Sermons

The book When Bad Things Happen to Good People was written by Rabbi Harold Kushner after his three-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare disease that caused rapid aging and an early death. The title of the book expresses a question that many of us ask at some point in…

There are some things we only really notice when they are missing. Salt is one of them. You can prepare a meal, put it on the table, sit down and take the first bite — and suddenly realise something is missing. The strange thing about salt is that when it does its…

Love Your Neighbour Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 112, Luke 10: 25 - 37 and Leviticus 19: 9 - 18Becoming the Neighbour Years ago, the American broadcaster and writer Charles Osgood wrote a short poem that has become famous around the world.  It tells...

A Peaceful Heart Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 130, Philippians 4: 1 - 9 and Isaiah 26: 1-8Peace in the Middle of Choas There is an old story about a king who wanted to find the perfect painting of peace.  Artists from across the kingdom brought their...

Abide in Me Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 1, John 15: 1-11 and Jeremiah 17: 5-8 Life Begins with Christ May I ask you a question this morning?  What are you connected to right now? What gives your life meaning, direction and strength when life becomes...

Choosing what matters most Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 84, Luke 10: 38-42 and Ecclesiastes 3: 9-15 Chasing the Wind Have you ever reached the end of a busy day and wondered, "Where did the day go?"  You were busy from morning until evening. You...

Induction Service of Rev. Magdalena Marais Led by: Rev. Ann Blane Scripture: Jeremiah 28: 1-15, Matthew 11: 25-28 St. Andrew's Cobourg is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Our congregation was first established in 1833, and continues to serve the community in...

Remember to see Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 121, Luke 24: 13-35 and Isaiah 43: 1-7A few years ago, I realised something about myself.  When I'm driving, I sometimes find myself looking at the people in the cars around me—especially when I'm sitting...

Finding Peace in the Storm Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 46, Mark 4: 35-41 and Romans 8: 31-39 I'm sure we all smiled a little hearing the reference to Whac-A-Mole today.  But perhaps the adults recognised something even deeper.  Sometimes life really...

Learning to Trust the God Who Leads Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 27, Psalm 25 and Hebrews 12: 1-3 As my family and I prepared to come to Canada, people often asked us, "Are you excited?" The obvious answer was yes, somewhere squeezed in between all...

Following the Towel and the Word: Christ's Calling for Elders Led by: Rev. Ann Blane Scripture: Psalm 111, John 13: 1-17 and Ephesians 4: 1-16St. Andrew's Cobourg is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Our congregation was first established in 1833, and...