Three Piece Puzzle – Sermon May 29, 2010

“Three Piece Puzzle” Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 This has been a weekend of making connections. I feel like I’ve been in about 4 places at once, or at least very close together anyways. The first there was a funeral on Friday morning. A woman who died rather...

All of Creation Cries

For the last few weeks we’ve been tip-toeing around our backyard. We didn’t want to disturb our new neighbours. For the last couple of weeks we’ve been watching loving parents care for their newborn children, and we wanted them to have the space they...

One – Sermon, May 16, 2010

“One” Acts 16:16-34; John 17:20-26 Have you ever had to make a decision you knew would be unpopular yet made it anyway knowing it was the right thing to do? Most of you are parents, so I know you understand me! You have no doubt had to make a decision on your...

Promise – Sermon May 9, 2010

“Promise” Acts 16:9-15; John 14:23-29 If you haven’t figured it out by now, I am a big fan of the book of Acts. I believe it has a lot to say to our churches today about how we do ministry. Most specifically, what we should be considering as our call to...

Where Does the Church Go From Here?

This is the second talk I gave to the MACC as the guest speaker for the Spring Rally in May 2010. My first address can be read here. “Where Does the Church Go From Here?” Acts 6:1-7 Alright, here it comes. Are you ready for it? I don’t care if the United Church...