by Secretary | Jan 25, 2016 | Sermons
In life we all receive invitations. These invitations take on many forms. In some instances we are invited to social gatherings and in others we invite people and events into our lives. Just as we are able to receive invitations we are also able to invite others into...
by Secretary | Jan 4, 2016 | Sermons
The visit of the Wise Men or Magi to Jesus is marked by the celebration of Epiphany. It is a season of light, of realization and expectation. While the story of the Wise Men is often one of grandeur and wonder there is another story found embedded within...
by Secretary | Dec 30, 2015 | Sermons
This sermon is from the evening service. The text for the sermon is John 1: 1-14. Christmas Eve, 2015 – Evening Service https://standrewscobourg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/sermons/15-12-24-rev-neil-a-ellis-christmas-eve-2015.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
by Secretary | Dec 14, 2015 | Sermons
The third Sunday of Advent is when we light the candle of Joy. Our gospel reading this week continues to deal with the ministry of John the Baptist. We receive a harsh message from John followed by some instructions that we might find peculiar. Text: Luke 3: 7-18 What...
by Secretary | Nov 30, 2015 | Sermons
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...
by Secretary | Nov 23, 2015 | Sermons
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?”...
