Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Sermon: Jesus Heals Jesus was known by his amazing deeds of healing. He healed by word and touch and at time seems to say he did not heal anyone but that the healed brought it about by their faith. How do we deepen
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August 1 – October 31, 2017 In The United Church of Canada ministers are eligible to go on a three-month Sabbatical after working in a congregation for 5 years. As this is my 7th year here at Robertson-Wesley, it is time to engage a spiritual practice of Sabbath. The term
Continue readingEphesians 4: 1-16 — “Unity in Christ” This is the Sunday when we celebrate our faith, when we take time to acknowledge where we are on our faith journey. Paul begs the people in Ephesians to not only answer God’s call but to live a life worthy of that calling.
Continue readingActs 2: 1-4 and Romans 8: 18-39 — “The Spirit Intercedes for us”The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was not its birth but its revelation! Wisdom had always called and been heard. Jesus’ news was only that this Spirit – part of God’s very creativity and Creation –
Continue readingPhoto taken by Devika Short Romans 5: 1-11 — Justified by faith It has been acknowledged by researchers and historians that in this post-modern world, many people have left the institution of church because the church has failed to live according to what it believes. There are countless examples of
Continue readingRomans 5: 1-11 — Justified by faith It has been acknowledged by researchers and historians that in this post-modern world, many people have left the institution of church because the church has failed to live according to what it believes. There are countless examples of different churches and different denominations
Continue readingEaster 5 Scripture: Romans 1: 1-17 — Mutually encouraged by one another’s faith Sermon Who is at your table? Jesus is always making people uncomfortable. It was the people who followed him! Poor and needy, full of questions or accompanied by loud children! That is because Jesus saw their true
Continue readingActs 13: 1-3, 14:8-18 — Paul and Barnabas heal in Lystra We will hear today of a man whose faith was so alive it could be seen in his eyes. Can your faith be so easily seen? One way to be alive in faith is to work continuously cleansing our
Continue readingStrange co-workers Scripture: Acts 10:1-17, 34-35 — God shows no partiality We are taught to tell others about Jesus’ compassion and forgiveness as well as to pray that as many people as possible both tell and hear the Good News. But what do we do when the teller is not
Continue readingMatt 28: 16-20 — Make disciples of all nations This is the moment of transition from discipleship to mission and ministry. The scripture captures the final commissioning where the disciples are called and empowered by Jesus to do as Jesus did. Their mission is to spread the good news, to
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