by Neil Ellis | Dec 6, 2016 | Prayer
This past Sunday we lit the candle of Peace. During Advent we prepare ourselves with the coming birth of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Jesus is the Prince of Peace and we pray for peace in our world and amongst all people. Give peace in our time, O Lord:...
by Neil Ellis | Dec 5, 2016 | Sermons
We are at the Second Sunday of Advent and the theme is peace. Our message comes to us from John the Baptist to prepare a way for the Lord, to make straight his paths. However, in order to understand the expectations that people had for the Messiah we need to turn our...
by Neil Ellis | Dec 2, 2016 | Devotionals
The appearance of John the Baptist tells us that we have reached the Second Sunday of Advent. John arrives as a voice out of the wilderness, proclaiming that we need to repent and to prepare for the one who will come after him. It’s a shocking message, delivered...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 29, 2016 | Prayer
My daily devotional recently took me to the Book of Proverbs, Speak out for those who cannot speak, For the rights of all the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously, Defend the rights of the poor and needy. – Proverbs 31: 8-9 Recently, I have had the privilege...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 28, 2016 | Sermons
It is the first Sunday of Advent and we celebrate the hope that is to come in the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent is a time to prepare and in preparing we look to the words of the prophet Isaiah. Text: Isaiah 2: 1-5 In Days to Come...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 23, 2016 | Prayer
May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that you will work for justice, equity and...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 21, 2016 | Sermons
On Christ the King Sunday we consider the kingship of Jesus Christ. Normally, we might think of a king who rules over a people and a land. However, in the case of Jesus kingship is different. In establishing the kingdom of God, Jesus does what for a king would be an...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 18, 2016 | Devotionals
Sometimes the biggest words are the smallest. Big words might convey a complicated thought or idea, but little words often contain a depth and range of meaning. This Sunday we will look at the little word ‘if’ and consider the implications that this word...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 15, 2016 | Prayer
Sometimes when I pray, I utter the words, but I do not feel or think them. Sometimes when I pray, I utter the words, thinking about what I say, but not feeling. Sometimes when I pray, I utter the words, and I both think and feel what I say. An act of will cannot make...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 7, 2016 | Sermons
This Sunday we remember those who have served in war. We honour their sacrifice and we ask what does it mean as a Christian to support our soliders? How should we respond to issues of war and conflict. Text: John 15: 12-17...
