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Sermons on the Gospels

Does God really have a penis? (a sermon on the doctrine of the Trinity)

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Father Dave

It is Trinity Sunday once again and, tempted as I am to preach on the appointed Gospel reading for today, I have opted once again to focus instead on the doctrine of the Holy Trinity <groan>. And I can hear … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Ascension? (A sermon on A sermon on Acts 1:6-14)

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Father Dave

Happy Ascension Sunday! Yes, let me give you formal greeting on this, the first Sunday after the most under-celebrated holiday of the Christian year! And of course I use the word ‘holiday’ in the traditional sense of ‘holy day’ in … Continue reading →

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Let not your Hearts be Troubled (A Sermon on John 14:1-14)

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Father Dave

“Let not your hearts be troubled” John chapter 14 begins, which in itself is very troubling!  “Let not your hearts be troubled” is a comforting thing to say when it’s the conclusion to what you are saying but disconcerting when … Continue reading →

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Suffering does not make a person more religious (A sermon on Luke 24:13-49).

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Father Dave

There is a view of religion – a cynical view – that interprets all religious stories and dogma as attempts to escape the cruelty of this world by imagining that things were different. I read George Orwell’s classic, ‘Animal Farm’, … Continue reading →

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Peace is not enough! (A sermon on John 20:19-31)

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Father Dave

“When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace … Continue reading →

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The wind blows where it will! (A sermon on John 3:1-17)

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Father Dave

And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, . (John 3:14-16) We’re in John chapter three this morning, or should I say ‘we’re back in John chapter three this … Continue reading →

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Love your enemies 2014 ( A Sermon on Matthew 5:21-48)

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Father Dave

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’  But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sisterwill be subject … Continue reading →

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The Legalistic Jesus?! (A sermon on Matthew 5:13-20)

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Father Dave

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Poor in spirit?! (A sermon on Matthew 5:1-13)

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Father Dave

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth… “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will … Continue reading →

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