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Monthly Archives: April 2026
Sermon: The futility of war and the peace of Christ
Reflection for North Balwyn Uniting Church Easter 4, 26 April 2026 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 ‘When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the one who … Continue reading
Sermon: The God of Israel? The God of the USA? The Father of Jesus Christ is the God of the whole world and all creation.
We do know that Jesus’ interpretation to them of the things that had been written about himself in all the scriptures would show them that he was the one to redeem Israel, but in another way entirely. Jesus was not merely ‘a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,’ although he was that. He is the Messiah who suffers and enters his glory. The crucifixion was not a tragic mistake, but a sign of God’s love. God’s power is not shown in violence against the nations; in the crucifixion God does not redeem Israel alone but the whole creation. Continue reading
Sermon: Jesus’ advantage over Genghis Khan
We are followers of Jesus Christ, not Genghis Khan, and we know that evil can never finally and fully defeat good, no matter what temporary victories it may seem to win. So let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for the Lord is living, death has lost its sting! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Continue reading
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