Mar 24, 2020
Focus reading: John 11:1-45
An oldy but a goody, a narrative sermon. I will play the part of Lazarus, the friend Jesus raises from the dead in the story of John 11. Along the way I will reflect on who Jesus is and what life itself means. I try to reflect the kind of ideas and culture that surrounded Lazarus but in the...
I preach therefore I am. How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land
Mar 22, 2020
Today (Sunday) was a
hard day for me. In more than 22 years as a minister I have never
missed a Sunday in church unless I was sick or on holiday. Even
when I am on holiday, I feel extremely grumpy if I do not get to go
to church. I have also never had a Sunday when I was 'on duty'
where I have not preached a sermon -...
Mar 20, 2020
This is a re-podcast from an earlier episode. In coming weeks while church services are cancelled due to COVID19 (Corona Virus) I will try to post new material that better fits the context.
Focus Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1–13, John 9:1–41 Clck arrow above to download audio
It is hard to imagine a figure in the Bible...
Thirsting for value Lent 3A
Mar 14, 2020
If you can’t get to church you might like to listen to this podcast about the woman at the well. The sermon I will give today is similar but different. Click on the link below to hear or download the sermon.
Focus reading: John 4:5-42 Click here for audio file.
It’s hard to see just how amazing the events of...