Sermons
The fatherhood of God
This morning we heard Luke’s great story of compassion, the parable of the Prodigal Son. But while he was still far off, his father saw [his son] and was filled…
Read MoreShining like the Son
Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance…
Read MoreJesus, teacher of happiness
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they will…
Read MoreFishing for people
1. Jesus calls his first disciples on the shores of Lake Gennesseret – fishermen. This lake, incidentally, is the same lake the other gospel writers call Lake Galilee, or Lake…
Read MoreJesus, Prophet of Amnesty
Luke 1; 4:14-21 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release…
Read MoreWine of everlasting joy
John 2:1-11 1. And so to the famous episode from St John’s gospel. Jesus turns water into wine, appearing as the bringer of joy, the bringer of festival. This episode…
Read MoreChristmas 2018
Luke 2:8-16 Chris Tyack 1. We hear again of the shepherds and the angels—a story thick with sentiment for many of us. We heard it as children. We hear it…
Read MoreGreat with Child
ADVENT 4 Luke 1:39-45 1. Now is the end of Advent. We wait in the darkness for the break of day; we wait for the light of Christ to flicker…
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