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Sermon: Following in the footsteps of the Apostle Peter and Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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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Tagged Apostle Peter, baptism, call, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Isaiah 9:1-4, Matthew 4:12-24, vocation, Year of Matthew
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Sermon: God’s Humanity
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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Tagged baptism, Baptism of Jesus, deification, Incarnation, John the Baptist, Matthew 3:13-17, Solidarity
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Sermon: Loving ‘white supremacists’
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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Tagged baptism, John the Baptist, love, racism, Solidarity, St Kilda
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Sermon: Love and Solidarity
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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Tagged baptism, Genesis 9:8-17, Incarnation, John the Baptist, Lent, LGBTIQ, Mark 1:9-15, ministry, rainbows, Solidarity, Temptation, Year of Mark
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Sermon: Golden fonts and visits by night
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
Sermon: Dedicated to Arlo, Aimee and Alistair
It’s been a horrible week; let me make it clear what I believe Christianity is. Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, beatitudes, Donald Trump, marriage equality, Micah 6:1-8, Politics, refugees, same-sex marriage, Year of Matthew
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Sermon: For the first Sunday of Advent and Zoey’s Baptism
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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Tagged baptism, Hope, Luke 21:25-36, Parousia, Sermon, Year of Luke
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