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Hosea; how much further can you push the prophecy envelope?
When the Lord first spoke through Hosea, the Lord said to Hosea, “Go, take for yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the Lord.” (Hosea 1:2) There is so … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons: Old Testament
Tagged David Smith, Dulwich Hill, envelope, Father Dave, Holy Trinity, hosea, how much further, prophecy, sermon
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We are all Samaritans (A sermon on Luke 10:25-37)
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
Posted in Sermons: Gospels
Tagged book of luke, David Smith, Father Dave, good samaritian, Holy Trinity, luke 10, preach, we are all samaritans
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Trinity Sunday Sermon 2019
One of the highlights of my almost thirty years at Holy Trinity, Dulwich Hill, was the 2015 publication of the book by John Coleman and Bob Irving – “A Church for our Times” – which did an amazing job of … Continue reading
Posted in Topical Sermons
Tagged 2019, David Smith, Father Dave, Holy Trinity, sermon, Trinity
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Love one Another (A sermon on John 13:31-35)
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
In a battle royale between church and state, Father Dave just wants to box (SBS News, May 9th, 2019)
On March 22nd, 2019, I was scheduled to do four rounds with Jason MacGura at Club Punchbowl. I was hoping that this would be my breakthrough bout. An hour before I was due to go on, the promoter received an … Continue reading
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Tagged combat sports authority, CSA, Father Dave, Fighting Father Dave
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Pews and politics: Australian leaders chase elusive Christian vote as election looms (Reuters World News, May 9, 2019)
A big thank you to Jonathan Barrett (the journalist) and Jill Gralow (the videographer) who put this piece together.
Do you love me? (A sermon on John 21:15-19)
“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons: Gospels
Tagged David Smith, Father Dave, Jesus and Peter, john 21
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Looking back and Looking Up! (Easter Sermon 2019)
“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well” (Julian of Norwich) I can’t remember when I first heard those words of Lady Julian of Norwich. I think they were first read … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, christ is risen, David Smith, easter sermon, Father Dave
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Welcome to the family of Jesus (A sermon on John 12:1-8)
Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. … Continue reading
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Tagged David Smith, Father Dave, Holy Trinity, john 12, john 12 1-8, sermon, Welcome to the family of Jesus
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