Sermons from 2023 (Page 5)
Names of God: Elohim, the Powerful One
As a general rule, when our English scripture translations use the word “God” the Hebrew words behind it is either “El” or “Elohim.” This is the most general name for God – God’s surname! It means the almighty one, the powerful one, the worshipful one, the supreme being. It is significant that Elohim is the plural form of El. Yet it is used as if it were singular when it refers to the God of the Hebrews. Inherent in this…
Names of God: Introduction
One of the great questions that comes to us is: “Is there really a God; a Being of some sort beyond the created order who creates and somehow oversees reality?” And if there is such a Being (or beings); what are they like? Can they be known and do they in some way engage with creation? And if there is no God or gods, how do we best make sense of our experience of the world? How do we navigate…
Summer Series Sundays: Favourite Scriptures 3
Join us as Lauren shared one of her favourite scriptures: Judges 4.
Summer Series Sundays: Favourite Scriptures 2
Leon Bell shares one of his favourite scriptures: Psalm 139:7-12.
Summer Series Sundays: Favourite Scriptures 1
Jacob shares one of his favourite scriptures: the wedding at Cana a.k.a Jesus turns water into wine (John 2:1-12)
Summer Series Sundays: New Year – Reflection on 2022
A service of reflection as we consider the year that was and the year that is to come.
Advent God’s Hope: Christmas Day
This Sunday – Christmas Day – we light the Jesus Candle – God brings Redemption.
Advent God’s Hope: Angel’s Candle
Our hope does not lie in the circles of this sad earth, but in a God who breaks through with strong arms to comfort and rescue. Advent speaks of the first and second comings of Christ. We remember the Joy, the Hope, the Love and the Peace that Christmas brings. And then, as the New Year births in summer glory, comes Epiphany and we remember the Light that can lead us all the way to the Saviour of the world.
