Sermons
Encouraging Christian Virtues
In the readings set out for this week James and Mark remind us that it’s not so much what we consume but rather what emanates from us that marks us… Read more
Swallowing the Hard Words of Eternal Life
“the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life” John 6:63 Jesus is the Way, the truth and the life. Lord help us to grow in faith,… Read more
Faith & Wisdom
In the Gospel reading for today there’s an argument over what is and isn’t possible. Jesus has said to the people: ‘I am that bread from heaven! Everyone who eats… Read more
Faith Rules! OK ?
When we read the Ephesians text for today, it comes across very directly. One could even interpret it legalistically. “This is what we have to do if we are to… Read more
Maturing Faith
There are lots of ways to describe the life stages of faith. Baby Faith. New Faith. Growing Faith. Fragile Faith. Solid Faith. Dynamic Faith. Finally, the Lord speaks of faith… Read more
Faith: Standing Firm in the Saviour’s Love
To be loved is one of our deep and essential needs. This is a known psychological truth. A famous psychologist named Maslow developed a model known as Maslow’s Hierarchy of… Read more
Shared Faith (Faith in Common)
No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:3 To say “Jesus is Lord” is to confess faith in Him and His Lordship over… Read more
Faith and Blessings
I wonder sometimes if we might lose sight of the blessings of faith that provide the foundation for faithful lives as God’s people. In today’s reading from Ephesians there’s a… Read more
Faith that Strengthens
In our daily lives it is often the struggles and opposition that weaken us. They hinder and hold us back. Our capacity to persist is weakened; our resilience is compromised…. Read more
Faith, Trust, Love, Prayer and Praise
Our starting place today is the word from Lamentations: “The Lord can always be trusted.” Trust in the Lord is an expression of faith in the Lord. The other readings… Read more
