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Lectionary Sermon 23 September 2018 on James 3:13-4:3, 7,8a

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

Lectionary Sermon for 23 September 2018 on James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a The other day I was reading a Listener at my favourite coffee shop and I came across a quote that said: “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. No-one is entitled … Continue reading →

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Lectionary Sermon for March 11 2018 Lent 4b on John 3: 14-21

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THE STRUGGLE FOR TRUTH Sorting out real truth has always been more difficult than quoting a few key Bible verses. The Nicodemus story reminds us that truth typically only begins to take shape when an individual goes out of their … Continue reading →

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A lectionary sermon for Christmas 1 A (New Year’s Day) 2017 on Matthew 2:13-23

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You have to hand it to Matthew in the way he balances a sense of wonder for the coming of Jesus with the grimmer bits. Admittedly it is an otherworldly story of angels, the shepherds the wise men and of … Continue reading →

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Lectionary Sermon for March 15 2015 Lent 4 Year B on John 3: 14-21

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Truth by Night The gospel excerpt today leaves out the verses giving its setting. Yet that setting reminds us that that for each of us truth only begins to take shape when we go out of our way to seek … Continue reading →

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A lectionary sermon for 29 December Christmas 1 A 2013 on Matthew 2:13-23

Posted on December 16, 2013 by

No flight of Fancy You have to hand it to Matthew in the way he balances a sense of wonder for the coming of Jesus with the grimmer bits. First we have the angels, the shepherds and even the wise … Continue reading →

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Lectionary Sermon for 27 October 2013 on Luke 18: 9-14 (Proper 25C / Ordinary 30C / Pentecost +23

Posted on October 8, 2013 by

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector is a familiar story to many. Here is this self obsessed Pharisee placing himself in a prominent position in front of the crowd and praying … Continue reading →

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Lectionary sermon for 23 June 2013 Year C on Luke 8: 26 -39 (Pr 7 C, Ord 12C, Pentecost + 5)

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Demons Aplenty For the modern sceptical generation, this story of Jesus healing the man possessed with demons is troubling at several different levels. First and perhaps most obviously we are not supposed to believe in demons any more. Mental illness … Continue reading →

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