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Who would Jesus Bomb? (A sermon on Mark 10:32-45)

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Father Dave

They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them what was to happen … Continue reading →

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Should wives really SUBMIT to their husbands?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Father Dave

The following letter was passed on to me in good faith by a woman who was deeply concerned by the proposal of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney to re-introduce the word ‘submit’ into the marriage vows, such that the wife … Continue reading →

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Now is the time! (A sermon on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13)

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Father Dave

As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, ‘In the time of my favour I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the … Continue reading →

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Palestine in the American Imagination by Ramzy Baroud

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Father Dave

Ramzy Baroud gives a powerful analysis of the way in America’s history and religion have generated a unique and bizarre Middle Eastern narrative, where the Israelis are always depicted as the ‘good guys’ and the Palestinians “are irrational, suicidal, demonic, … Continue reading →

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What it means to be a Christian after George W. Bush by Professor Charles Marsh

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Father Dave

“I am certain that it would be better for Christians to stand in solidarity with compassionate atheists and agnostics, firmly resolved against injustice and cruelty, than to sing “Amazing Grace” with the heroic masses who cannot tell the difference between … Continue reading →

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Tormenting my Palestinian Christian mother by Professor Abe W. Ata

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Father Dave

Bethlehem is now fenced off from the rest of the world. I can’t even visit my other daughter in Jerusalem. It takes six to eight weeks to get a permit from the military occupation to be allowed to go to … Continue reading →

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God has no favorites! (Acts 10:44-48)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Father Dave

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on … Continue reading →

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Lobbying for Armageddon by Sarah Posner

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Father Dave

Some influential evangelical leaders are lobbying for an attack on Iran. But it’s not about geopolitics – it’s about bringing about the End Times In a perfect world, a reporter at last week’s press conference with George Bush and Tony … Continue reading →

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I do not box as one punching the air! (A sermon on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Father Dave

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. 25Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a … Continue reading →

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