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Category Archives: Sermons: Gospels
Don’t Purge the Church!
Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” (Matthew 13:36) I can never read the ‘parable of the weeds in the … Continue reading
Mercy Knows No Limits!
And as He sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with Jesus and His disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax … Continue reading
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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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
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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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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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Who is Really Blind? (John 9:1-41)
Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgement, so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” (John 9:39) It has to be one of the most confronting things Jesus ever said. … Continue reading
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Breath on me, Breath of God! (John 3:8)
“The wind blows where it wills, and you hear its sound, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8) We’re in the third chapter of … Continue reading
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