City of Light Church Aurora

Father Trevor McMaken’s sermon on 1 Peter 1:1-12 at City of Light Anglican Church in Aurora, Illinois centers on Peter’s “living hope” and “inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade.” He retells Peter’s story as a fisherman from Galilee who denied Jesus three times, then met the risen Christ and was told, “Feed my sheep.” The sermon says 1 Peter is written to churches in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, and it frames them as exiles, refugees, and resurrection people living with a new homeland in heaven.

Father Trevor McMaken’s Easter sermon at City of Light Anglican Church in Aurora, Illinois, uses a race with his son Finn to introduce “resurrection running.” He explains that Mary Magdalene, Simon Peter, and John ran toward Jesus’s tomb despite ancient Near Eastern conventions that treated public running as shameful.

This sermon explores Revelation 5:6-14, focusing on the symbolic Lamb who is worthy to open the scroll and receive worship from all creation.

This sermon from City of Light Anglican Church explores Luke 22:14-30, focusing on Jesus' words at the Last Supper and the apostles' reactions to his prediction of betrayal.

This sermon explores the biblical symbolism of thorns, starting with the crown of thorns placed on Jesus and tracing it back to the thorns that emerged after Adam and Eve's sin in Genesis.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church, featuring a reading from Philippians and a message about Christ's humility.

A sermon on the raising of Lazarus from the Gospel of John, emphasizing Jesus as the resurrection and the life.

A sermon on the healing of the blind man from John's Gospel, emphasizing Jesus as the light of the world.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church, featuring a reading and reflection on the Gospel of John about Jesus and the Samaritan woman.

A sermon on the Gospel of John about Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus on being born again.

Father Trevor preaches from Matthew as Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness and tempted after fasting for forty days and forty nights.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church featuring a testimony about finding community and healing after church hurt.

Father Trevor teaches from Matthew 5 and follows Jesus' teaching from outward commands to inward motives.

This episode introduces the Christian practice of Lent, explaining its origins and offering practical ideas for fasting and prayer to help listeners enter this spiritual season.

City of Light Anglican Church opens with the Gospel reading from Matthew, where Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain and is transfigured before them.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church featuring a reading from the Gospel of John and a message from Father Trevor.

A sermon podcast featuring a reading from Matthew's Gospel about Jesus' baptism and an introduction to a guest preacher.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church, featuring a reading and reflection on the Gospel of Matthew about the Magi visiting Jesus.

A sermon on the Magnificat, Mary's song of praise, using a movie analogy to explore saying yes to God.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church featuring a reading from Isaiah and a message about hope and righteousness.

Father Trevor and Rachel Wassink discuss the season of Advent, including its meaning, origins, and personal practices like making an Advent wreath.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church, featuring a reading from Luke's Gospel about the crucifixion and Jesus' promise to the repentant thief.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church featuring a reading from James 5 and a message on prayer and healing.

Father Trevor answers listener questions about the daily office and healing rhythms in this mailbag episode of the City of Light Church podcast.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church, featuring a message about a family trip to Colorado and spiritual reflections.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church featuring a reading from Revelation about the great multitude worshipping God.

A sermon on entering into the healing rhythms of Jesus, with a reading from Genesis about God's rest.

A sermon about being present and paying attention, using baseball as a metaphor for spiritual readiness.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church, featuring a reading and reflection on John 15 about the vine and branches.

This episode teaches how to pray the Daily Office, exploring its biblical and historical roots, and includes a practical session of midday prayer.

A sermon podcast from City of Light Anglican Church discussing perseverance under trial and the nature of temptation from the book of James.

This sermon from Father Trevor McMaken explores the importance of obeying Jesus' teachings and finding peace through the Holy Spirit, based on passages from John and Philippians.

This sermon podcast episode features Father Trevor McMaken delivering a message based on a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on Jesus' invitation to find rest and take on his light burden.