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Sermons on the Old Testament

The God of Ishmael – a sermon on Genesis 21

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

We continue our sojourn with Abraham today – Abraham, the ‘father of faith’. We’ve been working our way through the story of Abraham for some time now – stories about Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & his family, Abraham & his descendents, … Continue reading →

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A Reflection on Psalm 23 – The Lord is my Shepherd

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

The Lord is my trainer I shall not fear the fight. He is constantly with me, working my corner He refreshes me between rounds with cool water And with even cooler advice Yeah, though I walk to centre-ring To stare … Continue reading →

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The Book of Esther

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

Esther is not a very popular book. Not many people preach on Esther. Indeed, the lectionary, if you know how that works, only encourages us to read it once every three years. Unlike the gospel of Mark, for instance, from … Continue reading →

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David & Bathsheeba – a Sermon on 2 Samuel 11

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

“You can get a large audience together for a strip-tease act-that is, to watch a girl undress on the stage. Now suppose you came to a country where you could fill a theatre by simply bringing a covered plate on … Continue reading →

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Jacob wrestles with God – a Sermon on Genesis 32:24-30

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

“Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as … Continue reading →

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The institution of Marriage – a Sermon on 1 Samuel 1

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

‘Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ‘my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But … Continue reading →

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There’s something fishy about Jonah! (A Sermon on Jonah 3:1-10)

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Father Dave

The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2“Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to … Continue reading →

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