Sermon for Palm Sunday Readings: Isaiah 50:4–9a, Philippians 2:5–11 & Matthew 21:1–11 In today’s first reading, Isaiah gives us some insight into life as a prophet. He acknowledges that the talent he possesses is a gift from God, not something he can take credit for himself. And he recognises that God has given him this talent, so that he might provide comfort…

Sermon for Palm Sunday Readings: Isaiah 50:4–9a; Philippians 2:5–11 & Luke 19:28–40 As I was reading today’s gospel passage, while preparing my sermon for today, I was reminded of an incident at the MCG in 1999 involving Shane Warne.  Australia was playing England in a one day match, and after having bowled England out for 178 runs, Australia was racing toward a…

Sermon for Palm Sunday Readings: Isaiah 50:4–9a, Philippians 2:5–11 & Matthew 21:1–11 In today’s first reading, Isaiah tells us something of what it’s like to be a prophet. He starts by acknowledging that the talent he possesses, is a gift from God, and not something that he can take credit for himself. And he recognises that God has given him that talent,…