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Scripture: Ezekiel 21 We’ve just heard from Ezekiel in about 590BC, prophesying that Babylon would destroy Judah and Jerusalem – all that was left of the 12 tribes of Israel. It’s easy to think of such apocalyptic OT writings as a bit literary and not literal, but before Ezekiel was a refugee and prophet, he was …
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Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12 and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 (N.B. Joshua 3:7-17; Pslam 107:1-7, 33-37; Micah 3:5-12; and Pslam 43 – also on this day) Jesus words on Leadership Jesus acknowledges that the Pharisees have authority but says not to follow their example. He lambasts them for 4 crimes. First, they failed to practice what they preached. …
Scripture: Romans 8:26-39 (N.B. Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128; 1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; and Matthew 12:31-33, 44-52- also on this day, Proper 12 Year A) Introduction God knew that we would face difficulties and weakness, the Christian life would not always be an easy one lived with strength. Scripture In Romans, …
Scripture: Exodus 20:13 and Mark 10:17-31(N.B. Job 23:1-9,16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; and Hebrews 4:12-16- also on Year B Proper 23) Hello everyone, I’m Simon and I’m one of the elders at City like North Adelaide. it’s my privilege to be preaching to you this morning and bring you a message about …
Scripture: Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23. (N.B. Genesis 25: 19-34; Pslam 119: 105-112; Isaiah 55: 10-13; Psalm 65: (1-8), 9-13; and Romans 8: 1-11 also this day – Year A Proper 10.) Introduction It’s good to be back, after our COVID lockdown! The Parable of the Sower I have heard this parable explained in two ways: …
Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 1:68-79 (N.B. Philippians 1:3-11 ; and Luke 3:1-6-also on the Second Sunday of Advent Year C) Aim: To see the link between the eternal and the mundane that God designed. Introduction At the moment our Nation is preoccupied with many things: the War in Afghanistan, Climate Change, the Credit Crunch. In Advent …
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 …
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Scripture: Mark 6:1-13 and 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 (N.B. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48; Ezekiel 2:1-5; and Psalm 123-also on this day Year B Ordinary 16) Introduction Sometimes we beat ourselves up “if only we really believed and really loved like Jesus we would transform the world.” No we wouldn’t! OK to confess and examine our performance, …
Scripture: John 3:1-17 (N.B. Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; and Romans 8:12-17- also on Trinity Sunday Year B) Aim: To demystify the Doctrine of the Trinity – as far as I understand it! Introduction: Trinity Today is Trinity Sunday. This is the day when traditionally we think about God as three persons in one: God the Father, Jesus …
Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 (N.B. 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 130; Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 2:23-24; Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; and 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 also on this day- Year B Ord. 13) Introduction Mark 5:21-43 is about miracles. Some try to rationalise, e.g. feeding the 5,000 was people being shamed into sharing food by the boy with …
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