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The Battle for the Vineyard (A sermon on Matthew 21:33-40)

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Father Dave

Hear another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. When … Continue reading →

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The MacDonaldtown Parables (A sermon on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-45)

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Father Dave

[Jesus] put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest … 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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Not all Jews support Israeli violence by Antony Lowenstein

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Father Dave

This was the speech delivered by Antony at a rally held in Sydney, supporting the people of Gaza and calling for an end to the Israeli assault. Antony spoke alongside John Pilger. There were around 5000 people at the rally. … Continue reading →

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Racism in Australia Today

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

Racism in Australia Today Speech from “Speak Out Against Racism” Rally A speech given at the ‘Rally Against Racism’, held on July 2nd 2010 under the “I have a Dream” mural in down-town Newtown (Sydney, Australia) It is my privilege … Continue reading →

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Dave Fights For Old Mate – The Sydney Morning Herald April 5th, 2004

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

The priest and his 18-year promise to whistleblower As the days tick down to Mordechai Vanunu’s release, the Reverend Dave Smith, the Sydney pastor who has kept faith with the Israeli nuclear whistleblower for 18 years, has a recurring nightmare. … Continue reading →

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