Christmas Day Sermon – “Let us go and see”

Scripture – Luke 2:8-20 What a great morning, no? I trust you found some gifts under a tree or something this morning. I also trust you are pleased with what your loved ones have considered as appropriate gifts for you, and that people are enjoying what you have…

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flourish

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11 I love reading stories of communities which have bucked the trend of decline and hopelessness and are starting to see signs of hope and prosperity. While I don’t know very much about the history of Membertou, it’s great to see…

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open

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 Have you ever looked at someone in some sort of challenging situation and just wished you could shake some sense into them? You know what I mean. You see their situation from a certain point-of-view and you just know you have the answer…

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race

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 What a wonderful night of worship we are having. Wonderful music, a beautifully decorated church. In a few minutes we’ll light our memorial tree. What a great kick-off to the season of Advent. I’m so happy we’re continuing…

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part of the resistance

Scripture: Daniel 6:6-27 Sometimes I wonder what you are all thinking when we read a piece of scripture not normally read at a particular time of year. Such as reading Daniel in the lions den in Advent. It certainly isn’t the first place we would consider…

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