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Called to Fight, not to Win (A sermon on Mark 6:1-6)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Father Dave

He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? … Continue reading →

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Sydney Anglicanism: church or cult? (revised)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Father Dave

Sydney Anglicanism: church or cult? Revised edition The revised version of Keith Mascord’s Open Letter to the Standing Committee of the Anglican Church, Diocese of Sydney January 2007, Dr Mascord offers a revised edition of the ‘open letter’ that caused much controversy … Continue reading →

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Troubled Aussie Youths Find Friend in “Fighting Father Dave” – The Billings Gazette, March 7 2009

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Father Dave

It seems like a paradox: teach unruly youths how to box to dissuade them from pursuing a life of violence. But an Anglican priest from Australia swears that it works. The Rev. Dave Smith serves as the priest at Holy Trinity … Continue reading →

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Blessed are you Poor! (A sermon on Luke 6:20-26)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Father Dave

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Path of Most Resistance. (Mark 11:1-11)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Father Dave

When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Angry (John 2:13-25)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Father Dave

The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all … Continue reading →

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