In Round 1 of this year’s World Cup, Spain and Portugal played to a 3-3 draw. The game was one of the most entertaining of the whole tournament. One highlight was Portugal’s superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring all three of his team’s goals. His third goal was the most impressive, tying the game in the final few minutes by just clearing the wall of Spanish defenders before tucking under the crossbar out of reach of the Spanish keeper. But it was the celebration after his first goal that … [Read more...]
Invited Series (Bonus Week!) – 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
“Now as you excel in everting – in faith, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you – so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking.” – 2 Corinthians 8:7 Have you ever been overwhelmed by generosity? I have experienced overwhelming generosity a number of times throughout my life, but the most vivid example I remember is when my family and I were visiting Sri Lanka in the winter of 2004. We arrived in Colombo after a long flight, on the afternoon of Christmas … [Read more...]
Who Are You – Sermon for March 25
Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” He asked them, “But who do you say that I am? Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.”] And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him.” – Mark 8:27-30 One of my favourite bands when I got into listening to music, was the British band started … [Read more...]
Cross to Bear – Sermon for Lent 2
“He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” – Mark 8:34 I have a confession to make, I can sometimes be a little selfish. Ok maybe that’s not much of a confession – we can all be a little selfish at times. Especially, when I was kid I would often look out for myself. It comes with the territory I guess, I have two sisters and as the youngest I needed to protect my interests. As … [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...]
Livin’ on a Prayer
A sermon exploring prayer as the foundation of Christian ministry and the life of a Christian, but not the only part! May you be blessed this week and forever more, as you encounter the living God in prayer. … [Read more...]
I Fought the Law
A sermon exploring what it means for the Church to have a prophetic voice and the consequences that ensue. May you be challenged and uplifted. … [Read more...]
A Matter of Trust
A sermon exploring weakness and trust as keys to understanding who God is, and what it means to be a faithful disciple. … [Read more...]
Come Sail Away
A sermon exploring when a boat is just a boat, and when Jesus calls us to get in. May you be challenged and encouraged. … [Read more...]
Blinded by the Light
This sermon explores what the Transfiguration teaches us about God, Jesus and the hope for each of us who follow him. … [Read more...]