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.

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.

The Nearness of God

The Nearness of God

God is transcendent (far away and different), but is also immanent (close and related to us). Exodus 3. Sermon 24 July 2011.

Relating to God

Relating to God

A talk given on “Who is the Holy Spirit”. I focus in particular on the love of God and the idea of the vine and the branches. I tell the story of God. Message 23 July 2011.

Learning to Be a Disciple

Learning to Be a Disciple

Learning entails active listening, personal appropriation and practical application, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Matthew 13:1-23. 10 July 2011.

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.

The Person of the Holy Spirit

The Person of the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit is a person with whom we can have a relationship and partner in his (or her) mission of reconciliation and peace making. Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 12:3-13; John 20:19-23. 12 June 2011.

Judgement Day

Judgement Day

In response to the failed prediction that Judgement Day would come on 21 May 2011, this sermon seeks a middle way. 29 May 2011.

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.

Where You’re At

Where You’re At

Drawing on John 20:19-31, we affirm that Jesus loves and meets us right where we are at. 1 May 2011.