witt on Thursday, Nov 1st, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist

The Christian life consists in a kind of active waiting for God, exercising patience towards others, and allowing our sufferings to be folded into the cross of Christ. (Galatians 5:18-26) Sermon by Joseph Mangina on Thursday, October 18th, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist

Join Glen as he explores what Paul meant by “joy” being a fruit of the Spirit and what this means for us today. Sermon by Glen Taylor on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist

Describing the first fruit of the spirit, 'love', from the perspective of the entire letter of Galatians, this sermon describes love (along with the other fruits of the spirit) as the culmination of the letter and the culmination of the transformation in the Galatian believers when they were given the Spirit. It is an encouragement to order our behaviour by this most central attitude of the heart--love, as the fulfillment of the law, and as entirely possible because we have the Spirit of Christ. Sermon by Mari Leesment on Thursday, Sept 27, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist

Do we need saving from the works of the flesh? Or saving FOR the work of the Spirit, through the gift of these fruits? Sermon by Annette Brownlee on Thursday, Sept 20, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist

Sermon by +Stephen Andrews on Thursday, Sept 13, 2018 in Founders' Chapel, Wycliffe College, Toronto. This sermon is part of "The Visible Shape of Christ's Life in Us" Wycliffe Faculty Sermon series. For more information, visit: www.wycliffecollege.ca/shapeofchrist