Sermons from November 2020

First Sunday in Advent

Sermon for the First Sunday of Advent Readings: Is. 64:1–9, 1 Cor. 1:1–9 & Mk. 13:24–37 This morning, I would like you to cast your mind back to the story of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. What followed the Exodus, was the revelation of God to Moses and the people of Israel, at Mount Sinai, when (to quote Ex 19:18)…

Feast of St Andrew

Sermon for the Feast Day of St Andrew Readings: Deuteronomy 30:11–14, Romans 10:8–18 & Matthew 4:18–22 The Apostle Andrew was a fisherman, and together with his brother Simon (who we know better as the Apostle Peter), he left his occupation and family behind in order to become a disciple of Jesus. The Greek word for disciple (mathētēs) also means a learner or…

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon for Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost Readings: Joshua 24:1–3a, 14–25, 1 Thessalonians 4:9–18 & Matthew 25:1–13 We are often reminded of the importance of preparation. Professional athletes fine tune their bodies and minds in preparation for important sporting events; whether that be events such as the Olympic Games, the AFL Grand Final, or a Grand Slam tennis tournament. Similarly professional musicians and…

All Saints

Sermon for All Saints Readings: Revelation 7:9–17, 1 John 3:1–3 & Matthew 5:1–12 When we hear the term ‘Saint’ used to describe someone, we probably tend to think of someone who is very gentle and placid, incredibly kind, caring and generous; someone who is selfless, always putting the needs of others ahead of their own. We probably also think of them as…