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Your Place is Prepared! (John 14:1-3)
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And … Continue reading
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Tagged Father Dave, Father Dave Smith, Jesus, john 14, my father's house, sermon
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The Joy of Suffering Unjustly!
“For it is a commendable thing if, being aware of God, a person endures pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do good … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons: Epistles
Tagged 1 peter, community, Father Dave, Jesus, just war, pacifism, saint peter, suffering
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Six Non‑Negotiable Terms to End the U.S. War on Iran
You’ll find below a press release, followed by a universal appeal to thinkers, scholars, institutions of conscience, and the advocates for justice across the world to bring an end oto the violent insanity being meted out by the current US … Continue reading
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From Fear to Peace – the Jesus Effect!
Jesus has not abandoned us. It often feels as if He has. Life becomes violent, bloody, confusing. We feel betrayed, devalued, alone. But then, as with Thomas, Jesus comes to us. He shows us His hands and His side, breathes peace into our locked rooms. And in that moment, we realise that He actually never left. Continue reading
Posted in Sermons: Gospels
Tagged Doubting Thomas, Easter, Jesus, John 20, Lord Jesus, resurrection, sermon
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Do Not Be Afraid – Easter 2026
“After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came … Continue reading
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Tagged church, Easter, Father Dave Smith, Jesus, Matthew 28
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Which Procession Are We Marching In? (Palm Sunday 2026)
“A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of … Continue reading
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Tagged church, Father Dave, Father Dave Smith, Jesus, Matthew 21, palm Sunday, palm sunday sermon, sermon
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The other side of the Iran story – an interview with Topher Field
It was my privilege to be interviewed by Topher Field on the situation in Iran. The interview was on January 17th, 2026 – before the US and Israel started their latest war of aggression on Iran. At that stage the … Continue reading
Posted in Press Clippings
Tagged Father Dave, Father Dave Smith, Iran, iran and israel, iranian revolution, topher field
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Hands Off Iran – an interview with Connecting the Dots
Thank you to “Connecting the Dots”, who did this interview at the ‘Hands Off Iran’ rally on March 14, 2026, held at Sydney’s Town Hall. Find the interview (and lots of other great stuff) on their Substack: https://connectingthedotsaustralia.su….
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Tagged Father Dave, Father Dave Smith, Iran, iran and israel
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Is Donald Trump the Beast of Revelation 13?
Whenever any earthly power starts to look like a saviour, the church must remember that there is only one who is worthy of worship. I’ve never felt comfortable with those who read the political landscape through the lens of the … Continue reading →