Sermons
Future Hope
As we enter Advent and a new church year we look forward to Christmas. For many December is the time that they countdown to Christmas. However, receiving the Christ child requires that we prepare ourselves for that gift. Advent then is a time of preparation. At time...
What is Truth?
In our reading from John's gospel we have a glimpse at the conversation between Jesus in Pilate. Jesus tells Pilate that "Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." Pilate responds to Jesus with the question "What is truth?" It is a potent question and...
Three Widows
What does it mean to give to the church? What does an offering look like? Today we will consider giving and offerings from the unlikely source of three widows. Text: Mark 12: 38-44 & Ruth 3: 1-5; 4: 13-17 Three Widows Benjamin Franklin said “There are...
The Greatest Commandment
Today we begin a short series on the Book of Ruth. Ruth is a small book which is found in the Old Testament. It is a story which starts in the midst of famine, death and despair. However, throughout the Book of Ruth we see faithfulness towards God in action. We also...
Job’s Transformation
Today's sermon is our final on our series about Job. We consider the final chapter of Job and the transformation which takes place. You may want to read the article Preparing for Sunday: Job's Conclusion before reading the sermon. Text: Job 42 Job's Transformation...
God Answers
This Sunday we continued our study on the Book of Job. In our previous two weeks we considered Job's complaint and God's absence. You can read those two sermons at the following links: Suffering and the Question Why and The Absence of God. Today, God answers Job out...
The Absence of God
We continue our focus on Job. Last week we dealt with the question of suffering, considering God's and humanities role and the question why. We considered Suffering and the Question Why. This week we look at the absence of God during our time of suffering. You may...
Suffering and the Question Why
The Book of Job deals with some of the most fundamental issues and questions of the human creature. It explores our need for understanding, expresses our desire for justice and in the midst of this has the presence of mind to ask relevant questions about the many...
Prayer
Prayer is such a vital aspect of Christian discipleship. A critical link between us and God. In James' final words to us we find a link between prayer and the call to action that is central to James' understanding of our faith. Prayer to James is active and alive. A...
Wisdom from Heaven
What does it mean to be wise and where does wisdom come from? These are two questions that James writes about. His letter discusses earthly and heavenly wisdom. The question of ascribing wisdom to an individual can often be summed up by the position they hold or the...
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.