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Sermons from March 2023

Palm Sunday

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…

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1–13, Ephesians 5:8–14 & John 9:1–41 Appearances can often be deceiving can’t they?  Before I was ordained, when I was still attending worship at what was my home parish, a young, newcomer started attending the 10am service each Sunday. He looked completely different from everyone else in the congregation. He had multiple…

Third Sunday in Lent

Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent Readings: Exodus 17:1–7; Romans 5:1–11 & John 4:5–42 In last Sunday’s sermon, I suggested that we come to “true faith” through experiences of God rather than through teaching, and I cited Abraham as an example of someone who came to faith through an experience of God alone. I also spoke about how the Apostle Paul…

Second Sunday in Lent

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent Readings: Genesis 12:1–4a; Romans 4:1–5, 13–17 & Matthew 17:1–9 I’d like to put the proposition to you this morning that true faith isn’t something that can be taught, but rather it’s something to be experienced.  Now when I say ‘true faith’, I’m talking firstly about having a belief that God exists, and secondly about being…