Prepare Ye The Way: Who? – Sermon, Dec. 12, 2010
“Prepare Ye The Way: Who?” Matthew 11:2-11 This year in Advent our theme is “Prepare ye the way!” Throughout Advent we're looking at some questions as to why it is important to prepare the way. The first week of Advent we looked at “when?” When will Jesus be coming?...
Prepare Ye The Way: Why? – Sermon Dec. 5, 2010
“Prepare Ye The Way: Why?” Matthew 3:1-12 Last week, as we prepared for the 'when' of Jesus' return, we talked about the need to be ready. How we need to prepare ourselves and be ready for his return, which could come at any time. This is what Advent is about. It is a...
The ‘Unfuneral’
What do you do when you are asked to be with a family who want some sort of recognition or ritual when a loved one has passed away? You plan a funeral or memorial service, right? But what if that family was deeply hurt by the church 20 years ago at the most vulnerable...
Prepare Ye The Way: When – Sermon, Nov 28, 2010
“Prepare Ye The Way: When?” Matthew 24:36-44 I love the season of Advent. It's a time to get ready. Sure there's the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas, but there's also the excitement building for the celebration that is coming. For me, it all builds up...
What Do We Mean By God?
(I originally posted this on http://cruxifusion.ca) This past month some different lines of thought answering the question “What do we mean by God?” was published in a small, but national church magazine. As I read through the responses, I found myself asking the...
Let it Reign – Sermon Nov. 21, 2010
“Let it Reign” Luke 23:33-43 This week we learned the identity of our future Queen as our future King proposed to her sometime recently. The world seems all aflutter with the news. Where will the wedding take place? How much will it cost? What will the bride be...