Sermons
Complaint and Praise
t’s still happening and seems to be getting worse: the overflow of COVID into communities in Australia. It also seems to be getting closer to home with recent accounts of… Read more
The Place of Suffering
One of the significant reasons that people sometimes give to step away from faith, or to not want to enter into faith, is the question of suffering. People look at… Read more
The Blessings of Constant Prayer
When I read todays Word from James 5, this Word comes to mind: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God… Read more
A Wise Person
Wisdom is one of God’s many gifts to the world. It’s not exclusive to any group of people. Christians don’t have any claim on it, but we do know the… Read more
Your Tongue
Isaiah 50: 4 & 5. 4 The Lord God gives me the right words to encourage the weary. Each morning he awakens me eager to learn his teaching; 5 he… Read more
Following Jesus
In the new testament readings, Jesus explores with the others around him that all people should be treated fairly regardless of their circumstances. In the James reading, Jesus talks about… Read more
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
