“The whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!" ~ Luke 19:37-38 Have you ever received bad news amid other people’s celebrations and excitement? In those situations, you try to go along with the occasion not trying to put a damper on things, you might even put on a brave face so no one knows the … [Read more...]
Humble Service – Sermon for Maundy Thursday 2019
*Audio available at the bottom of the page* “Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” ~ John 13:1 Before becoming a father, it is unlikely that you would have ever got me excited at the prospect of feeding time or bath time for an infant. The idea of trying to force a young child to try food that they are not going to like, or to subject an infant to the potential for screaming and torture of a bath. Obviously some children love food and others love baths, … [Read more...]
The Funeral Party – Sermon for Palm Sunday 2019
*Audio available below* Have you ever received bad news in the midst of other people’s celebration and excitement? In those situations you try to go along with the occasion not trying to put a damper on things, you might even put on a brave face so no one knows the difference. I remember when I found out my mother was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, it rocked my world. It was the first time in my adult life that one of my immediate family members had been confronted with mortality … [Read more...]
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands…
On this Maundy Thursday, where we remember Jesus kneeling before his disciples and washing their feet, where we remember him breaking bread and sharing wine with them, and where we remember his betrayal and abandonment by his friends, we explore what it means for Jesus to take all things into his hands, including our sullied and road weary feet. … [Read more...]
Riding with the King
A sermon exploring the difference between admiring Jesus as King and riding with him. May you be challenged and edified and may you ride with your King. … [Read more...]