Sermons
The Kingdom of God is Like…
The Kingdom of God is Like... Scripture: Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-50You are probably familiar with the expression ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ An expression meant to convey the depth of meaning we can pull from a single image. I do believe it is true, a picture...
Good Seed, Bad Seed
Good Seed, Bad Seed Scripture: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43As you are aware from last week, I am not a gardener. Nor am I a farmer. However, I have always been led to believe that when you spot weeds in your garden you remove them. There is no need to wait until a certain...
The Garden Path
The Garden Path Scripture: Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23I am not a gardener, I would never describe myself as having a green thumb. I appreciate a beautiful lush garden, but I don’t have the patience to get out and do the work that is needed on a regular basis. That being...
This Generation
This Generation Scripture: Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30We have all been there. Perhaps we’ve been in the situation where nothing we do seems to please someone else. Maybe that’s our boss, our spouse, our children or our parents. It doesn’t matter how many times we try to...
The Prophet’s Reward
The Prophet's Reward Scripture: Matthew 10: 40-42There is a saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help...
Peace or the Sword?
Peace or the Sword? Scripture: Matthew 10: 24-39Let’s just get it out of the way and say that we don’t like this passage or at the very least that it makes us very uncomfortable. The dislike and discomfort come from the passage which reads, “Do not think that I have...
A Holy Nation
A Holy Nation Scripture: Exodus 19: 2-8 and Romans 5: 1-8We will in our lives from time-to-time experience what I will describe as a call. A clear sense of direction of who we are and where we are supposed to be. External and internal sources will affirm this sense of...
Breathe In
Breathe In Today is Pentecost Sunday, when the church remembers the gift of the third part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. Scripture: John 20: 19-23What does it mean to hide away in fear? There are many things in life we might be fearful of. We might fear the loss of...
Now is the Time
Now is the Time Today is Ascension Sunday. It is also in the Presbyterian Church calendar Healing and Reconciliation Sunday. The question that the disciples have for Jesus in our reading from Acts, is one that should be great cause for reflection in our own lives. "Is...
Sing A New Song
Sing A New Song We are pleased to have the Rev. Dr. Bob Faris, Moderator of the 147th General Assembly with us as we celebrate our 190th anniversary as a community of faith. Bob's message was one of challenge and hope for the church. Scripture: Isaiah 65: 17-25St....
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Cobourg is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The congregation was established in 1833 and continues to serve the community.