Sharing in the mission of God

As we listen for the word of God, let us pray:
God of the poor,
you see the generosity of those with little to give,
and you witness the greed which does not care;
open our eyes to the dignity of each person,
that we may work with you
for the coming of your day of justice;
in Christ’s name. Amen.
Readings
Ruth 3.1-5; [...]

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A horizon of hope

Sermon for All Saints’ Day
As we listen for the word of God, let us pray:

God, almighty in love,
you have come among us in Christ,
whose word brings life to the dead;
keep us looking for that day
when tears will be no more,
and all suffering and loss will pass away;
when with all your saints,we shall see your [...]

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We are not alone

Sermon for 25 October
As we listen for the word of God,
let us pray:
O God, energy of compassion,
we praise you;
you found us in rags,
and opened our eyes,
that we may proclaim
the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ,
in whose name we pray. Amen.

Readings
Job 42.1-6, 10-17
Mark 10.46-52

I remember visiting the renal dialysis unit once as a [...]

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Suffering and serving with Jesus

Sermon for 18 October
Let us pray:
Foolish as we are, Lord Jesus,
you have claimed us as your own;
help us so to love you,
that we desire above all else
to share your way, and to walk with you
in costly service to the world;
in your name and for your sake we pray. Amen.
Reading
Mark 10.32-45
I wonder if the two brothers [...]

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Give it all: law or grace?

Sermon for 11 October
As we listen for the Word of God, let us pray:

Your word, O God, cuts through our pretence;
we are unable to hide from you.
Guide us to know our secret faults,
strengthen us to put them aside,
and make us grateful for all you give us;
this we ask for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
Reading
Mark 10.17-31
Nearly every [...]

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Marriage is so crazy, it just might work

Sermon for 4 October
As we listen for the Word of God,
let us pray:
You touch us in our place of need,
Jesus, elder Brother;
help us not to turn our faces,
but to receive you as you come,
that we may be channels of your grace
now and for ever. Amen.
Reading
Mark 10.2-16
Today’s Gospel reading treats the issue of marriage and divorce. [...]

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Drawing the circle wide

Sermon for 27 September
As we listen for the Word of God,
let us pray:
God our joy,
save us from tunnel vision
and scarred hearts;
grant us the singleness of purpose
and the generosity of spirit
which belong to your kingdom;
this we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reading
Mark 9.38-50
You can divide the world into two groups of people: those who believe you can [...]

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The last & the least

Sermon for 20 September
As we listen for the word of God,let us pray:
You show us a child, Jesus,
to show us how to live;
save us from our false ambitions and desires,
that we may receive the pure heart
which comes with true wisdom;
this we ask in your name. Amen.

READINGSJames 3.13 – 4.3, 7-8aMark 9.30-37

The disciples of Jesus [...]

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Christian (in/formation)

Sermon for 6 September
As we listen for the word of God,
let us pray:
God of the outcast,
through Christ, you offer healing to all;
lead us to share your love with others,
that our faith may be seen
in the life we live,
for the sake of Jesus our Saviour. Amen.
READINGS
James 2.1-17
Mark 7.24-37
(I got this idea from Peter Rollins, The Orthodox [...]

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Discerning with the whole armour of God

Sermon for 23 August 2009
As we listen for the Word of God,
let us pray:
Lord Jesus,
we have tasted, and you are good;
we have seen and touched you,
and your word feeds us for eternal life.
Keep us close to you,
trusting your promises,
for you are the Holy One of God,
and we can go to no other.
Amen.
READINGS
Ephesians 6.10-20
John 6. 56-69
Although [...]

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