This sermon emphasizes the importance of belief and trust in God, drawing inspiration from the story of Nathanael who quickly believed. It prays for a transformation in the hearts and lives of the listeners, asking for divine miracles and blessings that surpass anything experienced before. There is a call for healing from skepticism and a return to childlike trust in God, recognizing that even in the desert moments, God is preparing something greater. The sermon encourages a deepening of faith and a desire to become a vessel for God's presence to impact the world.

(Clip) Surrender Afresh and Anew to God by +Todd Atkinson

Todd Atkinson
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Todd Atkinson

Todd Atkinson (birth year unknown–present). Born in the Canadian Prairies, Todd Atkinson was an Anglican bishop and pastor who served as the founding bishop of Via Apostolica, a missionary district within the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Raised in a non-religious family, he became a Christian in his teens and, at 18, moved to the United Kingdom to train with an evangelist. By 25, he studied theology and philosophy at the University of Oxford, though records of a degree are unclear. Returning to Canada, he briefly served as president of Eston College before resuming missionary work in Scotland with his wife. In 2003, he began pastoring in Lethbridge, Alberta, laying the groundwork for Via Apostolica, which he led as bishop after his consecration in 2012. Admitted to ACNA’s College of Bishops in 2019, he preached on spiritual renewal but faced allegations of misconduct, including inappropriate relationships and abuse of power, leading to a leave of absence in 2021. Found guilty on four charges by ACNA’s Trial Court in April 2024, he was deposed from ministry on May 9, 2024, and soon began offering spiritual direction independently. Atkinson said, “The church is called to be a community of transformation, rooted in the truth of Christ.”