Sermons
Gospel of Matthew #2 — You are … blessed
What does it mean to be “blessed”? Sometimes we might say, “You do so well at school, you’re so blessed.” Or, “The new baby is so cute, you’re really blessed.”… Read more
Gospel of Matthew #1 — You are … called
Let’s listen to the story in our gospel reading again. As you hear the story, imagine the scene. Perhaps close your eyes and picture the events unfold. 17 Jesus began… Read more
New Year, Same Promises #2 — God lavishes his grace on you
What’s your plan for 2020? For some 2020 might hold excitement and new possibilities — a new school, a new job, new adventures. For others, perhaps 2020 has started off… Read more
New Year, Same Promises #1 — God rescues and carries you
It’s that time of year when we think about summer holidays and travel. As the New Year rolls around, we take stock of the year gone and year to come…. Read more
A plain and simple Christmas
You may remember the sitcom character Mr Bean played by Rowan Atkinson. Once, while doing his Christmas shopping, Mr Bean got distracted and play acted the Christmas story with a… Read more
A light has dawned in the land of deep darkness
The people walking in darkness, have seen a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light has dawned. (Isaiah 9:2). Let us pray. Lord… Read more
Path to Bethlehem #4 — The LORD himself will give you a sign
Signs help to point us in the right direction. They help us recognise and find people and places. Our readings today are about a sign. This sign points to a… Read more
Path to Bethlehem #3 — A desert in bloom
In our travels we pass through different landscapes. Coastal regions and rain-forests, green meadows and quiet waters, cities and deserts. On our path to Bethlehem on this Third Sunday of… Read more
Path to Bethlehem #2 — A shoot from the stump
When we give or receive directions, we often use landmarks to mark the way. I have the pleasure of visiting some of the farms around Walla and Alma Park. The… Read more
Path to Bethlehem #1 — The mountain of the LORD
I like to walk. One of my regular walks is from my home (the manse in Walla Walla) up to the mobile phone tower on the top of “Busters Hill”… Read more
