Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 and 1 Peter 3:18-22 (N.B. Genesis 9:8-17; and Psalm 25: 1-10 – Lent 1 Year B) Introduction and Summary John the Baptist, baptises Jesus; God and the Holy Spirit appear; Jesus then goes out into the wilderness to be tempted. John is imprisoned, Jesus begins his ministry and we hear his message: …
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Freedom, Power and Truth
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 and Philippians 2:5-11 (N.B Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; and Luke 22:14-23:56- also on Year C Liturgy of Psalms/Liturgy of Passion) Aim: Contrast Jesus’ attitude to freedom, power and truth with ours (c.f. Abolition 200). 1. In Luke 19:28-40 Jesus commits himself to taking the blame and guilt of others and …
Cleansing the Temple
Scripture: John 2:13-22 (N.B. Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; and 1 Corinthians 1:18-25- also on Year B Lent 3) Aim: To preach the message John intended by putting this passage at the start of his gospel. 1. This Scripture Poses Questions (e.g. Is it ever acceptable to use violence?) Why is this passage here? Matthew, Luke and …
We Belong to Jesus, Not the World
Note: I wrote another sermon that I posted on the same passage that is the basis for this one called ‘In the World but Not of the World’. ‘We Belong to Jesus, Not the World’ has a different message to the other post, so please continue to read this one even if it does seem …
In the World but not of the World
Scripture: John 17:6-9 (N.B. Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Pslam 1; 1 John 5:9-13 also this day- Easter 7 Year B) Introduction In John 17:6-19 Jesus prays for his disciples reminding them that: Jesus has connected them with God; they know that Jesus’ connection with God is real; Jesus would leave them to return to his Holy …
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