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
Tag: Gospel of Luke
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
Hope Where It’s Needed Most
As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, Hope where it’s needed most, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday May 27, 2018. The Reading was Luke 10:25-37. Elizabeth Ballard of Chesapeake, Virginia, tells the story of a school teacher named Miss Jean Thompson. Miss Thompson would greet… Continue reading Hope Where It’s Needed Most
The Great Banquet
As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, The Great Banquet, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday May 13, 2018. The Reading was Luke 14:12-24. It’s 6:30am, and the temperature is in the single digits. I’m sitting on a picnic blanket on the lawns of Parliament House.… Continue reading The Great Banquet
Don’t worry about what others think, but do what God asks
As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, Don’t worry about what others think, but do what God asks, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday 28 August, 2016. The Reading was Luke 14:1, 7-14. Did you know that there is only 119 days until Christmas? That’s… Continue reading Don’t worry about what others think, but do what God asks
Who is my Neighbour?
As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, Who is my Neighbour?, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday 10 July, 2016. The Reading was Luke 10:25-37. Wesleyan Quadrilateral Before I get into looking at this text, I want to introduce you to one of my favourite theological concepts.… Continue reading Who is my Neighbour?
Jesus invites us to a party
As has been my tradition, every sermon that I preach will be posted here. This sermon, Jesus invites us to a party, was given at The Salvation Army Rochester on Sunday 6 March, 2016. The Reading was Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. We’re fine with equality so long as we come out on top. Now, I’m hoping that you will… Continue reading Jesus invites us to a party
