Giving and Receiving
Sola Fide. If I am saved by faith alone, why do anything? Welcome to the first in a series of sermons where we focus in on the Book of James. A book from the Bible which is known for its heavy leaning towards doing God's work. Throughout this series we will consider...
Preparing for Sunday: Count Your Blessings
A quick search on Google for the saying 'count your blessings' brings up the hymn of the same name. It is meant to be an uplifting hymn reminding Christians of the many blessings we have received by God. Each verse places us in a situation that is difficult. The...
Prayer of Restoration
Our prayer today is inspired from Lamentations 5, a prayer for restoration. For untold ages almighty God, You have witnessed the unfolding of creation. You alone understand the subtleties of sand and time. When joy has left our hearts, And our dancing turns to...
Armour of God
What does it mean to put on the whole Armour of God? Should Christians today be adopting an image that promotes violence and warfare? Let's take a look at Paul's letter to the Ephesians and try to gain a better sense of what it means to wear the Armour of God. You...
Preparing for Sunday: Stand Fast
At most churches, on most Sunday's we do not hear a loud triumphant call to battle. We might shout for joy for all that God has done. We may give thanks for God's mercy in our lives. We may pray for forgiveness and continuing grace. However, we do not often hear a...
Prayer for Hope
Gracious God, We place our hope in you. Your hope overcomes all things, Your hope heals our wounds and Your hope restores our souls. Your hope inspires us to action, Your hope conquers the power of death, Your hope frees us from the powers of this world. In your son...
The Family Business
There once was a man. He was a powerful man. Blessed with riches and resources beyond what most people know. He was in charge of a large territory and he defended that territory. Over time he made enemies of other powerful individuals. At times they would go to war...
Preparing for Sunday: All in the Family
On the surface our Old Testament reading appears to describe the peaceful transition of power between King David and his son Solomon. Our reading opens with David's death and then continues describing Solomon and his desire for wisdom. This reading which begins in the...
Prayer During an Election
Here in Canada we have entered into a Federal Election. On October 19th Canadians will head to the polls and elect the next government for our nation. Many people today feel that politics and religion should not mix. That churches should keep to praying and worship...
Living Bread
John's gospel is where we find the many "I Am" statements that Jesus makes. This morning we look at Jesus' statement "I am the bread of life." During the children's story the observation was made by the children that this really is an odd thing to say. Yet, as an odd...
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.