Seven Vexing Questions
The story of Jesus turning water into wine (John chapter 2) has always troubled me – it has even challenged my faith! I have so many vexing questions about it. Here are seven of them…
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Which would you rather have, power or authority? What is a spirituality of “powerlessness and authority?” That’s a good question!
Mark 1:10 – Open Sky!
Revolution Songs!
It’s Christmas… And this year we did it with revolution songs. It’s a pity you can’t hear everyone else singing in the recording (to cover my voice up a bit!). Enjoy this journey into the world of protest and revolution songs!
A Letter To Our Barbarian
“Trump is a bit of a barbarian, but in a way he’s our [Christian] barbarian.”
– George Pell, as quoted in The Guardian 17/12/2020
Dear George Pell,
You don’t speak for me. You can say what you like as long as we’re clear on that – and clear that you...
What We Remember?
This week we start a new mini sermon series called “Redemptive Remembering” which explores how we use our memory for faith. It may sound strange but it is absolutely critical for your spiritual health!
If God Is Good Why Evil?
If God is good and God is love, why does evil exist – and why is evil so… evil? This was a blackboard sermon and so lots of drawing happened as we talked, the visual image may help!
Is God A Judge?
We sometimes hear people call God a Judge? Is that right? Do we still teach that? And is it a healthy thing to think? There are discussion notes provided below…
Blessed Boasting Part 3
Today we finish an exploration of an ancient concept which is missing from modern English and almost missing from our culture – but is very important for our emotional and spiritual health!