Sermons
The resurrection of Jesus will shake your life
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, send us your Holy Spirit to open our ears to hear your preached Word. Use your Word to disrupt and disturb our lives. Help us… Read more
Lament: Why have you forsaken me?
Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). I like everything to be neat and tidy; to have a clear… Read more
Foot washing
You’re invited to wash your feet. Get a bowl of water and towel ready. If you are alone, wash your own feet. If there are two or more in your… Read more
Hosanna, save us, please!
Imagine the scene from our gospel reading. Imagine you are in that procession. The bright Middle Eastern sun is beating down on you. The heat rises from the desert sand… Read more
Dry bones: breathe into my life the breath of life
Let us pray. Our Father in heaven: send us your Spirit so that we may receive your Word and believe it. Breathe your Word into our lives and comfort us… Read more
Liturgy of the ordinary #2 — Making the bed • Meeting Christ in the mundane
Our culture conditions us to avoid boredom I want to try an experiment: sit still and quiet for 60 seconds. Ready? Go! What was it like? How did you feel?… Read more
Liturgy of the ordinary #1 — Waking up • Remembering your baptism
How do you normally wake up? Are you slow to rise, or do you wake quickly? Before kids I used to be a fast waker. I’d wake up early and… Read more
Gospel of Matthew #5 — Transfiguration
Have you ever had a “mountain top” spiritual experience? Mountains have long been associated with God’s presence. Mountains are scenes of important Biblical events e.g. Moses on Mount Sinai. Mountains… Read more
Gospel of Matthew #4 — You are … righteous
Have you ever followed the letter of the law, but missed the spirit of the law? The phrase “letter of the law” means a literal interpretation of what is written,… Read more
Gospel of Matthew #3 — You are … salt & light
“Become the best version of yourself” is a well-known motivational motto. Various books and articles offer advice on how to become the best version of yourself. Suggestions include: “Make a… Read more
