Maturity in Christ: Commitment not Consumption

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16 and John 6:24-35 (N.B. 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a; Psalm 51:1-12; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; and Psalm 78:23-29 – also on this day Year B Ordinary 18) Introduction We live in a western consumer society.  Our society consumes 80% of the world’s resources, even though we are only 20% of its population.  We usually define ourselves by …

The Nature of Faith: Gift or Possession?

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 and John 6:1-21 (N.B. Psalm 14; 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-18; and Ephesians 3:14-21- also on Year B Ordinary 17) Introduction We’ve heard two passages today, one about a fallible leader during a middle-eastern war, another about the hungry being fed.  You might be expecting a modern political parable!  Two Passages from …

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