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 …
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Balancing the Demands of Our Faith and the World
Scripture: Luke 13:31-35 and Philippians 3:17-4:1 (N.B. Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; and Psalm 27 – also on Second Sunday of Lent Year C). Aim: To look at the demands of our faith and the world – is there a balance? (VARK!) Introduction. We could look at the Bible readings for today simply as ‘us versus the …
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Following Christ’s Example
A message exploring the true aim of life, no less, following Christ’s example in Philippians 2:5-11 (Palm Sunday, Years A, B or C). Introduction Today is Palm/Passion Sunday. We have had five Sundays in Lent and now we turn to Christ’s final week before Easter. Philippians 2:5-11 is not from that time/place, but it captures …
God’s Love Lived in Us
A sermon on living out the Gospel of love, based on Philippians 4:1-9 (Proper 23A). Introduction I saw an advert for an Atheist Convention, basically saying that all religion was bad. I challenged this: isn’t condemning all religion, regardless of whether it leads to love or hate, just prejudice? I will not share the nasty …
Stand Firm in the Lord
Encouragement to ‘stand firm’, in response to recent terrible events, based on Philippians 3:17-4:1 (Lent 2C). Introduction We’ve heard two awful things recently, that George Pell[1]abused children, and of the murder of 49 Muslims in NZ. How should we respond as Christians? Scripture: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Paul has just cautioned believers: “For it is we … who …
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