Category Archives: Sermons
Christianity Explored: Why did Jesus Rise?
I needed to renew my health insurance last month. I was offered up to 15% discount on my premiums if I completed an online interactive questionnaire about my health, my lifestyle, diet, and fitness regime. I wish I hadn’t. There … Continue reading
Christianity Explored: The Cross – Why did Jesus die?
Bertram Russell the philosopher and cynic once said, “most people would rather die than think… and most people do.” He went on to say, “When I die I rot”, which may have been true in his case, but not the … Continue reading
Christianity Explored: Why did Jesus Come? (Mark 2:1-17)
The song popularized by Louis Armstrong ‘What a Wonderful World’ is a beautiful song that celebrates nature: Trees of green, red roses too, they bloom for me and you; Skies of blue, clouds of white, bright blessed day and dark … Continue reading
Who is Jesus? (The Sum of all Fears)
He was a professional thief. His name stirred fear as the desert wind stirs tumbleweeds. He terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line for thirteen years, roaring like a tornado in and out of the Sierra Nevadas, spooking the most rugged … Continue reading
Christ in all the Scriptures: Judges and the Angel of the Lord
In the second Millennium BC, the place to live was called Canaan. The estate agents described it as “a land flowing with milk and honey”. After 400 years in Egypt and another 70 wandering around in the desert, God’s people … Continue reading
Christ in all the Scriptures: Joshua and the Commander the Army of the Lord
I spent Friday in London with a small group of historians and educationalists. We met to consider the global implications of a letter sent by the British Foreign Secretary. Let me read it to you. Dear Lord Rothschild, I have … Continue reading
Christ in all the Scriptures: Deuteronomy and Moses
Who would you regard as the most inspirational leader of the 20th Century? The person you would look to as a hero in your lifetime? Mahatma Gandhi – Resisting Colonialism non-violently Martin Luther King – Achieving civil rights for Blacks … Continue reading
Who is Jesus?
Royal Holloway University of London Christian Union launched their Autumn series “Uncover Luke” last night with an introductory talk based on Luke 5:17-31. The song popularized by Louis Armstrong ‘What a Wonderful World’ is a beautiful song that celebrates nature: … Continue reading
Christ in all the Scriptures: Numbers and the Bronze Snake
Signs are symbols often without words. Signs can be powerful. Clear signs are instantly recognisable. We use them to educate, to guide, to warn, to instruct, even to intimidate and change behaviour. Common signs can be understood irrespective of your … Continue reading
Seventy Times Seven
Matthew 18:21-35 : Seventy Times Seven At Harvest we thank God for all the lovely food he provides for us. In many countries, people depend entirely on what they can grow themselves. Therefore a good Harvest is very important if … Continue reading
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