Sermons
Reformation
At the end of the story about the great storm, the great question of this “parable” of discipleship is placed in our laps. The disciples ask “Who then is this?”… Read more
The Great Commandment
The question about the greatest commandment is seemingly straightforward but it is far from one. They have been presenting their emphasis on tradition and purity laws as an expression of… Read more
Give to God what is God’s
What Jesus teaches us in this pasage of scripture is a critical interpretation of the world, fearless determination thereafter, and conscientious engagement in the world, based on what we believe… Read more
The Feast of the King
We are all invited to the feast of the King! This week we reflect on Jesus’ Parable of the Wedding Banquet from Matthew’s Gospel, and are reminded that it is… Read more
The Vineyard
Who is Jesus according to this parable? He is the Son who has come to reclaim what rightfully belongs to his Father. He is the Son whose mission is violently… Read more
Sacrificial Acts
What is an interesting, even if somewhat troubling, aspect of this text is the emphasis the apostle places on like-mindedness. He writes, “If there is any encouragement in Christ, any… Read more
Is God unfair and too generous?
The prophet Jonah thought so when he was sent to call the evil people of Nineveh to repent. In Australia we live in the land of the ‘fair go’ and… Read more
Community
Today’s sermon from Romans 14 was provided by a viseo link attached: https://youtu.be/avMKmoaLRZM This video is part of a series being watched and discussed at The Gathering which meets… Read more
The Debt of Love
Since God’s love for us has been poured out on us (5:5), Paul here calls us to allow this love to extend towards our neighbor. Why doesn’t Paul mention what… Read more
His Love shared through Hospitality
St Paul’s letters are expressions of his Christ–motivated love for his fellow Christians, even those he has not yet met. He has not yet met the Christians he’s written to… Read more
