Category Archives: Aligning ourselves with God

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Emulating the U of Christ

Emulating the U of Christ

Here is my sermon Maundy Thursday, where we commemorate the institution of the Lord’s Supper and Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet. It is about the shape of Christ’s life – a U – and our emulation of that shape – a J (giving an appropriate UJ!). It is based on Philippians 2 and John 13. 5 April 2012.

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Pressing on to Glory

Pressing on to Glory

This part of our Lent series. This one is about the transfiguration of Jesus in Mark 9, but focuses on the need to set aside our desire for the good life in order to follow the call of Christ, which ends in glory. Mark 9:2-10 (& Phil 3:14-4:1). Preached 4 March 2012.

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Advent – Pointing to Jesus

Advent – Pointing to Jesus

We are called to point to Jesus, through our lives. Is 40:1-11, Ps 85:8-13, 2 Pet 3:8-15, Mk 1:1-8. Preached 4 December 2011.

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The Greatest Commandment

The Greatest Commandment

Sermon based on Matthew 22:34-40, ‘The Greatest Commandment’. 23 October 2011.

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Digging Down from Ministry to Building

Digging Down from Ministry to Building

This is part 4 of a six part Stewardship series. It is beased on four texts: Ex 35:30-36:7; Ps 122; Act 5:12-16; Mat 18:1-5 & 19:13-15. 25 September 2011.

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Cultivating a Parish Vision

Cultivating a Parish Vision

This is part 2 of a six part Stewardship series. It is based on five texts: Gen 2:4-15; Ezek 47:1-12; Ps 65:8-13; Rev 22:1-5; Jn 7:37-43. 11 September 2011.

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Paul’s 3-point Programme for Living Sacrifices

Paul’s 3-point Programme for Living Sacrifices

Paul’s call for us to become living sacrifices requires us to become holy, pleasing and active. Romans 12:1-8. 28 August 2011.

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Was Jesus Racist?

Was Jesus Racist?

Uncovering Jesus’ stance on issues of race, ethnicity and religion – towards authentic heart faith. Matthew 15:21-28. 14 August 2011.

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I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, but a Sword

I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, but a Sword

Jesus, the Prince of Peace, challenges us to live out our faith with a sense of urgency and courage. In response to this challenging reading from Matthew 10:34-39. 26 June 2011.

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Listening for Jesus’ Voice

Listening for Jesus’ Voice

We need to invest in listening for Jesus’ voice, through the many other competing voices. John 10:1-10. 15 May 2011.