Tag Archives: Sermon

Sermon: Calling God ‘She’

Posted on May 22, 2016 by

The fruits of the Holy Spirit include patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control. Sadly, I frequently fail to demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit on social media. Continue reading →

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Sermon: More about justice (really, Avril is obsessed)

Posted on May 8, 2016 by

Whenever we find ourselves tired and frustrated by injustice in the world, remember the story of the campaign against slavery. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Living as though the world were what it should be, to show it what it can be

Posted on April 24, 2016 by

But as Martin Luther King is quoted as saying: ‘The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice’ Continue reading →

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Sermon: It’s all new!

Posted on March 6, 2016 by

Sermon for Williamstown Uniting Church Lent 4, 6th of March, 2016 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Today’s reading from Paul’s second letter to the church at Corinth, or at least the second letter of his to them that we have, is full … Continue reading →

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Sermon for the World Day of Prayer: Not much about Cuba but a lot about Child Abuse

Posted on March 3, 2016 by

To the great sorrow and shame of the churches, we no longer automatically inspire trust and loyalty and affection in our relationships with children. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Contra prosperity gospel

Posted on February 28, 2016 by

Our repentance will not always be pleasant. Sometimes it may be profoundly unpleasant and even a bit smelly. Continue reading →

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Sermon: A hen in a world of foxes

Posted on February 21, 2016 by

… we live in a world full of foxes, and sometimes we desire more protection than a mother hen can offer. Continue reading →

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