by Neil Ellis | Jun 20, 2016 | Sermons
In the article last week preparing for Sunday’s sermon the focus was on fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of how God may work in our lives. This theme of fear is evident in the gospel lesson and it raises other questions we should ask ourselves. What are we afraid...
by Neil Ellis | Jun 13, 2016 | Sermons
There is an expression on the Internet that goes ‘Too Long, Didn’t Read’ or TL;DR for short. The sermon from this Sunday is short. It was a busy Sunday as celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism, witnessed three young people Affirm their Faith and...
by Neil Ellis | Jun 6, 2016 | Sermons
You have probably heard the song ‘He’s got the whole world in his hand.’ Maybe you’d even like to sing it with me. The song is a powerful reminder that God is at work in creation. That God is the creator, redeemer and sustainer. As I prepared for this morning’s sermon...
by Neil Ellis | May 30, 2016 | Sermons
Our gospel lesson from this past Sunday has us looking at the story of the Centurion and his faith. Many might say this is a healing story and while a healing miracle is performed the real emphasis of the story is on the faith of the Centurion. This unnamed Centurion...
by Neil Ellis | May 24, 2016 | Sermons
This past Sunday was Trinity Sunday. A day in the church year where we celebrate the work of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The three-fold aspect of God. The passage from scripture that we are looking at this Sunday is perhaps not the most obvious choice when we...
by Neil Ellis | May 16, 2016 | Sermons
Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, which is also the birthday of the Church. The Holy Spirit is the aspect of the Trinity that we often refer to as our sustainer. It is that invigorating presence which challenges us and propels us forward to do...
