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Grant us Wisdom (A sermon on 1 Kings 2-3)
“God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” That’s not my normal opening prayer for a sermon but I suspect that … Continue reading
I have sinned against the Lord (A sermon on 2 Samuel 12:7-13)
I have sinned against the Lord 2 Samuel 12:7-13 “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: I anointed you king over Israel, and I rescued you from the hand of Saul; I gave you your master’s house, and your … Continue reading
Evacuate Manus and Nauru Rally (Sydney Town Hall, Sat July 21st, 2018)
A couple of weeks ago our church was privileged to have a visit from Lebanese Sufi master, Sheikh Nour Kabbani, and, together with him, members of our community signed the “Charter of Compassion” – a document developed by Karen Armstrong … Continue reading
Posted in Social Justice
Tagged bring them here, Evacuate, Father Dave, manus, Nauru, Rally
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The Death of John the Baptist (Mark 6:14-29)
“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
Posted in Sermons: Gospels
Tagged book of mark, Father Dave, John the Baptist, mark 6, sermon
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#Unity4J Online Vigil in support of Julian Assange
It was my privilege to be the final guest on this 36-hour online vigil for Julian Assange on July 9th, 2018. Be warned though, every one of the 36 guests shared for one hour each, so you might want to … Continue reading
Posted in Press Clippings, Social Justice
Tagged Father Dave, Julian Assange, Suzie Dawon, Unity4J
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Stubbornness and Stupidity (2 Corinthians 12:1-11)
“I know a person in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows. And I know that such a person—whether in the … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons: Epistles
Tagged 2 Corinthians 12, Father Dave, thorn in the flesh
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Through Chaos and Confusion (Mark 3:20-35)
“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
The Sabbath was made for humanity (Mark 2:23-3:6)
“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
Posted in Sermons: Gospels
Tagged Father Dave, Mark 2:27-28, sabbath, sabbath was made for man
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Zionism and Biblical prophecy
The ideology of Zionism, which provided the philosophical underpinning for the creation of the State of Israel in 1948, was not initially a religious movement. Whether or not Theodor Herzl was an Atheist, his writings display no interest in religion, … Continue reading
Posted in Social Justice
Tagged Biblical prophecy, Christian Zionism, Father Dave, Iran, new horizons conference, Zionism
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