These services are free, of course; but if you would like to support our work a donation would be greatly appreciated.

Faith’s warning label -16th Sunday after Trinity

By chapter 17 of Luke’s gospel, we are now approaching the end of what is called the journey narrative.
 
Jesus’s disciples will soon welcome him into Jerusalem, for some brief moments of triumph, and so it is fitting that the main focus of his teaching now moves to them. By now his audience is well primed to favour the ‘poor’ over those of riches and privilege. But, just because you might be considered among the more blessed poor, Jesus warns them, don’t think for a moment that you are exempt from responsibility and accountability.
 
Even in the Kingdom there is opportunity for scandal and the need for repentance and forgiveness. How might that warning apply to us in our own time and very different circumstances?

Recent Sermons

Just what does it mean to be prepared? – Advent Sunday 2023

Just what does it mean to be prepared? – Advent Sunday 2023

Whether they be church-goers or not, most people if you asked them would agree; Advent is most definitely a time of preparation.
But, of course, the key question is preparation for what?
Indeed, the very notion of preparation would imply that we have some understanding of that for which we prepare.

read more
Should we call Christ a King?

Should we call Christ a King?

Christ the King could be considered a somewhat awkward Sunday to celebrate. It can strike a rather discordant note, and ring the wrong kind of bells.
It carries the danger of conjuring up images of a Byzantine royal court of power, of wealth, riches and status.

read more
2nd Sunday before Advent 2023

2nd Sunday before Advent 2023

Today’s Parable of the Talents is not really about money – despite the fact that Matthew’s listeners would have been shocked into awed silence by the sums mentioned.
Whenever we read scripture we do need to remember who was the immediate intended audience.

read more

Pin It on Pinterest