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First thoughts on a sermon (homily) for Advent 2 B, 4 December 2011 (Isaiah 40: 1-11, Mark 1: 1-8)

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

I notice that down at the Town Centre they have put out the Christmas trees, in the stores they are starting to play Christmassy music – “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” …. And even “Snoopy’s Christmas”. The decorations are … Continue reading →

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First Thoughts for a Sermon (homily) for Advent 1 B, 27 November 2011 (based on Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37)

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

ADDRESS: FINDING CHRIST DESPITE RELIGION Little of the following is entirely original, but rather much is based on the writings of Bill Loader, William Willimon, Fred Craddock and Hans Reudi Weber (ie I have had a hard week!) If nations choose … Continue reading →

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First Thoughts on a Lectionary Sermon for Sunday 18 September based on Matthew 20: 1 -16

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

“We will be judged by how we are to people to whom we owe nothing.” Rabbi Hugo Grynn The standard, and I suggest limited, way of looking at this reading from Matthew about the Labourer’s and the vineyard is to … Continue reading →

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First Thoughts on Next Sunday’s Sermon August 14 (Genesis 45: 1-15) Forgiving the Unforgivable

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

Not all funerals are sad, not all weddings are glad, and not all family parties are welcoming affairs – but on the other hand, funerals, weddings and family get togethers can sometimes tell far more about family relationships most families … Continue reading →

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Some First Thoughts on Sunday’s sermon for 10 July – the Sower and the Seed

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Look at the following draft notes – what else might be added or changed. Your comments please. (I would appreciate feedback to know if this would be helpful as a more regular feature) SERMON: “The Seed with Potential” Once a … Continue reading →

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