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Don’t Purge the Church!

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Father Dave

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 →

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Your Place is Prepared! (John 14:1-3)

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Father Dave

“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!

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Father Dave

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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Which Procession Are We Marching In? (Palm Sunday 2026)

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Father Dave

“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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Suffering Produces Perseverance! (Romans 5:3-5)

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Father Dave

Saint Paul would be the first to say that if you’re looking for a quiet life, free from stress and pain, following Jesus is not a good option, and Shia Islam isn’t either. But while following Jesus (or following Imam Husain) will not make life easier, it will make life larger and will fill life with meaning, courage, and hope. Continue reading →

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Do you love me? (A sermon on John 21:15-29)

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Father Dave

As you know, this may well be the last Sermon I give from this pulpit, and will most certainly be the last sermon I give here in my current position as Acting Rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity … Continue reading →

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For God so loved the world (A sermon on John 3:1-17)

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Father Dave

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him might not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16) We are in the second week of Lent – that period of somber … Continue reading →

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Judgement and Grace (A sermon on Matthew 5:21-37)

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Father Dave

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. ‘but I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to … Continue reading →

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You are the salt of the earth (A sermon on Matthew 5:13-20)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Father Dave

“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. (14) “You are the light … Continue reading →

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