Sermons from 2023

Advent Week 3: Prophecy – God brings Joy

Week 3 of ‘Advent’. A time of expectant waiting, preparation and anticipation, leading to hope and joy as we reflect on the significance of Jesus’ first coming some 2,000 years ago and his promised second coming.

Advent Week 2: Prophecy – God Brings Faith

Today is week 2 of ‘Advent’. A time of expectant waiting, preparation and anticipation, leading to hope and joy as we reflect on the significance of Jesus’ first coming some 2,000 years ago and his promised second coming.

Advent – Week 1 Prophecy Candle: God Brings Hope

Today marks the beginning of the season of ‘Advent’ in the church’s liturgical calendar. A time of expectant waiting, preparation and anticipation, leading to hope and joy as we reflect on the significance of Jesus’ first coming some 2,000 years ago and his promised second coming.

Jesus: I am the Vine (john 15:1,5)

One of the distinctive elements of the teaching of Jesus is the way he expresses important truths in terms of his own personal character and mission. Unique to the Gospel of John are seven statements Jesus begins by saying “I am.” The phrase “I am” reflects Exodus 3:14, where God introduces himself to Moses with the expression “I am who I am.” This statement became a way to connect with God personally and was used throughout Israel’s history to convey…

Jesus: I am sayings. I am the Way, the Truth and the Life

One of the distinctive elements of the teaching of Jesus is the way he expresses important truths in terms of his own personal character and mission. Unique to the Gospel of John are seven statements Jesus begins by saying, “I am.” The phrase “I am” reflects Exodus 3:14, where God introduces himself to Moses with the expression “I am who I am.” This statement became a way to connect with God personally and was used throughout Israel’s history to convey…