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Jesus v Legion: one hell of a stoush! (A sermon on Luke 8:26-39)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Father Dave

Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee.When Jesus had stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and … Continue reading →

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Christ is King! (John 18:33-37)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Father Dave

A sermon for the last Sunday of the Church year – the feast of Christ the King So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do … Continue reading →

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Extreme Widows! (Mark 12:41-44)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Father Dave

My focus here is on three widows – Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate! As ever, the characters the Bible brings before us as heroes of the faith are … Continue reading →

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An Easter Sermon (Mark 16:6-8)

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Father Dave

(6)…Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. (7)But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is … Continue reading →

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The Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Father Dave

“Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (19) Her husband … Continue reading →

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