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What it means to be a Christian after George W. Bush by Professor Charles Marsh

“I am certain that it would be better for Christians to stand in solidarity with compassionate atheists and agnostics, firmly resolved against injustice and cruelty, than to sing “Amazing Grace” with the heroic masses who cannot tell the difference between … Continue reading

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For God so loved the World (John 3:14-21)

“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. “For this is how God loved the world: He gave … Continue reading

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20-year Anniversary Service. (John 3:5-16)

“You must be born from above”, said Jesus. “The wind blows where it wills. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of … Continue reading

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Dreaming the Jubilee. (A sermon on Luke 4:14-21)

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given … Continue reading

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Life Without Rules (a Sermon on Colossians 2:16-19)

Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and drink or of observing festivals, new moons, or sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Do not let … Continue reading

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Have Faith in what you See and Hear (A sermon on Matthew 11:2-6)

Now when John in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent a message by his disciples and asked him, “Are you the Coming One, or should we wait for someone else?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John … Continue reading

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Advent Sunday (Luke 21: 25-36)

Welcome to the first day of the church new year -Advent Sunday. You may have noticed that today we change the church colours to purple instead of the more regular green. This is a special Sunday. This is ‘advent’ Sunday, … Continue reading

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