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I am the Greatest! (a sermon on Mark 9:30-37)

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of being ringside when my friend Jake Harmody Najjar (the same Jake who recently accompanied me to Syria) successfully defended his world kickboxing title, knocking out his opponent in the third … Continue reading

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The Outsider! (A sermom on Mark 7:24-37)

“From there [Jesus] set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, 25but a woman whose little daughter had an … Continue reading

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The end is near! So what? (A sermon on Mark 13:28-31)

“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, … Continue reading

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Israel must face justice for war crimes – Father Dave interviewed by Mehr News

I met Zahra Karimy when I was in Iran during April 2014 and it was a pleasure to be interviewed by her after my return. 🙂

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FATHER DAVE FIGHTS ANOTHER ROUND ON CANVAS

The Inner-West Courier – July 1st, 2014 FEISTY CLERIC INSPIRES ARCHIBALD BOUT SHE may not have put the Rev Dave Smith on the canvas when she sparred with him in training at his Trinity Youth Fitness Centre at Dulwich Hill, … Continue reading

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Don’t just do something! Stand there! (teachings on non-violence in the first letter of Peter)

For all those who love the Scriptures let me share with you some words gleaned from the first letter of Peter to members of the first century church – words that (I  should warn you) I personally find unsettling and, … Continue reading

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Address to Marrickville Council supporting the Development Application for the new Holy Trinity Hall complex

The following address was given by Father Dave to Marrickville Council on May 13th, 2014, in support of the Development Application of Holy Trinity Dulwich Hill for a new hall complex. The old hall, which was originally a church building … Continue reading

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Father Dave interviewed by George Galloway on RT’s ‘Sputnik’

A small team of us flew to London after leaving Syria on April 15, 2014. The original reason for going was to hand-deliver something to the Archbishop of Canterbury – an invitation from the Grand Mufti of Syria to visit Damascus. In … Continue reading

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Father Dave’s Fight Club – new location, same mission

I came across this article and embedded video clip on the Sydney Morning Herald website. It was published September 30, 2012 and features our old gym, burnt to the ground a year ago this week! We’ve since relocated Father Dave’s Fight Club, … Continue reading

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