Luke 21:25-31 “Why Now?” So, why now are we reading about end-times at the beginning of Advent. The lectionary is very mysterious to me many times. Where is the hope? Oh, Advent is about waiting for Jesus to come; whether … Continue reading →
John 18: 33-37 “A Wise Reign” To suggest that Christ was royalty begets the question of paradox; ie, contrary statements. The language of scripture suggests that the reign of Christ is political and yet Christ wasn’t interested in politics. There … Continue reading →
Sermon, Nov. 4, 2018 “The Saints Give Us Security” As many of our saints that have brought us to the faith are now passed on to their glory; I realize the sorrow at this moment that may be in your … Continue reading →
Sermon, October 28, 2018 Mark 10:46-52 “What is Peace?” In calling upon Jesus as “Son of David”, the blind beggar Bartimaeus demonstrates that he does indeed see who Jesus is. Today, we are meditating upon the very word ‘peace’ and … Continue reading →
October 21, 2018 Sermon by Gloria Christian – World Food Day Psalm 65:9-13 Mark 4:1-20 “Recognizing that Food is Sacred” Recognizing food as sacred is not something uppermost in my mind, I must say. I see the bread and juice … Continue reading →
Anyone get nervous when you read the sermon title today? You will be relieved to know I won’t say it all this morning, but I did want to say something that would really bring in a wonderful crowd of people. … Continue reading →
With reference to 1st Samuel 16:1-13, and Mark 4:26- 32 Dear Lakai, The first thing I want to say is, Thank You! Thank you for the honour of asking me to baptize you today, just before I retire from a … Continue reading →
2 Corinthians 4:1, 7, 13-5:1 Our inner nature renewed – day by day. “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the … Continue reading →
based on John 3:1-17 This passage from John Chapter 3 is so familiar, that we must wonder if there is anything more to discover. “For God so loved the world…” But does anyone remember that happened in Chapter 2? A … Continue reading →
The book of Acts tells the story of how the fledgling church began; how the disciples transitioned from feeling lost and scattered to developing their own ministry in the world. This ministry included reliance on the Jewish faith the disciples … Continue reading →