Sermon for the Fourth Week in the Season of Creation Readings: Proverbs 8:22–31; Colossians 1:15–20 & John 6:41–51 The most contentious question in the history of humankind is arguably that concerning the origins of the universe: how did the universe come to be?  Perhaps the most widely accepted answer to that question, at least from the perspective of science, is the Big…

Sermon for Week Three of the Season of Creation Readings: Job 28:20–27; 1 Corinthians 1:21–31 & Luke 8:22–25 Storms can be frightening events. As a young boy, I used to be terrified of severe thunderstorms, especially if they were accompanied by very strong winds. I can remember hiding under the covers in bed during one such storm when the windows were rattling…

Sermon for Week Two of the Season of Creation Readings: Job 39:1–8, 26–30; 1 Corinthians 1:10–23 & Luke 12:22–31 This week, in week two of the Season of Creation, we celebrate Flora and Fauna Sunday.  Before I go any further, I have a question for you from my sermon last week. Who can remember what percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered…

Sermon for Week One of the Season of Creation Readings: Job 38:1–18; Ephesians 1:3–10 & Luke 5:1–11 Our service today marks the beginning of the Season of Creation for us at St Andrew’s. The Season of Creation is a time for all Christians to renew their relationship with God our Creator and all creation through celebration and commitment together. During the Season…