May 19, 2023
Succession
The Ascension of Jesus caught the disciples by surprise. They weren’t expecting it, and they didn’t understand it. So I guess if we’re...
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Apr 21, 2023
The Journey
There is a recognition problem on the road to Emmaus. Jesus comes near to Cleopas and his companion and walks with them on the way, but...
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Oct 29, 2022
Grace (All Saints)
This is a great day! All Saints. Baptisms. It doesn’t get much better than this. There is nothing better than being here with all you...
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Oct 25, 2022
Warning: This Parable is a Trap
Some parables should come with warning labels: Watch out, this parable is a trap. At first glance the parable we just heard has a...
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Sep 16, 2022
Who are you going to serve?
“You cannot serve God and wealth.” That’s the conclusion of today’s gospel. So what do you think? Is it true? Not everyone thinks so....
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Jul 8, 2022
A Very Bad Question
What must I do to live? That is the first question the lawyer poses to Jesus in today’s gospel. It’s a good question. What is the...
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Mar 19, 2022
Repent
I need to say a word about our second reading from first Corinthians this morning before we turn our attention to the gospel from Luke...
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Mar 11, 2022
Rock, Rope and Faith
What is the opposite of bad? Good. What’s the opposite of dark? Light. What’s the opposite of fear? Now, many of you will answer...
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Feb 4, 2022
What do you see?
The temple in Jerusalem was a busy place. Thousands of people gathered there, bustling in and out with their birds and animals, offering...
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Dec 24, 2021
The Better Story (Christmas 2021)
(Luke 2.8-14) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVp5AGte_4Q The gospel we just heard reminds me of a time that I was doing some laundry,...
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