Ordinary time Sermon

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Praying in our messy lives – sermon for July 30, 2017

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In worship today we heard Jacob’s story of working to earn Rachel’s hand in marriage, only to be fooled by his uncle Laban. Jesus offers stories of what the kingdom of heaven is like – 6 of them to be precise; often because not everyone resonated with the different stories. We continue our search for […]

Sowing God’s seeds – sermon for July 17, 2017

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In worship today we heard many familiar stories, some of which can be misunderstood. Not because the stories are poorly related, rather because what we’ve been told about the lessons may not actually be what is the message. We heard Paul talk about there being no condemnation for those in Christ, condemnation may come from […]

Jesus’ easy yoke & our work – Sermon for July 9, 2017

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Our lessons and worship focused on two aspects of God’s story – although we could have reflected on the life and ministry of Rebekah and Isaac. We heard Paul tell the Romans that his toil alone isn’t the thing that brings about goodness – but God’s law and connection with us; and that connection brings […]