A Different Beat
Text: Matthew 10: 24-39 Let’s address the elephant in the room. When I first read the gospel lesson this morning I didn’t want to preach it and when you heard Suzanne read it this morning you were probably hoping I’d preach on the psalm. I have to admit I...
Instruments of Peace
Gracious and loving God, Make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is strife and enmity, Allow my presence to point to a better way. Where there is jealousy and deceit, Allow my passion to point to a better way. Where there is violence and destruction, Allow my...
The Job Description
Text: Matthew 9:35 - 10:8 The other day I was surfing the Internet and I came across the following job posting. Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere, but the job posting went as follows: Seeking individual to engage with community in important revitalization work. This...
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Commission of Love
There is no transcript for this Sermon. While delivering the sermon I wandered from the recording device and so you may need to adjust the volume as you listen. Text: Matthew 28: 16-20
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Text: Acts 2: 1-21 There are days when you can look out of your window and you know that the wind is blowing. Tree tops are swaying, you can hear the wind whistle through the leaves. It’s a glorious sound and a reminder of the power that is present in the...
Rune Before Prayer
I am bending my knee In the eye of the Father who created me, In the eye of the Son who purchased me, In the eye of the Spirit who cleansed me, In friendship and affection. Through thine own Anointed One, O God, Bestow upon us fullness in our need, Love towards God,...
God’s Promise
In the final verses of Luke's gospel we read a vivid depiction of the ascension of Jesus. Surrounded by his disciples are they journey towards Bethnay Jesus is taken up. It is a wonderful account and in brings Luke's gospel account to a close. Within this passage we...
Prayer for Justice
In the aftermath of violence and destruction it is often difficult to know how to respond. We are faced with many conflicting emotions. We remember not only the victims of the recent attack in Manchester, but all those who have suffered through violence and terror. We...
We Are Not Alone
Jesus spends a lot of time explaining his parables and teachings to the disciples. Another area Jesus spent time explaining was of how he would have to leave the disciples. Understandably, they were confused. How could Jesus leave? Why would he want to? ...
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.