“And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done.” ~ Genesis 2:2 When I was a child the Sabbath was a completely foreign concept – not because I didn’t enjoy rest and delight in play like any other child my age – but because as a millennial, for the majority of my life Sunday has not been a day of rest. By the time I was aware enough as a child, stores were open 7 days a week and activities like baseball, or … [Read more...]
Crosses and Rainbows – Sermon for Lent 1
When our daughter Anastasia was little, her nursery was decorated using Noah’s Ark as the theme. It was full of animals and rainbows. From an early age, she has loved bright colours in general, and rainbows in particular. She draws rainbows and splashes of colour all the time. Maybe her colour-love is because of the room decor. Or she might take after Julie, who often wears bright tie-dyed shirts that blend lots of colours in spectacular swirls. Our Old Testament reading this morning is … [Read more...]
Sermon for June 25 – Pentecost 3
An exploration of the story of the exiling of Hagar and Ishmael and what it tells us about God, and his love for the unloved, his presence dwelling with those who are at the margins of society. May you be challenged and encouraged by the God who's loving knows no bounds and who in Christ has dealt with the Sin at work in the world and in our lives. Audio and sermon notes available below. Blessings, Rev. Graham … [Read more...]
Trinitarian Life – Sermon for Trinity Sunday
Sermon exploring the nature of the life of the God as Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And how our lives are shaped by God's very life. … [Read more...]