Sermons
Cantata – Were You There that First Christmas Night?
Cantata - Were You There that First Christmas Night? On the fourth Sunday of Advent enjoy the musical offering from the choir of St. Andrew's as they sing the Cantata, Were you There that First Christmas Night? St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cobourg is part of the...
The Impatience of Advent
The Impatience of Advent On the third Sunday of Advent we revisit with John the Baptist. John's circumstances have changed dramatically since last we heard from him. He's grown impatient and perhaps so have we. Let's explore the impatience of Advent in relationship to...
A Voice in the Wilderness
A Voice in the Wilderness The second Sunday of Advent features the voice of John the Baptist shouting, "Prepare the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!" But what does it mean when John shows up? Why is he included at the beginning of the gospels and how does...
Let Your Hope Shine
Let Your Hope Shine Unfortunately, there was an issue with the Live Stream this morning and the service was unable to be recorded. We apologize for any inconvience. Below is a transcript of the sermon. Scripture: Matthew 24: 36-44Sermon “It’s the end of the world as...
Paradise
Paradise On the final Sunday of the church year we come to Christ the King Sunday and our understanding of what God's kingdom looks like, what are its characteristics. Scripture: Luke 23: 33-43I know, we are on the doorstep of Advent and Christmas is quickly...
Have Heart
Take Heart How do we take heart when everything around us seems to be falling down? In our gospel lesson this morning that's what appears to be happening. Jesus speaks of terrible events, but in the midst of it all he encourages the disciples to take heart. Let's...
Remembrance Sunday Service
Remembrance Sunday Service Our Remembrance Sunday Service is found below. Thank you to Janet Leadbeater for leading worship. Brian MacInness, Peter Sandziuk, and Harry Knapper for leaying the wreaths and Dan Kapp for playing the trumpet. Scripture: Luke 20: 27-38St....
Climbing Trees
Climbing Trees Another story about a tax collector. However, instead of a parable about a tax collector Jesus has an interesting encouter with a tax collector named Zacchaeus who has taken to climbing trees in order to see Jesus. Scripture: Luke 19: 1-10When was the...
You Might Be Wrong
You Might Be Wrong Today we continue to look at pray. Our need for it, how we approach it and through the act of prayer recognize where we put our trust. Scripture: Luke 18: 9-14“You might be wrong.” Ever meet someone who is never wrong? Frustrating right. Except...
The Long Arc of God’s Justice
The Long Arc of God's Justice Jesus continues to make connections about how our faith works and plays out in this world. Our passage from Luke this morning connects prayer, justice, and faith together. Indicating that each is reliant on the other. Scripture: Luke 18:...
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.