Pedestal – Sermon, March 6, 2011

“Pedestals” 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9 A number of years ago Bev and I were spent a few days in Toronto with some friends. We explored various parts of the city, and we saw a fair bit in the 3 days we were there. One afternoon we were exploring some of the shops...

Wants – Sermon, Feb. 27, 2011

“Wants” Matthew 6:24-34 Our children can often surprise us. It’s not uncommon while I’m working away in the office for Anna to bring me a picture she has drawn. On a couple of occasions she has brought me a picture of a circle separated into two halves. On...

Be – Sermon, Feb. 20, 2011

“Be” 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 It’s good to be back among you this week. I had a good week at the lecture series at Acadia University in the Valley. The lectures gave me lots to think about. This is a mini-conference primarily for pastors, so...

Please Pass the Salt – Sermon, Feb. 6, 2011

“Please Pass the Salt” 1 Corinthians 2:1-16; Matthew 5:13-20 This morning we pick up our Gospel reading in Matthew immediately where we left off last week. Last week we talked about the Beatitudes, how people are blessed when they do the work of God in the world. How,...

It’s All in the Attitude – Sermon, Jan. 30, 2011

“It’s All in the Attitude” Micah, 6:8; Matthew 5:1-12 Have you ever been sitting with a group of people when someone comes into the room and just deflates the great atmosphere in the room? Maybe you’re all sitting around laughing and sharing stories when...

I Belong To….? – Sermon, Jan. 23, 2011

“I Belong To… ?” 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23 When I was a rookie on my high school basketball team we were at the provincial championships being held in Truro. We won a really hard fought first game and were hanging around the motel the next morning...