Being a follower of Jesus means being ready to change course suddenly. This sermon follows Nathaniel who did just that and was the first person to recognise Jesus as the person he had been waiting for. What or who are you waiting for? Could you change course? … [Read more...]
Baptism Of Jesus and the Church
Baptism is about rising out of the water, a bit disoriented, dripping and amazed to be in the sun. It is to hear God say to you, "Hello! I love you beyond words. I am delighted in you. Now, you are my child. You will bear me in your heart every day..." … [Read more...]
On Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, when you come to church, life can be less perfect than you might wish. But it was an imperfect place to have a baby, and maybe there is something here for us about how God comes into our lives in our mess and muddle. … [Read more...]
A Vision for our Church
As our Christian new year and season of expectant waiting unfolds, this sermon is my looking at the vision of what our church needs to become as we prepare for our arriving, ready to go, in Kennedy Road. … [Read more...]
A Sermon on Baptism and Advent
Today we bring two little girls in to the New Life of Christ. Baptism is like a new birthing. The first birthing is into the life that everyone shares. The second is into the life of those who live inside the Kingdom of Heaven. … [Read more...]
Why do we remember
Why do we remember? And what do we remember for? … [Read more...]
Short game / Long game. How do you live your life?
There is a rule about Jewish Parables from the time of Jesus. It says that each parable has only one point. What is the point of the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids? I think it is about how far ahead you are thinking. That is what distinguishes the two groups. One was thinking about just enough for now, and the wise ones were thinking about a longer possible window of time. … [Read more...]
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