Category Archives: Sermons: Gospels

Sermons on the Gospels

The Death of John the Baptist (Mark 6:14-29)

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Father Dave

“So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing; and when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox … Continue reading →

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Through Chaos and Confusion (Mark 3:20-35)

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Father Dave

“Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is … Continue reading →

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The Sabbath was made for humanity (Mark 2:23-3:6)

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Father Dave

“The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.” (Mark 2:27-28) Anarchy is something we all fear – those of us who know what it is, … Continue reading →

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Opening our minds to the Scriptures (Luke 24: 44-47)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Father Dave

“Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you – that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then … Continue reading →

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Getting Angry with Jesus (a sermon on John 2:14-16)

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Father Dave

“In the temple [Jesus] found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. 15Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He … Continue reading →

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The Men of Manus Island – a debrief of my recent visit

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Father Dave

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him” (Matthew 25:31-32) Here we find ourselves at … Continue reading →

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The law of Love – a sermon on Matthew 22:34-40

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Father Dave

  But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said … Continue reading →

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I Will Give You Rest – A sermon on Matthew 11:28

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Father Dave

  “Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Those who have known me for any length of time likely know that I’ve had a history struggling with depression … Continue reading →

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Getting serious about Forgiveness – a sermon on Matthew 18:21-35

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Father Dave

Then Peter came up and asked him, “Lord, how many times may my brother sin against me and I have to forgive him: seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.” (Matthew 18:21-22) … Continue reading →

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