Mark is telling us that those who claim to follow Jesus are capable of betrayal. The professionally religious are in danger of acting to protect their self-interest rather than promoting the Kingdom of God. continue »
Sermons
Jesus is… overwhelmed with sadness
So we heard from the puppets about keeping promises, and trying to keep promises. It may be that of all the things you hear or say or sing this morning, that sticks most in your mind! So what about us, do we find promises hard to keep? How about this morning when you were getting […] continue »
Jesus is… the bread of life
Looking back, looking forward, looking out – this is the life God calls us to. continue »
Jesus is… worth it
Our theme in the “Jesus is …” series we’ve been hearing through Mark’s gospel is “Jesus is …. worth it!” Well, when I read today’s reading, the verse that came to my mind was actually one from Matthew’s gospel, chapter 6, verse 21: ”For where you treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Although, […] continue »
Jesus is… worth it
If we don’t take every opportunity to follow Jesus and his example we are no better than Judas. We are betraying Jesus and His memory. continue »
Jesus is… coming back
We need to be be alert to what is happening so that we are not deceived, and we need to take comfort that Jesus is going to take his rightful place, and that we are his children whom he loves. continue »
Jesus is… the prophet
This is the true hope of the Christian faith: not that we will be saved from suffering and death, but that we will be saved through it. continue »
Jesus is… the puncturer of pride
Size doesn’t matter to God – so let’s give him what we have, however large or small, and trust him to use us wherever we are. continue »
Jesus is… the Son of David
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Jesus is… the greatest teacher
When Jesus commands us to love, he does not give us licence to ignore great swathes of Scripture, but gives us the best way of understanding what it means. continue »