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Sermons on the Gospels

What, never thirst again? (A sermon on John 4:4-42)

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Father Dave

Earth’s fountains fair but mock our souls, Like desert phantoms lure, And they that drink, the fainter grow, The keener thirst endure. You’re not likely to recognise the hymn from which these words are taken – words that cleverly highlight … Continue reading →

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For God so loved the world (A sermon on John 3:1-17)

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Father Dave

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him might not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16) We are in the second week of Lent – that period of somber … Continue reading →

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Judgement and Grace (A sermon on Matthew 5:21-37)

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Father Dave

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. ‘but I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to … Continue reading →

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Epiphany 2020 (Matthew 2:1-12)

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Father Dave

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star … Continue reading →

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We know neither the day nor the hour! (Matthew 24:36-44)

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Father Dave

 “For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, (39) and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so … Continue reading →

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It’s all about Family! (Matthew 1:18-25)

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Father Dave

 “When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Reframe! (Matthew 3:1-12)

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Father Dave

In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matthew 3:1-2) The Yuletide season is well and truly upon us! I suspect that it is slightly different … Continue reading →

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We are all Samaritans (A sermon on Luke 10:25-37)

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Father Dave

One of the last things we did during our recent trip to Damascus was to meet with Dr Nabil Toumeh – a member of the Syrian Parliament and advisor to the International Human Rights Commission. Dr Toumeh’s Ph.D studies must … Continue reading →

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Love one Another (A sermon on John 13:31-35)

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Father Dave

We are in the 13th chapter of the Gospel according to St John’s this week, and I’m going to unpack our reading verse by verse as it is a difficult passage. “When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the … Continue reading →

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