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Sermon: Following in the footsteps of the Apostle Peter and Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Posted on January 25, 2020 by

Sermon for Camberwell Uniting Church 26th of January, 2020 Matthew 4:12-24 Isaiah 9:1-4 These weeks that we have between Christmas and Lent are dedicated to the nature of vocation or call. We’ve seen Jesus’ call to begin his public ministry … Continue reading →

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Sermon: God’s Humanity

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

even more important than the details of the incarnation is the simple point of the incarnation. In Jesus, God became one of us. In Jesus, God embraced humanity. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Loving ‘white supremacists’

Posted on January 12, 2019 by

In the baptism of Jesus God acted in solidarity with all humanity; following his example let us stand in solidarity with each other. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Love and Solidarity

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

In Jesus God is acting in solidarity with humanity, and so be watching what Jesus does we can see what we are called to do; what it means to be human beings living in relationship with God. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Golden fonts and visits by night

Posted on March 12, 2017 by

It’s a private baptismal font made of gold. I want to repeat that: it’s a private baptismal font made of gold. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Dedicated to Arlo, Aimee and Alistair

Posted on January 29, 2017 by

It’s been a horrible week; let me make it clear what I believe Christianity is. Continue reading →

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Sermon: For the first Sunday of Advent and Zoey’s Baptism

Posted on November 28, 2015 by

Sermon for Williamstown The First Sunday of Advent, 29th of November, 2015 Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Happy New Year! Today is a day of beginnings. It’s the first Sunday of Advent, and today the church begins a … Continue reading →

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