Tag: christian

The Prodigal Story

As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, The Prodigal Story, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday March 31, 2019. The Reading was Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. Missing the Story Our bible reading today is the Prodigal Son. How many of you would switch off… Continue reading The Prodigal Story

Wonder-working Power

A driving arrangement of this wonderful hymn. The inspiration for this version came from playing this hymn at a young men’s spiritual retreat, where they would shout out an echo of the word “Power” in the chorus. This arrangement is an attempt to capture that passion and energy. The choral parts include some syncopation, but… Continue reading Wonder-working Power

God’s Kingdom is Mercy

As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, God’s Kingdom is Mercy, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday March 3, 2019. The Reading was Luke 6:27-38. Follow the leader Our reading today follows on from the reading we had last week, so it makes… Continue reading God’s Kingdom is Mercy

Discipleship amidst the desolation

As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, Discipleship amidst the desolation, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday February 24, 2019. The Reading was Luke 6:17-26. Placing us – Have you ever? I want to start by playing a little game. I’m going to… Continue reading Discipleship amidst the desolation

Teaching, Catching, Calling

As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, Teaching, Catching, Calling, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday February 10, 2019. The Reading was Luke 5:1-11. Big Picture There are plenty of accounts of boats throughout the bible, and many of them involve fishing of… Continue reading Teaching, Catching, Calling

Good News Is Bad News Is Good News

As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, Good News Is Bad News Is Good News, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday January 27, 2019. The Reading was Luke 4:14-21. Back Handed Compliments The English language is a wonderful thing isn’t it? Our words… Continue reading Good News Is Bad News Is Good News

Call and be called

As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, Call and Be Called, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday October 28, 2018. The Reading was Mark 10:46-52 Places of welcome Last week, Liesl and I ran off at the end of the service. So I… Continue reading Call and be called

Under Construction

This album is free to download, however I encourage you to make a donation to CARAD at www.carad.org.au. CARAD is the Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees, and do incredible work on a limited budget. As this album speaks about loving others, I encourage you to share the love of others, by donating to this… Continue reading Under Construction

Unity in Diversity

As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, Unity in Diversity, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday August 5, 2018. The Reading was Ephesians 4:1-16. One Body, One Spirit, One mind? This past week, Liesl and I have been at Officer’s Fellowship – the first Officer’s Fellowship… Continue reading Unity in Diversity