Tag Archives: St Paul

There are a lot of good reasons to Jesus … NOT! (A sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Father Dave

Sisters and brothers, think about your own calling. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is nonsense in the world to make the wise … 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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Why more priests need to train as fighters (and why we don’t see many boxers in church)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Father Dave

“Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself … Continue reading →

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Boring, Boring, Boring! (A reflection on 1 Corinthians 15)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Father Dave

“Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved … For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also … Continue reading →

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Faith is Passion. (A Sermon on Romans 9:1-5)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Father Dave

I am telling the truth in union with Christ-I am not lying, for my conscience, confirms it in the Holy Spirit. I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart, for I could wish that I myself were condemned … Continue reading →

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Boring, Boring, Boring! (a reflection on 1 Corinthians 15)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Father Dave

“Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved … For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also … Continue reading →

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Living By Faith (a Sermon on Romans 4:1-5, 13-17)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Father Dave

What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the scripture say? “Abraham … Continue reading →

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Life Without Rules (a Sermon on Colossians 2:16-19)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Father Dave

Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and drink or of observing festivals, new moons, or sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Do not let … Continue reading →

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Circumcision and Other Cutting Edge Issues (a Sermon on Galatians 5:1-12)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Father Dave

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I … Continue reading →

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