Light into the Darkness

Light into the Darkness

Light into the Darkness Light into the Darkness What does it mean to bring light into the darkness? Jesus is often referred to as the light. As followers of Jesus we are asked to be Salt & Light, but how do we do that? Perhaps another question is why should we do...

Lamb of God

Lamb of God Lamb of God  Jesus is described in John’s gospel as the Lamb of God. It’s his cousin John who makes the observation. What does it mean to us in the midst of our busy modern lives that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the...
When Things Don’t Go as Planned

When Things Don’t Go as Planned

When Things Don’t Go as Planned When Things Don’t Go as Planned The first Sunday in Epiphany finds us at the Jordan River with John and Jesus. Jesus has come to be baptized, a momentous occassion. However, that doesn’t mean that everything goes as...

Two Steps Forward, One Back

Two Steps Forward, One Back Two Steps Forward, One Back The visit of the Wise Ones sets us up for the beginning of Epiphany. The beginning of a new year, full of awe and wonder. What can the visit from these strangers from the East tell us? Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-12...

A Difficult Christmas Passage

A Difficult Christmas Passage A Difficult Christmas Passage There are passages in scripture that are difficult to digest. The passage for today from the first Sunday after Christmas is one of those passages. It deals with the death of every male child under the age of...

Christmas Eve 2019

Christmas Eve 2019 Christmas Eve – 2019 Scripture: Isaiah 9: 2-7 and Luke 2: 1-20 Christmas Eve - 2019 https://standrewscobourg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/19-12-24-christmas-eve-2019.mp3 It’s appropriate that we are here tonight. It’s appropriate for a number...

A Christmas Blessing

A Christmas Blessing A Christmas Blessing May the trust of Mary troubled by her strange call And Joseph’s encouragement besider her through all Be God’s gift to you. May the radiant brightness and light of the Star That hope and longing of searchers...
You Snakes!

You Snakes!

You Snakes! You Snakes! The Second Sunday of Advent shakes things up. We are introduced to the character John the Baptist and his ministry of conversion and repentance. John is cousin to Jesus and he paves the was for the ministry that Jesus will start. He is the one...
What Kind of King do we Follow?

What Kind of King do we Follow?

Sermons What Kind of King do we Follow? As we close out the Christian year, we do so with Christ the King Sunday. It is an opportunity to stop and reflect on who Jesus Christ is. Why we call Jesus our Lord, Saviour and Sovereign.   Scripture: Luke 23: 33-43 What Kind...
Arise Ministry

Arise Ministry

Neil Ellis On Sunday December 1 we welcome Rev. Deb Stanbury, Executive Director of Arise Ministry.  ARISE Ministry empowers individuals involved in the sex trade to reclaim their lives. Through providing outreach, case management, and spiritual care, helping...

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