Scripture: Romans 13:7-14 (N.B. Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149; Ezekiel 33:7-11; Psalm 119: 33-40; and Matthew 18:15-20- Proper 18 Year A) Scripture Romans 13:7-14 [NIV] ‘Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour. Let no debt remain outstanding, except …
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Abundant Encouragement
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, …
Balancing the Trinity
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, and John 3:1-17 (N.B. Psalm 29 also on this day- Trinity Sunday Year B) Trinity Sunday. Think about God as three persons in one: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. Picture one person in 3 roles – son, husband and father for me. What would you be? Doctrine and Trinity. Said that Doctrine of the …
A Christian’s Duty
A sermon on a Christian’s duty, based on Romans 13:7-14 (Proper 18A). Scripture: Romans 13:7-14 ‘Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour. Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves …
United in our Differences and in Christ
A short message on being united, based on Romans 14:1-12 (Proper 19A). Introduction & Scripture In the second half of his letter to the Roman church, St Paul deals with practical aspects of Christian living. In this section, he speaks to Christian’s who are divided. One set feels that they must obey certain rules, like …
Thanks be to God, who Delivers Me!
Let’s be honest: God delivers me from my sin. A sermon based on Romans 7:15-25a (Proper 9A). Scripture Paul is having trouble understanding his own behaviour: Isn’t he one of God’s people? Isn’t he saved by Jesus sacrifice on the cross? Doesn’t he have the Holy Spirit living in him? Isn’t he a man of faith, …
Meeting Our Needs
A message about allowing God to help us meet our needs, based on Exodus 17:1-7, John 4:5-42 & Romans 5:1-11 (Lent 3A) Introduction We are going to hear from three pieces of scripture today, but I only have time to read one – Exodus 17:1-7. Old Testament Scripture So God’s people are wandering in the desert and …
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