Sermons
The Good Samaritan
This is such a well-known story. The despised Samaritan is the only one who actually helps the victim. The modern version might have the helper as a recent refugee, or… Read more
The kingdom of God is near. Peace be with this house.
The kingdom of God is near. Peace be with this house. Luke 10:1-11,16-20 Jesus was journeying to Jerusalem, and the cross, although he was the only one who knew how… Read more
Glimpses of Heaven
The Book of Revelation is protest literature from the underdogs. It’s written to Christians who are being told their kingdom is nothing compared to the Kingdom of Caesar, and they… Read more
God the wrestler? That’s exactly who Jacob needed to tested by.
God as wrestler – someone who chooses to meet us when we are stuck, who chooses to keep grappling with us until something changes inside us for the better. None… Read more
Blessings still work in messy family situations. Jacob and Rebekah get the blessing through trickery.
Jacob is one of the few people in the Bible where we get a good long look at his actions, and his character. He is hardly a great role model,… Read more
A difficult pregnancy and difficult twins. Esau and Jacob.
Rebekah in Genesis 24 is an ultra-competent, confident young woman, ready to accept marriage to Isaac. God had promised Abraham and Sarah land, their own child, and blessings to the… Read more
‘Remember what he said….the Son of Man must be crucified, and on the third day be raised again.’ Luke 24:7
There are many times when we forget or aren’t ready to hear about the resurrection. Remembering the promise of new life changes things. It changes how we look at events…. Read more
Rebekah and Isaac – not just a sweet romance
Genesis 24 is the longest chapter in Genesis. It explains why – to the great consternation of her family- a competent, beautiful, strong, self-assured young woman steps out to the… Read more
The beautiful ‘non-grasping’ of Jesus. Philippians 2:5-11
This scripture tells of Jesus letting go his safe place in heaven, to become one of us, and to continue the journey downwards, into being a servant, and suffering death… Read more
Will you trust me? Genesis 22:1-19. God asks Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son.
Will you trust me? Genesis 22:1-19. God asks Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son. After many long years, the promised son has been born. The promises that God gave Abraham… Read more