by Neil Ellis | Sep 25, 2017 | Sermons
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard is one that is often difficult to swallow. There is an inherent sense of unfairness to the parable that we have difficulty dealing with. North American society and culture is one which prides itself on hard work to earn a...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 18, 2017 | Sermons
In his memorable sermon “The Gospel as Hyperbole,” Fred Craddock points out that Jesus most assuredly had a way with words and with exaggeration as a way to get his points across. When it comes to conveying the sheer size of the gospel and of faith, Jesus refused to...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 11, 2017 | Sermons
https://standrewscobourg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/sermons/17-09-10-bind-loose.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS Text: Matthew 18: 15-20 Growing up I was a fan of the TV show Law & Order. I enjoyed the format of the show, spending the...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 4, 2017 | Sermons
Let love be genuine is how Paul opens this section of Romans. Hold fast to what is good. He completes this section by encouraging us to overcome evil with good. In a culture that is enthralled with violence who do we accomplish this? How do we demonstrate love...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 28, 2017 | Sermons
Worship can take a variety of forms. In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul writes about worship that is pleasing to God. His dialogue expands to include a discussion about what makes a community of faith distinct from the culture surrounding it. This passage...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 21, 2017 | Sermons
What could one woman teach Jesus about love? The answer might surprise us. Perhaps we should also ask what could one woman teach us about love or racial identity or segregation or discrimination? The story of the Canaanite Woman is powerful. It demonstrates the depth...
