Happy are those whose hope is in the Lord who upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry continue »
Sermons
Remembrance Sunday
And that’s what Jesus would have us have, in the midst of difficulty, the absolute assurance that he is there, that he has us in his hands, and that whatever happens, he will be with us, and we will be with him, not just for this life, precious as it is to us, but for eternity as well, and that is the ultimate goal for us as Christians. continue »
The calling of James, John, Simon and Andrew
Jesus preached a kingdom where love reigned. Jesus did not invite the persecuted to follow him to fish for souls, or converts, or believers. Jesus invited the persecuted to follow him and learn how to usher in the Reign of Love continue »
The Greatest Commandments
Be encouraged, be excited, not to stop at a point and think you’ve arrived, keep looking out for what new thing God has to show you! continue »
Discipleship?
We have today a wonderful Gospel passage about Discipleship. Discipleship? Surely Louise it is about a miraculous healing? There is a healing in the narrative that is true, but what is the true nature of that healing? We have had a number of examples over the last couple of weeks about what it means […] continue »
Asking Jesus for favours
Whose side are you on in this story? Let’s look at the cast list. James and John. The other 10 disciples, Jesus. I understand where James and John are coming from. “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you. “Whatever we ask of you.” Where would that stop? So much […] continue »
God is Generous
Living a life of thankfulness and generosity in Christ and knowing that doing so is leading others to do the same. continue »
Who Among You Is Wise?
If you want to see heavenly wisdom look at Jesus – he is pure, peace-loving, submissive even to death and everything else on that list continue »
Jesus is the centre
Instead of the actions and teachings being individual and not having a central point, now they do – the fact that Jesus is the Messiah continue »
Climate Sunday
Climate Sunday is an initiative by the Church of England and Christian Organisations to acknowledge our calling to Stewardship of God’s Creation and to consider ways of encouraging each other and our community to help to Heal the broken places. continue »