Fall Down and Worship – Sermon, March 13, 2011
“Fall Down and Worship” Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 “Fall Down and Worship” Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 What can we say in regards to what is happening in the world this year? Protests and horrific violence...
What Are We Doing? – Ash Wednesday Sermon, March 9, 2011
“What Are We Doing?” Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Ash Wednesday has to seem as a bit of a mystery to many people in our communities, maybe even our families. Lent as a whole has taken on a whole new meaning today. Now, people see Lent is about giving something up. Some people...
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 one side...
Let’s Get Physical
This week has been a week of different exercise. I didn't get around to anything formal, in fact I haven't even had the Wii on to weigh in. I did get out for basketball and had a really good run. That was the only "official" exercise I got this week. I did get in a...
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 the...